Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal

Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by S. Vipin featuring Anaswara Rajan,^[2] Siju Sunny and Joemon Jyothir in lead roles.^[3][4][5]

Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed by	S. Vipin
Written by	S. Vipin
Produced by	Vipin Das Sahu Garapati
Starring	Anaswara Rajan Siju Sunny Joemon Jyothir
Cinematography	Rahim Aboobacker
Edited by	Johnkutty
Music by	Ankit Menon
Production company	WBTS Productions
Release date	13 June 2025 (2025-06-13)
Running time	114 minutes[1]
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Cast

• Anaswara Rajan as Anjali
• Siju Sunny as Suhail
• Joemon Jyothir as Shakthi
• Baiju Santhosh as Karayogam President Maniyankutty Pillai
• Azees Nedumangad as Murali
• Noby Marcose as Rajendran
• Mallika Sukumaran as Savithri Amma

Production

The filming began on 15 November 2024 and wrapped on 28 December 2024.^[6][7] The film is written and directed by debutant S. Vipin. It is produced by Vipin Das and Sahu Garapati under the banners WBTS Productions Pvt Ltd and Shine Screen Cinema. The latter, Shine Screen Cinema, is a Telugu-based production house known for films like Bhagavanth Kesari and Majili.^[8][9] The cast features Anaswara Rajan, Siju Sunny, and Joemon Jyothir in lead roles, with supporting performances from Baiju Santhosh, Azees Nedumangad, Mallika Sukumaran, and Noby Marcose.^[8][9] The film's first look poster was unveiled on March 12, 2025,^[8] and it was released theatrically on June 13, 2025.^[9]

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics.

The Times of India praised it as a "refreshing break" with "freshness and maturity" in direction, highlighting Anaswara Rajan's "brilliant" and "natural" performance and strong supporting cast.^[10] The Indian Express noted that Anaswara Rajan's dark comedy "mostly works," appreciating its "good humour," engaging plot, and effective emotional transitions, carried well by Anaswara Rajan.^[11] Onmanorama highlighted its skillful handling of emotions during a funeral, blending comedy and social commentary, with Anaswara Rajan delivering a "commendable performance."^[12] The Hindu described it as a "well-executed satire on a funeral," praising its "quirky and unusual treatment," Vipin's humor without slapstick, and Anaswara Rajan's "subtle and nuanced portrayal."^[13]

Controversy

In June 2025, a controversy arose around the film Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal when its co-producer Vipin Das filed a police complaint against YouTube reviewer Bijith, the owner of YouTube channel Cinephile. The complaint, submitted to the Palarivattom police, alleged that Bijith had demanded money in exchange for providing a positive review of the film. Vipin claimed that when they declined the offer stating that the film was a low-budget production and had not allocated funds for paid promotions, the reviewer retaliated by publishing a negative review.^[14]

Vipin also handed over phone call details to the police as part of the evidence. He further stated in a press conference that complaints were submitted to FEFKA and the Producers’ Association, both of which expressed support for the filmmakers. The incident sparked a broader discussion on social media about ethics in online film reviewing and the pressure faced by small-budget films.^[15]