Showing posts with label lal jose. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lal jose. Show all posts
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
'Vikramadithyan' Kerala Theaters List - Dulquer Salmaan,Namitha Pramod
Monday, 10 February 2014
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana - Opening Weekend Box Office Update
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana - Opening Weekend Box Office Update
Ohm Shanthi Oshaana which released in 150+ screens last Friday (Feb 7th) has taken a very good opening across India, especially in Kerala. The film has got good WOM and was growing in strength day by day. The much awaited Rom-Com got one of the biggest release Outside Kerala thanks to Fox Star India & of course the all new interest to Malayalam films due to 'Drishyam' phenomenon. The film released with English subtitles which also helped the film or will help in the long run.Here is the Box Office update of OSO in its opening weekend.
Day 1 Kerala 56 lalkhs Rest Of India (ROI) 10 lakhs
Day 2 Kerala 58 lakhs ROI 20 lakhs
Day 3 Kerala 68 lakhs ROI 20-25 lakhs
Total 3 day Gross Kerala 1.82 crore ROI 50-55 lakhs
All India gross in 3 days 2.32-2.37 crore
Friday, 20 December 2013
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal - Malayalam Movie Review
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal - Malayalam Movie Review
Directed by Lal Jose
Produced by Rathish Ambat, Prakash Varma, Jerry John Kallatt
Written by James Albert
Starring Dileep, Rima Kallingal, Murali Gopy, Parvathy Nambiar
Music by Prashant Pillai
Editing by Ranjan Abraham
Studio Small Town Cinema, LJ Films
Release dates December 20, 2013
Country India
Language Malayalam
Produced by Rathish Ambat, Prakash Varma, Jerry John Kallatt
Written by James Albert
Starring Dileep, Rima Kallingal, Murali Gopy, Parvathy Nambiar
Music by Prashant Pillai
Editing by Ranjan Abraham
Studio Small Town Cinema, LJ Films
Release dates December 20, 2013
Country India
Language Malayalam
Cast
Dileep as Aby Mathew
Rima Kallingal as Sini Alex
Murali Gopy as Tyson Alex
Parvathy Nambiar as Ann
Tini Tom
Harishree Ashokan
Suraj Venjaramoodu
Sekhar Menon
Arun
Ramu
Praveena
Suja Menon
Ambika Mohan
Surabhi
Anil Rajgopal as Baijuraj
Dileep as Aby Mathew
Rima Kallingal as Sini Alex
Murali Gopy as Tyson Alex
Parvathy Nambiar as Ann
Tini Tom
Harishree Ashokan
Suraj Venjaramoodu
Sekhar Menon
Arun
Ramu
Praveena
Suja Menon
Ambika Mohan
Surabhi
Anil Rajgopal as Baijuraj
A superb title, that too in 'Malayalam' (a rare now a days in Mollywood), Lal Jose - Dileep combo, James Albert's script, Star cast involving Rima, Murali, good trailer and promo song etc created enough hype around 'Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal (7SR).
Aby Mathew, an ad film maker, finally decides to get married after averting the topic for years due to a failed romance. 7 days before the wedding Abie decides to give his Ex-Lover Sini, now a house wife, a visit. The film deals the with the consequences that the visit casts on the lives of these two and people surrounding them and their efforts to make everything right, with just 7 beautiful (bachelor) days to go, before Aby's marriage.
7SR begins as a romantic comedy, turns into suspense-drama mode and finally ends up a mahed potato, to many things tried out and failed to get most of them right, Too many cooks spoiled the brath. Its fairly entertaining in the first half with the right dose of suspense and drama but loses control in the later half when everything gets revealed, which are predictable by the way. It also feels extended/dragged towards climax. Point to blame, the half baked script. Had James focused on single thing it would have endd up a much good film.
The biggest plus of the film is Lal Jose's direction. Once again he took an average script to a watchable level via his craftmanship. The film also shows the new gen making style of Lal with a bollywood rom-com feel in many scenes. The dreaming sequences were a riot, especialy Murali doing 'Vachikkava'
Dileep has done a convincing job as Aby, but those who go to see his TM laughs and gags will be slightly disappointed. Rima & new comer Parvathi has done their part well. Murali Gopy looked like was trying hard to look the tough, rough, partyfreak, angry boxer. Rest of the cast were okay.
James Albert has given a half baked script, but definitely better than his last few attempts IMO.But his dialogues were good, as always. Camera work was nice, except few weird micro close up shots. BG score was okay. The Promo song and Koodeyirikkam songs were good, rest only helped the movie to lag its pace. Editing was good.
With almost all revenue recvered before release, thanks mainly to the exhauberent satellite right, and in brand placement the producers might be sitting comfirtably. But hates when the 'business motive' stands projected above the movie, eventhough it is a business after all.
7SR is a one time watchable movie, its not bad, but its nowheren near where it should have been7SR begins as a romantic comedy, turns into suspense-drama mode and finally ends up a mahed potato, to many things tried out and failed to get most of them right, Too many cooks spoiled the brath. Its fairly entertaining in the first half with the right dose of suspense and drama but loses control in the later half when everything gets revealed, which are predictable by the way. It also feels extended/dragged towards climax. Point to blame, the half baked script. Had James focused on single thing it would have endd up a much good film.
The biggest plus of the film is Lal Jose's direction. Once again he took an average script to a watchable level via his craftmanship. The film also shows the new gen making style of Lal with a bollywood rom-com feel in many scenes. The dreaming sequences were a riot, especialy Murali doing 'Vachikkava'
Dileep has done a convincing job as Aby, but those who go to see his TM laughs and gags will be slightly disappointed. Rima & new comer Parvathi has done their part well. Murali Gopy looked like was trying hard to look the tough, rough, partyfreak, angry boxer. Rest of the cast were okay.
James Albert has given a half baked script, but definitely better than his last few attempts IMO.But his dialogues were good, as always. Camera work was nice, except few weird micro close up shots. BG score was okay. The Promo song and Koodeyirikkam songs were good, rest only helped the movie to lag its pace. Editing was good.
With almost all revenue recvered before release, thanks mainly to the exhauberent satellite right, and in brand placement the producers might be sitting comfirtably. But hates when the 'business motive' stands projected above the movie, eventhough it is a business after all.
Rating: 2.75/5
Verdict: Above Averge
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal enters profit zone even before release
Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal enters profit zone even before release
ESR has been in the news for varous reasons - 7th movie of Dileep-Lal Jose, Writer James Albert working with Lal Jose after All time blockbuster Classmates, the unique lead cast etc. Now the latest that we hear about the movie is that the film is already profitable for the producer.
The film's budget is estimated to be around 6.5 crore [Print & publicity additional] and from Satellite rights [Surya TV] itself producer has earned about 6-6.5 crores which is a record. Various other rights combined the film makes 'table profit'. Dileep who plays the male lead has been paid about 2.5cr which include distribution rights of certain regions too.
The film is all set to hit the screens on December 20th as Christmas release.
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Friday, 9 August 2013
Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum - Malayalam Movie Review
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Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum - Malayalam Movie Review
Directed by Lal Jose
Produced by Zulfi Hasis
Shebin Backer
Written by M. Sindhuraj
Music by Vidyasagar
Cinematography S. Kumar
Studio Balcony 6
Country India
Language Malayalam
Produced by Zulfi Hasis
Shebin Backer
Written by M. Sindhuraj
Music by Vidyasagar
Cinematography S. Kumar
Studio Balcony 6
Country India
Language Malayalam
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Cast
Kunchako Boban as Chakkattutharayil Gopan (Chakka Gopan)
Namitha Pramod as Kainakari Jayasree
Irshad as Chakka Maniyan
Shiju as Chakka Vijayan
Joju as Chakka Suku
Shammi Thilakan as Kavalykal Kuriyachan
Suraj Venjaramoodu as Mamachan
Harisree Asokan as Suseelan
Subeesh as Babu
Chali Pala as S.I.George
Sivajy Guruvayoor as Kapyar
Dinesh Nair as Vakkeel Asokan
Anusree as Kochurani
K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Madhavi
Bindu Panicker as Kainakari Revamma
Reena Bhasheer as Lizy
Thesni Khan as Jalaja
Seema G. Nair as Vimala
Ponnamma Babu as Kapyar's wife
Anjana as Ramani
Kunchako Boban as Chakkattutharayil Gopan (Chakka Gopan)
Namitha Pramod as Kainakari Jayasree
Irshad as Chakka Maniyan
Shiju as Chakka Vijayan
Joju as Chakka Suku
Shammi Thilakan as Kavalykal Kuriyachan
Suraj Venjaramoodu as Mamachan
Harisree Asokan as Suseelan
Subeesh as Babu
Chali Pala as S.I.George
Sivajy Guruvayoor as Kapyar
Dinesh Nair as Vakkeel Asokan
Anusree as Kochurani
K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Madhavi
Bindu Panicker as Kainakari Revamma
Reena Bhasheer as Lizy
Thesni Khan as Jalaja
Seema G. Nair as Vimala
Ponnamma Babu as Kapyar's wife
Anjana as Ramani
'Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum' is the story of four brothers, 3 of them interested only in making troubles
(Pullipulikal) & one (Aatinkutty) who gets tangled up in the mess that his brothers creates. Kunchako Boban plays Chakkattutharayil Gopan aka 'Aatinkutty'. His nemesis Kavalykal Kuriyachan is played by Shammi Thilakan & Kainakari Jayasree, his love interest by Namitha Pramod.
The film is made as a festive entertainer for the masses and families, a no logic one ulike the previous Lal Jose movie. But the movie which looks similar (vague) to 'Marykundoru Kunjaadu' failed to entertain me. The ages old story by Sindhuraj itsel is a big disappointment. His script was entertaining in the first half, but sufferes heavily in the second half, with nothing much to show it drags like a soap opera. Also touted as the highlights of the movie, the 'Pullipulikal' gang gets lost in the proceedings as the movie turns its focus on the silly rivalry with Kuriachan and romantic angle with Jaishree. The last 30mins it drags like hell.
The title role I think was tailor made for Dileep, it is not that Boban was bad, but Dileep who excels in such films and roles with his on contribution could have lifted the movie to better heights. The supporting cast has done a very good job especially the 'Pullipulis'. Suraj manages few laughs after quite a while. And its after a long gap Harishree Ashokan & Bindu Panicker got something interesting to do. Namitha Pramod looked beautiful did a good job, sad that she couldn't dub it for herself.
Music by Vidyasagar was average, but the Background score was very good. Camera work was very nice, capturing 'Kuttanad' in all its glory. Editing was crisp.Direction by Lal Jose was Good, packaged it as a festive entertainer.
All these are my view points about the movie, but at Box Office most probably this will be the biggest hit of the season, coz such films works big time with masses and families. Looking at the crowd, it is definitely their first choice this EID.
An average fare
Watchable for few laughs in the first half
The film is made as a festive entertainer for the masses and families, a no logic one ulike the previous Lal Jose movie. But the movie which looks similar (vague) to 'Marykundoru Kunjaadu' failed to entertain me. The ages old story by Sindhuraj itsel is a big disappointment. His script was entertaining in the first half, but sufferes heavily in the second half, with nothing much to show it drags like a soap opera. Also touted as the highlights of the movie, the 'Pullipulikal' gang gets lost in the proceedings as the movie turns its focus on the silly rivalry with Kuriachan and romantic angle with Jaishree. The last 30mins it drags like hell.
The title role I think was tailor made for Dileep, it is not that Boban was bad, but Dileep who excels in such films and roles with his on contribution could have lifted the movie to better heights. The supporting cast has done a very good job especially the 'Pullipulis'. Suraj manages few laughs after quite a while. And its after a long gap Harishree Ashokan & Bindu Panicker got something interesting to do. Namitha Pramod looked beautiful did a good job, sad that she couldn't dub it for herself.
Music by Vidyasagar was average, but the Background score was very good. Camera work was very nice, capturing 'Kuttanad' in all its glory. Editing was crisp.Direction by Lal Jose was Good, packaged it as a festive entertainer.
All these are my view points about the movie, but at Box Office most probably this will be the biggest hit of the season, coz such films works big time with masses and families. Looking at the crowd, it is definitely their first choice this EID.
An average fare
Watchable for few laughs in the first half
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