Oct. 28, 2022|India|R
Genre: Drama;South;Indian
Description: “Appan” is a 2022 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Maju, co-written by R. Jayakumar and Maju, and jointly produced by Sunny Wayne, Josekutty Madathil, and Ranjith Manambarakkat under Sunny Wayne Productions and Tiny Hands Productions. The movie stars Sunny Wayne as a rubber tapper, with notable supporting roles by Ananya, Alencier Ley Lopez, Grace Antony, and Pauly Valsan.
Set as an emotional drama, the film explores the complex relationship between a father and son, delving into themes of family, human emotions, and social dynamics. Alencier portrays the father, while Sunny Wayne plays his son. The cinematography, handled by Satheesh Kurup, and editing by Kiran Das, contribute to the film’s compelling narrative. Dawn Vincent composed the soundtrack, adding depth to the storytelling.
Filming began in September 2021 in Thodupuzha, Kerala, and was completed within 50 days. The movie received a “U/A” certification from the Central Board of Film Certification and premiered on the SonyLIV OTT platform on October 28, 2022. It has garnered positive reviews, with a rating of 7.6 out of 10 on IMDb, and over 60% of viewers expressing their approval.
“Appan” stands out as a heartfelt portrayal of familial bonds, supported by strong performances and a well-crafted narrative.
Cast director: Maju
Cast actor: Sunny Wayne, Alencier Ley Lopez, Ananya, Grace Antony, Pauly Valsan, Radhika Radhakrishnan, V. T. Vijilesh, Geethi Sangeetha, Drupad Krishna, Anil K Sivaram
Original name: അച്ഛൻ