Wonder island; titled onscreen as Albhutha Dweep) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy survival film written and directed by Vinayan.
The film stars Guinness Pakru and Prithviraj Sukumaran with Mallika Kapoor, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jagadish, Indrans, Kalpana, Ponnamma Babu and Bindu Panicker in supporting roles.
The ruler of the island, King Valiyavamana Thirumanassu invites various princes to his capital city of Vamanapuri in order to compete for the hands of his five daughters.
Nonetheless, decides to have her engaged to Prince Gajendran, his nephew and heir, who is in love with Radha.
Hari, Madhavan, Joseph and Chandrappan who also work for the Indian Navy are also trapped on the island.
Out of gratitude to the king's daughter, Gandharvan agreed to protect the island for a thousand years.
To avoid being caught, Radha tells Gajendran that Gandharvan appeared in one of her dreams and summoned her to the temple.
Gajendran, angry at what he perceives as Gandharvan possessing Radha, decides to enter the Temple to find out the truth only to be frightened by the disguised Hari.
Hari and his friends escapes with the permission of Thirumanassu and then defeat the cannibals, thus saving the kingdom.
The soundtrack was composed by M. Jayachandran and the lyrics were written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri and Vinayan.
[5] A critic from Sify wrote, "nevertheless go and have fun watching Albhuthadweep which will appeal to viewers of all ages".
[6] The film was dubbed in Tamil as Arputha Theevu and included additional scenes reshot with Manivannan and Karunas.
[7] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote that "With its colourful characters and happenings, the film is an enjoyable entertainer, and is an ideal summer treat for children".
[7] Vinayan said that American director Ron Howard has showed interest in remaking the film in English, and they have contacted him for a discussion.