Anpodu Kanmani
| Anpodu Kanmani | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Liju Thomaz |
| Produced by | Vipin Pavithran |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Samuel Aby |
Production company | Kreative Fish |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Anpodu Kanmani (transl. With love, beloved) is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Liju Thomaz starring Arjun Ashokan and Anagha Narayanan.[1] The film depicts the struggles of a newly wed couple who are forced to face the irrelevant and irritating questions asked by the society around them.[2]
Plot
[edit]Anpodu Kanmani is a Malayalam family drama that delves into the societal pressures faced by newlyweds Nakulan and Shalini. Nakulan, portrayed by Arjun Ashokan, runs a laterite stone quarry business in a rural village in Kannur. Shalini, played by Anagha Narayanan, joins him as his wife, and together they begin their marital journey.[3] Their initial months are filled with joy and mutual understanding. However, as time progresses, they are incessantly confronted with the question, "Any good news?" from family and community members, pressuring them about starting a family. This constant intrusion into their personal lives leads to mounting frustration and emotional turmoil. The narrative intensifies when Shalini confronts a particularly intrusive relative, leading to a pivotal moment in the story. The film poignantly portrays their struggle to balance personal desires with societal expectations, highlighting the emotional strain such pressures can inflict on a relationship.
Cast
[edit]- Arjun Ashokan as Nakulan
- Anagha Narayanan as Shalini
- Navas Vallikkunnu as Shukkur
- Althaf Salim as Rafeeque
- Johny Antony as Dr.Rajeev
- Mala Parvathi as Rajamma
- Mridul Nair as Jithu
- Bhagath Manuel as Stephen
Soundtrack
[edit]Samuel Aby composed the songs and background score for the film.[4] Lyrics by Manu Manjith.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mazhananavariyum" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 2. | "Vadakkudikkiloru" | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Sithara Krishnakumar | |
| 3. | "Ra Shalabhangalayi Nammal" | K. S. Harisankar | |
| 4. | "Naanam Melle Melle Matti" | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Angel Mary Joseph |
Release and Reception
[edit]The movie released in theatres on 24 January 2025 and started streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 28 March 2025.[6]
Anjana George of The Times of India gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Anpodu Kanmani may not reinvent the wheel, but its honest storytelling and relatable characters make it worth a watch."[7] Hari of Mathrubhumi wrote that "Heart-whelming tale".[8]
R. B. Sreelekha of ManoramaOnline wrote that "Simple film that brings tears of joy".[9] A critic from Asianet News wrote that "Well rooted musical tale that touches the heart".[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Anpodu Kanmani' teaser: Arjun Ashokan, Anagha Narayanan starrer hints at a humorous take on societal structures". The Hindu. 2024-10-15. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ "Arjun Ashokan, Anagha Narayanan's 'Anpodu Kanmani' is thought-provoking, honest". Arjun Ashokan, Anagha Narayanan's 'Anpodu Kanmani' is thought-provoking, honest. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ vipinvk@asianetnews.in. "അൻപോട് കൺമണി: ഒരു കുടുംബത്തിന്റെ ഹൃദയസ്പർശിയായ കഥ - റിവ്യൂ". Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ "Anpodu Kanmani | Song - Raa Shalabhangalayi Nammal". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Santhosh, Vivek (2024-10-20). "First single from Anpodu Kanmani is out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ "Anpodu Kanmani OTT : 'അൻപോടു കൺമണി' തിയേറ്റര് റിലീസ് കഴിഞ്ഞ് രണ്ട് മാസത്തിന് ശേഷം ഒടിടിയില് ! - Anpodu Kanmani is out on OTT Where to watch Arjun Ashokan family - Asianet News Malayalam". www.asianetnews.com. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ "Anpodu Kanmani Movie Review : Anpodu Kanmani is a straightforward tale of ordinary lives". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ "വടക്കുദിക്കിലെ കറക്കുചെക്കന്റെയും പെണ്ണിന്റേയും 'വിശേഷങ്ങൾ'; മനസ് നിറയ്ക്കും, അൻപോട് കൺമണി". Mathrubhumi. 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ "അൻപോടു ചേർക്കാം ഈ സിനിമയും; റിവ്യു". അൻപോടു ചേർക്കാം ഈ സിനിമയും; റിവ്യു (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ vipinvk@asianetnews.in. "അൻപോട് കൺമണി: ഒരു കുടുംബത്തിന്റെ ഹൃദയസ്പർശിയായ കഥ - റിവ്യൂ". Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2025-04-06.
