19(1)(a) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by debutant Indhu V. S. The film stars Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, and Indrajith Sukumaran.[1] The film is produced by Anto Joseph and Neeta Pinto. The film marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in a character role in Malayalam and his second Malayalam film after Maarconi Mathaai.[2] The film released on Disney Hotstar on 29 July 2022 and received mixed reviews.
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| Directed by | Indhu V. S |
| Written by | Indhu V. S |
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| Cinematography | Manesh Madhavan |
| Music by | Govind Vasantha |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Synopsis
editThe mundane life of an acquiescent lady (who could be anybody) who is running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her. The movie's title references the below: Article 19(1) in The Constitution of India 1949 (1) All citizens shall have the right (a) to freedom of speech and expression;
Cast
edit- Nithya Menen as Unnamed Cafe Runner
- Vijay Sethupathi as Gauri Shankar
- Indrajith Sukumaran as Anand Manmadhan[3]
- Indrans as Mohanan, a police officer
- Srikant Murali as Gangettan
- Bhagath Manuel as Sakhavu Hareendran
- Deepak Parambol as Ismail Ibrahim, police officer
- Abhishek Raveendran
- Athulya Ashadam as Fathima
- Sreelakshmi as Sarojini, Gauri Shankar's sister
- Arya Salim as Jenny Philip
- Divya Gopinath
Production
edit19(1)(a) is produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and it marks the directorial debut of Indhu V.S.[4] It also marks the debut of Vijay Sethupathi in Malayalam in a character role.[5] The film's shooting was completed in January 2021.[6]
Release
editIn April 2021, director Indhu V. S. announced that the film would not be having theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic and was looking for an OTT release.[7] The film released directly on Disney Hotstar on 29 July 2022.[8][9]
Reception
editFor Firstpost, film critic Anna M. M. Vetticad ranked it ninth in her year-end list of best Malayalam films.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen to star in Malayalam film 19(1)(a)". The News Minute. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi to play a writer in 19(1)(a)". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Indrajith Sukumaran starts shooting for 19(1)(a)". The News Minute. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen to star in Malayalam film 19(1)(a)". The Hindu. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "19(1)(a): Poster of Vjay Sethupathi, Nithya Menon movie out". OnManorama. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen saw 19(1)(a) as their own project: Indhu VS". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "വിജയ് സേതുപതിയും നിത്യയും ഒന്നിക്കുന്ന 19(1)(എ) ഒടിടി റിലീസിന്". malayalam.samayam.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "List of films releasing this week on OTT". The India Today. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "Nithya Menen-Vijay Sethupathi starrer 19(1)(a) to release on Disney Hotstar". The Hindu. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Anna M. M. Vetticad (26 December 2022). "Best Malayalam Films 2022: A year so good that keeping this list down to 10 was impossible". Firstpost.