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{{Infobox film
| image = Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham.jpeg
| caption = Official release poster
| director = [[Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval]]
| writer = Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval
| producer = [[Nivin Pauly]]
| starring = Nivin Pauly<br />[[Grace Antony]]<br />[[Vinay Forrt]]
| cinematography = Vinod Illampally
| editing = Manoj Kannoth
| music = Yakzan Gary Periera<br />Neha Nair
| studio = [[Nivin Pauly|Pauly Jr. Pictures]]
| distributor = [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|11|12|India}}
| runtime = 121 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham''''' ({{Translation|Gold, Lover, Quarrel}}) is a 2021 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Satire (film and television)|satirical film]] written and directed by [[Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=കനകം കാമിനി കലഹം; ടീസർ മേക്കിങ് വിഡിയോ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2021/07/22/kanakam-kamini-kalahamteaser-making-video.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722053450/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2021/07/22/kanakam-kamini-kalahamteaser-making-video.html |archive-date=22 July 2021 |access-date=2021-07-22 |website=manoramaonline.com}}</ref> The film stars [[Nivin Pauly]] and [[Grace Antony]] in lead roles, and [[Vinay Forrt]], [[Vincy Aloshious]], [[Sudheesh]], [[Jaffar Idukki]], [[Joy Mathew]], Sivadas Kannur and [[Rajesh Madhavan]] in supporting roles. The film was produced by Nivin Pauly under the banner of Pauly Jr. Pictures. It was released through [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 12 November 2021, ahead of [[Diwali]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Nivin Pauly resumes work with Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nivin-pauly-resumes-work-with-kanakam-kaamini-kalaham/articleshow/79092780.cms|access-date=2021-07-20|website=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518152355/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nivin-pauly-resumes-work-with-kanakam-kaamini-kalaham/articleshow/79092780.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Nivin Pauly's Kanakam Kamini Kalaham is a family satire|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nivin-paulys-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-is-a-family-satire/articleshow/78613172.cms|url-status=live|website=Times Of India|access-date=19 July 2021|archive-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719070650/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nivin-paulys-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-is-a-family-satire/articleshow/78613172.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Nivin Pauly begins shooting Kanakam Kamini Kalaham|date=7 November 2020|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nivin-pauly-begins-shooting-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-137135|url-status=live|access-date=19 July 2021|archive-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719071713/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nivin-pauly-begins-shooting-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-137135}}</ref>

==Plot==
Former television actress Haripriya complains of being stuck in an unromantic marriage with [[Extra (acting)|junior artist]] and [[acting coach]], Pavithran. Persuaded to save his marriage, Pavithran is forced to resort to a plan B, after his first attempt to satiate Haripriya with a gift of gold plated earrings that looks like it might get him into, rather than, out of trouble. Things take a turn for the worse when Haripriya's brother, seeks financial help and convinces her to mortgage her earrings. Upon learning this, an anxious Pavithran plans a sudden 3-day trip to Munnar, where he manages to hide the earrings in a hotel. The planned episode turns upside-down, when he is unable to find the earrings he had concealed, just hours ago. On the other side, his adamant wife suspects every other staff member of the hotel, citing reasons for the same. The rest of the film deals with the finding of the earrings, in a comical manner.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Nivin Pauly]] as Pavithran, an aspiring actor<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/Oct/13/nivin-paulys-next-with-android-kunjappan-director-is-a-comedy-movie-2209361.html |title=Nivin Pauly's next with Android Kunjappan director is a comedy movie |date=13 October 2020 |access-date=24 October 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |archive-date=23 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023233110/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/oct/13/nivin-paulys-next-with-android-kunjappan-director-is-a-comedy-movie-2209361.amp |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Grace Antony]] as Haripriya, Pavithran's wife and a former soap artist<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/grace-antony-to-play-female-lead-in-nivin-pauly-film-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-1735507-2020-10-27 |title=Grace Antony to play female lead in Nivin Pauly film Kanakam Kamini Kalaham |date=27 October 2020 |access-date=24 October 2021 |work=The India Today |archive-date=23 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023233110/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/grace-antony-to-play-female-lead-in-nivin-pauly-film-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-1735507-2020-10-27 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Vinay Forrt]] as Joby George, the hotel manager<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vinat-forrt-working-in-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-was-a-fabulous-experience/articleshow/79581895.cms |title=Vinay Forrt: Working in Kanakam Kamini Kalaham was a fabulous experience |date=5 December 2020 |access-date=24 October 2021 |work=The Times Of India |archive-date=14 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914060642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vinat-forrt-working-in-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-was-a-fabulous-experience/articleshow/79581895.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Vincy Aloshious]] as Shalini, the receptionist
* [[Joy Mathew]] as Balachandran, novelist
* [[Sudheesh]] as Sivakumar, a common friend to Priya and Pavithran
* [[Jaffar Idukki]] as Surendran (Sura), a drunkard who tries to support Pavithran during the argument
* [[Rajesh Madhavan]] as Manaf Khan, hotel boy
* Sudheer Paravoor as Vijesh Nair, supervisor
* Sivadas Kannur as Chandrachoodan, a marriage counselor
* Neeraja Rajendran as Pavithran's mother
* Ratheesh Balakrisna Poduvall as the film director (cameo appearance)}}

== Production ==
The film marks the second directorial of director, Rateesh Balakrishna Poduval after ''[[Android Kunjappan Version 5.25]]'' (2019). The director announced the film on 13 October 2020.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/android-kunjappan-director-ratheesh-announces-next-film-nivin-pauly-135280 |title='Android Kunjappan' director Ratheesh announces next film with Nivin Pauly |date=13 October 2020 |access-date=24 October 2021 |work=The News Minute |archive-date=23 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023233112/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/android-kunjappan-director-ratheesh-announces-next-film-nivin-pauly-135280 |url-status=live }}</ref> After the [[Puja (Hinduism)|puja]] ceremony, [[principal photography]] of the film began in the first week of November 2020.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nivin-pauly-begins-shooting-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-137135 |title=Nivin Pauly begins shooting for 'Kanakam Kamini Kalaham' |date=7 November 2020 |work=The News Minute |access-date=24 October 2021 |archive-date=24 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724083913/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nivin-pauly-begins-shooting-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-137135 |url-status=live }}</ref> Filming took place during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and hence proceeded by taking all necessary precautions. [[Ernakulam]] and [[Idukki]] were the major shooting locations. After about 40 days, filming [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] on 15 December 2020.<ref>{{cite news |date=15 December 2020 |title=Shooting of Nivin Pauly's 'Kanakam Kamini Kalaham' wraps up |work=English Mathrubhumi News |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/shooting-of-nivin-pauly-s-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-wraps-up-1.5281368 |access-date=14 September 2022 |archive-date=14 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914063632/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/shooting-of-nivin-pauly-s-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-wraps-up-1.5281368 |url-status=live }}</ref> The dubbing and other post-production works were carried out in January and February, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |date=28 January 2021 |title='Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham': The film is at the post-production stage |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-the-film-is-at-the-post-production-stage/articleshow/80509087.cms |access-date=14 September 2022 |archive-date=14 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914063632/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-the-film-is-at-the-post-production-stage/articleshow/80509087.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

Vinod Illampally is the cinematographer. The music of the film is composed by Yakzen Gary Periera and [[Neha Nair]]. The film was edited by Manoj Kannoth and Aneesh Nadodi is the art director. Shabu Pullappally handled the makeup and Kalat Revolution arranged the costumes.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2021/10/15/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-direct-ott-release.amp.html |title=ഒടിടി റിലീസിന് തയാറെടുത്ത് കനകം കാമിനി കലഹം |date=15 October 2021 |access-date=24 October 2021 |work=Manorama Online News |archive-date=23 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023233110/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2021/10/15/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-direct-ott-release.amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Marketing ==
In October 2020, Nivin Pauly announced this project through his social media handles along with a title poster.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-12|title=Nivin Pauly's New Movie 'Kanakam Kamini Kalaham' Poster released.|url=https://theprimetime.in/nivin-paulys-new-movie-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-poster-released/|access-date=2021-07-20|website=The PrimeTime|language=en-US|archive-date=20 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720024426/https://theprimetime.in/nivin-paulys-new-movie-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-poster-released/|url-status=live}}</ref> On 16 July 2021, the teaser of the film was released through Pauly Jr. Pictures YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Teaser of Nivin's 'Kanakam Kamini Kalaham' released|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/jul/17/teaser-of-nivins-kanakam-kamini-kalahamreleased-2331200.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The New Indian Express|date=17 July 2021 |archive-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719070650/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/jul/17/teaser-of-nivins-kanakam-kamini-kalahamreleased-2331200.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kanakam Kamini Kalaham Official Teaser: Nivin Pauly, Grace Antony, Vinay Fort Are Ready To Put Up an Entertaining Show|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/kanakam-kamini-kalaham-official-teaser-132211772.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN|archive-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719074001/https://in.news.yahoo.com/kanakam-kamini-kalaham-official-teaser-132211772.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=അബ്സേഡ് ഹ്യൂമര്‍ പരീക്ഷിക്കാന്‍ നിവിന്‍ പോളി; 'കനകം കാമിനി കലഹം' ടീസര്‍ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/trailer/kanakam-kamini-kalaham-official-teaser-qwc9qb |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720023937/https://www.asianetnews.com/trailer/kanakam-kamini-kalaham-official-teaser-qwc9qb |archive-date=20 July 2021 |access-date=2021-07-20 |website=Asianet News |language=ml}}</ref> The trailer of the film was released on 22 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/10/22/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-trailer-release-date-out.html |title=Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham trailer is a fun-filled ride, release date out |date=22 October 2021 |access-date=24 October 2021 |work=Onmanorama |archive-date=22 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022165056/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/10/22/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-trailer-release-date-out.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Release ==
''Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham'' was released through [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 12 November 2021. It is the first Malayalam film to be premiered through the platform's ''Disney+ Hotstar Multiplex'' initiative.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/malayalam/2021/oct/23/nivin-paulys-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-to-premiere-on-november-12-2374578.html |title=Nivin Pauly's 'Kanakam Kamini Kalaham' to premiere on November 12 |date=23 October 2021 |access-date=24 October 2021 |archive-date=23 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211023233112/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/oct/23/nivin-paulys-kanakam-kamini-kalaham-to-premiere-on-november-12-2374578.amp |url-status=live }}</ref> It is also available on [[Hulu]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}

== Reception ==
The film received mixed reviews from critics. ''[[The Times Of India]]'' gave a rating 3 of 5 and wrote that, "On the whole, Kanakam Kamini Kalaham can be seen together with the family as a pleasant entertainer that provides some good insights into marriage."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/malayalam/kanakam-kamini-kalaham/ottmoviereview/87651792.cms |title=Kanakam Kamini Kalaham Review : An ensemble that is a mixed bag |date=12 November 2021 |access-date=12 November 2021 |work=The Times Of India |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112061505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/malayalam/kanakam-kamini-kalaham/ottmoviereview/87651792.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Pinkvilla]]'' rated the film with 3 out of 5 and wrote that, "Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham is a mind blowing fun adventure designed for the genuine laughs. This is a film designed to serve a harmless laugh amidst all the troubling news surrounding us and we can only sit back and wait for any deeper implications to the crazy, timely fun that the film offers."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-review-mindless-fun-adventure-designed-genuine-laughs-938987 |title=Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham Review: A mindless fun adventure designed for the genuine laughs |date=12 November 2021 |access-date=12 November 2021 |work=Pinkvilla |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112021923/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-review-mindless-fun-adventure-designed-genuine-laughs-938987 |url-status=live }}</ref> Sify gave a rating of 3.5 on 5 and wrote that, "Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham is dramatic, colourful and perhaps melody at times. [[Nivin Pauly]] gets into the shoes of his character superbly. [[Grace Antony]] is in fine form and comes up with a good show. The rest of the cast, including [[Vinay Forrt]], Rajesh Madhavan, [[Sudheesh]], Vincy Alocious and [[Jaffar Idukki]] are good."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-review--a-funny-ride-review-malayalam-vlmgFUiaabehd.html |title=Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham review: A funny ride |date=12 November 2021 |access-date=14 November 2021 |work=Sify |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112125236/https://www.sify.com/movies/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-review--a-funny-ride-review-malayalam-vlmgFUiaabehd.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated 3 on 5 for the filmand commented that, "This Nivin Pauly starrer is one of those films that will keep you smiling from start to end and Nivin Pauly deserves a special mention for embracing his role with much gusto and conviction."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-review-nivin-pauly-delivers-a-memorable-comedy-7620004/lite |title=Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham movie review: Nivin Pauly delivers a memorable comedy |date=13 November 2021 |access-date=14 November 2021 |work=The Indian Express |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112214943/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-review-nivin-pauly-delivers-a-memorable-comedy-7620004/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Malayala Manorama|Onmaorama]] said that, "Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham, written and directed by Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval hinges on a simple, light-hearted theme, intended to trigger laughter and laughter alone."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2021/11/12/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-nivin-pauly-grace-malayalam-movie-review.html |title=Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham' movie review: Rollicking and funny |date=13 November 2021 |access-date=14 November 2021 |work=Onmanorama |archive-date=14 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114082849/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2021/11/12/kanakam-kaamini-kalaham-nivin-pauly-grace-malayalam-movie-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|13256400}}

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