Adrishya Jalakangal

• Tovino Thomas
• Nimisha Sajayan
• Indrans
• Bijibal
• Vettukili Prakash
• Balaji Sharma
• Kannan Nair
• Gibin Gopinath
• Krishnan Balakrishnan

The film was announced by Dr. Biju in July 2022.{{Cite web |title=Malayalam film forms ICC committee ahead of shooting - The Week |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2022/07/14/malayalam-film-forms-icc-committee-ahead-of-shooting.amp.html |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=www.theweek.in |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118073212/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2022/07/14/malayalam-film-forms-icc-committee-ahead-of-shooting.amp.html |url-status=live }} According to Dr. Biju, the film is a surrealist film that captures the war and the story is not focused on a particular place or language but is equally important all over the world.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-08 |title=ടൊവിനോ തോമസ് നായകനാകുന്ന ഡോ. ബിജു ചിത്രം; 'അദൃശ്യ ജാലകങ്ങൾ' ട്രെയിലർ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/movies-music/news/tovino-thomas-in-dr-biju-movie-adrishya-jalakangal-trailer-released-1.9055348 |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=Mathrubhumi |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118073212/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/movies-music/news/tovino-thomas-in-dr-biju-movie-adrishya-jalakangal-trailer-released-1.9055348 |url-status=live }} He said "I have opted for a different treatment for the film, especially the choice of music, which has more of an esoteric, universal flavour."{{Cite web |title=Films like 'Adrishya Jalakangal' offer more space to perform: Tovino Thomas |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/nov/15/films-like-adrishya-jalakangal-offer-more-space-to-perform-tovino-thomas-2632868.html |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=The New Indian Express |date=15 November 2023 |archive-date=24 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124142238/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/nov/15/films-like-adrishya-jalakangal-offer-more-space-to-perform-tovino-thomas-2632868.html |url-status=live }}

Radhika Lavu has led the production of the film after producing two successful Telugu web series under the Ellanar Films banner.{{Cite web |title=Tovino Thomas and Nimisha Sajayan commence filming of 'Adrishya Jalakangal' |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/regional-film-news/tovino-thomas-and-nimisha-sajayan-commence-filming-of-adrishya-jalakangal |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118075010/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/regional-film-news/tovino-thomas-and-nimisha-sajayan-commence-filming-of-adrishya-jalakangal |url-status=live }} The film also marks the maiden production of Mythri Movie Makers in Malayalam cinema. Indian American composer Ricky Kej was signed to compose the music marking his first Malayalam film.{{Cite web |title=Rickey Kej, Grammy award-winner, to compose music for Tovino Thomas's Adrishya Jalakangal |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/jun/21/rickey-kej-grammy-award-winner-to-compose-music-for-tovino-thomas39s-adrishya-jalakangal-32239.html |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=CinemaExpress |date=21 June 2022 |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118100205/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/jun/21/rickey-kej-grammy-award-winner-to-compose-music-for-tovino-thomas39s-adrishya-jalakangal-32239.html |url-status=live }}

Tovino Thomas and Nimisha Sajayan are reuniting after the 2018 release of Oru Kuprasidha Payyan.{{Cite web |date=2022-08-18 |title=Adrishya Jalakangal: Tovino Thomas and Nimisha Sajayan's Malayalam Film's Shooting Begins (Watch Video) {{!}} 🎥 LatestLY |url=https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/adrishya-jalakangal-tovino-thomas-and-nimisha-sajayans-malayalam-films-shooting-begins-watch-video-4095711.html |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=LatestLY |language=en |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118075008/https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/south/adrishya-jalakangal-tovino-thomas-and-nimisha-sajayans-malayalam-films-shooting-begins-watch-video-4095711.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=First look of 'Adrishya Jalakangal' starring Tovino Thomas, Nimisha Sajayan out now |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/regional-film-news/first-look-of-adrishya-jalakangal-starring-tovino-thomas-nimisha-sajayan-out-now |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118075005/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/regional-film-news/first-look-of-adrishya-jalakangal-starring-tovino-thomas-nimisha-sajayan-out-now |url-status=live }} Tovino Thomas is playing a role with no name.{{Cite web |date=2022-12-28 |title=Tovino Thomas shares first look of Adrishya Jalakangal: 'My favourite character…rooted in surrealism that represents zillions around us' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tovino-thomas-shares-first-look-of-adrishya-jalakangal-photos-8347826/ |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118162038/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tovino-thomas-shares-first-look-of-adrishya-jalakangal-photos-8347826/ |url-status=live }} To prepare for his role, he reduced his body weight by 15 kg.{{Cite web |title=ടൊവിനൊ തോമസ് കുറച്ചത് 15 കിലോ, ആളെ മനസിലാകുന്നേയില്ലെന്ന് ആരാധകര്‍ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/entertainment-news/award-winning-director-dr-biju-about-adrishya-jalakangal-actor-tovino-thomas-rou365 |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=www.asianetnews.com |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118070944/https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/entertainment-news/award-winning-director-dr-biju-about-adrishya-jalakangal-actor-tovino-thomas-rou365 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2022-05-31 |title=Tovino Thomas shares first look of Adrishya Jalakangal, calls it an 'intriguing story' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/tovino-thomas-shares-first-look-of-his-next-titled-adrishya-jalakangal-7945801/ |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118100204/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/tovino-thomas-shares-first-look-of-his-next-titled-adrishya-jalakangal-7945801/ |url-status=live }}

Filming commenced in August 2022.{{Cite web |title=Tovino-Nimisha's Dr Biju feature begins filming - The New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/malayalam/2022/aug/20/tovino-nimishas-dr-biju-feature-begins-filming-2489257.html |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=www.newindianexpress.com |date=7 August 2022 |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118075005/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/aug/20/tovino-nimishas-dr-biju-feature-begins-filming-2489257.amp |url-status=live }} Touted to be the biggest film helmed by Dr. Biju, which was expected to have a lengthy schedule, shooting began in August 2022 in Kasaragod. Kannur is the next main location where the makers have erected sets, which took them two months to complete.{{Cite web |title=Tovino Thomas begins shooting for Dr Biju's Adrishya Jalakangal in Kasaragod |url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/tovino-thomas-begins-shooting-for-dr-bijus-adrishya-jalakangal-in-kasaragod/31826904ba52 |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=www.ottplay.com |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118080455/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/tovino-thomas-begins-shooting-for-dr-bijus-adrishya-jalakangal-in-kasaragod/31826904ba52 |url-status=live }} Tovino joined the set after wrapping up his portions for 2018 and Neelavelicham.{{Cite web |title=Tovino Thomas begins shooting for Dr Biju's Adrishya Jalakangal in Kasaragod |url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/tovino-thomas-begins-shooting-for-dr-bijus-adrishya-jalakangal-in-kasaragod/31826904ba52 |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=www.ottplay.com |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118080455/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/tovino-thomas-begins-shooting-for-dr-bijus-adrishya-jalakangal-in-kasaragod/31826904ba52 |url-status=live }}

Following the film's premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival (TBNIFF), it was theatrically released on 24 November 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-20 |title=Tovino Thomas starrer Adrishya Jalakangal creates history as it becomes first Malayalam film screened at TBNFF |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/tovino-thomas-starrer-adrishya-jalakangal-creates-history-as-it-becomes-first-malayalam-film-screened-at-tbnff-1259880 |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=22 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231122084820/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/tovino-thomas-starrer-adrishya-jalakangal-creates-history-as-it-becomes-first-malayalam-film-screened-at-tbnff-1259880 |url-status=live }}

Netflix has acquired its digital streaming rights.{{Cite web |title=Tovino Thomas Starring Adrishya Jalakangal Movie Trailer Released {{!}} Adrishya Jalakangal Movie : വേറിട്ട ലുക്കിൽ ടൊവീനോ തോമസ്; അദൃശ്യ ജാലകങ്ങൾ ട്രെയിലർ {{!}} Movies News in Malayalam |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/tovino-thomas-starring-adrishya-jalakangal-movie-trailer-released-168900/amp |access-date=2023-11-18 |website=zeenews.india.com |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118073749/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/tovino-thomas-starring-adrishya-jalakangal-movie-trailer-released-168900/amp |url-status=live }}

Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote, "Adrishya Jalakangal is unequivocally an art-house film. Much like its title suggests, it revolves around individuals who are invisible yet cast shadows on the real world, praising the performance of Nimisha Sajayan and Tovino Thomas."{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Princy |date=24 November 2023 |title=Tovino's 'Adrishya Jalakangal' casts shadows on the world {{!}} Movie Review |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/11/24/adrishya-jalakangal-dr-biju-tovino-thomas-nimisha-sajayan.html |website=Onmanorama |access-date=24 November 2023 |archive-date=24 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124140912/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/11/24/adrishya-jalakangal-dr-biju-tovino-thomas-nimisha-sajayan.html |url-status=live }} Times Now gave a rating of 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "A concoction of so many themes may leave some viewers scratching their heads. The anti-war message, despite being much-needed, seems preachy and fails to strike a chord. Despite combining multiple elements, the story of the film flows smoothly, courtesy of Dr Biju's vision and the effortless performances of the cast."{{Cite web |date=24 November 2023 |title=Adrishya Jalakangal Movie Review: Tovino Thomas' 'Invisible Windows' Is NOT Unseeable |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/adrishya-jalakangal-movie-review-tovino-thomas-invisible-windows-is-not-unseeable-review-105408928 |website=Times Now |language=en |access-date=24 November 2023 |archive-date=24 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231124140912/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/adrishya-jalakangal-movie-review-tovino-thomas-invisible-windows-is-not-unseeable-review-105408928 |url-status=live }}

Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Adrishya Jalakangal can surely be dubbed as a movie that we did not know we needed."{{Cite web |last=Suresh |first=Anandu |date=24 November 2023 |title=Adrishya Jalakangal movie review: Tovino Thomas, Nimisha Sajayan deliver an exceptional anti-war film |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/adrishya-jalakangal-movie-review-tovino-thomas-nimisha-sajayan-deliver-an-exceptional-anti-war-film-9040547/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |access-date=25 November 2023 |archive-date=25 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231125060111/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/adrishya-jalakangal-movie-review-tovino-thomas-nimisha-sajayan-deliver-an-exceptional-anti-war-film-9040547/ |url-status=live }} Shilpa Nair Anand of The Hindu wrote, "The cinematography by Yedhu Radhakrishnan reinforces the bleakness we feel, and the camera captures the loneliness of their lives; the music by Grammy-winner Ricky Kej is on point with the mood of the film. This film is political and is not an easy watch. It moves at a leisurely pace, seemingly meandering at times, but held together cohesively. Watching it is like reading a difficult book."{{Cite news |last=Anand |first=Shilpa Nair |date=25 November 2023 |title='Adrishya Jalakangal' movie review: Tovino Thomas delivers a firecracker performance in this anti-war film. |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/adrishya-jalakangal-movie-review-tovino-thomas-delivers-a-firecracker-performance-in-this-anti-war-film/article67572649.ece |issn=0971-751X |access-date=26 November 2023 |archive-date=26 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126191256/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/adrishya-jalakangal-movie-review-tovino-thomas-delivers-a-firecracker-performance-in-this-anti-war-film/article67572649.ece |url-status=live }}

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