Thrishanku

Small-town couple Sethu and Megha plan to elope, but complications arise when Sethu's sister also decides to elope. Sethu goes to bring her back with his quarrelling uncles, all while trying to elope with Megha and not get caught.

{{Cast listing|

• Arjun Ashokan as Sethu Nair
• Anna Ben as Megha Robin
• Suresh Krishna as Biju Nair, Sethu's uncle
• Nandhu as Chandrahasan Nair, Sethu's uncle
• Krishna Kumar as Robin IPS, Megha's father
• T. G. Ravi as Sethu's grandfather
• Zarin Shihab as Sumi Nair, Sethu's sister
• Balaji Sarma as CI Lakshmanan
• Fahim Safar as Franko
• Shiva Hariharan as Alex
• Balaji Mohan as himself (guest appearance)

}}

The film was produced by Sanjay Routray and Sarita Patil of Matchbox Shots with Vishnu Shyamaprasad of Lacuna Pictures, while it was co-produced by Gayatri M of Clock Tower Pictures. The cinematography of the film was done by Jayesh Mohan and Ajmal Sabu, while the editing of the film was done by Rakesh Cherumadam.{{cite web |title=Trailer of Anna Ben and Arjun Ashokan starrer 'Thrishanku' out! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/trailer-of-anna-ben-and-arjun-ashokan-starrer-thrishanku-out/articleshow/99938641.cms?from=mdr |website=The Times of India |access-date=15 June 2023 |date=2 May 2023 |archive-date=21 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521005939/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/trailer-of-anna-ben-and-arjun-ashokan-starrer-thrishanku-out/articleshow/99938641.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }} The teaser was released on 19 April 2023.{{cite web |title=WATCH {{!}} Arjun Ashokan, Anna Ben starrer 'Thrishanku' teaser is here |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/apr/24/watch--arjun-ashokan-anna-ben-starrer-thrishanku-teaser-is-here-2568962.html |website=The New Indian Express |date=24 April 2023 |access-date=15 June 2023 |archive-date=29 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529051230/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/apr/24/watch--arjun-ashokan-anna-ben-starrer-thrishanku-teaser-is-here-2568962.html |url-status=live }} The trailer for the film was released on 2 May 2023.{{cite web |title='Thrishanku': Trailer of Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan starrer out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thrishanku-trailer-of-anna-ben-arjun-ashokan-starrer-out/article66807237.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=15 June 2023 |language=en-IN |date=3 May 2023 |archive-date=16 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516083643/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thrishanku-trailer-of-anna-ben-arjun-ashokan-starrer-out/article66807237.ece |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Thrishanku trailer promises a hilarious ride |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/may/02/thrishankutrailer-promises-a-hilarious-ride-42942.html |website=Cinema Express |date=2 May 2023 |access-date=15 June 2023 |language=en |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513082055/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/may/02/thrishankutrailer-promises-a-hilarious-ride-42942.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=റൊമാന്റിക് കോമഡി; പ്രേമപ്പനിയുടെ 'ത്രിശങ്കു'; റിവ്യൂ |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2023/05/26/thrishanku-movie-review.html |website=ManoramaOnline |access-date=15 June 2023 |language=ml}}

The music for the film was composed by Jay Unnithan.{{cite web |title=Thrishanku - Jay Unnithan, Nithinraj, Nithya Mammen - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thrishanku/k7mPtYSWUT0_ |website=JioSaavn |access-date=15 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615123008/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thrishanku/k7mPtYSWUT0_ |archive-date=15 June 2023 |date=8 May 2023 |url-status=live}}

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| headline = Track listing

| title1 = Panjimittai

| extra1 = Nithinraj, Nithya Mammen

| lyrics1 = Manu Manjith

| length1 = 4:02

| title2 = Bhoomiyumilla

| extra2 = Madhuvanthi Narayan

| lyrics2 = Achyuth Vinyak, Ajith Nair

| length2 = 2:31

| title3 = Noolamala

| extra3 = Vanee Rajendra, Shivakamy Shyamaprasad, Kaanjana Sriram

| lyrics3 = Manu Manjith

| length3 = 3:48

| title4 = Dapper Maama

| extra4 = Jonita Gandhi

| lyrics4 = Manu Manjith

| length4 = 2:48

| title5 = Thrishanku Swargam

| extra5 = Jay Unnithan

| lyrics5 = Manu Manjith

| length5 = 4:11

| total_length = 17:20

}}

The film was released on 26 May 2023.{{cite web |title=Thrishanku release date: When, where to watch Anna Ben, Arjun Ashokan's comedy |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/thrishanku-release-date-when-where-to-watch-anna-ben-arjun-ashokans-comedy-entertainer/9444a3a150695 |website=OTTPlay |access-date=15 June 2023 |language=en}}

Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote that "However, 'Thrisanku' could have done better if the makers had tapped a little into the depth of emotions between the lovers."{{Cite web |title=Thrishanku Review: This Anna Ben, Arjun Ashokan-starrer is an adventure ride |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/05/26/thrishanku-malayalam-movie-anna-ben-arjun-asokan-review.html |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=OnManorama |archive-date=2023-05-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529101942/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2023/05/26/thrishanku-malayalam-movie-anna-ben-arjun-asokan-review.html |url-status=live }} S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote that "This Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan film is a reasonably fun ride that pokes fun at traditionalists."{{Cite news |date=2023-05-26 |title='Thrishanku' movie review: This Anna Ben-Arjun Ashokan film is a reasonably fun ride that pokes fun at traditionalists |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thrishanku-movie-review-this-anna-ben-arjun-ashokan-film-is-a-reasonably-fun-ride-that-pokes-fun-at-traditionalists/article66896351.ece |access-date=2023-06-15 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=2023-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603043000/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thrishanku-movie-review-this-anna-ben-arjun-ashokan-film-is-a-reasonably-fun-ride-that-pokes-fun-at-traditionalists/article66896351.ece |url-status=live }} Anna MM Vetticad of Firstpost gave 2.75 out of 5 stars and stated that "Thrishanku’s best-written characters though are Chandran who is a conservative religionist and casteist"{{Cite web |date=2023-05-27 |title=Thrishanku movie review: Pleasant comedy on elopement, inter-community romance and an uncle every girl should have |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/thrishanku-movie-review-pleasant-comedy-on-elopement-inter-community-romance-and-an-uncle-every-girl-should-have-12654242.html |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=2023-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603111121/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/thrishanku-movie-review-pleasant-comedy-on-elopement-inter-community-romance-and-an-uncle-every-girl-should-have-12654242.html |url-status=live }}

Sajin Shrijith of Cinema Express gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "It doesn't have any lofty goals, but it always maintains a light tone. It's just light escapism entertainment. It doesn't have much depth to be shown."{{cite web |title=Thrishanku Movie Review: Light entertainment with a unique twist |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2023/may/26/thrishanku-movie-reviewlight-entertainment-with-a-unique-twist-43902.html |website=Cinema Express |date=26 May 2023 |access-date=15 June 2023 |language=en |archive-date=26 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526121549/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2023/may/26/thrishanku-movie-reviewlight-entertainment-with-a-unique-twist-43902.html |url-status=live }} Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTplay gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Though the film is less than two hours long, it feels stretched since many subplots connected to the characters' main journey do not have the expected effect. The film also has a drab visual presentation that doesn't help the comic components, notably in the scenes set at the Mangalore lodge."{{cite web |title=Thrishanku review: Anna Ben, Arjun's comedy fails to cash in on its quirky plot |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/thrishanku-review-anna-ben-arjun-ashokans-comedy-has-an-interesting-premise-but-few-laughs/1b19f3df76210 |website=OTTPlay |access-date=15 June 2023 |language=en}}

Cris of The News Minute gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Over all, Achyuth should be commended for coming up with the story. It's hardly a thrill-ride storyline, and it's far from realistic. The plot has holes, particularly Sumi's half-baked story. However, if the makers intended for the movie to be fun, it does work."{{cite web |title=Thrishanku review: A fun romance where a couple elopes with two uncles |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thrishanku-review-fun-romance-where-couple-elopes-two-uncles-177678 |website=The News Minute |access-date=15 June 2023 |language=en |date=26 May 2023 |archive-date=26 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230526124956/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/thrishanku-review-fun-romance-where-couple-elopes-two-uncles-177678 |url-status=live }}

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