Agathokakological
| Agathokakological | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Venkitesh C.D. |
| Screenplay by | Venkitesh C.D. |
| Produced by | Venkitesh C.D. |
| Starring | Maqbool Salmaan, Leona Lishoy, Vasudevan, Prasant Murali, Venkitesh C.D., Abdul Bassith, Ambareesh, Vidhu, Sisira Abhijith |
| Cinematography | Jomon Thomas |
| Edited by | Hareesh Mohan and Venkitesh C.D. |
| Music by | Bijibal |
Production companies | Hit and Run Pictures |
| Distributed by | Jawahar Films |
Release date | 8 March 2024 |
Running time | 115 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Agathokakological is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film written, produced and directed by Venkitesh C.D[1]., in his directorial debut under the banner Hit and Run Pictures. The film features Maqbool Salmaan, Leona Lishoy and Prasant Murali in prominent roles. Bijibal has composed the music, while the cinematography was handled by Jomon Thomas[2] and editing by Hareesh Mohan and Venkitesh C.D..The film's narrative revolves around SI Ajith Kumar's investigation to figure out the stalker who is troubling Nisha and uncovering the truths in the process.
It was shot extensively in and around Chittur, Palakkad,
Agathokakological got its theatrical release on 8 March 2024 in Kerala and was released in Bengaluru during 27 April 2024.[3]
The film received generally positive reviews from the public and critics with praise for the unique plot, astounding soundtrack, acting and cinematography sequences.[4]
Title Explanation[edit]
The meaning of the title 'Agathokakological' is composing of both good and evil.
The title is derived from the Greek words Agatho means 'Good' and Kakos means 'Evil'[5]
Plot[edit]
Nisha, an Architect and Vineeth, a Software Professional are leading a happy life with their son Aryan.
Nisha gets a blackmail call from a Private number and the person threatens, that he will inform her husband about her past. She ignores the call, but she starts getting frequent calls and she disconnects it every time. She gets worried and eventually tells Vineeth, who already knows about her past. The call stops once Vineeth intervenes.
Subsequently Nisha starts seeing a person, wherever she goes. On one occasion that person hurts her and Vineeth decides to approach the Police.
Inspector, Sreenivasan assigns Sub-Inspector, Ajith Kumar to help them out. Initially they feel it's just a blackmail attempt, but things take a different turn as Nisha gets into trouble regularly. The Police realise that the person exactly knows wherever Nisha is going and is aware of every move of Police.
Ajith, who himself is trying to get in terms with his tormented past has to figure out who's behind this.
The crux of the story is to nab the real culprit.
Cast[edit]
- Maqbool Salmaan as SI Ajith Kumar
- Leona Lishoy as Nisha
- Prasant Murali as Vineeth
- Vasudevan as CI Srinivasan R.
- Venkitesh C.D. as Therapist
- Abdul Bassith as Sunil Suresh, CPO
- Ambareesh as David John, CPO
- Sisira Abhijith as Girija, CPO
- Arun Kumar as Prasad Maaman
- Vidhu as Nalin, Office Boy
- Sandeep V.S as Security Vichu
- Tulasi Krishna as Nitara
- Ayush Abhijith as Aryan
- Ananth Menon as Doctor
- Adwaitha as Young Nisha
- Satheesh Kumar as Nisha's Dad
- Siva Hari as Sudhi
- Sreekaryam Shyam as Mall Manager
- Rajan Puthan as Uncle
- Parvathy P as Aunty
- Sudhakaran as vegetable Guy 1
- Ramshad Mohammed as Vegetable Guy 2
- Prakash Shanjo as Clinic Guy 1
- Yuvraj Ramachandran as Clinic Guy 2
- Rajadurai as CCTV Technician
- Sanuja Somnath as Ajith's Wife
- Gayathri M. as Sketch Artist
- Abhijith Kaladaran as Biker
- Sajith Sarggam as Stranger 1
- Udesh Kalabhavan as Stranger 2
Filming[edit]
Principal photography commenced at Palakkad on 13 May 2022 and the film was shot around 22 working days throughout multiple schedules.
Music[edit]
The original score and soundtrack of Agathokakological is composed by Bijibal.
It features 'Ekayaayi' song , which was sung by Soumya Ramakrishnan. The lyrics was penned by Venkitesh C.D .[6]
Distribution[edit]
Agathokakological aka AKL was released by Hit and Run Pictures through Jawahar Films in Kerala.
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15898901/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6080331/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr
- ^ Service, Express News (8 March 2024). "Leona Lishoy-starrer 'Agathokakological' hits screens today". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ CD Films (8 March 2024). Agathokakological Movie - Theater Response. Retrieved 7 June 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ ലേഖകൻ, സ്വന്തം (9 March 2024). "'അഗതോ കാകോ ലോജിക്കല്'; വല്ലാത്ത ജാതി പേര്; വന്ന വഴി". Manoramanews. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ Bijibal Official (4 March 2024). Ekayaayi | Agathokakological | Soumya Ramakrishnan | Bijibal | Venkitesh C.D | Hit and Run Pictures. Retrieved 7 June 2024 – via YouTube.