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January 2022 January 2022 19(1)(a) movie poster.jpeg Poster Indhu V. S Anto Joseph Neeta Pinto Indhu V. S Nithya Menon Vijay Sethupathi Indrajith Sukumaran Indrans Athulya Ashadam Govind Vasantha Manesh Madhavan Anto Joseph Film Company Aanto Mega Media y 2022 07 29 108 minutes India Malayalam 19(1)(a) is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by debutant Indhu V. S. The film stars Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, and Indrajith Sukumaran.4 November 2020 Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen to star in Malayalam film 19(1)(a) https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-sethupathi-nithya-menen-star-malayalam-film-191a-136875 1 July 2021 The News Minute Produced by Anto Joseph and Neeta Pinto, it was film released on Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022 to mixed reviews. Synopsis The mundane life of an acquiescent lady (who could be anybody) who is running a photocopy shop goes into a tailspin when a revolutionary writer leaves the manuscript of his unpublished novel with her. The movie's title references Article 19(1) in the Constitution of India, which guarantees the freedom of speech and expression. Cast Nithya Menen as Unnamed astore proprietor (Penkutty) Vijay Sethupathi as Gauri Shankar Indrajith Sukumaran as Anand Manmadhanhttps://www.thenewsminute.com/article/indrajith-sukumaran-starts-shooting-191a-137496 Indrajith Sukumaran starts shooting for 19(1)(a) The News Minute 12 November 2020 27 August 2021 Indrans as Mohanan, a police officer Srikant Murali as Gangettan Bhagath Manuel as Sakhavu Hareendran Deepak Parambol as Ismail Ibrahim, police officer Abhishek Raveendran Athulya Ashadam as Fathima Sreelakshmi as Sarojini, Gauri Shankar's sister Arya Salim as Jenny Philip Divya Gopinath as Manager Production 19(1)(a) is produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and it marks the directorial debut of Indhu V. S.5 November 2020 Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen to star in Malayalam film 19(1)(a) The Hindu https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijay-sethupathi-nithya-menen-to-star-in-malayalam-film-19-1-a/article33028929.ece 1 July 2021 It also marks the debut of Vijay Sethupathi in Malayalam in a character role.19(1)(a): Poster of Vjay Sethupathi, Nithya Menon movie out https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/11/03/vijay-sethupathi-nithya-menon-malayalam-movie-titled-article-19-1-a.html 1 July 2021 OnManorama 16 October 2020 Vijay Sethupathi to play a writer in 19(1)(a) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vijay-sethupathi-to-play-a-writer-in-191a/articleshow/80299055.cms 1 July 2021 The Times of India The film's shooting was completed in January 2021.Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen saw 19(1)(a) as their own project: Indhu VS https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vijay-sethupathi-nithya-menen-saw-191a-as-their-own-project-indhu-vs/articleshow/80298301.cms 1 July 2021 The Times of India Music The music was composed by Govind Vasantha with lyrics by Anwar Ali.19 (1) (a) - All songs https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/19-1-a/t6Kf,31whwM_ JioSaavn 4 August 2022https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNJt6xTULpE Track listing Singer(s) Badharile 3:45 Veetrag Paravakal 3:59 Chinmayi Sripada Amma Instrumental 1:13 Attack Instrumental 1:36 Friends Instrumental 1:12 Interval Instrumental 2:25 Karupp Instrumental 3:53 Nithya Daily Life Instrumental 1:49 Nithya Intro Instrumental 1:43 The Journey Instrumental 2:41 The Journey 2 Instrumental 1:35 The Wait Instrumental 1:11 27:02 Release In April 2021, director Indhu V. S. announced that the film would not be having theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic and was looking for an OTT release.വിജയ് സേതുപതിയും നിത്യയും ഒന്നിക്കുന്ന 19(1)(എ) ഒടിടി റിലീസിന് https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/vijay-sethupathi-nithya-menen-and-indrajith-starrer-191a-to-release-directly-on-ott/articleshow/82328695.cms 1 July 2021 malayalam.samayam.com ml The film released directly on Disney+ Hotstar on 29 July 2022.https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/list-of-films-releasing-this-week-on-ott-1979999-2022-07-27 List of films releasing this week on OTT 27 July 2022 28 July 2022 The India Todayhttps://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nithya-menen-vijay-sethupathi-starrer-191a-to-release-on-disney-hotstar/article65661386.ece Nithya Menen-Vijay Sethupathi starrer 19(1)(a) to release on Disney+ Hotstar 20 July 2022 28 July 2022 The Hindu Critical reception 100 6 6.8 yes Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost rated the film 3.75/5 stars and wrote, "Clarity, courage and a liberal ideology alone do not automatically yield great cinema. What makes 19(1)(a) special is its poetic, relaxed storytelling and alluring, pensive tone."19(1)(a) movie review: Nithya Menen and Vijay Sethupathi lead a meditative ode to the idea called Gauri Lankesh https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/191a-movie-review-nithya-menen-and-vijay-sethupathi-lead-a-meditative-ode-to-the-idea-called-gauri-lankesh-11008331.html Firstpost 4 August 2022 Anjana George of The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "The movie is for buffs who would like to see through cinema, look deep into the elusiveness of the medium and enjoy the beauty of the film in all aspects. Power of words, opinions, experiences and writing should prevail."19(1)(a) Movie Review: 19(1)(a) https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/191a/ottmoviereview/93204641.cms The Times of India 30 July 2022 Sajin Shriijth of Cinema Express gave it 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Much of 19(1)(a) benefits from a strong sense of minimalism in visuals, sounds, or dialogues."Shriijth Sajin 19(1)(a) Movie Review: Surprisingly contemplative and subdued political drama https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2022/Jul/30/191a-movie-review-surprisingly-contemplative-and-subdued-political-drama-33256.html Cinema Express 30 July 2022 Lakshmi Priya of The News Minute wrote, "Director Indhu VS has made a daring, promising debut with her unambiguous politics, which is the biggest plus of the film."Priya Lakshmi 19(1)(a) review: Nithya Menen-starrer is a relevant political drama, but has flaws https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/191a-review-nithya-menen-starrer-relevant-political-drama-has-flaws-166325 The News Minute 29 July 2022 Aditya Shrikrishna of LiveMint wrote, "19(1)(a) is essentially about how fact and fiction coalesce into a single lifeform no matter how much we try to distinguish them. It’s about the power of words—spoken and written—and how through them we can learn intimately about ourselves first and then others."Shrikrishna Aditya 19(1)(a) review: A beautiful film on knowing and expressing Mint https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/191a-review-a-beautiful-film-on-knowing-and-expressing-111659157122592.html LiveMint 30 July 2022 Aswin V. N. of The Hindu wrote, "Director Indhu V.S. delivers an engaging coming-of-age story with an important political subtext in her debut Malayalam movie, that explores the freedom of speech and expression".V. N. Aswin '19(1)(a)' movie review: A valiant directorial debut anchored by a poignant Nithya Menen and a charming Vijay Sethupathi https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/191a-movie-review-a-valiant-directorial-debut-anchored-by-a-poignant-nithya-menen-and-a-charming-vijay-sethupathi/article65697092.ece The Hindu 29 July 2022 Janani K. of India Today gave it 2/5 stars and wrote, "There are too many sub-plots and most of which do not get any closure. [...] With 19(1)(a), Indhu VS teaches us that noble intentions do not always translate into great scripts."19(1)(a) Movie Review: Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's film is a wasted opportunity https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/19-1-a-movie-review-vijay-sethupathi-and-nithya-menen-s-film-is-a-wasted-opportunity-1981427-2022-07-29 India Today 29 July 2022 Manoj Kumar R. of The Indian Express gave it 0.5/5 stars and wrote, "Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, Indrajith Sukumaran and Indrans have delivered a very nuanced performance in the movie, which talks about some heavy emotional and political matters."19(1)(a) movie review: Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi shine in this political drama https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/191a-movie-review-nithya-menen-vijay-sethupathi-shine-in-this-political-drama-8059076/ The Indian Express 26 March 2025 References External links 13394304 Category:2022 Malayalam-language films Category:2022 Indian films Category:2022 direct-to-video films Category:2022 directorial debut films Category:2022 drama films Category:2022 films Category:Disney+ Hotstar original films Category:Films about freedom of expression Category:Films about writers Category:Films scored by Govind Vasantha Category:Films shot in Kerala Category:Indian drama films Category:Works about articles of the Constitution of India