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Ottu (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Ottu' is an Indian language action thriller film written and directed by Fellini T.P. who previously directed 'Theevandi'. It is simultaneously shot in Malayalam and Tamil languages, the latter titled as 'Rendagam', it stars Arvind Swamy and Kunchacko Boban in the lead roles. The Malayalam version was released theatrically on 8 September 2022.
Cast
* Arvind Swamy as David/Assainar
* Kunchacko Boban as Kichu/David (Dawood)
* Eesha Rebba as Kalyani
* Jackie Shroff as Adiga
* Aneesh Gopal
Production
The film was to mark Kunchacko Boban's first film in Tamil cinema, and also marks Arvind Swamy's comeback to Malayalam cinema after 'Devaraagam'. On 17 March 2021, it was announced that Telugu actress Eesha Rebba would be playing the female lead opposite Boban which marks her debut in both Malayalam and Tamil cinema. The film was produced by actor Arya under the production banner August Cinema and The Show People. On 19 September 2021, the shooting of the film was wrapped.
Music
The film's music was composed by A. H. Kaasif.
Release
The film was released theatrically on 8 September 2022. The film was originally scheduled for release on 2 September 2022 but due to censor issues of the Tamil version the release date was postponed. The teaser of the film was released on 3 January 2022.
Reception
Sajin Srijith of 'Cinema Express' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "The choreography of the film is straight out of a bad B-movie." A critic from 'Asianet News' wrote after reviewing the film that "Ottu is a film that gives a different experience in the recent action thrillers in Malayalam in terms of background and presentation." A critic for 'The News Minute' rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Ottu meaning betrayal gives you the feeling that more than a particular character in the film, it is you, the audience, who were taken for a ride." S. R. Praveen of 'The Hindu' wrote after reviewing the film that "The way Ottu proceeds does not make one excited enough for the promised prequel and the sequel."
References
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