19(1)(a)

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.

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

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anybody) who is running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her.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. 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.
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