Ottaal
Ottaal | |
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Directed by | Jayaraj |
Produced by |
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Screenplay by | Joshy Mangalath |
Story by | Joshy Mangalath |
Based on |
Vanka by Anton Chekhov |
Starring |
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Music by | Kavalam Narayana Panicker, Sreevalsan J. Menon (Background music) |
Cinematography | M. J. Radhakrishnan |
Edited by | B. Ajithkumar |
Production company |
Director Cutz Film Company Ltd]] |
Distributed by |
Qube India Reelmonk |
Release date |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
Country | India |
Language |
Malayalam English |
Ottaal (English: The Trap) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj, an adaptation of the short story "Vanka" by Russian author Anton Chekhov.[1] This film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as actors Shine Tom Chacko, Sabitha Jayaraj and Thomas G. Kannampuzha.[2]
It became the first movie in India to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release.[3] The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to have swept all the top awards in the 20-year history of the International Film Festival of Kerala.[4] The film was one of four Malayalam films selected to be a part of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in November 2015.[5]
Plot
This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom Chacko’s character, Mesthri, also has a pivotal role in the story.[6] Ottaal is an adaptation of one of Anton Chekhov’s timeless works, Vanka. A story of the 18th century, but one that has travelled the time and space to be retold in the present day at a small village in the South of India.
Cast
- Master Ashanth K Sha as Kuttappai
- Kumarakaom Vasudevan as Vallyappachayi
- Shine Tom Chacko as Mesthri
- Thomas J Kannampuzha as Betty
- Sabitha Jayaraj as Moly
- Master Hafis Muhammed as Tinku
- Vavachan as Outha
Soundtrack
The film has one song 'Aa Manathilirrunnu',[7] composed by Padma Bhushan Kavalam Narayana Panicker.[8]. The background score composed by Sreevalsan J. Menon was praised by the jury when the film won the crystal bear at the Berlin festival 2016. [9]
Release and reception
The film was released in theaters in Kerala on 6 November 2015 and online on the same day through Reelmonk, making it the first Indian film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on the internet.[10][11][12][13]
Accolades
Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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National Film Awards[14] | Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted) | Joshy Mangalath | Won |
Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation | Ottaal | Won | |
Kerala State Film Awards[15] | Best Film | Jayaraj | Won |
Mumbai Film Festival[16] | Golden Gateway of India Award | Ottaal | Won |
Film for Social Impact Award | Ottaal | Won | |
International Film Festival of Kerala[17] | Suvarna Chakoram (Best Film) | Ottaal | Won |
Best Film - International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) jury | Ottaal | Won | |
Best Malayalam film - Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) jury | Ottaal | Won | |
Rajatha Chakoram - Audience Prize | Ottaal | Won | |
Berlin Film Festival[18] | Crystal Bear | Ottaal | Won |
References
- ↑ "'OTTAAL': JAYARAJ ADAPTS CHEKHOV'S STORY". YTalkies. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ "When a photo inspired a film". The Hindu. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ "'Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online". Business Standard. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "Jayaraj's 'Ottaal' sweeps top honours". Manorama Online. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ↑ "Four Malayalam Films to be Screened at International Film Festival". New Indian Express. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "'Ottal' is more than an environmental film: Jayaraj". Manorama Online. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review". Youtube. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review". Saj Media. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ↑ "Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale". The Hindu. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ↑ "Exploring online market for movie release". The Hindu. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ottaal releasing this Friday". JanmaBhumi Daily. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "Malayalam film Ottaal to release in theatres, online on same day". 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "'Ottaal' First Indian Film to be Released Online in Real-time". 6 November 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ↑ "National Awards: Kangana Ranaut Collects Best Actress Award". NDTV. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards 2014 - Winners List". Now Running. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ "JIO MAMI 2015: 'Haraamkhor', 'Chauthi Koot' bag top honours; complete list of winners". IB Times. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ↑ "Malayalam film 'Ottaal' sweeps all awards ar International Film Festival of Kerala". DNA India. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ↑ "Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale". The Hindu. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.