Cherukkanum Pennum
| Cherukkanum Pennum | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Pradeep Nair |
| Screenplay by | Pradeep Nair Rajesh Varma |
| Story by | Pradeep Nair |
| Produced by | Saji Nanthiyattu |
| Starring | Sreejith Vijay Deepthi Nambiar |
| Cinematography | Manoj Mundayat |
| Edited by | Johnkutty |
| Music by | Ratheesh Vega Sidharrth Arun |
Production company | Nanthiyattu Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cherukkanum Pennum (transl. A boy and a girl)[1] is a 2025 Indian Malayalam language romantic thriller film, written and directed by Pradeep Nair. The film stars Sreejith Vijay and Deepthi Nambiar (in her Malayalam debut).[2][3]
Though the film's announcement and filming took place in 2012,[1] it got stuck in development hell, and was revived only in 2025.[2][4]
Summary
Cherukkanum Pennum tells the story of IT professional and portrays the unexpected events unfolded soon after the marriage of an IT couple, pushing them to the extent to reveal the depth of their love, a fake or real one.[2]
Cast
- Sreejith Vijay as Balu
- Deepthi Nambiar as Ritha
- Dileesh Pothan
- Riya Saira
- Ahmed Sidhique
- Midhun Nalini
Production
The film was announced in January 2012 with a photo shoot held in Kochi. The original crew included Filmbuff Productions as the film production studio.[1][5] According to Pradeep Nair, the film is about "how quickly they [young people] get into one [relationship] and then get out of it even faster".[6] Tamil actress Deepthi Nambiar made her Malayalam debut through this film and shot for it alongside two films including Thuppakki and a Vincent Selva film. According to Deepthi, the role was attractive and she was keen to do more Malayalam films.[7]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ratheesh Vega and Sidharrth Arun with lyrics by Rafeeq Muhammed and Shivaprasad.[2]
Release
The film did not meet its expected release date of Vishu 2012 and was expected to release at the end of 2012, which did not happen.[8][9] The film was only released on 31 October 2025 after a thirteen year delay when Saji Nanthiyattu, former film chamber general secretary, took over as producer.[10][2]
References
- ^ a b c "First Look: Pradeep Nair's Cherukkanum Pennum". Rediff.com. 2 January 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Fewer romantic thrillers being made today: 'Cherukkanum Pennum' director Pradeep Nair". Manorama Online. 31 October 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "ചെറുക്കനും പെണ്ണും' ഒക്ടോബർ 31ന് തിയറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക്". Manorama Online. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "'ചെറുക്കനും പെണ്ണും' ഒക്ടോബര് 31-ന്; സംവിധാനം പ്രദീപ് നായര്, നിര്മാണം സജി നന്ത്യാട്ട്" [Cherukkanum Pennum on October 31; Directed by Pradeep Nair, produced by Saji Nanthiyattu]. Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 15 October 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "ചെറുക്കനും പെണ്ണും ട്രെയിലർ". Kerala Kaumudi. 22 October 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Making his mark". The Hindu. 12 April 2016. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ Moviebuzz (7 March 2012). "Deepti Nambiar in 'Cherukkanum Pennum'". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ Zachariah, Ammu (5 March 2012). "Sreejith is my friend: Deepti Nambiar". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "Sreejith in Good, Bad & Ugly". The Times of India. 3 November 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "സംവിധാനം പ്രദീപ് നായര്; 'ചെറുക്കനും പെണ്ണും' ഒക്ടോബർ 31 ന്". Asianet News. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.