Thadavu Explained

Thadavu is a 2023 Malayalam language drama film written and directed by Fazil Razak. Produced under FR Productions and Bunch of Coconuts, it features Beena Chandran, P P Subramanian, Anitha NM, Ishak Musafir and Haritha P. The film had its world premiere at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023^[1] on 29 October 2023.^[2]

Cast

• Beena Chandran as Geetha
• P P Subramanian as Hamza, Geetha’s friend
• Anitha NM as Uma
• Ishak Musafir as Sujith, auto driver
• Haritha P as Neethu

Reception

Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave the film three-and-a-half out of five stars.^[3] Swaroop Kodur of Film Companion^[4] and S.R.Praveen of The Hindu reviewed the film.^[5]

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2023	International Film Festival of Kerala	Rajatha Chakoram for Best Film	Thadavu	[6]
		Rajatha Chakoram for Best Director	Fazil Razak
2023	Kerala Film Critics Association Awards	Second Best Film	Thadavu		[7]
2024	Kerala State Film Awards	Best Actress	Beena R. Chandran	[8]
		Best Debut Director	Fazil Razak

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Returns With South Asian Focus . Variety . 9 October 2023 . 8 September 2024 . 8 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240908060828/https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/jio-mami-mumbai-film-festival-2023-program-1235748880/ . live .
2. Web site: Gupta . Saachi . 26 October 2023 . 11 films to catch at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240501182940/https://www.vogue.in/content/10-films-to-catch-at-the-jio-mami-mumbai-film-festival-2023 . 1 May 2024 . 8 September 2024 . Vogue India.
3. Web site: Suresh . Anandu . Thadavu movie review: Beena R Chandran, PP Subramanian and MN Anitha are brilliant in memorable watch . The Indian Express . 18 December 2023 . 8 September 2024 . 8 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240908054824/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/thadavu-movie-review-beena-r-chandran-pp-subramanian-and-mn-anitha-are-brilliant-in-memorable-watch-9070743/ . live .
4. Web site: Kodur . Swaroop . Thadavu Review: Beena R. Chandran Is A Revelation In Fazil Razak's Measured Debut . Film Companion . 6 March 2024 . 8 September 2024 . 8 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240908054919/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/malayalam-review/thadavu-review-beena-r-chandran-is-a-revelation-in-fazil-razaks-measured-debut . live .
5. Web site: Praveen . S.R. . 'Thadavu' movie review: Fazil Razak makes a promising debut . The Hindu . 14 December 2023 . 8 September 2024 . 8 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240908055004/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/fazil-razak-makes-a-promising-debut/article67638521.ece . live .
6. Web site: The Hindu Bureau . Japanese film 'Evil Does Not Exist' wins Suvarna Chakoram, 'Sunday' and 'Thadavu' corner multiple awards . The Hindu . 15 December 2023 . 8 September 2024 . 23 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231223122228/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/evil-does-not-exist-wins-suvarna-chakoram-sunday-and-thadavu-corner-multiple-awards-at-iffk/article67642586.ece . live .
7. Web site: The Hindu Bureau . Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, 'Aattam' adjudged best film . The Hindu . 12 May 2024 . 8 September 2024 . 27 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240527201927/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-film-critics-awards-announced-aattam-adjudged-best-film/article68168365.ece . live .
8. Web site: Kerala State Film Awards 2024 winners list: Aadujeevitham wins big; Prithviraj, Urvashi, Beena Chandran take top honours . The Indian Express . 16 August 2024 .