Puthiya Theerangal

Puthiya Theerangal (Malayalam: പുതിയ തീരങ്ങള്‍; English: The New Shores) is a 2012 Indian Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, produced by Anto Joseph and written by Benny P Nayarambalam. It stars Nivin Pauly, Namitha Pramod and Nedumudi Venu, in the lead roles.[2] The music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Puthiya Theerangal
Film poster
Directed bySathyan Anthikad
Produced byAnto Joseph
Written byBenny P Nayarambalam
Starring
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyVenu
Edited byK. Rajagopal
Sangeeth kollam
Production
company
Ann Mega Media
Distributed byAnn Mega Media
Release date
  • 27 September 2012 (2012-09-27)[1]
Running time
126 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

The film is happening by the seaside. The story is focused on the life of a young girl named Thamara, who lives on her own at the shore, after the death of her parents. Sometime later she finds an old man and she feels like having got her father back. The story dwells on the bond between the two and how that changes in the presence of the few new people who land up and start to live on the banks of the sea.

Cast

Production

Puthiya Theerangal is produced by Anto Joseph under the banner of Aan Mega Media and scripted by Benny P Nayarambalam.[3] Audiography was done by M. R. Rajakrishnan.

Soundtrack
Puthiya Theerangal
Soundtrack album by
Ilaiyaraaja
Released9 September 2012 (2012-09-09)
Recorded2012
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length12:50
LanguageMalayalam
LabelMathrubhumi Music
ProducerIlaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja chronology
Neethane En Ponvasantham •
(2012)		 Puthiya Theerangal
(2012)		 Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu •
(2012)

The soundtrack will be composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Kaithapram. The album consists of three songs. The audio rights of the film were acquired by Mathrubhumi Music. The album was launched on 9 September 2012 at Kochi. The soundtrack received generally positive reviews from music critics. "Rajagopuram" song was widely appreciated and the pick of the album.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Rajagopuram"KaithapramVijay Yesudas, Shweta Mohan4:05
2."Sindoora Pottu"KaithapramMadhu Balakrishnan4:25
3."Marippeelikkatte"KaithapramMadhu Balakrishnan4:20
Total length:12:50

Reception

Puthiya Theerangal received mixed reviews upon release with most critics complaining that it is a typical Sathyan Anthikad film with nothing new to offer. Sify.com gives the verdict "Disappointing" and says, "Puthiya Theerangal has nothing new about it and ends up as a meek affair. With clichéd situations and half-baked characters, the film is a lazy effort from one of Kerala’s most popular directors ever."[4] Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com says Puthiya Theerangal has some good performances but in the end it leaves us with mixed feelings. He rated the film .[5] Oneindia.in was somewhat impressed with the film. In a review which rates the film , its critic comments that the film "spells the same 'Sathyan Anthikkad' magic".[6] it.flopped

Accolades
Ceremony Category Nominee Result
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards Best Lyricist Kaithapram for "Rajagopuram" Nominated
Best Female Debutant Namitha Pramod Nominated

References
  1. http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/sathyan-anthikkads-puthiya-theerangal-to-release-on-september-27/55282/story.htm
  2. "Puthiya Theerangal: Nedumudi, Namitha play the lead - South Cinema - Malayalam News - ibnlive". Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  3. Shruti Karthikeyan (13 August 2012). "Sathyan names it Puthiya Theerangal". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 14 August 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  4. "Movie Review: Puthiya Theerangal". Sify.
  5. "Review: Puthiya Theerangal has nothing new to offer"
  6. "Puthiya Theerangal Movie Review – A typical Sathyan Anthikkad film"
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