Appatha

The plot revolves around a rural mother (Urvashi) to visit her son (Sam) who dwells in a city. The mother finds difficult to adapt the city lifestyle and she was left alone with her son's dog on one day. Initially, she was frightened by the dog and it turns the house into a mess. Later, the mother and dog share a bond. The story ends in a heart-warming note where mother finds an identity for herself after being yelled by her son on a stage.

{{Cast listing|

• Urvashi as Kannamma
• Den (dog) as Zeus
• Aruldoss as Azhagu Sundaram
• Amit Bhargav as Paavada Saamy aka Sam
• Kaveri Jha as Swaru
• Meghali as Avanti
• Halam as Villager
• Sidharth Babu as Sakthi
• Semmalar Annam as Villager
• Y. G. Mahendran as Azhagu Sundaram's manager (guest appearance; uncredited)

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The film was announced on 19 November 2021 via a Facebook post, with official confirmation from the film's director Priyadarshan.{{Cite web |date=19 November 2021 |title=Urvashi-Priyadarshan join hands after 28 years of 'Midhunam' |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/new-movie-announcement-1.6192659 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812203542/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/new-movie-announcement-1.6192659 |archive-date=12 August 2023 |access-date=12 August 2023 |website= Mathrubhumi|language=en

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Principal photography commenced in November 2021 at Muthalamada railway station in Palakkad{{Cite web |date=25 November 2021 |title= Priyadarshan and Urvashi's Tamil film Appatha revolves around a woman and her dog |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/priyadarshan-and-urvashis-tamil-film-appatha-revolves-around-a-woman-and-her-dog/681ac94196310 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810152426/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://www.ottplay.com/news/priyadarshan-and-urvashis-tamil-film-appatha-revolves-around-a-woman-and-her-dog/681ac94196310 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website= OTT Play|language=en

}} and filming was completed on 8 April 2022, with official confirmation from film director Priyadarshan.{{Cite web |date=8 April 2022 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's film to roll in 2023; Filmmaker gives an update on Hulchul 2 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshan-film-roll-2023-filmmaker-gives-update-hulchul-2-1062556 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810153549/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-akshay-kumar-and-priyadarshan-film-roll-2023-filmmaker-gives-update-hulchul-2-1062556 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website= Pinkvilla|language=en

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Praveen Sudevan of The Hindu wrote "The difference between a sweet film and an annoying one lies in their contrasting effects on the audience. The former possesses the magical ability to captivate hearts, leaving viewers with a warm feeling long after the credits roll".{{Cite web |date=31 July 2023 |title='Appatha' movie review: An undercooked melodrama with generic sentimentality and little substance |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/appatha-movie-review-an-undercooked-melodrama-with-generic-sentimentality-and-little-substance/article67131628.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810155257/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/appatha-movie-review-an-undercooked-melodrama-with-generic-sentimentality-and-little-substance/article67131628.ece |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website= The Hindu|language=en

}} P Sangeeta of OTT Play gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Despite its flaws in terms of narration and character development, Appatha has moments that have our hearts. Veteran actress Urvashi is a delight to watch and that's a good enough reason to watch the film".{{Cite web |date=30 July 2023 |title=Appatha Review: Urvashi's splendid performance lifts this predictable tale, which has its heartwarming moments and flaws |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/appatha-review-urvashis-splendid-performance-lifts-this-predictable-tale-which-has-its-heartwarming-moments-and-flaws/36f7e58235547 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810155636/https://www.ottplay.com/review/appatha-review-urvashis-splendid-performance-lifts-this-predictable-tale-which-has-its-heartwarming-moments-and-flaws/36f7e58235547 |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=10 August 2023 |website= HT Media|language=en

}} Avinash G Ram of Vijaya Karnataka gave 3 out of 5 stars and says "The dog of the son's house welcomes the father who leaves the city and comes to his son's house in the city! The mother-in-law has to leave the mother with the dog at home and go on a trip. The story is about how Dad is in such a situation".{{Cite web |date=30 July 2023 |title=Appatha Review: ಮೂಕಪ್ರಾಣಿಯ ಜೊತೆಗೆ... |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/review/veteran-actress-urvashi-starrer-appatha-movie-review-rating-in-kannada/moviereview/102248572.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801201845/https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/review/veteran-actress-urvashi-starrer-appatha-movie-review-rating-in-kannada/moviereview/102248572.cms |archive-date=1 August 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |website= Vijaya Karnataka|language=kannada

}} Rajesh Duggumane of TV9 Kannada wrote "There is a need to do. Despite some of these limitations, animal lovers, those who like emotional stories, those who want heart-burning laughs can enjoy this movie".{{Cite web |date=29 July 2023 |title=Appatha Review: ಲಘು ಹಾಸ್ಯದ ಜೊತೆ ಭಾವುಕತೆಯ ಲಾಸ್ಯ ಬೆರೆತ 'ಅಪ್ಪತ'; ಇದು ಊರ್ವಶಿ ನಟನೆಯ 700ನೇ ಸಿನಿಮಾ |url=https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/appatha-review-senior-actor-urvashi-starrer-appatha-movie-makes-audience-laugh-and-emotional-mdn-632836.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230801201846/https://tv9kannada.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/appatha-review-senior-actor-urvashi-starrer-appatha-movie-makes-audience-laugh-and-emotional-mdn-632836.html |archive-date=1 August 2023 |access-date=1 August 2023 |website= TV9 Kannada|language=kannada

}} A critic from Ananda Vikatan wrote that "Appatta's witty verses with her husband's photo and verses about the changing diet with the changing times are delightful and bring a smile to the lips. For the first hour, everything falls into place and the screenplay moves into a feel-good film. After an hour of melodrama, the screenplay derails".{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/streaming/ott-review-appatha-director-priyadharshan-and-urvashi-join-hands-for-a-mediocre-melodrama|title=அப்பத்தா விமர்சனம்: ஊர்வசியின் நடிப்புக்கு ஆயிரம் ஹார்ட் ரியாக்ஷன்ஸ் கொடுக்கலாம்; ஆனால் படத்துக்கு?|date=3 August 2023|work=Ananda Vikatan|language=ta|access-date=13 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230804081217/https://cinema.vikatan.com/streaming/ott-review-appatha-director-priyadharshan-and-urvashi-join-hands-for-a-mediocre-melodrama|archive-date=4 August 2023|url-status=live}}

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