{{Short description|2021 Indian film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}} {{Infobox film | name = Madhuram | image = Madhuram.jpeg | alt = | caption = Official Movie Poster | director = Ahammed Khabeer | producer = Joju George<br/>Sijo Vadakkan | story = Ahammed Khabeer | screenplay = Ashiq Aimar<br/>Fahim Safar | starring = Joju George<br />Shruti Ramachandran<br />Arjun Ashokan<br />Nikhila Vimal | music = '''Songs:'''<br />Hesham Abdul Wahab<br>Govind Vasantha<br />'''Score:'''<br />Govind Vasantha | cinematography = Jithin Stanislaus | editing = Mahesh Bhuvanend | studio = Appu Pathu Pappu Production House | distributor = SonyLIV | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|12|24}} | runtime = 122 minutes | country = India | language = Malayalam | budget = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> | gross = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.--> }}
'''''Madhuram''''' ({{Translation|Sweet}}) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Ahammed Khabeer and written by Ashiq Aimar and Fahim Safar based on a story by Khabeer.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/interview/director-ahammed-khabeer-interview-june-movie-madhuram-joju-george-1.6097445 |title=ജൂൺ ഹിറ്റായതോടെ 'നോ' പറഞ്ഞ 15 നിർമാതാക്കളും അടുത്ത പടം ചെയ്യാനായി തിരിച്ചുവിളിച്ചു; അഹമ്മദ് കബീർ |date=18 October 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=Mathrubhumi News |archive-date=5 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405044707/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/stat/vuukle/vuukle.php |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was produced by Joju George and Sijo Vadakkan.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/12/11/madhuram-trailer-sweet-simple-malayalam-movie-joju-george.html |title=Madhuram trailer promises sweet and simple movie, Joju-starrer to release on SonyLIV |date=11 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=OnManorama |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225160735/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/12/11/madhuram-trailer-sweet-simple-malayalam-movie-joju-george.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film stars Joju, Shruti Ramachandran, Nikhila Vimal, Arjun Ashokan, and Indrans in important roles. The music was composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab and Govind Vasantha (one song).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.digit.in/digit-binge/movies/madhuram-784449.html |title=Madhuram: Malayalam Movie |date=24 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=Digit.in |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225162031/https://www.digit.in/digit-binge/amp/movies/madhuram-784449/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The film was released digitally through SonyLIV on 24 December 2021 and received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/5-new-movies-on-ott-platforms-in-india-Dec24-weekend |title=5 new Indian films on OTT Platforms to watch this Christmas Weekend |date=23 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=Tech Radar |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225055632/https://www.techradar.com/in/amp/news/5-new-movies-on-ott-platforms-in-india-Dec24-weekend |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/joju-george-starrer-madhuram-to-stream-on-this-ott-platform-day-before-christmas-4524623.html |title=Joju George-starrer Madhuram to Stream on This OTT Platform Day Before Christmas |date=6 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=News18 Malayalam |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225162024/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/joju-george-starrer-madhuram-to-stream-on-this-ott-platform-day-before-christmas-4524623.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Plot == The movie mainly focuses on Sabu and Kevin, the two bystanders at Kochi Medical College Hospital. Sabu waits for his wife Chitra's recovery and Kevin for his mother's surgery. The friendship between the two and other bystanders, the stories shared by each of them, and how they give strength and support to each other to recover from the problems they face in life become the premise of the movie.
== Cast == * Joju George as Sabu * Arjun Ashokan as Kevin * Shruti Ramachandran as Chitra * Nikhila Vimal as Cherry * Indrans as Ravi * Jaffar Idukki as Kunjikka * Jagadish as Kevin's father * Lal as Doctor Rajah * Fahim Safar as Thajudeen * Navas Vallikkunnu as Vishnu * Malavika Sreenath as Neethu * Babu Jose as Chandran * Thirumala Ramachandran as the Security * Sminu Sijo as Kevin's mother (photo presence only) *Amrutha as Hospital reception staff nurse
== Production == The film marks the second directional of Ahammed Khabeer after the movie ''June''. The director actually announced another movie, ''Insha Allah'' starring Joju George as his second directional.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/joju-george-to-produce-june-director-ahammed-khabeers-next/articleshow/72980985.cms|title=Joju George to produce 'June' director Ahammed Khabeer's next|date=26 December 2019|access-date=25 December 2021|work=The Times Of India|archive-date=31 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231004206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/joju-george-to-produce-june-director-ahammed-khabeers-next/articleshow/72980985.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The movie was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols and was planned to be made before ''Insha Allah''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Oct/06/ahammed-khabeer-presents-untold-story-in-madhuram-2368037.html|title=Ahammed Khabeer presents 'untold story' in 'Madhuram'|date=6 October 2021|access-date=25 December 2021|work=The New Indian Express|archive-date=5 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405044520/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/states/telangana/2024/Apr/05/lt-metro-rails-office-bubbles-launched-at-hyderabad-stations|url-status=live}}</ref> Ahammed Khabeer announced the movie on 17 December 2020, through his social media accounts.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}} The shooting of the movie began on 18 December 2020, after the pooja ceremony.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/Dec/19/joju-georgesmadhuram-begins-filming-2238121.html|title=Joju George's Madhuram begins filming|date=19 December 2020|access-date=25 December 2021|work=The New Indian Express|archive-date=5 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405044535/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/states/telangana/2024/Apr/05/lt-metro-rails-office-bubbles-launched-at-hyderabad-stations|url-status=live}}</ref> Government Medical College Kochi, Fort Kochi, and Arjun Ashokan's house were the main shooting locations. The shooting was wrapped up on 22 February 2021.{{Citation needed|date=July 2025}} Editing, sound recording, dubbing and other post-production works ended on 2 August 2021.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}
Jithin Stanislaus, the cinematographer of the film ''June'' did the cinematography in the film. The editing was done by Mahesh Bhuvanend. Ashiq Amir and Fahim Safar worked on the movie's script. Sameera Saneesh arranged the costumes and Ronnex Xavier handled the makeup.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/news/joju-nikhila-vimal-arjun-ashokan-sruthi-ramachandran-movie-madhuram-shooting-started-1.5290905 |title=ജോജു ജോർജിന്റെ 'മധുരം' ഷൂട്ടിംഗ് ആരംഭിച്ചു |date=18 December 2020 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=Mathrubhumi News |archive-date=5 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405044520/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/stat/vuukle/vuukle.php |url-status=live }}</ref>
The official teaser of the film starring Joju George and Shruti Ramachandran was released on 14 February 2021 which promised that the film will be a romantic drama.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/madhuram-teaser-a-sweet-romantic-drama-on-its-way/articleshow/80978028.cms |title='Madhuram' teaser: A sweet romantic drama on its way |date=16 February 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=The Times Of India |archive-date=5 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405044529/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/madhuram-teaser-a-sweet-romantic-drama-on-its-way/amp_articleshow/80978028.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The trailer was released on 10 December 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Dec/11/madhuram-trailer-a-group-of-strangers-find-strong-connection-2394138.html |title=Madhuram trailer: A group of strangers find strong connection |date=11 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |archive-date=5 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405044533/https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/malayalam/2021/dec/11/madhuram-trailer-a-group-of-strangers-find-strong-connection-2394138.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The second trailer was released on 22 December 2021 in which the release date was announced.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/joju-george-movie-madhuram-second-trailer-out-js-490279.html |title=Madhuram Trailer 2 : സ്നേഹം ചേര്ത്ത് 'മധുരം' രണ്ടാമത്തെ ട്രെയിലര് പുറത്തിറങ്ങി |date=22 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=News18 Kerala |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225162025/https://malayalam.news18.com/amp/news/film/joju-george-movie-madhuram-second-trailer-out-js-490279.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Music == Hesham Abdul Wahab and Govind Vasantha composed the songs of the movie. Govind Vasantha arranged the background score. Vinayak Sasikumar and Sharfu penned the lyrics. {|class="wikitable" |- ! Song title !! Singer(s) !! Music director !! Lyricist !! Ref. |- | ''"Ganamee"'' || Sooraj Santhosh<br/>Nithya Maammen || Hesham Abdul Wahab || Vinayak Sasikumar || <ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/music/gaaname-video-songi-madhuram-joju-george-ahammed-khabeer-hesham-abdul-wahab-r4aand |title=Madhuram video song : ഹിഷാമിന്റെ ഈണത്തില് മനോഹര മെലഡി; 'മധുരം' വീഡിയോ സോംഗ് |date=18 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=Asianet News }}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |- |''"Parimitha Neram"'' || Pradeep Kumar<br/>Avani Malhar || Govind Vasantha || Sharfu || <ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/music/parimitha-neram-video-song-madhuram-joju-george-govind-vasantha-pradeep-kumar-r4ofil |title=Madhuram song : 'പരിമിത നേരം'; ഗോവിന്ദ് വസന്തയുടെ സംഗീതത്തില് 'മധുര'ത്തിലെ മെലഡി |date=25 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=Asianet News |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225162025/https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/music/parimitha-neram-video-song-madhuram-joju-george-govind-vasantha-pradeep-kumar-r4ofil |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |''"Rum Pum Pum"'' || Arya Dhayal|| Hesham Abdul Wahab || Vinayak Sasikumar || <ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/joju-starrer-new-film-madhuram-video-song-out-r5mxdy |title=Madhuram Song : 'റം പം പം..', 'മധുര'ത്തിലെ ഹിറ്റ് ഗാനം പുറത്തുവിട്ടു |date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022 |work=Asianet News |archive-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114194139/https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/joju-starrer-new-film-madhuram-video-song-out-r5mxdy |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |''"Aadam Paadam"''||Vineeth Sreenivasan || Hesham Abdul Wahab || Vinayak Sasikumar ||<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/joju-george-starrer-film-madhuram-aadam-paadam-song-out-r54nhv |title=Madhuram Song : 'ആടാം പാടാം', 'മധുരം' സിനിമയിലെ ഗാനം പുറത്തുവിട്ടു |date=3 January 2022 |access-date=4 January 2022 |work=Asianet News |archive-date=4 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220104023732/https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/entertainment-news/joju-george-starrer-film-madhuram-aadam-paadam-song-out-r54nhv |url-status=live }}</ref> |- |''"Enthinanu Enthinanu"'' || Hesham Abdul Wahab || Hesham Abdul Wahab || Vinayak Sasikumar || |- |}
== Reception == ''The News Minute'' wrote that, "Ahammed Khabeer's story is about hospital bystanders, which he has directed with beautiful visuals, especially of the food. Joju George with the help of the unfailing Indrans and a talented crew of younger actors, gives us a cosy ride with ''Madhuram''."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/madhuram-review-joju-george-film-has-sweet-story-and-unforgettable-food-159121 |title=Madhuram review: This Joju George film has a sweet story and unforgettable food |date=24 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=The News Minute |archive-date=24 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224134039/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/madhuram-review-joju-george-film-has-sweet-story-and-unforgettable-food-159121 |url-status=live }}</ref> Anasooya of ''Mathrubhumi News'' said that, "Madhuram is all about beautiful and sweet love stories. The film has lots of emotional moments that touches our heart. Joju George requires a special mention for his excellent performance. Music and framing used in the movie are also good."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/review/madhuram-movie-review-joju-indrans-sruthi-arjun-ashokan-nikhila-ahammed-khabeer-1.6299139|title=മധുരം, അതി സുന്ദരം : Madhuram Review|date=24 December 2021|access-date=25 December 2021|work=Mathrubhumi News}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> ''Asianet News'' wrote that, "Madhuram' is a beautiful film that lives up to the expectations of the audience when the director arrives for his next film after June."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/movie-reviews/madhuram-movie-review-r4lv3b |title=Madhuram review : കാഴ്ച്ചക്കാരുടെ മനസുനിറയ്ക്കുന്ന 'മധുരം' |date=24 December 2021 |access-date=25 December 2021 |work=Asianet News |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225162025/https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/movie-reviews/madhuram-movie-review-r4lv3b |url-status=live }}</ref>
''Sify'' rated the movie with 3.5 on 5 and wrote that, "Madhuram has its spectacular moments, which makes this a genuine effort. Joju George shines way ahead of the rest, with a stellar show. His chemistry with Shruti Ramachandran is so good."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/madhuram-review-joju-george-shines-review-malayalam-vm1kA9ihjcdae.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227105030/https://www.sify.com/movies/madhuram-review-joju-george-shines-review-malayalam-vm1kA9ihjcdae.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 December 2021 |title=Madhuram review: Joju George shines! |date=27 December 2021 |access-date=29 December 2021 |work=Sify.com}}</ref> Baradwaj Rangan of ''Film Companion'' wrote that, "Madhuram is a set of love stories as sweet as the title. The film is so evenly made without getting too sugary or sentimental and that is the secret of the movie's success."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/malayalam-review/madhuram-malayalam-movie-review-sony-liv-joju-george-indrans-is-a-set-of-love-stories-as-sweet-as-the-title |title=BR Review: Madhuram is a set of love stories as sweet as the title |date=1 January 2022 |work=Film Companion |access-date=23 October 2023 |archive-date=7 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207024250/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/malayalam-review/madhuram-malayalam-movie-review-sony-liv-joju-george-indrans-is-a-set-of-love-stories-as-sweet-as-the-title/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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Category:2021 films Category:2021 Malayalam-language films Category:2021 Indian films Category:2021 romantic drama films Category:Indian romantic drama films Category:Films set in hospitals Category:Films shot in Ernakulam Category:Films shot in Kochi Category:Films not released in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic