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Vikruthi (transl. Mischief) is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Emcy Joseph and produced by A. D. Sreekumar, Ganesh Menon and Lakshmi Warrier. The film stars Suraj Venjarammoodu and Soubin Shahir in the lead roles. The film is based on true events that occurred on a Kochi Metro train, where a picture of a sleeping hearing/speech-impaired man was taken and shared online by a passenger assuming he was drunk. It upsets the man and his family after it goes viral. The film was released on 4 October 2019. The film was remade in Tamil as Payanigal Gavanikkavum.
Plot
Eldho and his wife Elsy are both hearing and speech impaired. After spending two nights in the hospital where his daughter was admitted, Eldho travels back home on a Kochi Metro train but he falls asleep. Another passenger, Sameer, finds this amusing and decides to post a picture of Eldho online, labelling him a drunkard. The rest of the movie explores the troubles Eldho and his family face when he is recognized by people as the "Kochi Metro Drunkard", as well as how Sameer deals with the consequences of his actions.
Cast
- Suraj Venjarammoodu as Eldho
- Soubin Shahir as Sameer
- Surabhi Lakshmi as Elsy
- Vincy Aloshious as Zeenath
- Mamukkoya as Muhammad / Sameer's Father
- Gracy Soudi as Khadeejumma
- Pauly Valsan as Reethamma
- Jaffar Idukki as Varghese
- Irshad as Nazar
- Riya Saira as Sajitha
- Baburaj as C.I Siju Varkey
- Sudhi Koppa as Bineesh
- Bhagath Manuel as Elleyas
- Sudheer Karamana as Prabhalan
- Nebish Benson as Basil
- Mareena Michael Kurisingal as Bella Varghese
- Meghanathan as Hassanikka
- Balu Varghese as Salim
- Shivaji Guruvayoor as Advocate Freddy
- Mamitha Baiju as Suhara
Production
The film marks the debut of Emcy Joseph as a film director. He is the founder of PERAKA MEDIA, the AD Film Production House in Kochi.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Bijibal with lyrics by Santhosh Varma.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaanumbol" | Ramshi Ahamed | 2:22 |
| 2. | "Chillayile" | Harishankar K. S. | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Ividoru" | Chako | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Mathiyolam" | Bijipal | 2:49 |
| 5. | "Vidarum" | Mridul Nair | 2:29 |
Release
The film was released theatrically on 4 October 2019.
Box office
The film grossed approximately ₹3.85 crore in its first week run in Kerala.
Accolades
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor - Suraj Venjaramood
