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{{Short description|2024 Indian Malayalam-language film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name =
| image =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[V. C. Abhilash]]
| writer = [[V. C. Abhilash]]
| producer = Jolly Lonappan
| starring = {{ubl|[[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] | [[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] | [[Johny Antony]] |[[Jaffar Idukki]] |[[Sudhi Koppa]] |[[Irshad]] |[[Sneha Paliyeri]] |[[Remya Suresh]]}}
| cinematography = Sajith Purushan
| editing = Stephan Mathew
| music = Sreenath Sivasankaran
| studio = Jollywood Movies
| distributor = Capital Studios
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|08|5}}
| runtime = 123 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Sabaash Chandrabose''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language period [[satirical comedy]] film written and directed by [[V. C. Abhilash]]{{Cite web |last= |title=Sabaash Chandrabose : വിഷ്ണു ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണനൊപ്പം ജോണി ആന്റണി; 'സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്' രണ്ടാം ടീസർ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/vishnu-unnikrishnan-movie-sabaash-chandrabose-2nd-teaser-rf2bg2 |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=Asianet News Malayalam |language=ml}}. The film features [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] and [[Johny Antony]] in the lead roles, with [[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] and [[Jaffar Idukki]] in supporting roles{{Cite web |date=2022-10-27 |title=Sabash Chandra Bose: ചിരിപ്പിക്കാൻ 'സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്' ഒടിടിയിലെത്തി; എവിടെ കാണാം? |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/sabash-chandra-bose-movie-ott-release-update-movie-started-streaming-in-amazon-prime-video-111761 |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=Zee News Malayalam |language=ml}}.
== Plot ==
The plot is set in a rural village in Southern Kerala in 1986. The protagonist, Subhash Chandrabose (Chandran) was named after [[Subhas Chandra Bose|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose]] by his father, an illiterate local activist under the mistaken belief that Nethaji was a prominent Communist leader. After his father passed away, Chandran lived with his mother, two sisters and nephew and is in relationship with Rani. His closest confidant was Yatheendran Nair, a relative of Rani.
The conflict begins when Chandran's family visits Yatheendran's house to watch television on a Sunday. During the visit, Yatheendran's bedridden father-in-law dies. During the funeral arrangements, Chandran's nephew accidentally turns on the TV, which angers Prameela, Yatheendran's wife. She scolds the nephew harshly and an offended Chandran argues with Yatheendran. Chandran challenges Yatheendran that he will buy a color TV larger than the black and white one in the house.
Being a low-wage worker, Chandran couldn't afford a color TV at that time and he tries to raise money by asking Chettiyar, his employer and owner of a factory. But the factory soon shut down because of a labor strike. Assuming that the labor strike will last for years, Chandran decided to steal the television from the owner's locked office. However he steals the TV successfully with the help of his uncle Sunichan also a thief, and brings home in a new box, becoming popular as the first person in that village to own a color TV.
A week later during the temple festival, Chandran learns that the labor strike has been settled and the factory will reopen on Monday. Chandran got panicked realizing that his theft will be exposed at once. As Sunichan got into police custody for another crime, Chandran reconciles with his friend Yatheendran by revealing the truth. Together they try to return the TV to the factory office. After a series of hurdles and efforts, they successfully place the TV back in office. Back in home, Chandran and Yatheendran catch a thief - an acquaintance of Sunichan trying to steal the same TV. As the thief flees away, Chandran screams that his TV has been stolen.
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|* [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] as Subhash Chandrabose
* [[Johny Antony]] as Yatheendran Nair
* [[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] as Kallan
* [[Jaffar Idukki]] as Genjar/Chettiyar
* [[Sudhi Koppa]] as Sunichan
* [[Irshad]] as Kalappuraykkal Manoharan
* [[Sneha Paliyeri]] as Rani (Chandran's Lover)
* [[Remya Suresh]] as Prameela
* [[Bhanumathi]] as Amma
* Kottayam Ramesh as Mampadan
* [[V. C. Abhilash]] as Kuranchilakkod Bhasi
* Muralidas as Sanku Maman
* [[Sreeja Das]] as Latha
* Adhithi as Ambili
* Master Aman as Boy
* Krishnan Kutti as Ashly
* Balu as Balu
* Safvan as Kannan
* Muhammad Eravattoor as Babu
* Siva as Factory Worker
* Sreeju Mohan as Factory Worker
* Anu as Factory Worker}}
== Production ==
Following the success of his debut film [[Aalorukkam]], V. C. Abhilash collaborated again with producer Jolly Lonappan under the same production banner for his second feature. While their previous collaboration was noted for its academic and social depth, ''Sabaash Chandrabose'' marked a departure for the duo, transitioning into a purely commercial and satirical genre{{Cite web |last=Manu |first=Meera |date=August 5, 2022 |title=Sabaash Chandrabose review {{!}} ഒരു ദൂരദർശൻ കാലത്തെ രസക്കാഴ്ചകളുമായി 'സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്' |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-sabaash-chandrabose-review-vishnu-unnikrishnan-johny-antony-mm-548279.html |access-date=April 21, 2022 |website=News18 Malayalam}}.
== Release ==
''Sabaash Chandrabose'' was released theatrically on August 5, 2022, distributed by Capital Cinemas{{Cite news |date=July 5, 2022 |title=VC Abhilash's Sabash Chandrabose Gets a Release Date |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vc-abhilashs-sabash-chandrabose-gets-a-release-date-5493595.html |url-status=live |work=News18}}{{Cite news |date=July 14, 2022 |title=Vishnu Unnikrishnan starrer ‘Sabash Chandra Bose’ gets a release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vishnu-unnikrishnan-starrer-sabash-chandra-bose-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/92874202.cms |access-date=April 20, 2026 |work=Times of India}}. The film was released to [[Amazon Prime Video]] by October 27, 2022{{Cite news |date=October 27, 2022 |title='സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്' ഒടിടിയില്; സ്ട്രീമിംഗ് ആരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/sabaash-chandrabose-ott-streaming-begins-amazon-prime-video-vishnu-unnikrishnan-rkf4wt |access-date=April 20, 2026 |work=Asianet News}}.
== Reception ==
The film earned both critical as well as commercial favor from scholars and general audiences alike. Critics specifically praised the authentic recreation of the 1980s aesthetic and the standout performances of Johny Antony and Vishnu Unnikrishnan{{Cite web |title=തിയേറ്ററുകളില് ചിരി പടര്ത്തി സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്: റിവ്യൂ |url=https://malayalam.indiatoday.in/cinema/story/sabash-chandrabose-first-day-report-review-432632-2022-08-05 |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=India Today Malayalam |language=ml}}. Furthermore, reviewers highlighted Abhilash’s impressive versatility in transitioning from serious drama to this satirical period comedy.
Vinod Nair from Times of India gave 3 out of 5 noted that Sabaash Chandrabose "is a light-hearted movie which gives a nostalgic feel, and for the young it might provide a new feeling"{{Cite web |title=Sabaash Chandrabose Movie Review: A nostalgia-filled fun viewing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/sabaash-chandrabose/movie-review/93387843.cms |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}. Anusree Malapattam from Times of India Samayam rated 3.5 out of 5{{Cite web |title=സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ് |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-review/vishnu-unnikrishnan-johny-antony-irshad-starrer-sabash-chandra-bose-movie-review-rating/moviereview/93376025.cms |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml}}.
== Controversy ==
After the film’s release, lead actor [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] claimed on [[Facebook]] that someone was trying to undermine the movie. He stated that although shows were scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., by 9 a.m. the film was already facing cyberattacks from certain English-language profiles{{Cite news |date=August 6, 2022 |title=There's a conspiracy to degrade 'Sabash Chandra Bose': Vishnu Unnikrishnan |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/06/vishnu-unnikrishnan-sabash-chandra-bose-movie-conspiracy.html |url-status=live |access-date=April 20, 2026 |work=On Manorama}}.
== References ==
== External links ==
* {{imdb title|14183118}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name =
| image =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[V. C. Abhilash]]
| writer = [[V. C. Abhilash]]
| producer = Jolly Lonappan
| starring = {{ubl|[[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] | [[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] | [[Johny Antony]] |[[Jaffar Idukki]] |[[Sudhi Koppa]] |[[Irshad]] |[[Sneha Paliyeri]] |[[Remya Suresh]]}}
| cinematography = Sajith Purushan
| editing = Stephan Mathew
| music = Sreenath Sivasankaran
| studio = Jollywood Movies
| distributor = Capital Studios
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|08|5}}
| runtime = 123 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Sabaash Chandrabose''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language period [[satirical comedy]] film written and directed by [[V. C. Abhilash]]{{Cite web |last= |title=Sabaash Chandrabose : വിഷ്ണു ഉണ്ണികൃഷ്ണനൊപ്പം ജോണി ആന്റണി; 'സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്' രണ്ടാം ടീസർ |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/vishnu-unnikrishnan-movie-sabaash-chandrabose-2nd-teaser-rf2bg2 |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=Asianet News Malayalam |language=ml}}. The film features [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] and [[Johny Antony]] in the lead roles, with [[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] and [[Jaffar Idukki]] in supporting roles{{Cite web |date=2022-10-27 |title=Sabash Chandra Bose: ചിരിപ്പിക്കാൻ 'സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്' ഒടിടിയിലെത്തി; എവിടെ കാണാം? |url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/sabash-chandra-bose-movie-ott-release-update-movie-started-streaming-in-amazon-prime-video-111761 |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=Zee News Malayalam |language=ml}}.
== Plot ==
The plot is set in a rural village in Southern Kerala in 1986. The protagonist, Subhash Chandrabose (Chandran) was named after [[Subhas Chandra Bose|Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose]] by his father, an illiterate local activist under the mistaken belief that Nethaji was a prominent Communist leader. After his father passed away, Chandran lived with his mother, two sisters and nephew and is in relationship with Rani. His closest confidant was Yatheendran Nair, a relative of Rani.
The conflict begins when Chandran's family visits Yatheendran's house to watch television on a Sunday. During the visit, Yatheendran's bedridden father-in-law dies. During the funeral arrangements, Chandran's nephew accidentally turns on the TV, which angers Prameela, Yatheendran's wife. She scolds the nephew harshly and an offended Chandran argues with Yatheendran. Chandran challenges Yatheendran that he will buy a color TV larger than the black and white one in the house.
Being a low-wage worker, Chandran couldn't afford a color TV at that time and he tries to raise money by asking Chettiyar, his employer and owner of a factory. But the factory soon shut down because of a labor strike. Assuming that the labor strike will last for years, Chandran decided to steal the television from the owner's locked office. However he steals the TV successfully with the help of his uncle Sunichan also a thief, and brings home in a new box, becoming popular as the first person in that village to own a color TV.
A week later during the temple festival, Chandran learns that the labor strike has been settled and the factory will reopen on Monday. Chandran got panicked realizing that his theft will be exposed at once. As Sunichan got into police custody for another crime, Chandran reconciles with his friend Yatheendran by revealing the truth. Together they try to return the TV to the factory office. After a series of hurdles and efforts, they successfully place the TV back in office. Back in home, Chandran and Yatheendran catch a thief - an acquaintance of Sunichan trying to steal the same TV. As the thief flees away, Chandran screams that his TV has been stolen.
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|* [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] as Subhash Chandrabose
* [[Johny Antony]] as Yatheendran Nair
* [[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] as Kallan
* [[Jaffar Idukki]] as Genjar/Chettiyar
* [[Sudhi Koppa]] as Sunichan
* [[Irshad]] as Kalappuraykkal Manoharan
* [[Sneha Paliyeri]] as Rani (Chandran's Lover)
* [[Remya Suresh]] as Prameela
* [[Bhanumathi]] as Amma
* Kottayam Ramesh as Mampadan
* [[V. C. Abhilash]] as Kuranchilakkod Bhasi
* Muralidas as Sanku Maman
* [[Sreeja Das]] as Latha
* Adhithi as Ambili
* Master Aman as Boy
* Krishnan Kutti as Ashly
* Balu as Balu
* Safvan as Kannan
* Muhammad Eravattoor as Babu
* Siva as Factory Worker
* Sreeju Mohan as Factory Worker
* Anu as Factory Worker}}
== Production ==
Following the success of his debut film [[Aalorukkam]], V. C. Abhilash collaborated again with producer Jolly Lonappan under the same production banner for his second feature. While their previous collaboration was noted for its academic and social depth, ''Sabaash Chandrabose'' marked a departure for the duo, transitioning into a purely commercial and satirical genre{{Cite web |last=Manu |first=Meera |date=August 5, 2022 |title=Sabaash Chandrabose review {{!}} ഒരു ദൂരദർശൻ കാലത്തെ രസക്കാഴ്ചകളുമായി 'സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്' |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-sabaash-chandrabose-review-vishnu-unnikrishnan-johny-antony-mm-548279.html |access-date=April 21, 2022 |website=News18 Malayalam}}.
== Release ==
''Sabaash Chandrabose'' was released theatrically on August 5, 2022, distributed by Capital Cinemas{{Cite news |date=July 5, 2022 |title=VC Abhilash's Sabash Chandrabose Gets a Release Date |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vc-abhilashs-sabash-chandrabose-gets-a-release-date-5493595.html |url-status=live |work=News18}}{{Cite news |date=July 14, 2022 |title=Vishnu Unnikrishnan starrer ‘Sabash Chandra Bose’ gets a release date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vishnu-unnikrishnan-starrer-sabash-chandra-bose-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/92874202.cms |access-date=April 20, 2026 |work=Times of India}}. The film was released to [[Amazon Prime Video]] by October 27, 2022{{Cite news |date=October 27, 2022 |title='സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്' ഒടിടിയില്; സ്ട്രീമിംഗ് ആരംഭിച്ചു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/sabaash-chandrabose-ott-streaming-begins-amazon-prime-video-vishnu-unnikrishnan-rkf4wt |access-date=April 20, 2026 |work=Asianet News}}.
== Reception ==
The film earned both critical as well as commercial favor from scholars and general audiences alike. Critics specifically praised the authentic recreation of the 1980s aesthetic and the standout performances of Johny Antony and Vishnu Unnikrishnan{{Cite web |title=തിയേറ്ററുകളില് ചിരി പടര്ത്തി സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ്: റിവ്യൂ |url=https://malayalam.indiatoday.in/cinema/story/sabash-chandrabose-first-day-report-review-432632-2022-08-05 |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=India Today Malayalam |language=ml}}. Furthermore, reviewers highlighted Abhilash’s impressive versatility in transitioning from serious drama to this satirical period comedy.
Vinod Nair from Times of India gave 3 out of 5 noted that Sabaash Chandrabose "is a light-hearted movie which gives a nostalgic feel, and for the young it might provide a new feeling"{{Cite web |title=Sabaash Chandrabose Movie Review: A nostalgia-filled fun viewing |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/sabaash-chandrabose/movie-review/93387843.cms |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}. Anusree Malapattam from Times of India Samayam rated 3.5 out of 5{{Cite web |title=സബാഷ് ചന്ദ്രബോസ് |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-review/vishnu-unnikrishnan-johny-antony-irshad-starrer-sabash-chandra-bose-movie-review-rating/moviereview/93376025.cms |access-date=2026-04-21 |website=Samayam Malayalam |language=ml}}.
== Controversy ==
After the film’s release, lead actor [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] claimed on [[Facebook]] that someone was trying to undermine the movie. He stated that although shows were scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., by 9 a.m. the film was already facing cyberattacks from certain English-language profiles{{Cite news |date=August 6, 2022 |title=There's a conspiracy to degrade 'Sabash Chandra Bose': Vishnu Unnikrishnan |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/08/06/vishnu-unnikrishnan-sabash-chandra-bose-movie-conspiracy.html |url-status=live |access-date=April 20, 2026 |work=On Manorama}}.
== References ==
== External links ==
* {{imdb title|14183118}}
