Corona Papers
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Directed by | Priyadarshan |
Story by | Sri Ganesh |
Based on | 8 Thottakkal (2017) by Sri Ganesh |
Produced by | Priyadarshan |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Divakar Mani |
Edited by | M. S. Aiyappan Nair |
Music by | KP |
Production company | Four Frames Sound Company |
Distributed by | Four Frames Release |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Corona Papers is a 2023 Malayalam-language action thriller film directed and produced by Priyadarshan, this story is adapted from Akira Kurosawa's 1949 film Stray Dog and the Tamil film 8 Thottakkal by Sri Ganesh.[1][2][3]
The film is produced by Four Frames Sound Company, with its cinematography by Divakar Mani and music by KP.[4][5] The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Cast
- Shane Nigam[6] as SI Rahul Nambiar
- Shine Tom Chacko as Kaaka Paappi
- Siddique as Shankararaman / Govindan Nambiar (Fake)
- Jean Lal as Tony
- Gayathrie
- Maniyanpilla Raju
- Vijilesh Karayad
- Hannah Reji Koshy as Rani
- Sandhya Shetty as ASP Gracy
- Vineeth Sreenivasan as Musthafa (Cameo role)
Production
The pooja ceremony of the film was held on 27 October 2022.[7] The first look of the film was released on 5 March 2023.[8] The trailer was released 26 March.[9]
Release
Corona Papers was scheduled to be released on 6 April 2023.[10] Digital streaming from May 2023.[11]
Box office
The film collected Rs 750,000 at the Kerala box office on its opening day.[12]
Reception
The film was released 6 April 2023 in theatres. Sajin Shrijith, critic of Cinema Express, gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "Oddly enough, despite Priyadarshan's interesting modifications to the original story, the film's failure to make one emotionally invested and its inability to find a fittingly logical resolution to all its threads work heavily against it".[13] Anjana George, critic from The Times of India, gave 2.5 out 5 stars and wrote that "Nevertheless, the film fails to engage as the characters lack depth."[14] S. R. Praveen, critic of The Hindu, noted that "Priyadarshan's latest tryst with the thriller genre is an average affair".[15] Swathi P Ajith, critic of Onmanorama, noted that "Corona Papers' is a must-watch for those who are interested in mazy suspense thrillers.[16] Sanjith Sidhardhan, critic for OTTplay, stated that "For a crime thriller, Corona Papers ends up as a rather tedious watch due to its intent-less characters and meandering storytelling" and gave 2 out of 5 stars.[17]
References
- ^ "Corona Papers Review | An Elaborate and Restructured Version of 8 Thottakkal With a Superb Sidhique". 6 April 2023. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Corona Papers Movie Review : An uninspired copy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
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- ^ "Priyadarshan-Shane Nigam's 'Corona Papers' trailer out; promises an interesting procedural drama". The Hindu. 26 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Corona Papers". The Times of India. 6 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Corona Papers trailer: Priyadarshan's film is a perfect combination of action and mind-bending drama". The Indian Express. 26 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Shane Nigam, Shine Tom Chacko team up for Priyadarshan's 'Corona Papers'". OnManorama. 27 October 2022. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "The first-look poster of Corona Papers is here". Cinema Express. 5 March 2023. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Shane Nigam's Corona Papers trailer is here". Cinema Express. 26 March 2023. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Priyadarshan's thriller 'Corona Papers' censored with a U/A certificate". The Times of India. 31 March 2023. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Buzz: Priyadarshan's 'Corona Papers' to have a digital release in May". The Times of India. 7 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "'Corona Papers' box office collection: Priyadarshan's thriller gets an average opening at KBO". The Times of India. 7 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Shrijith, Sajin (6 April 2023). "Corona Papers Movie Review: Slightly improved, but flawed remake". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ George, Anjana (8 April 2023). "Corona Papers Movie Review : An uninspired copy". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (6 April 2023). "'Corona Papers' movie review: Priyadarshan's latest tryst with the thriller genre is an average affair". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Ajith, Swathi P (6 April 2023). "'Corona Papers' review: Crime meets suspense in Priyadarshan's thriller saga". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (6 April 2023). "Corona Papers review: Priyadarshan's crime thriller about a missing gun misfires". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 6 April 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.