E Valayam
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| E Valayam | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Revathy S Varmha |
| Written by | Sreejith Mohandas |
| Produced by | Joby Joy Vilanganpara |
| Starring | Ashly Usha, Renji Panickar, Muthumani, Nandu, Shalu Rahim |
| Cinematography | Aravind Kamalanadhan |
| Edited by | Sasi Kumar |
| Music by | Jerry Amaldev |
Production company | GDSN Entertainments In Association with Filmfeast Creators |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
E Valayam[1][2] is a 2025 Indian, Malayalam- language family entertainment movie directed by Revathy S Varmha. The screenplay was written by Sreejith Mohandas. It was produced by Joby Joy Vilanganpara through GDSN Entertainments In association with Director Revathy S Varmha's Filmfeast Creators. The director introduced a new face actress Ashly Usha for the leading role. Other actors are Renji Panicker, Nandu, Muthumani, Shalu Rahim, Vinod Thomas,[3] Anees Abraham,Madhav elayadam etc.,
The songs are composed by the Indian music director Jerry Amaldev, with lyrics by Rafeeq Ahmed and Santhosh Varma.
Cast
[edit]- Ashly Usha as Nilaavu (Neeli)
- Ranji Panicker as Vinayan
- Nandu as Ananthan
- Muthumani as Anitha
- Shalu Rahim as Nirmal
- Anees Abraham as Jalaja
- Vinod Thomas as Baiju
- Kumar Sethu as School Principal
- Geetha Maathan as Savithri
- Akshay Prasanth as Rayan
- Sidhra Mubasheer as Monica
- Sandra Nair as Madona
- Geophy Mathew as Dr. Rahna
- Jayanthi as Manju
- Madhav elayadam as Akash
Soundtrack
[edit]There are four songs in the movie. Three songs were composed by Jerry Amaldev.[4] One song (Neelakkuyile) and background music by Aby Salvin Thomas. Lyrics by Rafeeq Ahmed and Santhosh varma
One song from the movie was shot in Hampi,[5] the UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site located in Karnataka. The song was Originally composed in the 18th Century by one of the pioneering composers in Indian classical Carnatic music Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi. In the movie, the same song was rearranged by Jerry Amaldev, it is a mixture of Classical Carnatic with Fusion.
Music rights are owned by Manorama Music and the Singers are Lathika, Madhu Balakrishnan, Sangeetha Sajith (Sangeetha Chennai), Manjari, Durga Viswanath, and Vinod udayanapuram.
Track listing
[edit]| No | Title | Lyrics | Music composer | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1 | Vellodin Kingi kettiya | Rafeeq Ahmad | Jerry Amaldev | Durga Viswanath, Vinod Udayanapuram | 3.36 |
| 2 | Kalamam Nadhi Alakale | Rafeeq Ahmad | Jerry Amaldev | Lathika, Madhu Balakrishnan | 3.52 |
| 3 | Manamayakkum Issai pole (Thillana) | Oothukkadu venkata kavi | Sangeetha Sajith | 3.50 | |
| 4 | Neelakkuyile | Santhosh varma | Aby salvin Thomas | Manjari | 4.50 |
Grand Trailer Launch
[edit]The film's trailer launch was conducted in Kochi. The inauguration of the Trailer release carried by legendary athlete P. T. Usha.[6][7][8] and social commentator Sreejith Panicker, along with the actors and technicians of the movie.
Release
[edit]The movie was released on 13 June 2025.[9]
Reception
[edit]The film received positive reviews from audiences and critics like Malayala Manorama , Eenadu. etc.,[10][11] Malayala Manorama described "E valayam" as a timely and socially relevant family drama that effectively addresses the dangers of mobile phone addictions among teenagers. The review emphasized that the screenplay by Sreejith Mohandas and direction by Revathy S Varmha remained faithful to the theme, while also exploring family bonds and emotional struggles.
The critic noted the film avoids being preachy, instead presenting the issue of nomophobia (Smartphone addiction) in a relatable manner.
In addition to critical acclaim, the movie was well received by audiences. Group of school students and teachers attended screening together and expressed appreciation for the film's message. [12] [13] [14] [15]
References
[edit]- ↑ "ഇ- വലയം; ഇന്റർനെറ്റിന്റെയും മൊബൈൽ ഫോണിന്റെയും ചതിക്കുഴികളേക്കുറിച്ച് ഒരു ചിത്രം". Mathrubhumi. 20 August 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ↑ "E Valayam | കാലത്തിന്റെ അനിവാര്യമായ ചോദ്യങ്ങളുമായി 'e വലയം'; ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക് പോസ്റ്റർ". News18 മലയാളം (in Malayalam). 12 February 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ↑ "Actor Vinod Thomas found dead in a parked car at a Kerala hotel". The Times of India. 19 November 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ↑ anver. "പുതുമുഖ നായികയുമായി രേവതി വീണ്ടും, ഒപ്പം കാളിദാസും; ജെറി അമൽ ദേവും തിരിച്ചെത്തും 'ഈ വലയത്തിലൂടെ'". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ↑ "E Valayam teaser | തില്ലാന നൃത്ത ചുവടുകളുമായി മലയാള ചിത്രം 'e വലയം' ടീസർ". News18 മലയാളം (in Malayalam). 16 April 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ↑ "E-Valayam trailer | നീലി മോളേ, നിന്റമ്മാവനാ, ഇങ്ങനെ പേടിപ്പിക്കല്ലേ; ഇ-വലയം ട്രെയ്ലർ". malayalam.news18.com (in Malayalam). 2 May 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ Channel Kerala BOX Office (21 April 2022). ഇന്നത്തെ തലമുറ തീർച്ചയായും കണ്ടിരിക്കേണ്ട ഒരു സിനിമയാണിത് | E Valayam Movie | Trailer Launch. Retrieved 18 May 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Sensations TV (21 April 2022). e-Valayam trailer launch | Malayalam Movie | Renji Panicker | Revathy S Varmha |. Retrieved 18 May 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "'ഈ വലയം' മേയ് 30-ന് പ്രദർശനത്തിനെത്തും". Mathrubhumi. 3 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
- ↑ "കാലികം പ്രസക്തം; ഈ വലയം റിവ്യു". കാലികം പ്രസക്തം; ഈ വലയം റിവ്യു (in Malayalam). Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ↑ https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/e-valayam-is-thought-provoking-and-impressive/0205/125128073
- ↑ MNTV INDIA (26 June 2025). അമിതമായ മൊബൈൽ ഉപയോഗം യുവ തലമുറകളെ ചിന്തിപ്പിച്ച സിനിമ E VALAYAM Movie Review. Retrieved 29 June 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Apparent Media Station (13 June 2025). സ്ക്രീൻ ആസക്തിയുടെ അദൃശ്യ കെണികളെക്കുറിച്ച് " ഈവലയം " | Theatre Response. Retrieved 29 June 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Mabsticwoods (14 June 2025). E Valayam Theatre Response | Renji Panicker | Muthumani | Revathy S Varmha. Retrieved 29 June 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ ee valayam malayalam movie review. Retrieved 29 June 2026 – via www.youtube.com.