Makal

Makal ( Daughter) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Iqbal Kuttippuram. The film stars Jayaram, Naslen K. Gafoor, Meera Jasmine, and Devika Sanjay. It is produced by Central Pictures, the company that produced Anthikad's Kudumbapuranam, Kalikkalam, and Oru Indian Pranayakatha. This marks Jayaram's comeback after a three-year hiatus and is his 250th Malayalam movie. The film also marks Meera Jasmine's return to Mollywood after a six year gap.

This movie generally received mixed reviews from audience and the film was a box office bomb.

Plot
The mother and daughter duo, Juliet and Aparna, have been living together for the best part of their lives, enjoying their freedom and level of understanding. After Aparna's father, Nandan, returns from the Gulf and Juliet gets a government job in another district, Nandan has to figure out how to be a father to his daughter. While the generation gap leads to a series of misunderstandings and squabbles, the entry of an unexpected stranger in their lives changes the father-daughter dynamics. The stranger's presence becomes a reason for them to connect meaningfully and live peacefully.

Production
The filming commenced in October 2021 in Kerala, with Jayaram joining the sets on 21 October. On 12 December, actor Jayaram informed via a tweet that he was in the final leg of filming. The shoot was wrapped in late-December.

Music
The film score is composed, orchestrated, and produced by Rahul Raj, while the songs are composed by Vishnu Vijay.

Theatrical
The film was released in theatres on 29 April 2022.

Home media
The digital rights of the film were acquired by ManoramaMAX. The satellite rights are owned by Mazhavil Manorama.

Reception
The film received mixed reviews, praising the performances, direction, and humour but was criticised for its plot, writing, and climax.