Ithu Nammude Katha


Ithu Nammude Katha is a 2011 Malayalam film written and directed by Rajesh Kannankara, who debuts with this film. It stars Asif Ali, Nishan, Abhishek, Vineeth Kumar, Ananya, Amala Paul and Nimisha in the lead roles. The film is a remake of 2009 Tamil film Nadodigal with story credited to Samuthirakani. The story revolves around a girl with lot of problems. She enters the life of a group of three youngsters. The film released on 28 January 2011, but was a flop at the box office, mainly due to poor publicity.

Cast

Pooja of the film was held in Kochi on July 2010. Ithu Nammude Katha began its filming on August 2010 in Kavalam near Changanassery. In addition to Kavalam, the locations for the film include Kuttanadu, Pollachi and Gundalpettu. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of many new faces. According to the director, they are planning to include all the new faces of Malayalam cinema, perhaps in cameo roles or as part of a song sequence. The lead male roles have been played by Asif Ali, Nishan and Abhishek, who previously teamed up in Apoorvaragam and the former two also in Ritu. There are 3 female leads in the film played by Ananya, Nimisha and Amala Paul. Ananya's previous films were Nadodigal, on which the film is based on, Shikkar and Kandahar, Nimisha has done significant roles in Pachakuthira and Mayavi whereas Amala Paul is an upcoming star in films.

Soundtrack

Reception

The film received moderately positive reviews from critics. But it ended up as a box office disaster mainly due to lack of publicity.