Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal
Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film
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Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film written and directed by S. Vipin featuring Anaswara Rajan,[2] Siju Sunny and Joemon Jyothir in lead roles.[3][4][5]
| Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal | |
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Theatrical Release Poster | |
| Directed by | S. Vipin |
| Written by | S. Vipin |
| Produced by | Vipin Das Sahu Garapati |
| Starring | Anaswara Rajan Siju Sunny Joemon Jyothir Mallika Sukumaran |
| Cinematography | Rahim Aboobacker |
| Edited by | Johnkutty |
| Music by | Ankit Menon |
Production companies | WBTS Productions Shine Screen |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cast
- Anaswara Rajan as Anjali
- Siju Sunny as Suhail
- Joemon Jyothir as Shakthi
- Baiju Santhosh as Venu
- Azees Nedumangad as Murali
- Noby Marcose as Rajendran
- Mallika Sukumaran as Savithri Amma
Production
The filming began on 15 November 2024 and wrapped on 28 December 2024.[6][7] The film is written and directed by debutant S. Vipin. It is produced by Vipin Das and Sahu Garapati under the banners WBTS Productions Pvt Ltd and Shine Screen Cinema. The latter, Shine Screen Cinema, is a Telugu-based production house known for films like Bhagavanth Kesari and Majili.[8][9] The cast features Anaswara Rajan, Siju Sunny, and Joemon Jyothir in lead roles, with supporting performances from Baiju Santhosh, Azees Nedumangad, Mallika Sukumaran, and Noby Marcose.[8][9] The film's first look poster was unveiled on 12 March 2025,[8] and it was released theatrically on 13 June 2025.[9]
Music
| Vysana Sametham Bandhu Mithradhikal | |
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| Soundtrack album by Ankit Menon | |
| Released | July, 2025 |
| Genre | Filmi |
| Length | 6m 20s |
| Label | Sony Music |
The music is composed and arranged by Ankit Menon and the lyrics are penned by Vinayak Sasikumar. The promotional song "Majja Mood" is produced by Arcado and Abin Thomas and the lyrics is written by Black.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Orma Thoppil" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Madhu Balakrishnan | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Sambrani Penthiri" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Adheef Muhammad, Ankit Menon | 3:20 |
| Total length: | 9:20 | |||
Reception
The film received positive reviews from critics.
The Times of India praised it as a "refreshing break" with "freshness and maturity" in direction, highlighting Anaswara Rajan's "brilliant" and "natural" performance and strong supporting cast.[10] The Indian Express noted that Anaswara Rajan's dark comedy "mostly works," appreciating its "good humour," engaging plot, and effective emotional transitions, carried well by Anaswara Rajan.[11] Onmanorama highlighted its skillful handling of emotions during a funeral, blending comedy and social commentary, with Anaswara Rajan delivering a "commendable performance."[12] The Hindu described it as a "well-executed satire on a funeral," praising its "quirky and unusual treatment," Vipin's humor without slapstick, and Anaswara Rajan's "subtle and nuanced portrayal."[13]
Controversy
In June 2025, a controversy arose around the film Vyasanasametham Bandhumithradhikal when its co-producer Vipin Das filed a police complaint against YouTube reviewer Bijith, the owner of YouTube channel Cinephile. The complaint, submitted to the Palarivattom police, alleged that Bijith had demanded money in exchange for providing a positive review of the film. Vipin claimed that when they declined the offer stating that the film was a low-budget production and had not allocated funds for paid promotions, the reviewer retaliated by publishing a negative review.[14]
Vipin also handed over phone call details to the police as part of the evidence. He further stated in a press conference that complaints were submitted to FEFKA and the Producers’ Association, both of which expressed support for the filmmakers. The incident sparked a broader discussion on social media about ethics in online film reviewing and the pressure faced by small-budget films.[15]