Adithattu
| Adithattu | |
|---|---|
 Official Poster | |
| Directed by | Jijo Antony |
| Written by | Khais Millen |
| Produced by | Godjo J
Susan Joseph Sin Treesa Vineesh Vijayan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Pappinu |
| Edited by | Noufal Abullah |
| Music by | Nezer Ahemed
Sreehari |
Production company | Middle March Studios
Kanayil Films |
| Distributed by | Capital Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Adithattu is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Jijo Antony and starring Sunny Wayne and Shine Tom Chacko.[1][2]
Adithattu is a seafaring movie shot in the inlets of the Arabian ocean. This story tells about seven fishermen sailing for a week of catch, which flows into a stream of conflicts between them. Arguments regarding their former skipper's murder lead them to suspect one another. As the story progresses the movie escalates a thought of hidden a conspiracy among these hardy characters. This state becomes evident when they reach out to the accomplice of Skipper's murder. The movie
Adithattu stands unique in the narration of the very realistic scenes and actions that give a wide experience of the interior sea.
Cast
- Sunny Wayne as Marcos
- Shine Tom Chacko as Ambross
- V. I. S. Jayapalan as Dinkan
- Alexander Prasanth as Srank Raayan
- Mullan Ani as Mulan
- Joseph Yesudas as Kambli
- Murugan Martine as Nelson
- Sabumon Abdusamad
Reception
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "The film focuses quite a bit on the fishermen’s work in the deep sea and their personalities, with the story feeling like an afterthough".[3] A critic from Manorama Online wrote that "The movie has done complete justice to the subject it deals with and the treatment it has pitched".[4] A critic from Cinema Express wrote that "Adithattu has two principal advantages: a nail-biting third act and a 90-min duration".[5]
Accolades
| Year | Award/Festival | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Montreal Independent Film Festival - Canada | Official Selection Best Experimental Feature |
Jijo Antony |
| WSXA Amsterdam International Film Awards | Official Selection Best Experimental Film |
Jijo Antony | |
| San Antonio Independent Film Festival | Official Selection Best Fiction Feature Film |
Jijo Antony | |
| 2023 | 53rd Kerala State Film Awards [6] | Second Best Film | Jijo Antony |
References
- ^ Soman, Deepa. "Shine Tom, Sunny Wayne to play fishermen in Jijo Antony's 'Adithattu' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Adithattu' Box Office Collection: See how much Shine Tom Chacko's deep-sea thriller earned in three days - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Adithattu Movie Review: A story that is lost at sea". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Adithattu' review: A thriller in the deep seas".
- ^ "Adithattu Movie Review: Gritty, well-acted adventure brimming with turbulent emotions". Cinema Express.
- ^ "53rd Kerala State Film Awards: Complete list of winners". The Indian Express. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
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