{{Short description|2019 Indian Malayalam-language film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = Roudram 2018 | image = File:Roudram 2018 film poster.jpeg | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Jayaraj | writer = Jayaraj | producer = Suresh Kumar Muttath<br />K. Balachandran Nilambur | starring = Renji Panicker<br />K. P. A. C. Leela<br />Nikhil Renji Panicker<br />Binu Pappu<br />Sabitha Jayaraj | narrator = | cinematography = Nikhil S. Praveen | editing = Jinu Sobha | music = Sachin Shankor Mannath | studio = Prakriti Pictures | distributor = Mountain River Films | released = {{Film date|2019|10|18|df=y}}<ref name=":0" /> | runtime = 1 hour 59 minutes<ref name=":0" /> | country = India | language = Malayalam | budget = }} '''''Roudram 2018''''' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Jayaraj. It stars Renji Panicker and K. P. A. C. Leela. The film was released on 18 October 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |last=George |first=Vijay |date=2019-06-27 |title='My effort has been to try out things that not many would dare to' |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-jayaraj-on-his-work-roudram-2018-and-future-projects/article28142507.ece |access-date=2023-11-20 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=My role in Jayaraj's Roudram 2018 is based on a real-life character, says Renji Panicker |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/jun/12/my-role-in-jayarajs-roudram-2018--is-based-on-a-real-life-character-says-renji-panicker-1988978.html |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=The New Indian Express|date=12 June 2019 }}</ref>
== Plot == The film's storyline is drawn from real-life events that unfolded in central Travancore during the severe floods that Kerala faced in 2018.
== Cast ==
* Renji Panicker as Narayanan * K. P. A. C. Leela as Marykutty * Nikhil Renji Panicker as young Narayanan * N.P. Nisa as young Marykutty * Binu Pappu as Taxi driver * Sabitha Jayaraj as Pennamma
== Release == ''Roudram 2018'' was released on 18 October 2019 in India, with a subsequent release on 25 October 2019 worldwide.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Roudram 2018 Movie Review : A poignant tale of helplessness at the face of fury |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/roudram-2018/movie-review/71672756.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-11-20 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film became a commercial success at the box office.<ref name=":0" />
== Reception == Deepa Antony of The Times of India awarded the movie a 4 out of 5-star rating and stated, "The film stands as a testament to humanity's vulnerability when faced with the immense power of nature. Through 'Roudram 2018,' Jayaraj once again showcases his mastery in filmmaking. By addressing the sensitive theme of the Kerala floods, which remains vivid in our memories, he skillfully crafts a touching narrative of love and companionship."<ref name=":0" /> Padmakumar K. of Onmanorama described it as "An ode to moments of life and nature's fury."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Raudram 2018 review: An ode to moments of life and nature's fury |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2019/10/23/raudram-2018-movie-review-jayaraj-ode-kerala-floods.html |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> A critic from Samayam gave a positive review to the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=രൗദ്രം 2018 |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-review/renji-panicker-and-kpac-leela-starrer-roudram-2018-malayalam-movie-review-rating/moviereview/71642961.cms |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bose |first=Ananya |date=2023-02-22 |title=21 Best Malayalam Movies That Are A Must Watch |url=https://www.postoast.com/best-malayalam-movies/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=www.postoast.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|10472894}}
Category:2019 films Category:2019 Malayalam-language films Category:2019 Indian films Category:Indian drama films Category:Films shot in Kochi