Nunakkuzhi is a 2024 Indian Malayalam language crime comedy film directed by Jeethu Joseph. The movie features Basil Joseph as Eby, a young businessman who becomes entangled in a series of misadventures while attempting to retrieve his laptop containing intimate recordings of him and his wife from an income tax officer. Grace Antony portrays Reshmita, an income tax officer dealing with personal challenges, including a contentious divorce and false accusations.
The film also stars Nikhila Vimal, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Baiju Santhosh, Binu Pappu, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, and Althaf Salim in supporting roles. The screenplay, written by K.R. Krishna Kumar, is complemented by Satheesh Kurup’s cinematography and Vishnu Shyam’s musical score.
“Nunakkuzhi” was released in theaters on August 15, 2024, and later became available for streaming on ZEE5 starting September 13, 2024. The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, with The Times of India describing it as “a delightful comedy-drama that expertly navigates the turmoil unleashed by a single lie.” The Indian Express noted that “for those who enjoy comedy that unfolds through a chain reaction of events, eventually spiraling into complete chaos, this Jeethu Joseph film could be just what you need this week.
As of September 5, 2024, “Nunakkuzhi” had collected over ₹23 crore at the box office, marking it as a commercial success.
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jeethu Joseph |
| Written by | K. R. Krishna Kumar |
| Produced by | Saregama |
| Starring | Basil Joseph, Grace Antony, Nikhila Vimal, Siddique |
| Cinematography | Satheesh Kurup |
| Edited by | V. S. Vinayak |
| Music by | Songs: Jay Unnithan, Vishnu Shyam Background Score: Vishnu Shyam |
| Production Company | Yoodlee Films |
| Distributed by | Aashirvad Cinemas |
| Release date | 15 August 2024 (India) |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹23 crore |
Story
A wealthy businessman whose life unravels when his company becomes the target of a high-profile income tax raid. During the raid, officials confiscate his personal laptop, which contains private videos of him and his wife. Desperate to retrieve it, Eby becomes entangled in a series of misadventures, including being wrongly accused in various crime scenes.
Parallelly, the story delves into the tumultuous life of Reshmita (Grace Antony), an income tax officer dealing with a contentious divorce and false accusations. As Eby’s frantic attempts to recover his laptop intersect with Reshmita’s personal struggles, a chaotic chain of events unfolds, leading to humorous and unpredictable situations.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Basil Joseph | Eby Zachariah Poozhikunnel |
| Grace Antony | Rashmitha Ranjith |
| Nikhila Vimal | Rimi, Eby’s wife |
| Siddique | Income Tax Assistant Commissioner Balakrishnan |
| Manoj K. Jayan | Actor Sundar Nath |
| Baiju Santhosh | CI Abraham Tharakan |
| Binu Pappu | Producer Sajan Chamakkala |
| Aju Varghese | Ranjith, Rashmitha’s Husband |
| Althaf Salim | Naveen, Balakrishnan’s Nephew |
| Shyam Mohan | Vineeth |
| Azees Nedumangad | CPO Santhosh |
| Saiju Kurup | Jayadevan |
| Swasika | Maya, Sundar’s Wife & Jayadevan’s Girlfriend |
| Lena | Nancy, Eby’s Mother |
| Selvaraj | CPO Sadanandan |
| Mathew Varghese | Zachariah Poozhikunnel, Eby’s Father (Photo Archive) |
| Dinesh Prabhakar | Gunda Shaji |
| Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai | Magistrate |
| Rajesh Paravoor | Adv. James |
| Riyas Narmakala | Doctor |
| Kalabhavan Yusuf | Krishnamoorthy |
| Sundarapandiyan | Gunda Anil |
| Kalabhavan Jinto | Flat Resident |
| Soumya | Abraham’s Wife |
| Bhasi | Kuriakose |
| Sanaji | Kuriakose’s Helper |
| Eldho | Rashmitha’s Advocate |
| Elizabeth | Nurse |
| Ratheesh | Sanal, Eby’s Driver |
| Shyam | Hospital Attender |
| Rohit | Auto Driver |
Ott Release Date
Nunakkuzhi was released on ZEE5 on September 13, 2024.
