# Virunnu

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{{Short description|2024 Indian action drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name           = Virunnu
| image          = Virunnu poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = [Kannan Thamarakkulam](/source/Kannan_Thamarakkulam)
| producer       = Gireesh Neyyar
| writer         = Dinesh Pallath
| starring       = {{plainlist|
* [Arjun Sarja](/source/Arjun_Sarja)
* [Nikki Galrani](/source/Nikki_Galrani)
}}
| narrator       = 
| music          = {{Ubl
  | '''Songs:'''
  | [Ratheesh Vega](/source/Ratheesh_Vega)
  | Saanand George Grace
  | '''Score:'''
  | Ronnie Raphael 
  }}
| cinematography = {{Ubl|Ravi Chandran|Pradeep Nair}}
| editing        = V. T. Sreejith
| studio         = Neyyar Films
| distributor    = 
| released       = {{film date|2024|8|29|df=yes}}
| runtime        = 
| 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.-->
}}
'''''Virunnu''''' (lit. ''Feast'') is a 2024 Indian [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam_cinema)-language [action drama](/source/action_drama) film directed by [Kannan Thamarakkulam](/source/Kannan_Thamarakkulam) and written by Dinesh Pallath. The film stars [Arjun Sarja](/source/Arjun_Sarja) and [Nikki Galrani](/source/Nikki_Galrani) in lead roles,<ref>{{cite news |title=Arjun Sarja and Nikki Galrani team up for 'Virunnu" |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/arjun-sarja-and-nikki-galrani-team-up-for-virunnu/articleshow/100840624.cms |work=The Times of India |date=8 June 2023}}</ref> with [Mukesh](/source/Mukesh_(actor)), [Sona Nair](/source/Sona_Nair), [Aju Varghese](/source/Aju_Varghese), [Baiju Santhosh](/source/Baiju_Santhosh), [Hareesh Peradi](/source/Hareesh_Peradi), [Dharmajan Bolgatty](/source/Dharmajan_Bolgatty), and Gireesh Neyyar portraying supporting roles.

The film is entirely in [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam), except for Arjun Sarja's portions which were shot in [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language).<ref>{{cite news |title='Virunnu' release date: Arjun Sarja starrer to hit the big screens on THIS date|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/virunnu-release-date-arjun-sarja-starrer-to-hit-the-big-screens-on-this-date/articleshow/112360145.cms |work=The Times of India |date=8 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=New poster from Arjun's Virundhu out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Oct/19/new-poster-from-arjuns-virundhu-out-48777.html |work=Cinema Express |date=8 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Arjun Sarja's Virundhu gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Aug/23/arjun-sarjas-virundhu-gets-a-release-date |work=Cinema Express |date=5 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The Tamil version was released under the title ''Virundhu''.

==Plot==

The movie opens with the mysterious death of a businessman named John Kalathil. As the investigation into John's death unfolds, his wife Elizabeth also meets a tragic end in a car accident. In her final moments, Elizabeth sees Hemanth and implores him to meet a man named Balan. What follows is a mishmash of events as Hemanth embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the deaths of John and Elizabeth.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [Arjun Sarja](/source/Arjun_Sarja) as Deva Narayanan 
* [Nikki Galrani](/source/Nikki_Galrani) as Perly 
* [Mukesh](/source/Mukesh_(actor)) as John Abraham, Perly's father 
* [Sona Nair](/source/Sona_Nair) as Elizabeth
* [Aju Varghese](/source/Aju_Varghese) as Praveen
* [Baiju Santhosh](/source/Baiju_Santhosh) as Balan Uncle
* [Hareesh Peradi](/source/Hareesh_Peradi) as David Kalathil, Perly's grandfather 
* [Dharmajan Bolgatty](/source/Dharmajan_Bolgatty) as Murali
* [Kochu Preman](/source/Kochu_Preman) as Manoharan
* Gireesh Neyyar as Rajan
* [Ajai Vasudev](/source/Ajai_Vasudev) as Ponnan
* Sudheer Sukumaran as Binto
}}

== Production ==
In April 2021, it was reported that [Arjun Sarja](/source/Arjun_Sarja) would play the lead role in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=തമിഴ് സൂപ്പർ താരം അർജുൻ നായകനാകുന്ന 'വിരുന്ന്' വരുന്നു; സംവിധാനം കണ്ണൻ താമരക്കുളം |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/tamil-actor-arjun-sarjas-next-with-kannan-thamarakkulam-titled-as-virunnu/articleshow/82227477.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=24 April 2021 |language=ml}}</ref> The principal photography commenced on 3 May 2021,<ref>{{cite news |title=അർജ്ജുൻ സർജ്ജ നായകനാകുന്ന കണ്ണൻ താമരക്കുളം ചിത്രം; 'വിരുന്ന്' ടൈറ്റിൽ ലുക്ക് പോസ്റ്റർ! |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/tamil-actor-arjun-sarjas-next-with-kannan-thamarakkulam-virunnu-movie-title-poster-revealed/articleshow/85130483.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=7 August 2021 |language=ml}}</ref> but was halted due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).<ref>{{cite news |last1=B |first1=Shibu |title=Film shooting in Kerala restarts Tuesday, movies that need wider canvas to wait |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/Jul/20/film-shooting-in-kerala-restarts-tuesday-movies-that-need-wider-canvas-to-wait-2332578.html |work=The New Indian Express |date=11 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Asha Sharath to play mysterious character in a family action thriller |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/asha-sharath-to-play-mysterious-character-in-a-family-action-thriller/articleshow/82701206.cms |work=The Times of India |date=17 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=മമ്മൂട്ടിക്കൊപ്പം 'സിബിഐ 5', അര്‍ജ്ജുനോടൊപ്പം 'വിരുന്ന്'; സന്തോഷം പങ്കിട്ട് ആശ ശരത്ത് |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/actress-asha-sharath-to-join-the-cast-of-mammootty-starrer-cbi-5-and-arjun-sarja-starrer-virunnu/articleshow/82973100.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=26 May 2021 |language=ml}}</ref> Filming resumed on 19 July 2021,<ref>{{cite news |title=Malayalam film shoots resume: Kannan Thamarakkulam's movie 'Virunnu' goes on floors in Peermedu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/malayalam-film-shoots-resume-kannan-thamarakkulams-movie-virunnu-goes-on-floors-in-peermedu/articleshow/84519381.cms |work=The Times of India |date=18 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=കണ്ണൻതാമരക്കുളത്തിന്റെ വിരുന്ന് തുടങ്ങി |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kannan-thamarakulam-arjun-movie-virunnu-resumes-shooting-in-kerala-1.5843978 |work=Mathrubhumi |date=20 July 2021 |access-date=7 September 2024 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007233645/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/movies-music/news/kannan-thamarakulam-arjun-movie-virunnu-resumes-shooting-in-kerala-1.5843978 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=കണ്ണൻ താമരക്കുളത്തിന്റെ 'വിരുന്നി'ന്റെ ചിത്രീകരണം താത്കാലികമായി നിർത്തിവച്ചു |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kannan-thamarakulam-movies-virunnu-arjun-sarja-started-rolling-1.5839058 |work=Mathrubhumi |date=18 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=കണ്ണൻ താമരക്കുളം 'വിരുന്ന്' പുനരാരംഭിച്ചു - Malabar News - Most Reliable & Dependable News Portal |url=https://www.malabarnews.com/kannan-thamarakkulam-resumes-virunnu/ |work=www.malabarnews.com |date=20 July 2021 |access-date=7 September 2024 |archive-date=18 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418080136/https://www.malabarnews.com/kannan-thamarakkulam-resumes-virunnu/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and the second schedule began on 21 January 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Arjun Sarja continues Virunnu's shooting in Thodupuzha |url=https://theprimetime.in/arjun-sarja-continues-virunnus-shooting-in-thodupuzha/amp/ |work=The PrimeTime News |date=19 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Arjun Sarja starrer 'Virunnu' to resume shoot in Thodupuzha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/arjun-sarja-starrer-virunnu-to-resume-shoot-in-thodupuzha/articleshow/88994441.cms |work=The Times of India |date=19 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Exclusive! Nikki Galrani to resume shooting for Malayalam mystery-thriller Virunnu after Pongal |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/exclusive-nikki-galrani-to-resume-shooting-for-malayalam-mystery-thriller-virunnu-after-pongal/2742b2a927123 |work=www.ottplay.com |date=7 January 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=കേരളത്തിൽ സിനിമാ ചിത്രീകരണത്തിന് തുടക്കം; ആദ്യമായി ഷൂട്ടിംഗ് ആരംഭിച്ചത് 'വിരുന്ന്' |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/action-king-arjun-starrer-kannan-thamarakkulam-directorial-virunnu-movie-shoot-restarts/articleshow/84585853.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=20 July 2021 |language=ml |access-date=7 September 2024 |archive-date=27 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727150027/https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/action-king-arjun-starrer-kannan-thamarakkulam-directorial-virunnu-movie-shoot-restarts/amp_articleshow/84585853.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was shot in [Peermade](/source/Peermade), [Thiruvananthapuram](/source/Thiruvananthapuram), [Erattupetta](/source/Erattupetta) and [Thodupuzha](/source/Thodupuzha).<ref>{{cite news |title=South Star Arjun Sarja Visits Kerala's Padmanabhaswamy Temple |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/south-star-arjun-sarja-visits-keralas-padmanabhaswamy-temple-4967755.html |work=News18 |date=12 April 2022 |language=en |access-date=7 September 2024 |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624055047/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/south-star-arjun-sarja-visits-keralas-padmanabhaswamy-temple-4967755.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ചെങ്കല്‍ചൂള രാജാജി നഗറിലെ കുട്ടികൾ ഇനി സിനിമയിൽ, അർജുൻ സർജയോടൊപ്പം 'വിരുന്നി'ൽ! |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/chengal-choola-childrens-joins-kannan-thamarakkulam-s-new-movie-virunnu/articleshow/84918509.cms |work=Samayam Malayalam |date=31 July 2021 |language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='വിരുന്നി'ന്റെ ടൈറ്റിൽ പോസ്റ്റർ റിലീസ് ചെയ്തു |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/virunnu-movie-arjun-sarja-kannan-thamarakulam-nikki-galrani-title-launched-1.5897284 |work=Mathrubhumi |date=9 August 2021 |access-date=7 September 2024 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007233945/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/movies-music/news/virunnu-movie-arjun-sarja-kannan-thamarakulam-nikki-galrani-title-launched-1.5897284 |url-status=live }}</ref> The cinematography was by Ravi Chandran and Pradeep Nair. The editing was handled by VT Sreejith.<ref>{{cite news |title=അർജുൻ സിനിമ വിരുന്നിന്റെ ആദ്യ ഷെഡ്യൂൾ പൂർത്തിയായി |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/virunnu-arjun-sarja-kannan-thamarakkulam-1.5886344 |work=Mathrubhumi |date=5 August 2021}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack consists of the songs composed by [Ratheesh Vega](/source/Ratheesh_Vega) and Saanand George Grace,<ref>{{cite web |title=Virunnu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs: Virunnu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Malayalam Songs by Ratheesh Vegha Online on Gaana.com |url=https://gaana.com/album/virunnu-original-motion-picture-soundtrack |website=[Gaana](/source/Gaana_(music_streaming_service)) |access-date=7 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Virundhu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs: Virundhu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MP3 Tamil Songs by Ratheesh Vegha Online on Gaana.com |url=https://gaana.com/album/virundhu-original-motion-picture-soundtrack |website=[Gaana](/source/Gaana_(music_streaming_service)) |access-date=7 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> while the background score was by Ronnie Raphael.

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing - Malayalam
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Kalyanapattu
| length1 = 3:41
| lyrics1 = B. K. Harinarayanan
| extra1 = [Vineeth Sreenivasan](/source/Vineeth_Sreenivasan)
| music1 = [Ratheesh Vegha](/source/Ratheesh_Vega)
| title2 = Nila Nilavithal
| length2 = 4:17
| lyrics2 = [Rafeeq Ahamed](/source/Rafeeq_Ahamed)
| extra2 = Gouri Lakshmi
| music2 = Ratheesh Vegha
| title3 = Sakka Podu Podu
| length3 = 2:30
| lyrics3 = [Mohan Rajan](/source/Mohan_Rajan)
| extra3 = Jagatheesh
| music3 = Saanand George Grace
| total_length = 10:28
}}

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing - Tamil
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Kottu Kottu Getti Melam
| length1 = 3:43
| lyrics1 = B. K. Harinarayanan
| extra1 = [Rahul Nambiar](/source/Rahul_Nambiar), Anjali Warrier
| music1 = Ratheesh Vegha
| title2 = Kana Kana Vizhiyoram
| length2 = 4:17
| lyrics2 = Mohan Rajan
| extra2 = [Sharanya Srinivas](/source/Sharanya_Srinivas)
| music2 = Ratheesh Vegha
| title3 = Kottu Kottu Getti Melam (Male version)
| length3 = 3:43
| lyrics3 = B. K. Harinarayanan
| extra3 = Rahul Nambiar
| music3 = Ratheesh Vegha
| title4 = Sakka Podu Podu
| length4 = 2:30
| lyrics4 = Mohan Rajan
| extra4 = Jagatheesh
| music4 = Saanand George Grace
| total_length = 14:13
}}

== Release ==
The film was originally scheduled for release on 23 August 2024,<ref>{{cite news |title=Action King Arjun's Malayalam Film Virunnu Gets A Release Date |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/action-king-arjuns-malayalam-film-virunnu-gets-a-release-date-article-112370412/amp |work=Times Now |date=8 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Release Date Of Arjun Sarja's Malayalam Movie Virunnu Announced |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/release-date-of-arjun-sarjas-malayalam-movie-virunnu-announced-8996575.html |work=News18 |date=8 August 2024 |language=en |access-date=7 September 2024 |archive-date=31 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831222819/https://www.news18.com/amp/movies/release-date-of-arjun-sarjas-malayalam-movie-virunnu-announced-8996575.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Watch: New Teaser Of Arjun Sarja Starrer Virunnu Raises The Intrigue |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/watch-new-teaser-of-arjun-sarja-starrer-virunnu-raises-the-intrigue-article-112410833/amp |work=Times Now |date=10 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref> but was delayed. It subsequently released theatrically on 29 August 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=Action King Arjun's Virunnu Gets A New Release Date |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/action-king-arjuns-virunnu-gets-a-new-release-date-article-112660033/amp |work=Times Now |date=20 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref> It was released in OTT via Amazon Prime and Simply South (Tamil version).

== Reception ==
Virunnu received generally negative reviews by critics. Abishek Balaji of ''[Cinema Express](/source/Cinema_Express)'' rated the film two out of five stars and wrote that "Arjun has a solid screen presence, and there are some gripping scenes. But the overdose of background music and quick cutaways gets exhausting".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Balaji |first1=Abishek |title=Virundhu Movie Review: This action flick has its moments but is hampered by chaotic treatment |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2024/Aug/31/virundhu-movie-review-this-action-flick-has-its-moments-but-is-hampered-by-chaotic-treatment |work=Cinema Express |date=31 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Harshini SV of ''[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India)'' rated the film one-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Unlike the usual pattern in Tamil cinema, ''Virundhu'' offers multiple twists and a cleverly designed climax, keeping you hooked throughout the second half. The actual surprises, including the story of a cult group, catch you off-guard. Their motives and routines are also interestingly captured and it’s here you get a glimpse of what the film could’ve been with a better-written screenplay".<ref>{{cite news |title=Virundhu Movie Review : Barring Arjun's Style, This Wannabe Thriller Is Messed Up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/virundhu/movie-review/112942133.cms |work=The Times of India |date=31 August 2024}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt15502790}}

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Category:2024 Malayalam-language films
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Category:Films postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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