Within Seconds is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Vijesh P. Vijayan.[3] The film stars Indrans in the lead role, alongside Sudheer Karamana, Alencier Ley Lopez, Siddique, Thalaivasal Vijay, Sarayu Mohan and Santhosh Keezhattoor in supporting cast.
| Within Seconds | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vijesh P. Vijayan |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Sangeeth Dharmmarajan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rajeesh Raman |
| Edited by | Ayoob Khan |
| Music by | Ranjin Raj |
Production company | Ball Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Tantra Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Principal photography commenced in January 2021 in Punalur. The music was composed by Ranjin Raj, while the cinematography and editing were handled by Rajeesh Raman and Ayoob Khan.
Within Seconds was released in theatres on 2 June 2023.
Cast
edit- Indrans as Kizhangu Mohanan
- Alencier Ley Lopez as Kalan Thambi
- Sudheer Karamana as LTT.Ganeshan
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Don
- Santhosh Keezhattoor as Njeezhur Vakeel
- Siddique as Minister Sadhanandhan
- Narayanankutty as Mammath
- Sarayu Mohan as Nisha
- Seema G. Nair as Leelaamma
- Neena Kurup
- Sunil Sukhada as Sresh Annan
- Anu Nair
- Aneesh as Gopu Meshiri
- Bagio George as Bagio
- Dr. Sangeeth Dharmarajan as Commissioner Sam Alex
- Deepu as Bumper Reji
- JP Manacaud as Paster Sunny
- Saantino Mohan as Alanto
- Sebin Eluvathingal as Faris
- Shambhu as Chindan
- Master Arjun Sangeeth as Nandhu
- Master Arjun as Chinnan
- Master Sanjay as Unnikuttan
Production
editThe film is produced by Sangeeth Dharmmarajan under the banner of Ball Entertainment.[4] Principal photography began in the first week of January 2021 in Punalur.[5] The film was shot in Kollam, Punalur, Kulathupuzha, Aryankavu and Thenmala.[6]
Music
edit| Within Seconds | ||||
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| Released | 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 8:35 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Saregama | |||
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The songs and background score were composed by Ranjin Raj.[7] Anil Panachooran's lyrics were also featured for the final time in the film.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kasthoori Kattoothi" | Anil Panachooran | M.G. Sreekumar, Ranjin Raj | 2:47 |
| 2. | "Akasham Thottu" | Dr. Sangeeth | Niranj Suresh | 2:50 |
| 3. | "Velavane Velayudhane" | Murukeshan | Murukeshan | 2:58 |
Assault at theatre
editFollowing the film's release on 2 June 2023, an issue arose at the Vanitha-Vineeta theatre premise in Edappally regarding a negative review given by Santosh Varkey.[7] According to the reports, he was assaulted by a group of people outside the theatre following his comments on the film.[9][10]
References
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- ^ "Within Seconds (2023) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date". in.bookmyshow.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Within Seconds Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Trailer Of Indrans' Malayalam Movie Within Seconds Out; Watch Here". News18. 4 May 2023. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "ഇന്ദ്രൻസ് നായകനാകുന്ന 'വിത്തിന് സെക്കന്ഡ്സ്' പുനലൂരില് തുടങ്ങ���". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). 4 January 2021. Archived from the original on 5 January 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Nirmal (2 September 2021). "നെറ്റിയില് മുറിവുമായി ഇന്ദ്രന്സ്; 'വിത്തിന് സെക്കന്റ്സ്' ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക്". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ a b "Social media star Santhosh Varkey manhandled inside theatre premises". Onmanorama. 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 26 June 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Malayalam poet, lyricist Anil Panachooran no more". Cinema Express. 4 January 2021. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Movie Reviewer Santhosh Varkey Assaulted Outside Theatre, Video Goes Viral". News18. 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 26 June 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "No more 'Aarattannan' and film reviews, says assaulted Santosh Varkey". Onmanorama. 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 10 June 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.