Corona Papers, a thrilling Malayalam-language neo-noir action film, is set to hit screens in 2023. The film, directed and produced by Priyadarshan, is an adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s acclaimed 1949 film Stray Dog and Sri Ganesh’s Tamil-language movie 8 Thottakkal.
Corona Papers Tamil Movie 2023 Cast, & Release
Plot
In the neo-noir action thriller film “Corona Papers”, directed and produced by Priyadarshan, a rookie cop named Rahul finds himself in a precarious situation when he loses his service revolver. Initially believed to be a minor issue, it quickly becomes evident that the missing weapon is the focal point of the entire plot. It is intricately connected to a string of other significant events, including a bank robbery and a series of murders.
As the central piece of the script, the missing service revolver plays a crucial role in driving the narrative forward. Its absence creates a sense of urgency and intrigue, prompting Rahul and his team to launch a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind its disappearance. With each new revelation, they gradually begin to unravel a complex web of interconnected crimes that all lead back to the missing revolver.
As the investigation intensifies, it becomes apparent that the missing revolver is intricately linked to the murders of several individuals. The more Rahul and his team dig, the more crucial the missing weapon becomes, eventually culminating in a thrilling and explosive conclusion.
Through its captivating plot and dynamic characters, “Corona Papers” keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, proving to be a must-watch for fans of the neo-noir genre.
Cast
Real Name | Role Name |
Shane Nigam | SI Rahul Nambiar |
Siddique | Shankararaman / Govindan Nambiar |
Shine Tom Chacko | Kaaka Paappi |
Vineeth Sreenivasan | Musthafa |
Jean Lal | Tony |
Gayathrie | Veena |
Maniyanpilla Raju | Pillai |
Vijilesh Karayad | |
Hannah Reji Koshy | Rani |
Sandhya Shetty | ASP Gracy |
Sreedhanya | Shankararaman’s Daughter in law |
Geethi Sangeetha |
Shane Nigam
Siddique
Shine Tom Chacko
Vineeth Sreenivasan
Jean Lal
Gayathrie
Maniyanpilla Raju
Vijilesh Karayad
Hannah Reji Koshy
Sandhya Shetty
Sandhya Shetty, portraying the character of Gracy Matthew – a powerful female police officer in Priyadarshan’s movie “Corona Papers”, held a distinctive event.
Sreedhanya
The lead roles in Priyadarshan’s latest film “Corona Papers”, Shane Nigam and Shine Tom Chacko, are showcased in a newly released trailer.
Geethi Sangeetha
Production
On October 27th, 2022, the pooja ceremony for the film took place. The first look of the movie was then unveiled on March 5th, 2023, followed by the release of the trailer on March 26th.
Release
The film was theatrically released on 6 April 2023. The film is available for digital streaming from 05 May 2023 on Hotstar.
Corona Papers Movies Release Poster
Based on | 8 Thottakkal (2017) by Sri Ganesh |
Cinematography | Divakar Mani |
Country | India |
Directed by | Priyadarshan |
Distributed by | Four Frames Release |
Edited by | M. S. Aiyappan Nair |
Language | Malayalam |
Music by | KP |
Produced by | Priyadarshan |
Production company |
Four Frames Sound Company |
Release date | 6 April 2023 |
Running time |
2h 33m
|
Starring | Shane Nigam
Shine Tom Chacko Siddique Jean Lal Gayathrie |
Story by | Sri Ganesh |
Reception
Box office
The film collected Rs 750,000 at the Kerala box office on its opening day.
Critical Response
The movie hit theaters on April 6th, 2023. Sajin Shrijith, a critic for Cinema Express, awarded the film a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars and commented that “Despite Priyadarshan’s intriguing alterations to the original plot, the movie’s inability to make the audience emotionally invested, and its failure to provide a satisfyingly logical conclusion to all its threads, weigh heavily against it.
” Anjana George, a critic from The Times of India, also gave the film a 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated, “However, the lack of depth in the characters makes the movie fail to capture the audience’s attention.” S.R. Praveen, a critic from The Hindu, remarked that “Priyadarshan’s latest venture into the thriller genre is an average affair.”
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