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Nunakkuzhi
Indian crime comedy film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nunakkuzhi (transl. Dimple or pit of lies) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language crime comedy film directed by Jeethu Joseph,[2] and starring Basil Joseph, Grace Antony and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles alongside Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Binu Pappu, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese and Althaf Salim in supporting roles.[3]
The film received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike and became a commercial success at the box office.[3]
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Plot
A young, rich businessman whose life is going well till his company becomes the target of a high-profile IT raid. The raid, which is led by government officials the raid exposes a web of tax evasion and illegal activities within his organization.
Cast
- Basil Joseph as Eby Zachariah Poozhikunnel
- Grace Antony as Rashmitha Ranjith
- Nikhila Vimal as Rimi, Eby's wife
- Siddique as Income Tax Assistant Commissioner Balakrishnan
- Manoj K. Jayan as Actor Sundar Nath
- Baiju Santhosh as CI Abraham Tharakan
- Binu Pappu as Producer Sajan Chamakkala
- Aju Varghese as Ranjith, Rashmitha's Husband
- Althaf Salim as Naveen, Balakrishnan's Nephew
- Shyam Mohan as Vineeth
- Azees Nedumangad as CPO Santhosh
- Saiju Kurup as Jayadevan
- Swasika as Maya, Sundar's Wife and Jayadevan's Girlfriend
- Lena as Nancy, Eby's Mother
- Selvaraj as CPO Sadanandan
- Mathew Varghese as Zachariah Poozhikunnel, Eby's Father (Photo Archive)
- Dinesh Prabhakar as Gunda Shaji
- Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai as Magistrate
- Rajesh Paravoor as Adv. James
- Riyas Narmakala as Doctor
- Kalabhavan Yusuf as Krishnamoorthy
- Sundarapandiyan as Gunda Anil
- Kalabhavan Jinto as Flat Resident
- Soumya as Abraham's Wife
- Bhasi as Kuriakose
- Sanaji as Kuriakose's Helper
- Eldho as Rashmitha's Advocate
- Elizabeth as Nurse
- Ratheesh as Sanal, Eby's Driver
- Shyam as Hospital Attender
- Rohit as Auto Driver
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Release
Theatrical
Nunakkuzhi released in theatres on 15 August 2024.[2]
Home media
Following its theatrical performance, the film is premiered on ZEE5 on 13 September 2024.[4]
Reception
Nunakuzhi received positive reviews from critics on release.[5][6] Rohit Panicker of Times Now rated the film 3.5/5 and wrote: "A Fun, Entertaining Film That Delivers As Promised"[7] S. R. Praveen wrote, "On the whole, Nunakuzhi is a briskly-paced fun ride, which proves that Jeethu Joseph is adept at more than just thrillers."[8] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote, "For those who prefer only subtle situational comedy, Nunakuzhi may seem loud, over-the-top and even grating. But for those who enjoy comedy that unfolds through a chain reaction of events, eventually spiralling into complete chaos, this Jeethu Joseph film could be just what you need this week."[9] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote:"An eccentric Basil Joseph stars in a fun Jeethu Joseph film"[10]
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References
External links
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