Sookshmadarshini
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Sookshmadarshini (transl. Microscope) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language mystery comedy-thriller film directed by M. C. Jithin, written by Libin T.B and Athul Ramachandran. Produced by Happy Hours Entertainments and AVA Productions, it stars Nazriya Nazim and Basil Joseph alongside Akhila Bhargavan, Pooja Mohanraj and Merin Philip in the supporting roles. The film revolves around Priyadarshini and her friends, who sets out to track down the whereabouts of Manuel, a bakery owner who has recently returned to their neighborhood, with his mother Grace. The film was shot across Kerala, primarily Kolenchery, from May 2024 to August 2024. It has cinematography, editing and music by Sharan Velayudhan, Chaman Chacko and Christo Xavier respectively. Sookshmadarshini was released in theatres on 22 November 2024, to positive reviews from critics praising the script, humour, performances and direction and grossed ₹55 crore worldwide.
Infobox
Directed by
M. C. Jithin
Screenplay by
Athul RamachandranLibin T. B.
Produced by
A. V. AnoopShyju KhalidSameer Thahir
Starring
mw- Nazriya Nazim Basil Joseph
Cinematography
Sharan Velayudhan Nair
Edited by
Chaman Chakko
Music by
Christo Xavier
Productioncompanies
AVA ProductionsHappy Hours Entertainments
Distributed by
Bhavana Release Berkshire Dreamhouse (Overseas, non-gcc)
Release date
22 November 2024 (2024-11-22)
Running time
143 minutes
Country
India
Language
Malayalam
Budget
₹10−14 crore
Box office
est. ₹55−56 crore
Tables
· Accolades
2024
2024
Year
2024
Award
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
Category
Best Actress
Recipient
Nazriya Nazim
Second Best Film
Second Best Film
Year
Second Best Film
Award
MC Jithin
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Ref. |
| 2024 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress | Nazriya Nazim | |
| Second Best Film | MC Jithin |
References
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