Vaashi (2022 film)

Vaashi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byVishnu G Raghav
Written byVishnu G Raghav
Story byJaniz Chacko Simon
Produced byG. Suresh Kumar
Starring
CinematographyNeil D'Cunha
Edited byArju Benn
Music byKailas Menon
Production
company
Distributed by
  • Urvasi Theatres
  • Remya Movies
Release date
  • 17 June 2022 (2022-06-17)
Running time
128 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Box office₹1.8 crore[1]

Vaashi is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language courtroom drama film[2] written and directed by Vishnu G Raghav and produced by G. Suresh Kumar and co-produced by Menaka Suresh and Revathy Suresh. The film stars Tovino Thomas and Keerthy Suresh[3] in the lead roles. The music is composed by Kailas Menon[4] with cinematography by Neil D'Cunha and editing by Arju Benn. The film released theatrically on 17 June 2022.[5][6]

Plot

Advocates Ebin and Madhavi are colleagues who fall in love and get married. However, they find themselves on opposite sides of an IPC 375 case that also involves elements of IPC 417. Despite their personal feelings, they both fight the case with the intention of winning, which causes problems in their personal lives. Their mentor and friend, Adv. Mulloor reminds them not to mix personal and professional lives, and eventually, they take his advice and reconcile with each other. Unfortunately, Madhavi's side loses the case, and the victim experiences a form of Stockholm syndrome. Madhavi decides to challenge the case in High Court. Then, both Ebin and Madhavi struggle to accept the moral boundaries of their profession, but they decide to keep their professional and personal lives separate. They come to realize that their love is beyond the egos of the courtroom.

Cast

Production

Principal photography began on 17 November 2021 and filming was wrapped up on 19 January 2022.[8]

Release

Theatrical

The film was released in theatres on June 17, 2022.

Home media

The digital streaming rights of the film is acquired by Netflix from amount of ₹ 10 crores.[9][10] The film started streaming on Netflix from 17 July 2022 in Malayalam and dubbed versions of Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages.[11]

Music

Soundtrack of Vaashi is composed by Kailas Menon and lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar.[12] The music rights of the film are owned by Think Music.

Track list

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Yaathonnum Parayathe"Vinayak SasikumarSithara, Abhijith Anilkumar4:06
2."Rithuragam"Vinayak SasikumarKeshav Vinod, Sruthy Sivadas4:47
3."Hey Kanmani"Vinayak SasikumarAbhijith Anilkumar, Greeshma Tharavath3:51
Total length:12:45

Reception

Critical reception

Anjana George of The Times of India criticised the weak script, the lack of depth in Keerthy's character, the usage of conventions and stereotypes of women's identity in a patriarchal society and rated the film 2 out of 5 stars. She wrote: "The movie reveals that the film fraternity is yet to have an idea on relationships, consent, sex, abuse, assault and feminism. It's high time for male scribes who venture to feature complex female characters who contribute significantly to the story considering the market trend, to understand women, their thought on sex, life, love, marriage, feminism and companionship."[13] Cris of The News Minute stated that the film's script, though well-paced, lacked depth. He also stated that the court scenes and dialogues were well paced, the film does not connect much with the audience to support either of the character lawyers or explore the outcome, and felt the film "is more a relationship drama than a thriller" and writing: "'Vaashi' is tightly packed and has some lovely performances."[14] Goutham V. S. of The Indian Express wrote: "Vaashi is an engaging courtroom drama, with Tovino Thomas and Keerthy Suresh playing their roles convincingly."[15] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote: "Though the sound effects are jarring at times, the songs by Kailas Menon and written by Vinayak Sasikkumar are pleasing. Overall, 'Vaashi' leaves an impression on us, giving us some time to think about the case in point without forcing the subject upon the viewer."[16]

References

  1. ^ "'Vaashi' Box Office Collection: Tovino Thomas – Keerthy Suresh starrer mints Rs 1.2 crores". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  2. ^ Roy, Tanushree (29 May 2022). "Vaashi teaser out. Tovino Thomas, Keerthy Suresh's courtroom drama looks promising". India Today. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Vaashi Movie Teaser: നേർക്ക് നേർ നിന്ന് പോരാടി ടോവിനോയും കീർത്തി സുരേഷും; വാശിയുടെ ടീസറെത്തി". Zee News Malayalam (in Malayalam). 28 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Vaashi's first look has Tovino Thomas, Keerthy Suresh playing lawyers. See photo". The Indian Express. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. ^ "'Vaashi' release date out: Tovino Thomas and Keerthy Suresh to face off in this courtroom drama". The Times of India. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Tovino Thomas and Keerthy Suresh's courtroom drama Vaashi gets release date". The News Minute. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Tovino Thomas, Keerthy Suresh to star in Vishnu G Raghav's directorial Vaashi". The New Indian Express. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  8. ^ Janani K. (21 January 2022). "Keerthy Suresh and Tovino Thomas wrap up Vaashi, share pics from film set". India Today. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Tovino Thomas - Keerthy Suresh starrer 'Vaashi' OTT rights sold for a whopping amount". The Times Of India. 22 June 2022.
  10. ^ "Exclusive! Tovino Thomas, Keerthy Suresh's Vaashi OTT rights sold to this platform for a whopping price". OTTPlay. 21 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Vaashi Movie OTT Release : ടോവിനോയുടെ വാശി ഇനി നെറ്റ്ഫ്ലിക്സിൽ, തീയതി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു; ചിത്രം എത്തുന്നത് 4 ഭാഷകളിൽ". Zee Malayalam News (in Malayalam). 3 July 2022.
  12. ^ Yaathonnum Parayathe Lyric Video – Vaashi – Tovino Thomas, Keerthy Suresh – Kailas – Vishnu – Vinayak. Think Music India. YouTube. 21 May 2022.
  13. ^ George, Anjana (17 June 2022). "Vaashi Movie Review: Feminism, but from the masculine point of view". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  14. ^ Cris (17 June 2022). "Vaashi review: This Keerthy-Tovino courtroom-based relationship drama is well-paced". The News Minute. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  15. ^ V. S., Goutham (17 June 2022). "Vaashi movie review: An engaging courtroom drama". The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  16. ^ Alexander, Princy (17 June 2022). "'Vaashi' — A subtle legal drama that strikes a chord | Movie Review". Onmanorama. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
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