Kochaal
| Kochaal | |
|---|---|
 Release poster | |
| Directed by | Shyam Mohan |
| Written by | Midhun Prajith |
| Produced by | Deep Nagda |
| Starring | |
Production company | Sierra Talkies |
| Distributed by | Century Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Kochaal is 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Shyam Mohan and produced by Sierra Talkies. It stars Krishna Shankar, Murali Gopy, Indrans, and Shine Tom Chacko in lead roles.[citation needed]
Cast
[edit]- Krishna Shankar as CPO Sreekuttan
- Murali Gopy as DYSP Simon Thomas
- Indrans as Senior CPO Poulose
- Shine Tom Chacko as Pinker Babu[1]
- Arya Salim as Nisha
- Zeenath as Mariyamma
- Vijayaraghavan as Paily
- Gokulan as SCPO
- Chembil Ashokan
- Assim Jamal
- Nishanth Sagar
Production
[edit]The puja function of the film was held in Kochi[2][3].The film shooting started in December 2019 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The teaser[5] and trailer was released prior to the main release of the film.[6]
Release
[edit]The film was released on 10 June 2022 in theatres[citation needed] and the film streamed in ZEE5 on 27 November 2022.[7]
Reception
[edit]Vinod Nair, a critic of The Times of India, gave the film 3 stars out of 5, stating that "Shyam Mohan's direction is lacking is creating [sic] a full picture of the protagonist's life, his family, romance etc., and so the character isn't memorable and you don't sympathise or empathise with him".[8] A critic from Indian Express stated that "Jomon Thomas' visuals add to the enjoyment level of the film".[9] Critics of the Manorama Online gave mixed reviews.[10] A Times Internet critic also 3 gave the film stars out of 5, commenting that "The film is doing justice to the audience".[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Kochaal': Murali Gopy as Simon Thomas; Makers unveil an intriguing teaser". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Krishna Sankar's Kochaal kicks off in Kochi". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Krishna Sankar, Shine Tom Chacko join Kochaal". Cinema Express. 16 December 2019. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Kochaal was influenced by films I loved: Shyam Mohan". Cinema Express. 12 January 2023. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "'Kochaal' teaser: Indrans - Krishna Sankar starrer promises a light-hearted police story". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "'Kochaal' trailer: Makers promise an entertaining suspense drama filled with interesting characters". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Watch Kochaal (2022) (Malayalam) Full HD Movie Online on ZEE5". ZEE5. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Kochaal Movie Review : A police drama that falls short". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "കണ്ടിരിക്കാവുന്ന ഒരു കുറ്റാന്വേഷണ ചിത്രം, കൊച്ചാള് റിവ്യൂ". Indian Express Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "കോമഡി എന്റർടെയ്നർ കൊച്ചാൾ നവംബർ 27 മുതൽ സീ 5 ഗ്ലോബലിൽ". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "കൊച്ചാള്". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.