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{{Short description|2024 Indian drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Aanandhapuram Diaries
| image = Aanandhapuram Diaries.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Jaya Jose Raj
| producer = Sasi Gopalan Nair
| screenplay = Jaya Jose Raj
| story = Sasi Gopalan Nair
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
| label1= Dialogues by
| data1 = Jaya Jose Raj
}}
| starring = [[Meena (actress)|Meena]]
| music = {{Ubl
| [[Shaan Rahman]]
| Albert Vijayan
| Jackson Vijayan
}}
| cinematography = Sajith Purushan
| editing = {{Ubl| Appu Bhattathiri
| Shaijas K. M.}}
| studio = Neil Productions
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|2024|3|1|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = 
| gross =
}}
'''''Aanandhapuram Diaries''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language drama film written and directed by Jaya Jose Raj. The film stars [[Meena (actress)|Meena]] alongside [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]], [[Roshan Abdul Rahoof]], [[Maala Parvathi]], and [[Manoj K. Jayan]] in pivotal roles.

== Plot ==
After facing rough times in life, Nandini, a resilient and tough woman returns to Law College to finish her education. She finds solace in new friendships. Unknowingly she gets into dangerous conflicts that threaten the social fabric of society.

== Cast ==
<small>''Source''</small><ref name="OMR" />
{{Cast listing|
* [[Meena (actress)|Meena]] as Nandini
* [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]] as Professor Paul Durairaj
* [[Manoj K. Jayan]] as Advocate Easwar
* [[Roshan Abdul Rahoof]] as Adithyan
* Shikha Santhosh as Rebecca
* Abhishek Udayakumar as Hari
* [[Siddharth Sivakumar|Siddharth Siva]] as Professor Veerendren
* [[Jaffar Idukki]] as Usman
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Judge Azees
* [[Maala Parvathi]] as Special public prosecutor
* [[Remya Suresh]] as Malini's mother
* [[Sooraj Thelakkad]] as Sajju
* Sanjana Sajan as Malini
* Murali Vidhyadharan as Principal
}}

== Production ==
The film was announced in September 2023, with filming already underway in [[Kalpetta]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Actress Meena All Set For Her Malayalam Debut In Anandapuram Diaries |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-meena-all-set-for-her-malayalam-debut-in-anandapuram-diaries-8576291.html |work=News18 |date=13 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Meena returns to Malayalam in Jaya Jose Raj's next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/meena-returns-to-malayalam-in-jaya-jose-rajs-next/articleshow/103751920.cms |work=The Times of India |date=18 September 2023}}</ref> On 26 October 2023, it was reported that the filming had been completed<ref>{{cite news |title=Filming of Meena-starrer Anandapuram Diaries wraps up |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Oct/26/filming-of-meena-starrer-anandapuram-diaries-wraps-up-48979.html |work=Cinema Express |date=6 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref> in [[Kozhikode]].<ref>{{cite news |title=It's a wrap for 'Anandapuram Diaries', starring Meena |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/its-a-wrap-for-anandapuram-diaries-starring-meena/articleshow/104755790.cms |work=The Times of India |date=28 October 2023}}</ref> The film is directed by Jaya Jose Raj, who made his feature film debut with ''Idam'' (2019).<ref>{{cite news |title=Meena to headline new Malayalam film |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Sep/05/meena-to-headline-new-malayalam-film-47342.html |work=Cinema Express |date=6 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> The story of the film is written by Sasi Gopalan Nair, who also produced the film under the banner Neil Productions.<ref>{{cite news |title=It's A Wrap For Meena's Upcoming Malayalam Film Anandapuram Diaries |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/its-a-wrap-for-meenas-upcoming-malayalam-film-anandapuram-diaries-8637396.html |work=News18 |date=28 October 2023 |language=en |archive-date=10 November 2023 |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110061843/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/its-a-wrap-for-meenas-upcoming-malayalam-film-anandapuram-diaries-8637396.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='ഇതിലും മികച്ച രീതിയിൽ ഇത് ചിത്രീകരിക്കാൻ കഴിയില്ല'; ആനന്ദപുരം ഡയറീസിനെ പ്രശംസിച്ച് ജസ്റ്റിസ് കമാൽ പാഷ |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/ml/!entertainment/aanandhapuram-diaries-movie-review-justice-kamal-pasha-kls24030302898 |work=[[ETV Bharat News]] |date=3 March 2024 |language=ml}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Aanandhapuram Diaries
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Shaan Rahman]], Albert Vijayan, Jackson Vijayan'''<br />Score:'''<br /> [[Rahul Raj]]
| cover =
| released = 2024
| recorded =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 23:17
| language = Malayalam
| label = [[Manorama Music]]
| producer =
| chronology =
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{external media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|xT8JULENQMM|Aanandhapuram Diaries – Jukebox}}}}
}}
The songs were composed by [[Shaan Rahman]], Albert Vijayan, and Jackson Vijayan.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aanandhapuram Diaries |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/search/song/Aanandhapuram%20Diaries |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=9 February 2025}}</ref>
{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Aaru Nee Kanmani
| length1 = 4:35
| lyrics1 = [[Rafeeq Ahamed|Rafeeq Ahammed]]
| extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| music1 = Albert Vijayan
| title2 = Ankam Vettan Munnil
| length2 = 3:01
| lyrics2 = [[Manu Manjith]]
| extra2 = [[Yazin Nizar]], Mithun Jayaraj
| music2 = [[Shaan Rahman]]
| title3 = Innee Jeevitham
| length3 = 3:14
| lyrics3 = Sinan Abraham
| extra3 = Jackson Vijayan
| music3 = Jackson Vijayan
| title4 = Kannilooorumoru Neermani
| length4 = 2:39
| lyrics4 = Manu Manjith
| extra4 = [[Sooraj Santhosh]]
| music4 = Shaan Rahman
| title5 = Panchami Raavil Pothinkal
| length5 = 3:36
| lyrics5 = Manu Manjith
| extra5 = [[Sujatha (singer)|Sujatha]], [[Sooraj Santhosh]]
| music5 = Shaan Rahman
| title6 = Pottuthottorungi Ninnu
| length6 = 3:19
| lyrics6 = Manu Manjith, Suresh Mathew (Choottu)
| extra6 = Sujatha, Sooraj Santhosh
| music6 = Shaan Rahman & Suresh Mathew (Choottu)
| title7 = Sathyameva Jayathe
| length7 = 2:53
| lyrics7 = Manu Manjith
| extra7 = Rani Sajeev, Dakshina Indu Mithun, Ashwin Vijay, Sreejith Subramanian
| music7 = Shaan Rahman
| total_length = 23:17
}}

== Release ==
''Aanandhapuram Diaries'' was released theatrically on 1 March 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title='ആനന്ദപുരം ഡയറീസ്' ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക്; സ്ട്രീമിംഗ് തീയതി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു - Aanandhapuram Diaries movie ott release date announced manorama max sun nxt Meena Sagar T Srikant manoj k - Asianet News Malayalam |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/aanandhapuram-diaries-movie-ott-release-date-announced-manorama-max-sun-nxt-meena-sagar-t-srikant-manoj-k-jayan-skkok7 |work=[[Asianet News Network|Asianet News Malayalam]] |date=29 September 2024 |archive-date=29 September 2024 |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929160701/https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/entertainment-news/aanandhapuram-diaries-movie-ott-release-date-announced-manorama-max-sun-nxt-meena-sagar-t-srikant-manoj-k-jayan-skkok7 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The digital streaming rights were acquired by [[ManoramaMAX]] and the film began streaming on the platform from 4 October 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title='Aanandhapuram Diaries' OTT release: When and where to watch Meena's feel-good drama movie |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/aanandhapuram-diaries-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-meenas-feel-good-drama-movie/articleshow/113797517.cms |work=The Times of India |date=30 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Anandapuram Diaries OTT: ആനന്ദപുരം ഡയറീസ് ഒടിടിയിലേക്ക് |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/anandapuram-diaries-ott-release-date-platform-7189094 |work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]] |date=30 September 2024 |language=ml}}</ref>

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "A Heartwarming Tale Of A Woman's Determination And Resilience".<ref>{{cite news |title=Aanandhapuram Diaries: A Heartwarming Tale Of A Woman's Determination And Resilience |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/aanandhapuram-diaries-a-heartwarming-tale-of-a-womans-determination-and-resilience-review-108153783 |work=Times Now |date=2 March 2024 |language=en |archive-date=5 February 2025 |access-date=9 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250205173623/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/aanandhapuram-diaries-a-heartwarming-tale-of-a-womans-determination-and-resilience-review-108153783 |url-status=live }}</ref> Princy Alexander of ''[[Onmanorama]]'' wrote, "While the filmmaker deserves praise for discussing a social menace, it seemed a bit forced. Also, the film struggles to stay focused on one theme."<ref name="OMR">{{cite news |title=Meena's comeback Malayalam movie is engaging but struggles to stay focused {{!}} 'Aanandhapuram Diaries' review |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2024/03/01/meena-malayalam-movie-jaya-jose-raj-aanandhapuram-diaries-review.html |work=[[Onmanorama]] |date=1 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}

[[Category:2024 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]

Aanandhapuram Diaries - Revision history

GavinEspinoza2 at 09:37, 3 March 2026