Backpackers is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Jayaraj and starring Kalidas Jayaram and newcomer Karthika Nair. The film was released on the OTT platform Roots to negative reviews.[1]
| Backpackers | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jayaraj |
| Written by | Jayaraj |
| Produced by | Dr. Suresh Kumar Muttath |
| Starring | Kalidas Jayaram Karthika Nair |
| Cinematography | Abhinandan Ramanujam |
| Edited by | C. R. Sreejith |
| Music by | Sachin Shankor Mannath |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
editBased on a true story, two cancer patients fall in love.[2]
Cast
edit- Kalidas Jayaram as Khalil
- Karthika Nair as Daya
- Renji Panicker as Rowther
- Sabitha Jayaraj as Lakshmi
- Dr. B D Gangadharan as himself
- Shivajith Padmanabhan as Jolly Katturan
- Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai as Ammachan
- Keshav Jayaraj as Mathukutty
- Ullas Pandalam
Production
editThe film's production was finished in three weeks in 2019.[3] The film was shot in Gavi, Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Varkala and Wagamon.[4][5]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Sachin Shankor Mannath. All lyrics by Jayaraj.[6]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Kaattin" | Haricharan, Archana Vijayan |
| "Janalilaaro" | Akhila Anand, Sooraj Santhosh |
| "Omanathinkal Kidavo" | Bombay Jayashree, Sachin Shankor Mannath, Rahul Vellal |
Reception
editA critic from The Times of India wrote that "Despite heartbreak waiting around the corner and a readymade chance to win audiences over with a tearjerker, Backpackers fails to really strike a chord".[7] A critic from Onmanorama wrote that "Backpackers is a different musical to enjoy a day in the lap of nature away from the bustle and sit wondering if the places were so beautiful and love so much refreshing".[8] A critic from The Times of India Samayam wrote that "Although it fails to engage the audience, the film passes without getting too boring due to the strength of the editing. But still there is inconsistency in the addition of some scenes which is also the failure of the director".[9]
References
edit- ^ "Jayaraj's Backpackers to be released on February 12". Cinema Express. 8 February 2021.
- ^ "'Back Packers' is based on a true story, confirms director Jayaraj". The News Minute. 11 March 2020.
- ^ "Shivajith Padmanabhan on his acting dreams, new film 'Backpackers'". The New Indian Express. 2 October 2019.
- ^ George, Anjana (10 March 2020). "Kalidas' Backpackers is inspired by a true story". The Times of India.
- ^ "Jayaraj signs Kalidas Jayaram for 'Backpackers'". The New Indian Express. 2 September 2019.
- ^ "List of Malayalam Songs from the movie Backpackers". Malayalachalachithram.
- ^ Matthews, Anna (18 March 2021). "BACKPACKERS REVIEW: BACKPACKERS: A ROMANCE WITHOUT LIFE". The Times of India.
- ^ K., Padmakumar (19 March 2021). "Backpackers Review: Exploring the beauty of life to love beyond unseen limits". onManorama.
- ^ സന്തോഷ്, സന്ദീപ് (18 March 2021). "ബാക്ക്പാക്കേഴ്സ്". The Times of India Samayam (in Malayalam).