Alvida - The Last Goodbye(2023)
Hindi30 mins
The tale unfolds as Miraal embarks on a journey to Kerala from Bhopal with her daughter and neighbor, Jyothi, in search of her missing husband. Worried by his sudden silence, she convinces hesitant Jyothi to join her. In Kerala, they face hardships while seeking her spouse. A gripping narrative of determination, friendship and resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Director:Dilu Maliackal
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 December 2023
- Director
- Dilu Maliackal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 30m
Storyline
A woman travels from Bhopal to Kerala with her daughter and a neighbor to find her missing husband. They face many difficulties during their search. It's a story about determination and friendship during a very uncertain time.
“A mother's search reveals an unexpected journey.”
Film Details
30Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date10 December 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
survivalfamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Pushpa PanthActor
→#2
H
Hemant DeolekarActor
→#3
A
Anu VargheseActor
→#4
U
Unnikrishnan PNActor
→#5
S
Shubham KatiyarActor
→#6
S
Shweta KetkarActor
→#7
F
Falak SaifiActor
→#8
S
Sona Maria AbrahamActor
→#9
D
Dilu MaliackalDirector
→#10
N
Nibin ShaCrew
→Trivia
- The film's director, Dilu Maliackal, is primarily known for his work in Malayalam cinema, making this a rare Hindi-language directorial venture.
- It was shot extensively on location in Kerala, capturing authentic landscapes rarely featured in mainstream Hindi films.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms shortly after its premiere.
- Actress Jyothi is a well-known figure in South Indian television, marking a crossover role in a Hindi film.
- The story blends elements of a road trip with a mystery thriller, an uncommon genre mix for Indian cinema in 2023.
- The film's title, 'Alvida,' meaning goodbye, directly contrasts with the protagonist's journey to find someone, not leave them.
- Its production was completed on a notably small budget, relying on natural settings and a compact cast to tell the story.