Manichitrathazhu: Malayalee audience excited about the re-release of this classic

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Aug 17, 2024 Read the article

As the Malayalam movie Manichitrathazhu (1993) re-releases in theatres on Saturday, 17 August, I’d like to say, “Cinema is an emotion”.

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The trend of re-releases in Malayalam cinema began in 2023 with Monahalal’s Spadikam (1995), which became a commercial success by earning over ₹3 crore at the box office.

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Similarly, Devadoothan, which flopped when it was first released in 2000, succeeded in theatres after its re-release.

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Manichitrathazhu (1993), which won numerous accolades upon its release 31 years ago, remains a favourite for cineastes because of its emotional depth.

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The classic movie uniquely blended horror with psychological elements, offering viewers a new experience.

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Madhu Muttam’s script and Fazil’s direction helped Manichitrathazhu achieve unexpected success.

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Manichitrathazhu is now re-released in 4K projection with Dolby Atmos sound technology.

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