Pappachan Olivilanu

Pappachan Olivilanu is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Sinto Sunny. The film stars Saiju Kurup as the title character, alongside Aju Varghese, Vijayaraghavan, Darshana Sudarshan Nair, Jagadish, Srinda and Alexander Prasanth. Set in a hilly village named Mamalakunnu, the plot follows Pappachan, a farmer and a jeep driver who is not highly regarded among the villagers.
Principal photography began in January 2023 near Kothamangalam. The music was composed by Ouseppachan, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Sreejith Nair and Rathin Radhakrishnan.
Initially set to release on 28 July 2023, Pappachan Olivilanu was released in theatres on 4 August 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.

Cast

Production

Filming

commenced in Nadukani near Kothamangalam on 18 January 2023. The switch-on was performed by Jibu Jacob, while the first clap was given by Kalabhavan Rahman. The filming was completed near Kuttampuzha, Bhoothathankettu and Neriamangalam.

Soundtrack

The songs and background score were composed by Ouseppachan, while the lyrics were written by B. K. Harinarayanan and Sinto Sunny.

Release

Theatrical

The film was originally scheduled to be released on 28 July 2023. Later, the date was postponed, and the film was released on 4 August 2023.

Home media

The digital rights of the film have been obtained by Saina Play. The online streaming began on 14 September 2023.

Reception

Critical response

Swathi P. Ajith of Onmanorama wrote "The movie's humour serves as a compelling element that holds it together, leading the audience to overlook its drawbacks." Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 0.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Pappachan Olivilaanu is yet another Malayalam film that delves into the realm of experimentation, pushing the boundaries to see 'how far is too far', thus testing the patience of viewers to the very limit."