Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum
| Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Directed by | Boban Samuel |
| Produced by | Ashiq Usman |
| Screenplay by | Y. V. Rajesh |
| Starring |
Kunchacko Boban Jayasurya Amala Paul Aju Varghese Lena Suraj Venjaramoodu Nadirshah |
| Music by | Gopi Sunder |
| Cinematography | Anishlal R. S. |
| Edited by | Lijo Paul |
Production company |
Ashiq Usman Productions |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum is a 2016 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Boban Samuel.[1] The film stars Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban, and Amala Paul in the lead roles. Nikki Galrani made a cameo appearance. Principal photography began on 4 April 2016, and the film released on 6 July 2016 on the occasion of Eid.
Summary
It narrates the story of Jiya (Amala Paul) who is affected by Amnesia after an accident. Prince (Jayasurya) and Pranav (Kunchacko Boban) are two conmen who tries to ascertain to Jiya that they are her lovers with certain interests. Climax of the film is inspired from 2011 Hollywood film Tower Heist.
Cast
- Kunchacko Boban as Pranav
- Jayasurya as Prince
- Amala Paul as Jiya
- Aju Varghese as Major Ravi, Jiya's fiancé
- Lena as Dr. Deepa
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Detective Mathews
- Vijayaraghavan as Jiya's father
- Vinaya Prasad as Jiya's mother
- Nadirshah as Psychiatrist Titus Alex (cameo appearance)
- Nikki Galrani as Thresiamma Punnose (cameo appearance)
- Rafi
- Bhavana (actress) as Phoebe
Production
Y. V. Rajesh, whose previous venture as a writer with Boban Samuel was the 2013 hit comedy film Romans, wrote the script for the film in early 2016 and tied up with friend and frequent collaborator, Boban Samuel. The film started rolling in early April with Kunchacko Boban and Jayasurya as the lead actors and Amala Paul as the female lead.
It is the seventh film in which Boban and Jayasurya have acted together, with their most recent one being the 2016 thriller drama School Bus.[2] Samuel has previously directed Boban in the film Romans.[3] On May 25, it was reported that Nikki Galrani would essay a role of a customs officer in the film.[4] In June 2016, it was revealed that Aju Varghese would play the role of a military man. The character would be inspired by Malayalam director Major Ravi.[5]
Release
Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum released during the festival of Eid on 6 July 2016. In the box office, it pitted against Karinkunnam 6'S.[6]
Box office
The film collected ₹4.04 crore (US$560,000) within seven days from Kerala box office.[7]
References
- ↑ "Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum to begin on April 4", Deccan Chronicle, 1 April 2016, retrieved 2 June 2016
- ↑ "Kunchacko Boban & Jayasurya: Films For Which They Teamed Up!", FilmiBeat, 24 May 2016, retrieved 2 June 2016
- ↑ James, Anu (1 June 2016), "'Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum' first look poster out, Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, Amala Paul movie release date announced", International Business Times, retrieved 2 June 2016
- ↑ "Nikki Galrani As A Customs Officer In Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum!", FilmiBeat, 25 May 2016, retrieved 2 June 2016
- ↑ "Aju Varghese as a military man", NowRunning, 7 June 2016, retrieved 8 June 2016
- ↑ "Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum Gearing Up To Be An Eid Release!", FilmiBeat, 30 May 2016, retrieved 2 June 2016
- ↑ "Kerala box office: 'Anuraga Karikkin Vellam,' 'Karinkunnam 6's' and 'Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum' continue run". International Business Times. 14 July 2016.