Poyyamozhi
| Poyyamozhi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sudhi Anna |
| Written by | Sarath Chandran |
| Screenplay by | Sarath Chandran |
| Produced by | Josekutty Madathil |
| Starring | Jaffar Idukki Nathaniel Madathil Meenakshi Anoop |
| Cinematography | Vinod Illampally |
| Edited by | Akhil Prakash |
| Music by | Bijibal |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Poyyamozhi is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sudhi Anna. The film stars Jaffar Idukki, Nathaniel Madathil and Meenakshi Anoop.[1][2] The film which was shot in the hilly areas of Poombarai, Kodaikanal and Vagamon, was premiered at Cannes Film Market on 19 May 2024.[3][4] Cannes 7th Art Awards selected the film for awards in two categories, Best Director Award for Sudhi Anna and Best Cinematography Award for Vinod Illampally.[5]
Plot
[edit]The film tells the story of Poyyamozhi (Jaffar Idukki) who guides Jason, a character played by a newcomer, Nathaniel Madathil), through a forest.[6] The journey turns out to be hunter and prey chase and the film shows the interaction between the hunter and the prey.[7][8]
Cast
[edit]- Jaffar Idukki
- Nathaniel Madathil
- Meenakshi Anoop
Technical Associates
[edit]Poyyamozhi was produced by Josekutty Madathil under the banner, Tiny Hands Productions.[9] The story and screenplay was by Sarath Chandran and Bijibal scored the music for the song written by M. R. Renukumar.[2][10] Vinod Illampally handled the cinematography and editing was done by Akhil Prakash.[3][11]
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Executive producer | Shiji Mathew Cherukara[12][11] |
| Chief associate director | Rennet |
| Assistant director | Abhijith Surya |
| Production controller | Santhosh Cherupoyka |
| Art direction | Nathan Mannur |
| Colorist | Jayadev Thiruveypati |
| Sound design | Thapas Naik |
| Make up | Ronex Xavier |
| Costume design | Rose Ragis |
| Stills | Jayaprakash |
| Action | Alwyn Alex |
| Office control | A. V. Hareesh |
| Online media | Manju Gopinath |
| Public relations officer | A. S. Dinesh |
Awards and recognitions
[edit]Poyyamozhi was officially selected to a number of international film festivals.[13][14][15] Cannes 7th Art Awards selected the director, Sudhi Anna as the Best Director and Vinod Illampally as the Best Cinematographer in 2025.[5] The Summer Edition of Red Movie Awards chose Nathaniel Madathil for a special mention in the Best Actor category.[16] The film won the Best Feature Film award at the Top Indie Film Festival.[17] The film received the Best Feature Film Award at the Los Angeles Global Film Festival Awards in June 2024[18]and the director, Sudhi Anna, got the Josh Burton Award For Creative Excellence at the Beloit International Film Festival in 2025.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sudhi Anna's Malayalam Film Poyyamozhi To Premiere At Cannes". News18. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Poyyamozhi movie: ജാഫർ ഇടുക്കി പ്രധാന കഥാപാത്രമായെത്തുന്ന "പൊയ്യാമൊഴി " ട്രെയിലർ റിലീസ് ചെയ്തു". Zee News Malayalam (in Malayalam). 16 November 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ a b Features, C. E. (17 May 2024). "Cannes Xpress 2024: Jaffar Idukki's Poyyamozhi to be premiered at Cannes Film Market". Cinema Express. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "പ്രധാനവേഷത്തിൽ ജാഫർ ഇടുക്കി, നഥാനിയേൽ, മീനാക്ഷി; 'പൊയ്യാമൊഴി' ആദ്യപ്രദർശനം കാൻസിൽ". Mathrubhumi. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ a b "2025 winners - Cannes 7th Art Awards". Cannes7thArtAwards. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Poyyamozhi (2024) - MUBI". Retrieved 5 April 2025.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (16 November 2024). "'കൊച്ചേ കാട് കയറലൊന്നും അത്ര എളുപ്പമുള്ള കാര്യമല്ല'; നിഗൂഢത നിറഞ്ഞ 'പൊയ്യാമൊഴി' ട്രെയിലര്‍ പുറത്ത്". ETV Bharat News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "ഒരു വേട്ടക്കാരനും ഇരയും നിഗൂഢ വനത്തില്‍ നടത്തുന്ന യാത്ര ഈ മലയാള സിനിമയുടെ ആദ്യ പ്രദര്‍ശനം ക്യാന്‍ ഫെസ്റ്റിവലില്‍; ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക് പോസ്റ്റര്‍". DoolNews. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Poyyamozhi movie: നിഗൂഢ വനത്തിൽ ഇരയും വേട്ടക്കാരനും നടത്തുന്ന യാത്ര; "പൊയ്യാമൊഴി"യുടെ ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക് പോസ്റ്റർ, ആദ്യ പ്രദർശനം കാൻ ഫെസ്റ്റിവലിൽ". Zee News Malayalam (in Malayalam). 16 May 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ nirmal. "വേറിട്ട ഭാവത്തില്‍ ജാഫര്‍ ഇടുക്കി; 'പൊയ്യാമൊഴി' ട്രെയ്‍ലര്‍". Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ a b "കാൻസ് ഫെസ്റ്റിവലിൽ പ്രദർശിപ്പിച്ച മലയാള ചിത്രം 'പൊയ്യാമൊഴി'യുടെ ട്രെയ്‌ലർ". malayalam.news18.com (in Malayalam). 18 November 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ ലേഖകൻ, അന്വേഷണം (17 November 2024). "Poyyamozhi movie trailer out". Anweshanam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "OFFICIAL SELECTION 2024 11th edition Madrid Film Fest". Madrid Film Awards. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Poyyamozhi - Beloit Film Fest". BIFF - Beloit International Film Festival. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "OFFICIAL SELECTION 2024 11th edition". Madrid Film Awards. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "WINNERS 2024". Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Top Indie Film Awards". Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Global Film Festival 2024". gffawards. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "The BIFFY Awards 2025 - The Beloit International Film Festival". BIFF - Beloit International Film Festival. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
External links
[edit]- Poyyamozhi at IMDb
- "Poyyamozhi". M3DB. Retrieved 1 April 2025.