Mr & Mrs Bachelor
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| Directed by | Deepu Karunakaran |
| Written by | Arjun T. Sathyan |
| Produced by | Prakash Highline |
| Starring | Indrajith Sukumaran Anaswara Rajan |
| Cinematography | Pradeep Nair |
| Edited by | Sobin Soman |
| Music by | P. S. Jayahari |
Production company | Highline Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Mr & Mrs Bachelor is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Deepu Karunakaran and written by Arjun T. Sathyan. The film stars Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan in lead roles.[1][2] It was produced by Prakash Highline under the banner of Highline Pictures.
Mr & Mrs Bachelor was released in theatres on 23 May 2025.[3]
Plot
Stephy, a bride-to-be, escapes from her wedding and meets Jithu, a carefree bachelor in his 40s. The film follows their spontaneous journey together filled with humorous and emotional moments.
Cast
- Indrajith Sukumaran as Jithu
- Anaswara Rajan as Stephy
- Dayyana Hameed
- Rosin Jolly as Divya
- Biju Pappan as SI Madhu Babu
- Rahul Madhav
- Sohan Seenulal
- Manohari Joy
- Kudassanad Kanakam
- Jibin Gopinath
- Laya Simpson
Production
The film marks a collaboration between director Deepu Karunakaran and screenwriter Arjun T. Sathyan.[4] Principal photography began in late 2024, with music composed by P. S. Jayahari.[5]
Release
The film was censored in August 2024 with U certificate.[6] The film was initially scheduled for release on 23 August 2024 but was postponed due to production delays.[7] Then it was scheduled to release on 9 May 2025 but again postponed.[8] It was eventually released in theatres on 23 May 2025.[9][10]
Controversy
Prior to its release, the film was embroiled in a controversy when director Deepu Karunakaran accused lead actress Anaswara Rajan of not participating in promotional activities.[11] He expressed his disappointment over her lack of support in promoting the film on social media platforms.[12] Anaswara responded to these allegations, stating that she had fulfilled her promotional duties and was not informed about the film's release date.[13][14] She also filed a complaint with the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) regarding the matter.[15] The dispute was eventually resolved with the intervention of industry bodies FEFKA and AMMA, leading Anaswara agreeing to participate in the film's promotions.[16]
References
- ^ "Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan to team up for 'Mr & Mrs Bachelor' - First look out!". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan to star in 'Mr & Mrs Bachelor'". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Mr & Mrs Bachelor: Indrajith, Anaswara Rajan's film finally gets a release date". OTTPlay. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "The second look poster of 'Mr & Mrs Bachelor', starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan is out - See inside". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Mr & Mrs Bachelor: First song shows Anaswara as a bride-on-the-run looking for her lover". OTTPlay. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Indrajith Sukumaran Anaswara Rajan Film Mr And Mrs Bachelor Cleared For Release With A U Certificate". Times Now. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Mr & Mrs Bachelor first look out: Indrajith Sukumaran-Anaswara Rajan's film to release on 23 August". The South First. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Mr and Mrs Bachelor: ഒടുവിൽ റിലീസ് തിയതി ആയി; `മിസ്റ്റർ ആൻ്റ് മിസ്സിസ്സ് ബാച്ച്ലർ` അടുത്ത മാസം എത്തും". Zee News. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "ഇന്ദ്രജിത്ത്-അനശ്വര രാജൻ ചിത്രം; 'മിസ്റ്റർ ആൻ്റ് മിസിസ് ബാച്ചിലര്' റിലീസ് തീയതി പുറത്ത്". Asianet News. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "വിവാദങ്ങൾക്ക് വിട; ഇന്ദ്രജിത്ത്-അനശ്വര രാജൻ ചിത്രം 'മിസ്റ്റർ ആന്റ് മിസിസ് ബാച്ച്ലർ' റിലീസ് ഡേറ്റ് പുറത്ത്". Reporter TV. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "'Mr and Mrs Bachelor' director alleges lead actress refused to promote film". Onmanorama. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Director Deepu Karunakaran calls out lead actress for lack of promotion ahead of 'Mr and Mrs Bachelor' release". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Anaswara Rajan slams Mr and Mrs Bachelor director Deepu Karunakaran over 'defamatory' remarks: 'Does dragging my name help him or the film?'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Malayalam actor Anaswara Rajan hits back at director over non-cooperation claims". Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "'This is a deliberate attack': Anaswara Rajan condemns 'Mr and Mrs. Bachelor' director's claims". Onmanorama. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Anaswara Rajan and director Deepu Karunakaran settle dispute; Actress to join 'Mr and Mrs Bachelor' promotions". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 May 2025.