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{{Short description|2015 Indian film directed by Sidharth Bharathan}}{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Chandrettan Evideya
| image = Chandrettan Evideya.jpg
| caption = Theatrical poster
| alt =
| director = [[Sidharth Bharathan]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Sidharth Bharathan's next titled Chandrettan Evideya|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/chandrettan-evideya/cast-crew.html|publisher=Filmibeat}}</ref>
| producer = [[Sameer Thahir]] Shyju Khalid [[Ashiq Usman]]
| based_on =
| story = Santhosh Echikkanam
| screenplay = [[Santhosh Echikkanam]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Santhosh Echikkanam pens for Chandrettan Evideya|url=http://www.kerala9.com/movie/chandrettan-evideya/crew|publisher=Kerala9}}</ref>
| starring = [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Chandrettan Evideya - Cast & Crew|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/chandrettan-evideya/cast-crew.html|publisher=Filmibeat}}</ref> [[Anusree]] [[Namitha Pramod]] [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]]
| music = [[Prashant Pillai]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Prasanth Pillai scores for Chandrettan Evideya|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16566/malayalam/chandrettan-evideya/cast.and.crew.htm|publisher=Now Running}}</ref>
| cinematography = [[Shyju Khalid]]
| editing = Bavan Sreekumar
| studio = Handmade Films
| distributor = [[Kalasangham Films]] Popcorn Entertainments (Asia Pacific release)
| released = {{Film date|2015|5|1||df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = 3.5cr
| gross = 7cr <ref>http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2015/dileep-chandrettan-evideya-movie-critics-review-181852.html</ref>
}}

'''''Chandrettan Evideya''''' (English: ''Chandrettan, Where Are You'')<ref>{{cite news|title=Sidharth's next titled Chandrettan Evideya|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16566/malayalam/chandrettan-evideya/cast.and.crew.htm|publisher=Now Running}}</ref> is a 2015 [[Malayalam]] [[romantic comedy|romantic]] [[fantasy comedy film]] directed by [[Sidharth Bharathan]]. The film was produced by [[Sameer Thahir]], Shyju Khalid and Ashiq Usman.<ref>{{cite news|title=Upcoming movie Chandrettan Evideya|url=http://www.kerala9.com/movie/chandrettan-evideya/crew|publisher=Kerala9}}</ref> It stars [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] alongside [[Anusree]], [[Namitha Pramod]] and [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] in the main roles. It is the second directorial of Sidharth. The story and screenplay is penned by noted author [[Santhosh Echikkanam]] who had teamed up with Sidharth in his directorial debut ''[[Nidra (2012 film)|Nidra]]'' (2012). The songs are composed by [[Prashant Pillai]]. Cinematography is handled by Shyju Khalid and editing by Bavan Sreekumar. The costumes are designed by Mashar T Hamsa.

==Plot==
Chandramohan ([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]) is a Government employee and an ardent classical dance follower. His wife Sushama ([[Anusree]]) is also a Govt employee but located far away from Chandramohan. She keeps asking for a transfer but never get it and she is overly involved in as a wife in every thing her husband does.

Chandramohan is a well known critic of classical dance. He reviews young classical dancers and his reviews are often published in magazines. His wife Sushama expresses her dislike and keeps close tabs on him. One day they decide to go for a family trip to [[Thanjavur]] where they meet a [[Nadi astrology|Nadi Astrologer]] who tells them the love story of Chandramohan's previous life which took place 1000 years ago.

Velkozhukottuvan([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]) was a poet in Raja Raja Chozhan's court. He meets Vasanthmallika([[Namitha Pramod]]) a dancer from Madurai who visits Raja Raj Chozhan's Sabha. They both fall for each other in their 1st sight. This relationship disturbs the king. He sends Velkozhukottuvan to war where he gets stamped by an elephant and gets killed.

The astrologer says that there might be possibilities for Chandran to meet Vasanthmallika and reunite in this era. Although Chandran finds it silly, Sushama is disturbed. His friends motivates him for pursuing an extramarital life as it is natural for every man. A convinced Chandran, who is going through a [[midlife crisis]] himself, and starts to perceive hallucinations of Velkozhukottuvan.

One day he meets a woman named Geetanjali ([[Namitha Pramod]]) in his office who comes to meet Chandran claiming to be his fan. But it is later revealed that she is a government doctor who has been receiving many complaints. She pleads to Chandramohan to postpone the complaint documents for 2 months as she is having a dance program in Germany. After knowing that she is a devoted dancer, he is convinced that she is Vasanthmallika. They both grow in their relationship and constantly have outings. One day after a dinner he sees Sushama in his home and gets to know that she has got her transfer.

Sushama starts doubting Chandran because of his strange behavior especially after he had left them at a supermarket to go and meet Geetanjali who had been hospitalized. Knowing this Chandran changes the contact name in his phone from Geetanjali to Geetanandhan.

One day, Sushama asks Chandramohan where he is over the phone and he mentions that he is in his office, But sees Chandran in a restaurant with another woman (Geetanjali). She checks his phone and gets to know that he has been calling 'Geetanandhan' frequently. She copies the number and calls from her mobile and gets to know that the name is fake as she heard a women's voice. She gets to know the original details using the number. Sushama calls her telling that she's a fan and also wishes to meet her. After knowing she is in a Travel Agency, she spots Chandran with her, follows them confirming her suspicions.

Geetanjali and Chandran decide to finally meet the next night before she leaves. Sushama confronts Chandran by a big dispute in her house about his whereabouts and his lies. In a rage he leaves his house. Sushama goes to Geetanjali's house and reveals she is Chandran's wife and tells the truth of Chandran's fantasy about his past life. Sushama mentions that if Chandran comes to Geetanjali's house at night then she would never interfere with their lives again and vice-versa.

At the very same night Chandran goes to Geetanjali's house. Sushama prays very ardently. As he was nearing the door, Chandran hears a baby crying and remembers his son and decides to go back to his home. Seeing this relieves Sushama and Geetanjali is left in tears. Later it is shown that Chandramohan deletes Geetanjali's number and attends Sushama's phone call.

==Cast==
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] as Chandramohan Mattanur/ Velkozhukottuvan
* [[Anusree]] as Sushama
* [[Namitha Pramod]] as Dr. Geethanjali / Vasanthamallika
* [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Shekharan (cameo)
* [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] as Valsala
* [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] as Narayanan Ilayath, Astrologer friend (cameo)
* [[Soubin Shahir]] as Sumesh
* [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] as Janan
* [[Vinayakan]] as Rajaraja Cholan
* Veena Nair as Vanaja
* Master Ilhan as Achu
* [[Dileesh Pothan|Dileesh Pothen]] as Nadi Jyothishi
* Sruthibala as Vyjayathi Ramanathan
* Ambika Ravu as Premalatha
* [[Kochu Preman]] as Issac Eppan
*Janakki Nair as Mrinalini Sharangapani
* [[Naseer Sankranthi]] as Auto driver

==Production==
The film was jointly produced by [[Sameer Thahir]], Shyju Khalid and Ashiq Usman under the banner of Hand Made Filmz. [[Vedhicka]] was initially cast to play one among the female leads alongside [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] and [[Anusree]] but later she backed out because of her busy schedule and later [[Namitha Pramod]] was roped in for that role.<ref>{{cite news|title=Namitha replaces Vedhicka in Chandrettan Evideya|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/namitha-pramod-to-replace-vedhika-in-chandrettan-evideya-170810.html|publisher=Filmibeat}}</ref> The film also stars [[KPAC Lalitha]] in a pivotal role. The official trailer for the movie was released on 10 April 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Chandrettan Evideya - Official trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_xqvpDa2eo|publisher=Youtube}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The film's soundtrack contains 2 songs, all composed by [[Prashant Pillai]] and Lyrics by Santhosh Varma.

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer(s)
|-
| 1
| "Vasanthamallike"
| [[Haricharan]], Preethi Pillai
|-
| 2
| "Kinaavin Kilikal"
| Preethi Pillai
|}

== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
The film started with positive reviews and stated the return of Dileep in kerala box office.''[[Oneindia|Filmibeat.com]]'' rated 3.0 out of 5 stars and said the film brings back the vintage Dileep in full swing. And praised the script which has all ingredients for a perfect entertainer, and the brilliant cinematography makes it a visual treat and also appreciated the songs especially ''Vasanthamallike'' and background score which perfectly sinks in with the interesting plot and flow of the screenplay. And concluded "Strongly recommended to the audience who love to watch family entertainers".<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2015/dileep-chandrettan-evideya-movie-critics-review-181852.html|title = Chandrettan Evideya Movie Review: Vintage Dileep Is Back!|date = 1 May 2015|publisher = Filmibeat.com|last = Akhila Menon}}{{Rating|3.0|5}}</ref> ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' rated 3.5 out of 5 stars while appreciating the script, songs and background score especially mentioning the song ''Vasanthamallike,'' and ellaborated "The best part about the movie is that it frees Dileep, the actor, from the unrealistic comic stereotypes which have been proving to be suicidal for him for quite sometime now. The film, with a strong base on middle-class realism, treads the popular narrative line even as it carefully tries to refrain from going after the commercial formula, a genre in which the master-duo Bharathan and Padmarajan and the likes have excelled", and concluded "''Chandrettan Evideya'' is for those who value familial bonds, a type which constitutes the majority of movie-goers in this part of the world.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/chandrettan-evideya-review-dileep-anusree-namitha-pramod.html|title = Chandrettan is here, in most of us, Sushma too|last = Ragesh G|date = 1 May 2015|agency = [[Manoramaonline.com]]}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref>

''Metromatinee.com'' gave a positive review stating "The film is refreshing in the sense that after a while actor Dileep has opted out of the run of the mill. Dileep the actor comes to the fore after a while and director Sidharth Bharathan deserves a fair bit of credit for it".<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/-chandrettan-evideya-movie-review-586|title = Chandrettan Evideya Movie Review|date = 1 May 2015|publisher = Metro Matinee|last = Raj Vikram|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150503203817/http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/-chandrettan-evideya-movie-review-586|archive-date = 3 May 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' awarded 3 out of 5 stars and stated "Sidharth Bharathan steps away from his father's shadow and displays sparks that have the potential to help him carve a niche in the industry. Nevertheless, ''Chandrettan Evideya'' is a clean, family watch and a throwback to the times when Dileep movies meant sterling, genuine entertainers.".<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/Chandrettan-Evideya/movie-review/47137044.cms|title = Chandrettan Evideya Movie Review|last = Deepa Soman|date = 3 May 2015|agency = [[The Times of India]]}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> ''Indiaglitz.com'' opinion was to "Watch this movie without expecting a usual Dileep fare. ‘Chandretan Evideya’ is definitely a good watch that can leave you entertained. Siddarth Bharathan has nailed it with this simple tale.".<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.indiaglitz.com/chandrettan-evideya-malayalam-movie-review-19656.html|title = Chandrettan Evideya Review|date = 2 May 2015|publisher = Indiaglitz.com}}</ref> ''[[Sify]].com'' gave a verdict "Good" and said "''Chandrettan Evideya'' has nothing much to offer that you have not seen before but even then, it has been presented attractively. In those times when there is very little to choose in terms of good cinema, this one could give you enough to leave the theatre with a smile. Watch this one!".<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.sify.com/movies/chandrettan-evideya-review-malayalam-pfcp3Cfjfhacj.html|title = Chandrettan Evideya|date = 3 May 2015|publisher = [[Sify]].com}}</ref>

=== Box office ===
''IB Times'' said the film got decent opening at the box office and overwhelming response from theatres in first weekend.{{vague|date=May 2015}}<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/chandrettan-evideya-box-office-success-actor-dileep-thanks-fans-video-631230|title = 'Chandrettan Evideya' Box-Office Success: Actor Dileep Thanks Fans [VIDEO]|last = Nicy V.P.|date = 4 May 2015|agency = [[International Business Times]]}}</ref> The film grossed approximately {{INR}}1.84 crores within 3 days of release. The film became a moderate hit and marked a good comeback for Dileep.<ref name="19DBO">{{cite web|title=Kerala Weekend Box Office Collection: 'Chandrettan Evideya', 'Bhaskar The Rascal' Lead in Theatres; Slow Start for 'Uttama Villain'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-weekend-box-office-collection-chandrettan-evideya-bhaskar-rascal-lead-theatres-slow-631431|work=Nicy V.P|publisher=[[International Business Times]]|date=5 May 2015}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
* '''[[Filmfare Awards South]]'''
* Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam]] - [[Anusree]]
* Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Malayalam]] - [[Namitha Pramod]]
*'''IIFA UTSAVAM'''
* Nominated - IIFA UTSAVAM Award for Best Supporting Actress - Malayalam - [[Namitha Pramod]]
* Nominated - IIFA UTSAVAM Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Malayalam - Preeti Nair

== Home media ==
The VCD&DVD of Chandrettan Evideya was released by AP International and marketed by EMPIRE<ref>http://mymoviemall.com/BuyNow.aspx?movieid=12603</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|4648304}}
* [http://www.keralakaumudi.com/news/print/varandhyam/vara_nov6.pdf Article by Kerala Kaumudi] (in Malayalam)

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]

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>Sonal Mathew at 06:47, 24 June 2021