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3/5 Nowrunning Directed by Aashiq Abu Cinematography Madhu Neelakandan Director Aashiq Abu | 6.2/10 IMDb 3/5 Times of India Music by Bijibal Initial release 23 October 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Produced by P. M. Harris
V. S. Muhammed Althaf
Mohammed Kassim
(co-producer)
P. V. Sasi
(co-producer) Screenplay by Ravisankar
Syam Pushkaran Starring Manju Warrier
Rima Kallingal
Sajitha Madathil Producers P. M. Harris, V. S. Muhammed Althaf Cast Manju Warrier, Rima Kallingal, Jinu Joseph, Sreenath Bhasi, Sajitha Madathil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rani Padmini is a 2015 is a coming of age Indian Malayalam film directed by Aashiq Abu, starring Manju Warrier and Rima Kallingal in the lead. Produced by the company Fort Entertainment. The script was written by Syam Pushkaran and Ravisankar. The music score was composed by Bijibal. It is a portrayal of journey towards amative awakening of two women from different backgrounds with a blend of feminism. The film pays homage to Narendra Prasad. The film was released on 23 October 2015.
Contents
- Rani padmini oru makara nilaavaay video song manju warrier rima kallingal official
- Plot
- Cast
- Production
- Critical reception
- Box office
- Music
- Awards
- Songs
- References
Rani padmini oru makara nilaavaay video song manju warrier rima kallingal official
Plot
Padmini (Manju Warrier), a traditional married woman, goes to Manali, Himachal Pradesh to meet her car rallyist husband Giri (Jinu Joseph) to resolve a personal conflict. Rani is a tomboy brought up in North India. She is running away from a wanted criminal Raja who has posed a threat to her life. Rani and Padmini meet on a bus and a memorable journey starts with pleasantness of simple interpersonal relations. Together they try to find Giri while simultaneously trying to evade capture by Raja's gang.
Cast
Production
The official launch of the film was held at a function in Kochi on 14 April 2015. Filmmakers Lal Jose, Anwar Rasheed and Sameer Thahir were present at the function along with actors Shekhar Menon, Sana Althaf, Maqbool Salmaan and Siddique. Talking about the subject in an interview, Actress Manju said that, many would consider it as a women empowerment movie with two female in the lead, it is not. "It is visual treat with a lots of humor in a feminine tone and celebration of all-rounder aspect of women's capability, who can care, comfort and in even dire situations be a guiding force".
Apart from Kerala, the film was shot extensively in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. The first look poster was released on 23 July. The first official trailer released on 9 October.
Critical reception
Veeyen of Nowrunning.com wrote that "Aashiq Abu's go-girl tour-de-force is syrupy without ever being saccharine and tugging without ever being overwhelming. It's a film with actress' proofed script for re-entry and strengthening of yesteryear female leads in Mollywood. It is intriguing with retrospection, and bolstered by a sharp planning and a helms a scrupulous director that can strike chords of heart. Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com stated that the film is an entertainer, and that "director Ashiq Abu takes up the gamble of making a film with no male superstar."
Box office
The film collected ₹38 lakh (US$56,000) on its first day of release and collected ₹1.66 crore within 4 days. It grossed ₹2.85 crore (US$420,000) in 14 days.
Music
The songs were released by the music label Muzik 247 on 14 October. Featuring four tracks, the music was composed by Bijibal with lyrics written by Rafeeq Ahammed and Nellai Jayantha ("Puthu Puthu").
The first video song titled "Varu Pokaam Parakkaam" was released on September 28. The song features childhood of Rani and Padmini.
Awards
Songs
1Varu Pokaam ParakkaamDevdutt - Shwetha Menon - Lola - Devdutt - Lola4:21
2Oru MakaranilavayChitra Arun3:36
3Puthu PuthuSoumya Ramakrishnan2:17