Thalavan (transl. Chief) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Jis Joy and written by Anand Thevarkkat and Sarath Perumbavoor. The film stars Biju Menon and Asif Ali, with Miya George, Anusree, Dileesh Pothan and Kottayam Nazeer in supporting roles.[2][3][4]
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| Directed by | Jis Joy |
| Written by | Anand Thevarkkat Sarath Perumbavoor |
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| Produced by | Arun Narayan Sijo Sebastian |
| Starring | Biju Menon Asif Ali |
| Cinematography | Sharan Velayudhan |
| Edited by | Sooraj E. S. |
| Music by | Deepak Dev |
Production companies | Arun Narayan Productions London Studios |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹25 crore[1] |
The film was released on 24 May 2024. It received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office.[5]
Plot
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Retired DSP Udayabhanu conducts a TV programme, in which he started to narrate the incident that happens five years ago. Thalavan is about an investigation at a local police station and the hierarchy at that police force.
Cast
edit- Biju Menon as CI Jayashankar, later DYSP
- Asif Ali as SI Karthik Vasudevan, later CI
- Miya George as Sunitha, Jayashankar's Wife
- Sujith Shankar as Joshy
- Anusree as Ramya, Joshy's Wife
- Dileesh Pothan as DYSP Udayabhanu, Jayashankar's Colleague and Friend
- Joji John as ASI Venu
- Shankar Ramakrishnan as SP Hemanth Ram IPS
- Ranjith as Home Minister T.K.Raghavan, Karthik's Uncle
- Kottayam Nazeer as CPO Reghu
- Jaffar Idukki as Allappan
- Dinesh Prabhakar as Vinayakan
- Tessa Joseph as Anagha
- Bilas Chandrahasan as ASI Shivadasan
- Lali Marikkar as Karthik's Mother
- Anand Bal as Benny
- Renjith Shekhar as CPO Haris
- Nebish Benson as Arun Shivadasan
Production
editDirector Jis Joy, who has previously worked with actor Asif Ali in four films signed the actor again, this time with actor Biju Menon.[6] Debutants Anand Thevarkatt and Sharath Perumbavoor were given opportunity as screenplay writers.[7][8] Arun Narayan, who had earlier produced Eesho and Chaaver decided to produce the film with Sijo Sebastian.[9] Actors Miya George, Dileesh Pothan and Shankar Ramakrishnan were signed for key roles.[10] Biju Menon was signed as a natural choice for the cop, as he had done many cop roles earlier in his career.[11] The director, Jis Joy, claimed Thalavan as his most successful film in terms of canvas.[12][7][4]
Release and Reception
editThalavan released on 24 May 2024, received generally positive reviews.[13]Swathi P Ajith of On Manorama gave a positive review praising the film as a well-crafted investigative thriller with strong performances from the leads.[5] Vivek Santhosh of The New Indian Express also gave a positive review rating the movie 3/5.[14] Writing for The Hindu, S.R.Praveen praised the film for its intriguing plot but felt it fell short of its potential.[15] In contrast, Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave a negative review.[16]
Sequel
editAfter the release of the film, the Director Jis Joy stated that if the audience like the film, it will have a sequel.[17] During the success meet of the film, the makers announced that the film will have a sequel titled Thalavan 2.[18]
References
edit- ^ "'Thalavan' crosses Rs 25 crores at the box office". The Times of India. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Biju Menon, Asif Ali's next with Jis Joy titled 'Thalavan'". The Hindu. 11 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "First look poster of Biju Menon-Asif Ali's 'Thalavan' out!". The Times of India. 18 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Thalavan - പോലീസ് തൊപ്പി വച്ച് യൂണിഫോമിൽ ആസിഫ് അലി, കാക്കി അണിഞ്ഞ് ബിജു മേനോൻ; 'തലവൻ' ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക്". News 18. 17 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ a b "'Thalavan': A well-crafted investigative thriller with strong performances from Biju Menon, Asif Ali | Movie Review". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Asif Ali, Biju Menon collaborate for police thriller. See motion poster". Onmanorama. 16 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Second look poster of Asif Ali and Biju Menon's Thalavan is out". Cinema Express. 20 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Jis Joy unveils 'Thalavan': A high-octane investigative thriller starring Biju Menon and Asif Ali". The Times of India. 10 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "കാക്കിക്കുള്ളിലെ പോരാട്ട കഥയുമായി ബിജു മേനോനും ആസിഫ് അലിയും; 'തലവൻ' സെക്കന്റ് ലുക്ക്". Asianet. 21 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "കാക്കിക്കുള്ളിലെ പോരാട്ടങ്ങളുടെ കഥയുമായി ബിജു മേനോനും ആസിഫ് അലിയും; ജിസ് ജോയ് ചിത്രം 'തലവൻ' സെക്കന്റ് ലുക്ക് പോസ്റ്റർ". India Today. 21 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Biju Menon, Asif Ali's upcoming thriller Thalavan's motion poster is out now". OttPlay. 9 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "'Thalavan' will see Asif Ali & Biju Menon at their best: Director Jis Joy". The New Indian Express. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "'Thalavan', starring Biju Menon and Asif Ali, gets a release date". The Hindu. 9 May 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Santhosh, Vivek (25 May 2024). "'Thalavan' movie review: An engaging whodunit amid few missteps". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (24 May 2024). "'Thalavan' movie review: Biju Menon, Asif Ali's thriller has an intriguing plot, but ends up wasting its potential". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Thalavan movie review: Asif Ali, Biju Menon's crime thriller is marred by bizarre dialogues, weak script". The Indian Express. 24 May 2024. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Jis Joy on Thalavan 2: പ്രേക്ഷകർക്ക് ഇഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടാൽ അത് ഉറപ്പായിട്ടും ഉണ്ടാകും; 'തലവൻ' രണ്ടാം ഭാ ഗത്തെ കുറിച്ച് ജിസ് ജോയ്". Zee News (in Malayalam). 29 May 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "തിയറ്ററിൽ അപ്രതീക്ഷിത വിജയഗാഥ, 'തലവൻ' ഒരുവരവ് കൂടി വരുന്നു, ഔദ്യോദിക പ്രഖ്യാപനം". Asianet News (in Malayalam). 20 July 2024. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.