Makal
Makal (transl. Daughter) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Iqbal Kuttippuram.[1] The film stars Jayaram, Naslen K. Gafoor, Meera Jasmine, Devika Sanjay.[2] The film is produced by Central Pictures, the company that previously produced Anthikad's Kudumbapuranam, Kalikkalam and Oru Indian Pranayakatha. This marks Meera Jasmine's comeback film after a six-year hiatus and also her 25th Malayalam film. The film also marks Jayaram's return to Mollywood after a 3 year gap.
| Makal | |
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| Directed by | Sathyan Anthikad |
| Written by | Iqbal Kuttippuram |
| Produced by | Central Pictures |
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| Cinematography | S. Kumar |
| Edited by | K. Rajagopal |
| Music by | Songs: Vishnu Vijay Score: Rahul Raj |
Production company | Central Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
The mother and daughter duo, Juliet and Aparna, have been living together for the best part of their lives, enjoying their freedom and level of understanding. After Aparna's father Nandan returns from the Gulf and Juliet gets a government job in another district, Nandan has to figure out being a father to his daughter. While the generation gap leads to a series of misunderstandings and squabbles, the entry of an unexpected stranger in their lives changes the father and daughter dynamics, and the stranger's presence become a reason for them to connect meaningfully.
Cast
- Jayaram as Nandakumar, Pravasi spices owner
- Meera Jasmine as Juliet (Julie),Nandakumar's wife
- Devika Sanjay as Aparna (Appu), Nandakumar's daughter
- Naslen K. Gafoor as Rohit / Rabindra Chattopadhyay
- Balaji Manohar as Garuda Naik[3]
- Sreenivasan as himself
- Innocent as Ayurveda Dr. Govindan, Nandan's father
- Siddique as Bobby, Juliet's brother
- Jayasankar Karimuttam as Lawrence
- Dayyana Hameed as Fathima, Juliet's colleague
- Kottayam Ramesh as Premlal, Senior Superintendent at Juliet's workplace
- Sreedhanya as Dr. Susan, Bobby's wife
- Althaf Salim as Thief Solomon
- Sreelatha Namboothiri as mental patient
- Meera Nair as Betty, Juliet's elder sister
- RJ Nilja as Sangeetha,Rohit’s sister
- Krishna Praba as dance teacher
- Aneetha as Kokila, Garuda Naik's daughter
- Nimisha as Garuda Naik's wife
- Unni Nair as Madhavan Nambuthiri
- Mani Shornur as Kunjuttan,Nandan’s manager
- Latha Sathish as Govindan's wife
- Sreeja Ajith as Rohit's mother
- Jaise Jose as supermarket manager
Production
Filming commenced in October 2021 in Kerala,[4] with Jayaram joining the sets on October 21.[5] On December 12, actor Jayaram informed via a tweet that he was in the final leg of filming.[6] The shoot was wrapped in late-December.
Music
The film score is composed, orchestrated and produced by Rahul Raj, while the songs featured in the film are composed by Vishnu Vijay.
Release
Theatrical
The film was released in theatres on 29 April 2022.
Home media
The digital rights of the film were acquired by ManoramaMAX.[7] The satellite rights of the film are owned by Mazhavil Manorama.
Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, praising the performances, direction and humour but criticised its plot, writing and climax.
References
- "Sathyan Anthikkad announces name of his movie starring Jayaram and Meera Jasmine".
- "Sreenivasan, Devika Sanjay and Naslen K. Gafoor join Jayaram, Sathyan Anthikad's upcoming family entertainer".
- Basavarajaiah, Harish. "Balaji Manohar plays Kannadiga in Sathyan Athikad's Malayalam film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Watch: Jayaram and Meera Jasmine shooting for Sathyan Anthikad film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Jayaram back on the sets of Sathyan Anthikad film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Jayaram - Sathyan Anthikad film 'Magal' reached the final leg of shooting - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Makal Movie OTT Release Date, OTT Platform, Time and more - MalayalamAdda".