Panchavarnathatha


Panchavarnathatha is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Ramesh Pisharody in his directorial debut and co-written with Hari P. Nair. It was produced by Maniyanpilla Raju through Maniyanpilla Raju Productions, and stars Jayaram and Kunchacko Boban.
Principal photography began in Velloor on 10 January 2018. The film was released on 14 April 2018 during the Vishu holiday.

Plot

The story revolves around Vijayan Joseph Muhammed, a unique person who owns a pet shop. He had come to this place years back with a circus troupe. The pet shop is a concern to many of his neighbours. Kalesh is the MLA of this particular constituency and the next election is nearing. While attending the first holy communion of Abraham's daughter, Kalesh's wife Chithra abducts a Macaw while drunk. Vijayan gets the video of Chithra in which she takes the parrot. As for the circumstances they allow him to stay in their home after he and his animals are evicted from their place. Vijayan and his friend Velu, along with their animals, help Kalesh and his family in many ways, earning their appreciation. Through a friend settled abroad, Kalesh and Chithra offer Vijayan a job, but he refuses it for some reason. The next day, Velu tries to wake up Vijayan after his phone beeps but he doesn't get up. Vijayan has died in his sleep. Everyone from the local neighbourhood mourns and weep from Vijayan's death. Kalesh gives Vijayan's Macaw to a little orphan girl. It is revealed to be Vijayan's final wish, which had told Kalesh, along with the fact he is terminally ill. Kalesh and Chithra walk away with the girl and the Macaw, implying they may adopt her.

Cast

Production

Panchavarnathatha is the directorial debut of Ramesh Pisharody and he co-wrote the film with Hari P. Nair. It was originally meant to be directed by Nadirshah, who suggested Pisharody to direct it himself. Since Maniyanpilla Raju had earlier suggested Pisharody to direct a film some years ago, he approached Raju for investing the film to which he agreed. Principal photography commenced on 10 January 2018 at Velloor, Kottayam in Kerala. The main locations are Karikode, Peruva and Pala.

Music

The music of the film is composed by M. Jayachandran and Nadirshah, while lyrics is written by Santhosh Varma and B. K. Harinarayanan. The full soundtrack album, consisting of 4 tracks was released on 5 April 2018 by Manorama Music.

Release

Theatrical

The film was released on 14 April 2018 and was a commercial success at the box office.