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Puthiya Theerangal
Film poster
Directed by	Sathyan Anthikad
Written by	Benny P Nayarambalam
Produced by	Neeta Anto
Starring	Nivin Pauly Namitha Pramod Nedumudi Venu
Cinematography	Venu
Edited by	K. Rajagopal
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Ann Mega Media
Distributed by	Ann Mega Media
Release date	27 September 2012 (2012-09-27)
Running time	126 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Puthiya Theerangal (transl. The New Shores) is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, produced by Anto Joseph, and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam. It stars Nivin Pauly, Namitha Pramod, and Nedumudi Venu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Plot

The film is set by the seaside and is focused on the life of a young girl named Thamara who lives on her own at the shore after the death of her parents. Sometime later, she finds an old man and feels that she got her father back. The story dwells on the bond between the two and how that changes in the presence of the few new people who start to live on the banks of the sea.

Cast

• Nivin Pauly as Mohanan Maash
• Namitha Pramod as Thamara
• Nedumudi Venu as Advocate Immanuel (Original Name)/Kurian Paulose/Kumara Panickker (K.P.)
• Malavika Nair as Minikkutty (Adv. Immanuels Daughter)
• Innocent as Father Michael
• Sidhartha Siva as Appachan
• Mahima as Appachan's wife
• Siddique as Sankaran
• S.P.Sreekumar
• Krishnabhaskar Mangalasserri
• Molly Aunty
• Dharmajan Bolgatty as Srank Velayudan

Production

Puthiya Theerangal is produced by Anto Joseph under the banner of Aan Mega Media and scripted by Benny P. Nayarambalam. Audiography was done by M. R. Rajakrishnan.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics penned by Kaithapram. The album consists of three songs. The audio rights were acquired by Mathrubhumi Music. The album was launched on 9 September 2012 at Kochi. The soundtrack received generally positive reviews from music critics. "Rajagopuram" song was widely appreciated and the pick of the album.

Reception

Puthiya Theerangal received mixed reviews upon release with most critics complaining that it is a typical Sathyan Anthikad film with nothing new to offer. Sify.com gives the verdict "Disappointing" and says, "Puthiya Theerangal has nothing new about it and ends up as a meek affair. With clichéd situations and half-baked characters, the film is a lazy effort from one of Kerala’s most popular directors ever." Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com says Puthiya Theerangal has some good performances but in the end it leaves us with mixed feelings. He rated the film . Oneindia.in was somewhat impressed with the film. In a review which rates the film , its critic comments that the film "spells the same 'Sathyan Anthikkad' magic". it.flopped

Accolades

References

1. "Sathyan Anthikkads Puthiya Theerangal to release on September 27".
2. "Puthiya Theerangal: Nedumudi, Namitha play the lead - South Cinema - Malayalam News - ibnlive". Ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
3. Shruti Karthikeyan (13 August 2012). "Sathyan names it Puthiya Theerangal". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 14 August 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
4. "Movie Review: Puthiya Theerangal". Sify.
5. "Review: Puthiya Theerangal has nothing new to offer"
6. ""Puthiya Theerangal Movie Review – A typical Sathyan Anthikkad film"". Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2012.

External links

• Puthiya Theerangal at IMDb

• 2012 films
• 2010s Malayalam-language films
• Films shot in Alappuzha
• Films directed by Sathyan Anthikad
• Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja