Kunjeldho

Kunjeldho is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Mathukkutty.The movie is produced by Suvin K Varkey and Prasobh Krishna for their studio Little Big Films. Asif Ali plays the leading role in this film.[1]

Kunjeldho
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMathukkutty
Written byMathukkutty
Produced bySuvin K Varkey
Prasobh Krishna
StarringAsif Ali
Gopika Udayan
Siddique(actor)
CinematographySwaroop Philip
Edited byRanjan Abraham
Music byShaan Rahman
Production
company
Little Big Films
Distributed byCentury Films
Release date
  • 24 December 2021 (2021-12-24) (India)
CountryIndian
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹4 crore
Box office₹8 crore

The film was scheduled to be released on 27 August 2021 during the occasion of Onam.[2]But was postponed due to closure of theatres in Kerala.The film has been released across theaters in Kerala on 24 December 2021 and was a hit at the box office.[3]

Synopsis

Kunjeldho is a love story between high school students, filled with the usual campus fun, fights and a farewell function which brings a twist in the life of Kunjeldho and his girlfriend Nivedita.

Kunjeldho is struck at first sight by Nivedita, as they start their lives as high school students. She quickly loses her heart to him as well, and by the end of their studies, at the farewell function, the couple consummate their love. The couple have to leave home and after struggling to find a home and survive, they are taken in by a kindly professor. Will the couple finally win the support of their family forms rest of the story.

Cast

Production

Kunjeldho was announced by Asif Ali on 5 June 2019 through his Facebook page. The film is produced by Suvin K Varkey and Prasobh Krishna under their production house Little Big Films.Vineeth Sreenivasan will be the creative director. The film marks the directorial debut of popular malayalam television anchor Mathukkutty.

Filming

Principal photography began on 2 September 2019 with a customary pooja function held at Kottayam.[5] Filming took place early in the schedule at Aluva, Perumbavoor, Thodupuzha and Paravoor.

Release

The film was released across 170 theaters in kerala on 24th December 2021.

Reception

Critical reception

Malayala Manorama gave a rating of 3.5/5 and said "Kunjeldho will remain an aesthetically driven and brilliantly narrated love story".[6] Times of India gave a rating of 3.5/5 and said 'Kunjeldho' is a feel good movie with campus antics,love,emotions and songs.[7]

Music

Composer Shaan Rahman is the music director for the film.

References
  1. "Asif Ali joins RJ Mathukutty's directorial debut Kunjeldho". The New Indian Express. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  2. "Asif Ali Starring Kunjeldho Release Date Announced – Asianet News". Asianet News. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  3. "തീയേറ്റര്‍ തുറന്നു, കുഞ്ഞെല്‍ദോ വീണ്ടും ക്ലാസിലേക്ക്; വെല്‍ക്കം ബാക്ക് ടീസര്‍ എത്തി". Malayalam Filmibeat. 14 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Shruthi Rajanikanth does classy photo tribute to Sheela - Times of India".
  5. "Asif Ali's Kunjeldho starts rolling". The Times of India. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  6. "Kunjeldho' movie review: Romance is timeless, gets more intense over the ages". 24 December 2021.
  7. V Vinod Nair (24 December 2021). "Kunjeldho review: A cute, emotional story that you can relate to".
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