Indian Rupee (film)
| Indian Rupee | |
|---|---|
 Theaterical poster | |
| Directed by | Ranjith Balakrishnan |
| Produced by |
Shaji Nadesan Prithviraj Sukumaran Santhosh Sivan |
| Written by | Ranjith Balakrishnan |
| Starring |
Prithviraj Sukumaran Thilakan Rima Kallingal Tini Tom Jagathy Sreekumar |
| Music by | Shahabaz Aman |
| Cinematography | S. Kumar ISC |
| Edited by | Vijay Shankar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | August Cinema |
Release dates |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Indian Rupee is a 2011 Indian satirical film written and directed by Ranjith Balakrishnan, and produced by August Cinema. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Thilakan, Tini Tom and Jagathy Sreekumar in significant roles.
The film released on 6 October 2011, to positive response from critics. It received numerous accolades including National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Kerala State Film Award for Best Film.
Plot
Indian Rupee is a satirical dig on making quick money without sweating it out and youth blindly follows on such examples. Jayaprakash or JP (Prithviraj Sukumaran) is a small-time real estate dealer based in Calicut, who dreams of making it big some day. JP is a school drop-out and in love with his cousin Beena (Rima Kallingal) who is a doctor, which is unknown to her parents. JP along with his partner CH (Tini Tom) is scouting for land deals. He is working under a senior agent Rajan(Mamukoya) but wishes to break free as soon as possible. He believes that his fortunes are up for a change, when Achutha Menon (Thilakan), an old widower approaches him to sell off his first son's land assets, the deal never happens. Achutha Menon stays with JP and CH, he became a part of their life. Things start happening in a fantastic way for JP, soon after. JP manages to earn a decent fortune after some smart moves and tricks, but he learns some valuable lessons by the end of the process. The person whom JP tried to cheat, "Golden" Pappan (Jagathy Sreekumar), helps him out in this. Jayaprakash later vows to make money from an honest day's work, instead of through tricky deals.
Cast
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Jayaprakash or JP
- Thilakan as Achutha Menon
- Rima Kallingal as Beena
- Tini Tom as C Hameed or CH
- Jagathy Sreekumar as "Golden" Pappan
- Lalu Alex as Surendran
- Kalpana as Mary
- Revathi as Dr. Sheela Koshy
- Mamukkoya as Rajan, affectionately Rayeen
- Biju Pappan as Joy
- Sadiq
- Mallika as Saji (Jayaprakash's sister)
- Zeenath as Jayaprakash's mother
- Babu Namboothiri (cameo)
- Irshad
- ? as Ganeshan
- Joju George
- Shammi Thilakan
- Augustine
- T. P. Madhavan
- Sasi Eranjikkal
- Sasi Kalinga
- Asif Ali as a land broker (cameo)
- Fahadh Faasil as Muneer, a land broker (cameo)
Soundtrack
| Indian Rupee | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Shahabaz Aman | |
| Released | 23 August 2011 |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Length | 17:00 |
| Label | Mathrubhumi Music |
| Producer | Shahabaz Aman |
The film's soundtrack, which included four songs, was composed by Shahabaz Aman. The audio release function was held at Puliyarmala Krishna Gowdar hall, Kalpetta, Wayanad on 23 August 2011.
| # | Song | Singer(s) | Lyricist | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pokayayi" | G Venugopal, Asha G Menon | VR Santhosh | 3:36 |
| 2 | "Anthimanam" | MG Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan | VR Santhosh | 4:10 |
| 3 | "Ee Puzhayum" | Vijay Yesudas | Mullanezhi | 4:40 |
| 3 | "Ee Puzhayum" (unplugged) | Vijay Yesudas | Mullanezhi | 4:24 |
Reception
The film opened to positive reviews from critics. Reviewers have praised Ranjith Balakrishnan in presenting such an "oft-told story" in such a refreshing way.[1]
Deccan Chronicle said, "Touching a thriving social chord of life, Indian Rupee is a movie minus drama packed with the intricacies of life's realities."[2] Rediff.com observed – "Indian Rupee should be seen by people who think that good stories have vanished from films. Ranjith has just told the story of contemporary Kerala society in a most interesting way." Nowrunning.com commented: "The details are downright gripping, the asides sparkling and the setups almost surreal, so much so that Indian Rupee hops straight into the year's must-see movies list and scrambles right up to the top". the site added that it is as easily one of the best performances from Prithviraj, and says that "Indian Rupee would as much be remembered for Prithviraj the actor, as the actor would be remembered for the film."[3]
Sify.com wrote -"Though it is a bit too melodramatic and even preachy at times, Indian Rupee is easily one of the finest films of the year. It has honesty written all over it and such efforts need to be seen and appreciated by the audience."[4]
Box office
The film has taken ₹2.5 crore as distributor's share from theatres.[5]
Accolades
- National Film Awards (2011)
- Kerala State Film Awards (2011)
- Best Supporting Actor - Malayalam - Thilakan
- Best Playback Singer (Male) - Malayalam - "Ee Puzhayum" - Vijay Yesudas
- Best Director – Ranjith Balakrishnan[6]
References
- ↑ "Indian Rupee Review". Sify.com. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
- ↑ "Indian Rupee review: A movie sans drama". Deccanchronicle. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ↑ "Indian Rupee Review". Nowrunning.com. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
- ↑ "Indian Rupee". Sify Moviebuzz.
- ↑ "2011 was troublesome for Malayalam films". New Delhi. IBN Live. 4 January 2012.
- ↑ "നക്ഷത്രങ്ങള് മണ്ണിലിറങ്ങി; ഉത്സവമായി ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റ് അവാര്ഡ് നിശ". (in Malayalam). Mathrubhumi. 8 January 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2012.