Neeraja
2023 Film
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Neeraja is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Rajesh K. Raman. The film stars Shruti Ramachandran, Guru Somasundaram, Govind Padmasoorya, Jinu Joseph, and Srinda. It is a remake of the 2018 Kannada film Nathicharami. It was produced by Uma and M. Ramesh Reddy under the banner of Suraj Production. It was released in theatres on 2 June 2023.[1]
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- M. Ramesh Reddy
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| Directed by | Rajesh K. Raman |
| Written by | Rajesh K. Raman |
| Based on | Nathicharami by Mansore |
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| Cinematography | Ragesh Narayanan |
| Edited by | Ayoob Khan |
| Music by | Sachin Shankor Mannath |
Production company | Suraj Production |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cast
- Shruti Ramachandran as Neeraja
- Guru Somasundaram as Psychologist
- Govind Padmasoorya as Alex
- Kalesh Ramanand as Anumohan
- Jinu Joseph as Arun
- Srinda as Meera
- Abhija Sivakala as Chitra
- Reghunath Paleri as Alex’s father
- Santhosh Keezhattoor as Neeraja’s Boss
- Kottayam Ramesh as Neeraja’s father
- Sminu Sijo as Neeraja’s mother
- Shruthi Rajanikanth as Anjali
- Ramachandran as Arun Boss
- Sijin as Kalesh
Production
Release
The film was scheduled to release on 19 May 2023 but it was postponed to 2 June 2023, announced the makers.[4]
Reception
Gopika Is of Times of india gave a rating of two out of five, stating that "Perhaps due to how the screenplay was written, Neeraja turned out to be a person who was unrelatable to an extent with the way she handled the changes in her life and how all of a sudden, she recovers".[5] Anandu Suresh of Indian Express gave one and half stars out of five and stated that "The film suffers greatly due to a lack of comprehension regarding female emotions, particularly in scenes that necessitate a deeper understanding".[6]
Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote that "since 'Neeraja' is a little more emotional than the original, some of the scenes feel stretched. However, given that, all the actors did a fine job of elevating the film".[7]