Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum
Movie Details:
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Release date | 30 June 2017 (India) |
| Running time | 2hr 15min |
| Certificate | U |
| Starring | Suraj Venjaramoodu Fahadh Faasil |
| Directed by | Dileesh Pothan |
| Written by | Screenplay: Sajeev Pazhoor Dialogues : Syam Pushkaran |
| Story by | Sajeev Pazhoor |
| Produced by | Sandip Senan Anish M. Thomas |
| Cinematography by | Rajeev Ravi |
| Edited by | Kiran Das |
| Music by | Bijibal |
| Production Company | Urvasi Theatres |
| Distributor | Urvasi Theatres Tricolor Entertainment |
| Budget | ₹65 million |
Cast & Characters:
- Fahadh Faasil as the thief (Prasad)
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Prasad, the farmer
- Nimisha Sajayan as Sreeja (voice over by Srinda Arhaan)
- Alencier Ley Lopez as A.S.I Chandran
- Vettukili Prakash as Sreekandan, Sreeja’s father
- Mini K. S. as Sreeja’s mother
- Sibi Thomas as S.I Sajan Mathew
- Unnimaya Prasad as Thaatha, the woman in the bus
- Srikant Murali as Murali
- SCPO Sadhanandan as Civil Police Officer
- P. Sivadas as Police Writer
- K. T. Sudhakaran as Sudhakaran
- Shahi Kabir as Shahi
- K. T. Balachandran as Babu Sir
- Unniraj Chervathur as Rajesh Ambalathara
- Aravindan as Faizal
- Sarath Kovilakam as Sarath
- Shince Mathew
Storyline:
The film revolves around a chain of events that unfold when a small-time thief named Prasad (Suraj Venjaramoodu) steals a gold chain from Sreeja (Nimisha Sajayan) during a bus journey. The theft leads to a series of complications involving the police and witnesses, ultimately exploring themes of morality, justice, and human behavior. As the story progresses, the characters are forced to confront their own values and the consequences of their actions.
About Movie:
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum is a Malayalam crime drama film directed by Dileesh Pothan and written by Sajeev Pazhoor. The film stars Fahadh Faasil and Suraj Venjaramoodu in lead roles, alongside Nimisha Sajayan, Alencier Ley Lopez, Vettukili Prakash, and Sibi Thomas in supporting roles.
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum received critical acclaim upon its release, praised for its direction, screenplay, and performances—particularly that of Fahadh Faasil. The film was noted for its realistic portrayal of characters and situations, earning it a spot in The Hindu‘s lists of “Top 5 Malayalam movies in 2017” and “The 25 best Malayalam films of the decade.”
Awards
The film won several accolades, including:
- National Film Awards: Three wins
- Kerala State Film Awards: Two wins
- Filmfare Awards South: Four wins
- South Indian International Movie Awards: Three wins
- Asianet Film Awards: Eight wins
Overall, Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum is celebrated as a significant work in contemporary Malayalam cinema, recognized for its engaging narrative and strong performances that resonate with audiences.