Panthrandu

Panthrandu is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Leo Thaddeus. The film stars Vinayakan, Dev Mohan, Shine Tom Chacko and Lal in important roles.

Cast

 * Dev Mohan as Emmanuel, an oud player
 * Vinayakan as Anthro
 * Shine Tom Chacko as Pathro, Anthro's younger brother
 * Lal as Peelu
 * Srinda as Sicily, Pathro's wife
 * Sreelatha Namboothiri as Rossy, Sicily's mother
 * Amala Rose kurian as Rachel, Zacheaus's  daughter
 * Veena Nair as Elsie, Anthro's sister
 * Prashanth Murali as Jude
 * James Eliya as Srank Paily
 * Sundara Pandyan as Yacob, Elsie's husband
 * Sohan Seenulal as Zacchaeus
 * Vijayakumar as S.I. Vattaoli
 * Vettukili Prakash as Lazar
 * Jayakrishnan as Kora
 * Swetha Vinod as Mariya
 * Oorali Martin as John

Production
The film began production in 2021. During the press conference of the film when Vinayakan was asked about his #MeToo allegations, he said that he has never harmed any woman.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack features three songs composed by Alphons Joseph. The lyrics were written by Joe Paul, Hari Narayanan  and San Jaimt.


 * Track list

Release and reception
The film released on 24 June 2022.

V. Vinod Nair of The Times of India wrote that "The film with its themes of friendship, family and love between brothers, amid the action thriller feel, makes it an entertainer for the family audience, as well". Sarin S. Rajan of Malayala Manorama called the film's flow slow but praised the visuals and strong screenplay.