| Bheemante Vazhi | |
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 Theatrical release date poster | |
| Directed by | Ashraf Hamza |
| Written by | Chemban Vinod Jose |
| Produced by | Chemban Vinod Jose Rima Kallingal Aashiq Abu |
| Starring | Kunchacko Boban Chemban Vinod Jose Jinu Joseph Megha Thomas |
| Cinematography | Girish Gangadharan |
| Edited by | Nizam Kadiry |
| Music by | Vishnu Vijay |
| Production companies | Chembosky Motion Pictures OPM Cinemas |
| Distributed by | OPM Cinemas |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹3 crore |
Bheemante Vazhi (transl. Bheeman's path) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Ashraf Hamza and written by Chemban Vinod Jose. It stars Kunchacko Boban and Megha Thomas, with Jose, Jinu Joseph, Naseer Sankranthi, Divya M. Nair and Chinnu Chandni in supporting roles. Vishnu Vijay composed the original songs and background score. Chemban Vinod Jose produced the film under Chembosky Motion Pictures in association with Rima Kallingal-Aashiq Abu's OPM Cinemas. The film received generally mixed reviews from critics.
Plot
The story of Bheemante Vazhi takes place in a neighbourhood where twenty families reside along a dilapidated road next to a railway track. Everything takes an interesting turn when he decides to broaden the pathway.
Bheeman plans to broaden the pathway and starts coordinating with other people of that area. Everyone agrees to give up some part of their land for making road. But they face the hurdle of getting the buy-in from two people, Dr. Simon and Kostheppu. They would not get any benefit out of this road as they stay at the entrance of that area but had to give up some part of land for a larger cause. Dr. Simon was convinced. However, Kostheppu, a man with nefarious plans, wants to make use of this situation to mint money. Bheeman tries all possible means of success.
Cast
- Kunchacko Boban as Sanjeev Shankar (Sanju) a.k.a. Bheeman
- Jinu Joseph as Oothampilly Kostheppu
- Chemban Vinod Jose as Maharshi
- Divya M Nair as Councilor Reetha
- Megha Thomas as Kinnari
- Naseer Sankranthi as Gulaan Paul
- Arya Salim as Advocate Deepa
- Chinnu Chandni as Anju Chandran
- Vincy Aloshious as Blessy Paul
- Jeeva Janardhanan as Sita
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Manjali Tarseus
- Binu Pappu as Krishnadas (Dasan)
- Bhagath Manuel as Oothampilly Caspar
- Shabareesh Varma as Vivek Guddali Tachisthu
- Ashvin Mathew as Dr. Cedric Simon Athikuntham
- Shiny Sarah as Sanju's mother
- Nirmal Palazhi as Manilal
- Anand Bal as Anju's brother
Production
Principal photography of the film began in December 2020 at Perassanur, Kuttipuram, Malappuram district, following COVID-19 protocols. This is Chemban Vinod's second script after Angamaly Diaries. Thamaasha fame Chinnu Chandni was roped in to play one of the female leads in the film. The filming completed in February 2021 and expected an April release, but has been delayed.
Music
| Bheemante Vazhi | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Vishnu Vijay | ||||
| Released | 27 December 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–2021 | |||
| Studio | 2 bar Q Studios, Chennai | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 12:35 | |||
| Label | OPM Records | |||
| Producer | Vishnu Vijay | |||
| Vishnu Vijay chronology | ||||
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The original soundtrack is composed, programmed, and arranged by Vishnu Vijay with lyrics penned by Muhsin Parari.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oruthi" | Muhsin Parari | Vishnu Vijay | Vishnu Vijay | 04:30 |
| 2. | "Bheemante Vazhippattu" | Muhsin Parari | Vishnu Vijay | Haricharan | 04:14 |
| 3. | "Pale Pole" | Muhsin Parari | Vishnu Vijay | M. G. Sreekumar | 03:50 |
| Total length: | 12:35 | ||||
Release
The movie was first projected to release in April 2021, but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic in India. The film was released in theatres on 3 December 2021. After four weeks of theatrical run, the film was released in Amazon Prime Video on 30 December 2021.
Reception
Critical response
Anna Mathews in their review for The Times of India, gave the film a 3.5/5 rating and stated: "Bheemante Vazhi is a sweet entertainer that audiences will enjoy, thanks to characters and situations they can identify with and laugh over."
Arun George of OnManorama gave the film a 3/5 rating in their review titled "Kunchacko Boban's Bheemante Vazhi cuts a predictable path into an everyday issue..."
In their review for Cinema Express, Sajin Shrijith described the film as a "lighthearted drama elevated by some clever moments" and states that "the film makes up for whatever shortcomings it has in the few highs accompanying the second and third acts."
References
- "Kunchacko Boban-Chemban Vinod film titled 'Bheemante Vazhi'". The HiNews Minute. 29 December 2020.
- "Kunchacko Boban-Chemban Vinod film titled 'Bheemante Vazhi'". The HiNews Minute. 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Kunchacko Boban stars in Ashraf Hamza's next". The New Indian Express. 29 December 2020.
- "ചെമ്പൻ വിനോദിന്റെ തിരക്കഥയിൽ കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ; കൗതുകമുണര്ത്തി 'ഭീമന്റെ വഴി' ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക്" [Chemban Vinod next script movie Bheemante Vazhi shooting commenced]. Asianet News (in Malayalam). 27 December 2020.
- Soman, Deepa (31 December 2020). "Chinnu Chandni plays a judo trainer in Bheemante Vazhi". The Times of India.
- "Kunchacko Boban's next 'Bheemante Vazhi' completes shoot". The New Indian Express. 10 February 2021.
- "Bheemante Vazhi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Vishnu Vijay".
- "കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബന്റെ 'ഭീമന്റെ വഴി' ഡിസംബറിൽ തീയേറ്ററുകളിൽ". Mathurbhumi.com. 5 November 2021.
- "Bheemante Vazhi on Prime Video : ചാക്കോച്ചന്റെ വേറിട്ട കഥാപാത്രം; 'ഭീമന്റെ വഴി' ആമസോണ് പ്രൈമില്". Asianet News. 30 November 2021. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021.
- "Bheemante Vazhi OTT Release Date and Time On Amazon Prime Video Confirmed". Get India News. 30 November 2021. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021.
- Anna Mathews (3 December 2021). Bheemante Vazhi Movie Review : This story about a road will find a way to your heart. The Times of India. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- Arun George (3 December 2021). Kunchacko Boban's Bheemante Vazhi cuts a predictable path into an everyday issue.... OnManorama. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- Sajin Shrijith (3 December 2021) Bheemante Vazhi Movie Review: Lighthearted drama elevated by some clever moments. Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 December 2021.