Panchayath Jetty is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Manikandan Pattambi and Salim Hassan and is produced by Saptha Tharang Creations in assosiation with Govind Films.[3][4] Along with the regular cast of the television sitcom Marimayam which includes the director duo, Rachana Narayanankutty, Sneha Sreekumar and Vinod Kovoor, it also stars Salim Kumar, Kulappulli Leela and Pauly Valsan.[4][5]
| Panchayath Jetty | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Manikandan Pattambi Salim Hassan |
| Written by | Manikandan Pattambi Salim Hassan |
| Produced by | Balan K. Mangat Prem Pepko |
| Starring | Salim Hassan Salim Kumar Manikandan Pattambi Rachana Narayanankutty Kulappulli Leela |
| Cinematography | Krish Kymal |
| Edited by | Shyam Sasidharan |
| Music by | Ranjin Raj |
Production companies | Saptha Tharang Creations Govind Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹3 crore[2] |
The film was released on 26 July 2024. The film bombed at the box office. [3][6]
Plot
editThe story takes place in the backwaters imaginary village of "Kudungassery", where problems include insufficient public transport and inadequate cremation services to which people started protesting against panchayath authorities. As local elections draw near, opposition chief Vallabhan (Manikandan Pattambi) capitalises on these matters to challenge ruling party head OK Chandradas (Salim Hassan). The story tracks Chandradas as he works to address these challenges and maintain his political position.
The film explores themes of rural development and infrastructure challenges, humour in everyday life, political satire, personal vs public interests, and more.
Cast
edit- Salim Hassan as O.K Chandradas
- Rachana Narayanankutty as Ala
- Manikandan Pattambi as Vallabhan
- Sanuja Somanath
- Salim Kumar as MLA Radha Ramanan
- Vinod Kovoor as CPO Appu
- Sneha Sreekumar as Prema
- Unni Cheruvathoor as Maniyan
- Riyas Narmakala as Bank Manager
- Veena Nair as Vimala
- Niyas Backer as Aliyan
- Arun Punalur as Dasan
- Reshmi Anil as wife of Maniyan
- Mani Shornur as Kudiyan
- Raghavan as Farmer Raghavan
- Manohari Joy
- James Elia
- Pauly Valsan
- Kulappulli Leela
- Sethu Lakshmi
Filming
editFilming for Panchayath Jetty started in December 2023, following a launch event in Kochi. Cherai has served as the backdrop for filming.[7][8]
Music
editThe film's music is composed by Ranjin Raj and the lyrics written by Santosh Verma and BK Harinarayanan.[9][10][11]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ullam Kayyilaaro" | BK Harinarayanan | Ranjin Raj | Madhu Balakrishnan | 3:47 |
| Total length: | 3:47 | ||||
Release
editReferences
edit- ^ "Panchayat Jetty Malayalam Movie Review (2024) - Rating, Release Date, OTT Release Date and Synopsis". nettv4u. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Cinefry (24 July 2024). "Panchayat Jetty Malayalam Movie Box Office Collection, Budget, Hit Or Flop, OTT". Medium.
- ^ a b c "Manikandan Pattambi And Salim Hassan's Panchayath Jetty To Hit Theatres On July 26". News18. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ a b "Watch: Teaser of Panchayathu Jetty Promises A Socio-Political Satire". Times Now. 2024-07-14. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-07-21). "Ullam Kayyilaaro, first single from Panchayat Jetty out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Service, Express News (2024-07-03). "'Panchayath Jetty' gets a release date ". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ "മണികണ്ഠൻ പട്ടാമ്പി സംവിധായകനാവുന്നു; 'പഞ്ചായത്ത് ജെട്ടി' ചിത്രീകരണം ഈ മാസം മുതൽ". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ "മണികണ്ഠൻ പട്ടാമ്പി സംവിധായകനാവുന്നു; 'പഞ്ചായത്ത് ജെട്ടി' ചിത്രീകരണം ഈ മാസം മുതൽ". Mathrubhumi. 2023-12-15. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Topfilx Media. "#PanchayathJetty Official Theatrical Release on July 26th". X (Twitter).
- ^ Listen to Ullam Kayyilaaro (From "Panchayat Jetty") Song by Ranjin Raj on Gaana.com, retrieved 2024-07-25
- ^ Ullam Kayyilaaro (From "Panchayat Jetty") - - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn, 2024-07-20, retrieved 2024-07-25
- ^ "നാട്ടിൻപുറത്തെ രസക്കാഴ്ചകളും ചില്ലറ പ്രശ്നങ്ങളും; 'പഞ്ചായത്ത് ജെട്ടി'ക്ക് ക്ലീൻ യു സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റ്". Mathrubhumi. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-25.