| Directed by | Jayaraj |
|---|---|
| Written by | Jayaraj |
| Produced by | Dr. Suresh Kumar Muttath |
| Starring | Kalidas Jayaram Karthika Nair |
| Cinematography | Abhinandan Ramanujam |
| Edited by | C. R. Sreejith |
| Music by | Sachin Shankor Mannath
|
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam
|
Backpackers is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Jayaraj and starring Kalidas Jayaram and newcomer Karthika Nair. The film was released on the OTT platform Roots to negative reviews.[1]
Plot
According to the director, the film, about two cancer patients falling in love, is based on a true story.[2]
Cast
Production
The film's production was finished in three weeks in 2019.[3] The film was shot in Gavi, Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Varkala and Wagamon.[4][5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Sachin Shankor Mannath. All lyrics by Jayaraj.[6]
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Kaattin" | Haricharan, Archana Vijayan |
| "Janalilaaro" | Akhila Anand, Sooraj Santhosh |
| "Omanathinkal Kidavo" | Bombay Jayashree, Sachin Shankor Mannath, Rahul Vellal |
Reception
A critic from The Times of India wrote that "Despite heartbreak waiting around the corner and a readymade chance to win audiences over with a tearjerker, Backpackers fails to really strike a chord".[7] A critic from Onmanorama wrote that "Backpackers is a different musical to enjoy a day in the lap of nature away from the bustle and sit wondering if the places were so beautiful and love so much refreshing".[8] A critic from The Times of India Samayam wrote that "Although it fails to engage the audience, the film passes without getting too boring. But still there is inconsistency in the addition of some scenes which is also the failure of the director".[9]
References
- ↑ Jayaraj's Backpackers to be released on February 12(8 February 2021).
- ↑ ‘Back Packers’ is based on a true story, confirms director Jayaraj(11 March 2020).
- ↑ Shivajith Padmanabhan on his acting dreams, new film 'Backpackers'(2 October 2019).
- ↑ Kalidas’ Backpackers is inspired by a true story, George, Anjana(10 March 2020).
- ↑ Jayaraj signs Kalidas Jayaram for 'Backpackers'(2 September 2019).
- ↑ List of Malayalam Songs from the movie Backpackers.
- ↑ BACKPACKERS REVIEW: BACKPACKERS: A ROMANCE WITHOUT LIFE, Matthews, Anna(18 March 2021).
- ↑ Backpackers Review: Exploring the beauty of life to love beyond unseen limits, K., Padmakumar(19 March 2021).
- ↑ ബാക്ക്പാക്കേഴ്സ്, സന്തോഷ്, സന്ദീപ്(18 March 2021).