Thuramukham (2023 film)

Thuramukham (transl. Harbour) is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film directed and filmed by Rajeev Ravi and written by Gopan Chidambaran. It is based on the play of the same name by K. M. Chidambaran, Ravi's father.[3][4][5] The film stars Nivin Pauly, Indrajith Sukumaran, Joju George, Arjun Ashokan, Sudev Nair, Manikandan R. Achari, Senthil Krishna, Nimisha Sajayan, Poornima Indrajith and Darshana Rajendran in prominent roles. In the film, the harbor workers protest against the Chappa labor allocation system practiced during the 1940s and 50s in Cochin district of Kerala.

Thuramukham
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRajeev Ravi
Written byGopan Chidambaran
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRajeev Ravi
Edited byB. Ajithkumar
Music by
Production
companies
Distributed byMagic Frames
Release date
  • 10 March 2023 (2023-03-10)[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

After multiple delays, Thuramukham was theatrically released on 10 March 2023.[2][6]

Plot

The story is set in the backdrop of workers' struggles, and protests against the infamous ‘Chappa’ system of casual labour allocation and primitive "work guarantee" scheme that was practiced at the Mattancherry harbour in Kochi during the 1940s and 50s. Metal tokens called Chappa were thrown into the waiting crowds of labourers, where they would fight for the tickets (Chappa). Whoever manages to get one would be given work for the day at the wharves or godowns. The protests against this system had resulted in the police firing and killing of three labourers. The story further revolves around two brothers being on opposing sides, in the day labourers epic struggle against dock bosses.

Cast

Production

The principal photography of the film was completed in January 2020, but the release was delayed for a long time due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

Release

Theatrical

Thuramukham was scheduled for worldwide theatrical release in Summer 2021, but was postponed due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala.[7] The film was later scheduled to be released on 10 December 2021,[8] but it was postponed again, to avoid the clash with Mohanlal starrer Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham which released on 2 December 2021.[9] Later, the film was announced to be released on 24 December 2021 during the festival time of Christmas, but it was postponed.[10] The film was postponed yet again after being scheduled to be released on 7 January 2022. The film was finally released in theatres on 10 March 2023.[2]

Marketing

On 13 May 2021, the makers released the first teaser trailer.[11]

Accolades
Year Award Category Recipient Notes
2021 Kerala State Film Awards[12] Best Actor Joju George
Best Art Director A. V. Gokuldas

Music

The film features songs and background score composed by K and Shahabaz Aman.[13]

Thuramukham [14]
Soundtrack album by
K, Shahabaz Aman
Released23 March 2023
Recorded2019-2020
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length17:05
LanguageMalayalam
LabelMagic Frames Music
ProducerK, Shahabaz Aman
K chronology
Panni Kutty
(2022)		 Thuramukham [15]
(2023)
Shahabaz Aman chronology
Halal Love Story
(2020)		 Thuramukham
(2023)		 Uschool
(2023)
External audio
audio icon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, from Spotify

All tracks are written by Anwar Ali

Thuramukham
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Karakkenne Thanichakkeettu"Anwar AliKSayanora Philip04:20
2."Kappal Paatu"Anwar AliShahabaz AmanShahabaz Aman09:03
3."Maravi"Anwar AliKBiju Narayanan, K03:41
Total length:17:05

Reception

Anna Mathews critic of Times of india gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote that "Director Rajeev Ravi infuses his usual atmospheric heft to the film".[16] Anandu Suresh critic of The New Indian Express stated that "But for those who enjoy the slow pace, this movie is unquestionably a gem." and agve 4 out 5 stars.[17] The Hindu critic S.R.Praveen wrote that "Rajeev Ravi’s film is an important document of the struggles to unionise for rights".[18]Firstpost critc wrote that "Thuramukham is, nevertheless, significant for playing spoilsport in a world where it is the eternal goal of oppressors to ensure that their stories are never told by those with empathy for the oppressed."and gave 2.75 rating out of 5.[19] Princy Alexander critic of Onmanorama stated that " The narration is slow-paced and jerky at times.[20]The Quint critic noted that "Rajeev Ravi & Nivin Pauly Mount a Strong Film on Communism" an gave 3 stars out of 5.[21]OTTplay critic gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote that "The powerful performances and the electrifying ending make it an engrossing watch. " [22]

References
  1. "Nivin Pauly on 'Thuramukham' release delay, says It was the producer's fault". The Times of India. 10 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  2. "After many delays, Nivin Pauly's Thuramukham gets release date". The Indian Express. 28 February 2023. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  3. "Nivin Pauly-Rajeev Ravi's Thuramukham first look out". OnManorama. 6 January 2020. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  4. "Rajeev Ravi's Thuramukham completed". The New Indian Express. 7 October 2019. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
  5. "First look: Nivin Pauly-Rajeev Ravi's Thuramukham". The Indian Express. 5 March 2019. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
  6. "Thuramukham teaser: Nivin Pauly promises high-octane political drama". The Indian Express. 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  7. "Thuramukham teaser out. Nivin Pauly's film is an intense political thriller". India Today. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  8. "Thuramukham Movie | നിവിന്‍ പോളി ചിത്രം 'തുറമുഖം'; റിലീസിങ് തീയതി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു". News 18 മലയാളം. 11 November 2021. Archived from the original on 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  9. "Mohanlal's Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham will release in theatres on December 2, confirms Kerala minister Saji Cherian". The New Indian Express. 11 November 2021. Archived from the original on 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  10. "Thuramukham | 'മരക്കാറി'നു പിന്നാലെ 'തുറമുഖം'; റിലീസ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച് നിവിന്‍ പോളിയുടെ ബിഗ് ബജറ്റ് ചിത്രം". Asianet News. 11 November 2021. Archived from the original on 12 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  11. "Thuramukham teaser: Nivin Pauly promises high-octane political drama". The Indian Express. 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  12. "52nd Kerala State Film Awards: The complete winners list". The Indian Express. 28 May 2022. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  13. "Thuramukham (2023)". Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  14. "Thuramukham (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  15. "Thuramukham (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Spotify. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  16. "Thuramukham Movie Review : A fictional recounting of port trade unionism". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  17. "Thuramukham movie review: This Rajeev Ravi film is an epic we didn't know we needed or deserved". The Indian Express. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  18. Praveen, S. R. (10 March 2023). "'Thuramukham' movie review: Rajeev Ravi's film is an important document of the struggles to unionise for rights". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  19. "Thuramukham movie review: Documenting dehumanisation and rebellion with uneven results". Firstpost. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  20. "'Thuramukham' Review: A powerful ode to struggle against chaapa system in Mattancherry". OnManorama. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  21. Athimuthu, Soundarya (12 March 2023). "'Thuramukham' Review: Rajeev Ravi & Nivin Pauly Mount a Strong Film on Communism". TheQuint. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  22. "Thuramukham review: A powerful Nivin Pauly film". OTTPlay. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
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