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{{short description|Indian Malayalam-language drama film}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Anpodu Kanmani
| image = Anpodu Kanmani.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Liju Thomaz
| producer = Vipin Pavithran
| starring =
{{plainlist|
* [[Arjun Ashokan]]
* [[Anagha Narayanan]]
* [[Parvathi T.]]
}}
| music = [[Samuel Aby]]
| released = {{Film date|2025|01|24|df=y}}
| production_companies = Kreative Fish
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}
'''''Anpodu Kanmani''''' ({{translation|With love, beloved}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[drama film]] directed by Liju Thomaz starring [[Arjun Ashokan]] and Anagha Narayanan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-10-15 |title='Anpodu Kanmani' teaser: Arjun Ashokan, Anagha Narayanan starrer hints at a humorous take on societal structures |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anpodu-kanmani-teaser-arjun-ashokan-anagha-narayanan-starrer-hints-at-a-humorous-take-on-societal-structures/article68755897.ece |access-date=2025-04-06 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film depicts the struggles of a newly wed couple who are forced to face the irrelevant and irritating questions asked by the society around them.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arjun Ashokan, Anagha Narayanan's 'Anpodu Kanmani' is thought-provoking, honest |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2025/01/24/anpodu-kanmani-arjun-ashokan-anagha-narayanan-family-drama-review.html |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=Arjun Ashokan, Anagha Narayanan's 'Anpodu Kanmani' is thought-provoking, honest |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
''Anpodu Kanmani'' is a Malayalam family drama that delves into the societal pressures faced by newlyweds Nakulan and Shalini. Nakulan, portrayed by Arjun Ashokan, runs a laterite stone quarry business in a village in Kannur. Shalini, played by Anagha Narayanan, joins him as his wife, and together they begin their marital journey.<ref>{{Cite web |last=vipinvk@asianetnews.in |title=അൻപോട് കൺമണി: ഒരു കുടുംബത്തിന്‍റെ ഹൃദയസ്പർശിയായ കഥ - റിവ്യൂ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/movie-reviews/anpodu-kanmani-movie-review-arjun-ashokan-and-anagha-narayanan-play-a-couple-struggling-to-meet-societal-expectations-sql1f5 |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=Asianet News Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref> Their initial months are filled with joy and mutual understanding. However, as time progresses, they are incessantly confronted with the question, "Any good news?" from family and community members, pressuring them about starting a family. This constant intrusion into their personal lives leads to mounting frustration and emotional turmoil. The narrative intensifies when Shalini confronts a particularly intrusive relative, leading to a pivotal moment in the story. The film poignantly portrays their struggle to balance personal desires with societal expectations, highlighting the emotional strain such pressures and invasion of privacy can inflict on a relationship.

== Cast ==
* [[Arjun Ashokan]] as Nakulan
* [[Anagha Narayanan]] as Shalini
* Navas Vallikkunnu as Shukkur
* [[Althaf Salim]] as Rafeeque
* [[Johny Antony]] as Dr.Rajeev
* [[Mala Parvathi]] as Rajamma
* [[Mridul Nair]] as Jithu
* [[Bhagath Manuel]] as Stephen

== Soundtrack ==
[[Samuel Aby]] composed the songs and background score for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anpodu Kanmani {{!}} Song - Raa Shalabhangalayi Nammal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/anpodu-kanmani-song-raa-shalabhangalayi-nammal/videoshow/117223900.cms |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Lyrics by [[Manu Manjith]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=2024-10-20 |title=First single from Anpodu Kanmani is out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Oct/20/first-single-from-anpodu-kanmani-is-out#google_vignette |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track Listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Mazhananavariyum
| extra1 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| title2 = Vadakkudikkiloru
| extra2 = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], [[Sithara Krishnakumar]]
| title3 = Ra Shalabhangalayi Nammal
| extra3 = [[K. S. Harisankar]]
| title4 = Naanam Melle Melle Matti
| extra4 = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], Angel Mary Joseph
}}

== Release and Reception ==
The movie released in theatres on 24 January 2025 and started streaming on [[Amazon Prime Video]] from 28 March 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anpodu Kanmani OTT : 'അൻപോടു കൺമണി' തിയേറ്റര്‍ റിലീസ് കഴിഞ്ഞ് രണ്ട് മാസത്തിന് ശേഷം ഒടിടിയില്‍ ! - Anpodu Kanmani is out on OTT Where to watch Arjun Ashokan family - Asianet News Malayalam |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/anpodu-kanmani-is-out-on-ott-where-to-watch-arjun-ashokan-family-movie-stvxeu |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=www.asianetnews.com}}</ref>

Anjana George of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "''Anpodu Kanmani'' may not reinvent the wheel, but its honest storytelling and relatable characters make it worth a watch."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Anpodu Kanmani Movie Review : Anpodu Kanmani is a straightforward tale of ordinary lives |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/anpodu-kanmani/movie-review/117572092.cms |access-date=2025-04-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Hari of ''[[Mathrubhumi]]'' wrote that "Heart-warming tale".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-24 |title=വടക്കുദിക്കിലെ കറക്കുചെക്കന്റെയും പെണ്ണിന്റേയും 'വിശേഷങ്ങൾ'; മനസ് നിറയ്ക്കും, അൻപോട് കൺമണി |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/reviews/arjun-ashokan-anagha-narayanan-anpodu-kanmani-movie-review-malayalam-1.10282070 |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref>

R. B. Sreelekha of ''[[ManoramaOnline]]'' wrote that "Simple film that brings tears of joy".<ref>{{Cite web |title=അൻപോടു ചേർക്കാം ഈ സിനിമയും; റിവ്യു |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2025/01/24/anpodu-kanmani-malayalam-movie-review.html |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=അൻപോടു ചേർക്കാം ഈ സിനിമയും; റിവ്യു |language=ml}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Asianet News]]'' wrote that "Well rooted musical tale that touches the heart".<ref>{{Cite web |last=vipinvk@asianetnews.in |title=അൻപോട് കൺമണി: ഒരു കുടുംബത്തിന്‍റെ ഹൃദയസ്പർശിയായ കഥ - റിവ്യൂ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/movie-reviews/anpodu-kanmani-movie-review-arjun-ashokan-and-anagha-narayanan-play-a-couple-struggling-to-meet-societal-expectations-sql1f5 |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=Asianet News Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:2025 drama films]]
[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]

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