19(1)(a)

19(1)(a)
Poster
Directed byIndhu V. S
Written byIndhu V. S
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyManesh Madhavan
Music byGovind Vasantha
Distributed by
  • Anto Joseph Film Company
  • Aanto Mega Media
Release date
  • 29 July 2022 (2022-07-29)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

19(1)(a) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by debutant Indhu V. S. The film stars Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, and Indrajith Sukumaran.[1] The film is produced by Anto Joseph and Neeta Pinto. The film marks Vijay Sethupathi's debut in a character role in Malayalam and his second Malayalam film after Maarconi Mathaai.[2] The film released on Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022 and received mixed reviews.

Synopsis

The mundane life of an acquiescent lady (who could be anybody) who is running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her. The movie's title references the below: Article 19(1) in The Constitution of India 1949 (1) All citizens shall have the right (a) to freedom of speech and expression;

Cast

Production

19(1)(a) is produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and it marks the directorial debut of Indhu V.S.[4] It also marks the debut of Vijay Sethupathi in Malayalam in a character role.[5] The film's shooting was completed in January 2021.[6]

Release

In April 2021, director Indhu V. S. announced that the film would not be having theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic and was looking for an OTT release.[7] The film released directly on Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022.[8][9]

Reception

For Firstpost, film critic Anna M. M. Vetticad ranked it ninth in her year-end list of best Malayalam films.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen to star in Malayalam film 19(1)(a)". The News Minute. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi to play a writer in 19(1)(a)". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Indrajith Sukumaran starts shooting for 19(1)(a)". The News Minute. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen to star in Malayalam film 19(1)(a)". The Hindu. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  5. ^ "19(1)(a): Poster of Vjay Sethupathi, Nithya Menon movie out". OnManorama. 16 October 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen saw 19(1)(a) as their own project: Indhu VS". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  7. ^ "വിജയ് സേതുപതിയും നിത്യയും ഒന്നിക്കുന്ന 19(1)(എ) ഒടിടി റിലീസിന്". malayalam.samayam.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  8. ^ "List of films releasing this week on OTT". The India Today. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Nithya Menen-Vijay Sethupathi starrer 19(1)(a) to release on Disney+ Hotstar". The Hindu. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  10. ^ Anna M. M. Vetticad (26 December 2022). "Best Malayalam Films 2022: A year so good that keeping this list down to 10 was impossible". Firstpost.