Panchavarnathatha

Panchavarnathatha is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Ramesh Pisharody in his directorial debut and co-written with Hari P. Nair. It was produced by Maniyanpilla Raju through Maniyanpilla Raju Productions, and stars Jayaram and Kunchacko Boban.

Principal photography began in Velloor on 10 January 2018. The film was released on 14 April 2018 during the Vishu holiday.

Plot
The story revolves around Vijayan Joseph Muhammed, a unique person who owns a pet shop. He had come to this place years back with a circus troupe. The pet shop is a concern to many of his neighbours. Kalesh is the MLA of this particular constituency and the next election is nearing. While attending the first holy communion of Abraham's daughter, Kalesh's wife Chithra abducts a Macaw. And Vijayan gets the video of Chithra in which she takes the parrot. As for the circumstances they allow him to stay in their home for the sake of elections. One day Vijayan is offered a job but he refuses it and cites that he is not feeling well. The next day, Velu tries to wake up Vijayan after his phone beeps but he doesn't get up. He is declared dead. Everyone from the local neighbourhood mourns and weep from Vijayan's death. Finally, Kalesh sends off the Vijayan's Macaw to an unfortunate girl, who had earlier wished to have it. Then Kalesh and Chithra go home.

Cast

 * Jayaram as Vijayan Joseph Mohammed
 * Kunchacko Boban as MLA Kalesh
 * Anusree as Chithra
 * Ashokan as Udayan
 * Maniyanpilla Raju as Abraham
 * Joju George as Nazeer
 * Dharmajan Bolgatty as Velu
 * Mallika Sukumaran as Sreelatha Teacher
 * Salim Kumar as Adv. Jimmy
 * Prem Kumar as SI K.O Rangan
 * Anjo Nayar as Abraham's wife
 * Janardhanan as Bride's Father
 * Tini Tom as James Thomas
 * Kunchan as Anil, Pet Buyer
 * Seema G. Nair as Deepa Udayan
 * Subi Suresh as Chithra's Friend
 * Nandhan Unni as Unnikrishnan
 * Chembil Ashokan as Eappachen
 * Vinod Kedamangalam as Eappachen's Assistant
 * Chali Pala as Kunjachan, Wedding Guest
 * Balaji Sharma as Sabu, Jimmy's Assistant
 * Kalabhavan Haneef as Ajayan, Jimmy's Assistant
 * Sajan Palluruthy as Chacko, Jimmy's Assistant
 * K. T. S. Padannayil as Babu
 * Devichandana as Chinnamma
 * Manju Pathrose as Servant
 * Dini Daniel as Bus Conductor
 * Kanakalatha as Bride's Mother
 * Bindu Murali as Nun
 * Jis Joy as Pet Buyer (Cameo Appearance)
 * Sreejith Ravi as Pet Buyer's Son (Photo Presence)
 * Subeesh Sudhi as Thoma, Driver
 * Firoz Azeez as an artist in dubbing studio
 * Lakshmika Sajeevan as Sreekala

Production
Panchavarnathatha is the directorial debut of Ramesh Pisharody and he co-wrote the film with Hari P. Nair. It was originally meant to be directed by Nadirshah, who suggested Pisharody to direct it himself. Since Maniyanpilla Raju had earlier suggested Pisharody to direct a film some years ago, he approached Raju for investing the film to which he agreed. Principal photography commenced on 10 January 2018 at Velloor, Kottayam in Kerala. The main locations are Karikode, Peruva and Pala.

Music
The music of the film is composed by M. Jayachandran and Nadirshah, while lyrics is written by Santhosh Varma and B. K. Harinarayanan. The full soundtrack album consisting of 4 tracks was released on 5 April 2018 by Manorama Music.

Theatrical
The film was released on 14 April 2018 and was a commercial success at the box office.