Gaganachari
| Gaganachari | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Arun Chandu |
| Written by | Siva Sai Arun Chandu |
| Produced by | Vinayaka Ajith |
| Starring | K. B. Ganesh Kumar Gokul Suresh Aju Varghese Anarkali Marikar |
| Cinematography | Surjith S. Pai |
| Edited by | Aravind Manmadhan |
| Music by | Sankar Sharma |
Production companies | Ajith Vinayaka Films Krishand Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Gaganachari (transl. Celestial traveller) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language science fiction mockumentary film directed by Arun Chandu, who wrote the screenplay with Siva Sai.[1] It is set in 2050s Kerala where three bachelors meet a mysterious alien. The film stars K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Gokul Suresh, Aju Varghese and Anarkali Marikar.[2]
The film had a theatrical release in limited screens on 21 June 2024. [3]
Plot
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In a dystopian version of Kerala in 2050, an apartment inhabited by three bachelors becomes a refuge for an extraterrestrial female fugitive.
Cast
[edit]- K. B. Ganesh Kumar as Major. Victor Vasudevan
- Gokul Suresh as Allen Jose
- Aju Varghese as Vaibhav Vidyanathan aka Vibe
- Anarkali Marikar as Alien Aliyamma (voiced by Mallika Sukumaran)[4]
- Abraham Avangelin Joseph as voice for Raghavan, the AI
- Anantharaman Ajay as Documentary Host
- John Kaippali as Rage
- Suresh Gopi as Maniyan Chittappan (photo presence)
Release
[edit]The film was premiered on 28 January at the Kochi Panambilly Nagar Rotary Club.[5][6] The film was released worldwide on 21 June 2024.[7][8][9]
Home Media
[edit]The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 26 October 2024.[10]
Accolades
[edit]| Award / Film festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Blocks International Film Festival | October - November 2022 | Best Feature Film | Gaganachari | Won | [11] |
| Kerala State Film Awards | August 16, 2024 | Special Mentions - Direction | Arun Chandu | Won | [12][13][14] |
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]The film opened with a collection of ₹4 lakhs on opening day and ₹12 lakhs on second day[15] and as of 27 June 2024, film collected ₹92 lakhs worldwide.[16][17] As of 3 July 2024, film collected ₹1.53 crore[18] and as of 10 July 2024 the film collected worldwide gross of ₹2.2 crore.[19][20]
Critical response
[edit]The Hindu gave positive review calling it a fun-filled science fiction film.[21]
Future
[edit]Director Arun Chandu and the team behind Gaganachari are planning to expand the Gaganachari universe with their next feature, starring actor Suresh Gopi in the lead role within the same storyline.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Interview | Actor Aju Varghese: The success of 'Gaganachari' has been overwhelming". The Hindu. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "'Gaganachari' trailer: Anarkali Marikar plays an alien in Aju Varghese, Gokul Suresh's sci-fi mockumentary". The Hindu. 17 July 2023. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Malayalam Film Gaganachari Gets A Massive Success At International Film Festivals". News18. 5 December 2022. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "ആ സിനിമയില് ശബ്ദം കൊടുത്തത് ഞാനാണ്, പലരും എനിക്ക് മെസേജയച്ചപ്പോള് സന്തോഷം തോന്നി: മല്ലിക സുകുമാരന്". Dool News (in Malayalam). 11 June 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Arun Chandu's 'Gaganachari' To Premiere At The Kerala Pop Con". The Times Of India. 5 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Gaganachari to premiere at Kerala Pop Con". Cinema Express. 5 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "ഡിസ്ടോപ്പിയൻ ഏലിയൻ കോമഡി 'ഗഗനചാരി'യുടെ ട്രെയിലർ പുറത്ത്; ചിത്രം ജൂൺ 21-ന്". Mathrubhumi News. 18 June 2024. Archived from the original on 19 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Box Office report: Parvathy's 'Ullozhukku' continues strong run, weak start for 'Gaganachari'". English.Mathrubhumi. 24 June 2024. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (11 June 2024). "Gaganachari gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "'Gaganachari' silently makes its OTT debut; here's where you can watch it". Onmanorama. 26 October 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Award". abiff.tilda.ws. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2024: Prithviraj wins Best Actor, 'Kaathal' takes Best Film | LIVE". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2024 winners list: Aadujeevitham wins big; Prithviraj, Urvashi, Beena Chandran take top honours". The Indian Express. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2024: Aadujeevitham Secures 9 Awards, Prithviraj Sukumaran Wins Big". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "'Gaganachari' Box Office Collections Day 2: Sci-Fi Comedy Film Mints Rs 18 Lakhs". The Times Of India. 23 June 2024. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "'Gaganachari' Box Office Collections Day 6: Gokul Suresh Starrer Maintains Steady Momentum With Rs 92 Lakhs Worldwide". The Times Of India. 27 June 2024. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "'Gaganachari' box office collections day 3: Anarkali Marikar starrer gathers Rs 24 lakhs". The Times of India. 24 June 2024. Archived from the original on 25 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "'Gaganachari' Box Office Collections Day 12: Arun Vijay Directorial Sci-Fi Mints Rs 1.53 Crore". The Times Of India. 3 July 2024. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "'Gaganachari' Box Office Collections Day 19: Sci-Fi Comedy Surpasses Rs 2.2 Crore Worldwide". The Times Of India. 10 July 2024. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "നേടിയ വന് അഭിപ്രായം ബോക്സ് ഓഫീസില് പ്രതിഫലിച്ചോ? ഗോകുല് സുരേഷ് ചിത്രം 'ഗഗനചാരി' 19 ദിവസം കൊണ്ട് നേടിയത്". Asianet News. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (22 June 2024). "'Gaganachari' movie review: A fun-filled sci-fi film which celebrates yesteryear Malayalam cinema". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (27 June 2024). "'Maniyan Chittappan': Suresh Gopi joins 'Gaganachari' universe with director Arun Chandu's next". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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External links
[edit]Gaganachari at IMDb