Puthiya Theerangal

Puthiya Theerangal is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Sathyan Anthikad, produced by Anto Joseph, and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam. It stars Nivin Pauly, Namitha Pramod, and Nedumudi Venu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Plot
The film is set by the seaside and is focused on the life of a young girl named Thamara who lives on her own at the shore after the death of her parents. Sometime later, she finds an old man and feels that she got her father back. The story dwells on the bond between the two and how that changes in the presence of the few new people who start to live on the banks of the sea.

Cast

 * Nivin Pauly as Mohanan Maash
 * Namitha Pramod as Thamara
 * Nedumudi Venu as Advocate Immanuel (Original Name)/Kurian Paulose/Kumara Panickker (K.P.)
 * Malavika Nair as Minikkutty (Adv. Immanuels Daughter)
 * Innocent as Father Michael
 * Sidhartha Siva as Appachan
 * Mahima as Appachan's wife
 * Siddique as Sankaran
 * S.P.Sreekumar
 * Krishnabhaskar Mangalasserri
 * Molly Aunty
 * Dharmajan Bolgatty as Srank Velayudan

Production
Puthiya Theerangal is produced by Anto Joseph under the banner of Aan Mega Media and scripted by Benny P. Nayarambalam. Audiography was done by M. R. Rajakrishnan.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics penned by Kaithapram. The album consists of three songs. The audio rights were acquired by Mathrubhumi Music. The album was launched on 9 September 2012 at Kochi. The soundtrack received generally positive reviews from music critics. "Rajagopuram" song was widely appreciated and the pick of the album.

Reception
Puthiya Theerangal received mixed reviews upon release with most critics complaining that it is a typical Sathyan Anthikad film with nothing new to offer. Sify.com gives the verdict "Disappointing" and says, "Puthiya Theerangal has nothing new about it and ends up as a meek affair. With clichéd situations and half-baked characters, the film is a lazy effort from one of Kerala’s most popular directors ever." Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com says Puthiya Theerangal has some good performances but in the end it leaves us with mixed feelings. He rated the film. Oneindia.in was somewhat impressed with the film. In a review which rates the film, its critic comments that the film "spells the same 'Sathyan Anthikkad' magic". it.flopped