Apr. 21, 2023|India|120 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Romance;South;Indian
Description: Sulaikha Manzil is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language romantic-comedy film directed by Ashraf Hamza and produced under Chembosky Motion Pictures. The movie features Lukman Avaran, Anarkali Marakar, and Chemban Vinod Jose in lead roles. It was released on April 21, 2023, and received mostly positive feedback from both critics and audiences.
Athira M of *The Hindu* noted that while the film had its feel-good moments and strong performances, it lacked elements to truly captivate viewers. Archana Anoop from *Onmanorama* praised the soulful music by Vishnu Vijay, which beautifully captured the essence of Malabar Muslim weddings. Reviews from *Manorama News* and *Mathrubhumi* were mixed.
The film’s music, composed by Vishnu Vijay, features lyrics by Muhsin Parari and Dr. Shamshad Hussain. The soundtrack includes six tracks, blending traditional Muslim musical styles of Northern Kerala with modern influences. Songs like “Jil Jil Jil” include verses from the classic Mappila song “Aararum Manassil Ninnorikkalulm” by T. K. Kuttiyali and T. K. Ramamoorthy. The album also includes remixes and re-recorded versions of popular tracks, such as “Ethra Naal.” Vocal contributions were made by Vijay, Pushpavathy Poypadathu, Ahi Ajayan, Varsha Renjith, Meera Prakash, and Muhsin Parari. Released on May 9, 2023, by Think Music, the soundtrack was widely appreciated for its fresh and catchy compositions.
The promotional track “Olam Up,” written and composed by Dabzee, was released on April 22, 2023. Performed by Dabzee, Fathima Jahaan, and Anarkali Marikar, the song blends traditional Mappila music with hip-hop elements, earning positive reviews for its unique style.
Cast director: Ashraf Hamsa
Cast actor: Lukman Avaran, Anarkali Marikar, Adhri Joe, Deepa Thomas, Amalda Liz, Ganapathi S Poduval, Nirmal Palazhi, Archana Padmini, Shamsudheen Mankarathodi, Pramod Veliyanad
Original name: സുലൈഖ മന്സില്