Backpackers (film)

Backpackers is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Jayaraj and starring Kalidas Jayaram and newcomer Karthika Nair. The film was released on the OTT platform Roots to negative reviews.

Plot

According to the director, the film, about two cancer patients falling in love, is based on a true story.

Cast

sharu khan as dog
Kalidas Jayaram as Khalil
Karthika Nair as Daya
Renji Panicker as Rowther
Sabitha Jayaraj as Lakshmi
Dr. B D Gangadharan as himself
Shivajith Padmanabhan as Jolly Katturan
Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai as Ammachan
Keshav Jayaraj as Mathukutty
Ullas Pandalam

Production

The film's production was finished in three weeks in 2019. The film was shot in Gavi, Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Varkala and Wagamon.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Sachin Shankor Mannath. All lyrics by Jayaraj.

Song	Singer
"Kaattin"	Haricharan, Archana Vijayan
"Janalilaaro"	Akhila Anand, Sooraj Santhosh
"Omanathinkal Kidavo"	Bombay Jayashree, Sachin Shankor Mannath, Rahul Vellal

Reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Despite heartbreak waiting around the corner and a readymade chance to win audiences over with a tearjerker, Backpackers fails to really strike a chord". A critic from Onmanorama wrote that "Backpackers is a different musical to enjoy a day in the lap of nature away from the bustle and sit wondering if the places were so beautiful and love so much refreshing". A critic from The Times of India Samayam wrote that "Although it fails to engage the audience, the film passes without getting too boring. But still there is inconsistency in the addition of some scenes which is also the failure of the director".