Shibu (film)

Shibu is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by duo directors Arjun & Gokul, written by Praneesh and produced by Kaargo Cinemas.[1][2] It features an ensemble cast led by Karthik, Anju Kurian, Salim Kumar, Biju Kuttan.[3] Sachin Warrier composed the music for the film.[4] and Movie was released on July 2019.[5][6]

Shibu
Shibu movie poster
Directed byArjun Prabhakaran & Gokul Ramakrishnan
Produced byKaargo Cinemas
Screenplay byArjun , Gokul & Praneesh Vijayan
StarringKarthik Ramakrishnan
Anju Kurian
Salim Kumar
Biju Kuttan
Music bySachin Warrier
CinematographyShabeer Ahammed
Edited byNoufal Abdullah
Production
company
Kaargo Cinemas
Distributed byUK studios
Release date
  • 19 July 2019 (2019-07-19)
Running time
122 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹50 lakh (US$70,000)
Box office₹95 lakh (US$130,000)

Plot

Shibu(Played by Karthik Ramakrishnan) is a young guy from small town who is an aspiring film maker, he tries hard to achieve his dreams, but gets rejected by all.Then he hears about a Film institute and he manages to convince his family and joins film institute.There he instead of learning about cinema gets confused. After he quits film institute he wents to make a zero budget film casting his brother in law as a hero and chooses supporting actors from random people he meets. But the shoot wents wrong and turns into chaose, a fellow actor is accidentally killed by shibu. Then he desperately tries to cover up the muder. Meanwhile he met with a girl named Kalyani (Anju Kurian) in a match-making meet and how their aspirations brings them together forms rest of the story.[7][8]

Production

In 2018 Arjun and Gokul, who debuted with the movie '32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam' is all set to start working on their next project.[9] Titled 'Shibu ' The film has music by Sachin Warrier. Sachin wrote about it, "‘Omal Kanmani’ composed by Bijibal sir from the 2015 movie ‘32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam’ is a song that's close to heart among the ones I’ve sung so far. The directors of the movie, Arjun and Gokul came to me to narrate a story recently, and I had a lot of fun listening to it. I believe it'll turn out to be an interesting film. Super happy to associate with Arjun and Gokul, as a composer in their second film" says Sachin Warrier.[10][11][11] Arun Gopi director of Dileep starer movie Ramaleela released first look poster of the film on April 2019.[12] Actor Dileep released trailer of the film on june 2019[13][14]

Cast
  • Karthik Ramakrishnan as Shibu
  • Anju Kurian as Kalyani
  • Salim Kumar as Dr. Thomas
  • Biju Kuttan as Prahladhan
  • Lukman Lukku as Habeeb
  • Vinod kovoor as Producer
  • Unni Rajan P Dev as Antappan
  • Sneha as Kalyanis friend
  • Aiswarya Padmakumar as Suhara
  • Rajesh Sharma as Satheesh Kupleri
  • Kannan Sagar as Bhuvanan
  • Badra as Shibu's Mom
  • Kshama Krishnan as Sheeba
  • Sharan as Siddique
  • Sundarpandiyan as Police Officer
  • Kochu Preman as Eastman Narayanan
  • Naseer Samkranthi as Kambikaadu
  • Abhirami as Sandhya
  • Gopika as Suhara's Friend
  • Anagha as Kalyani's Friend
  • Roslyn as Short film actress
  • Shyni Sara as Kalyani's mother
  • Janish Jinu as Kuttan
  • Jaleel as Jaleel
  • Ajith as Suhail
  • Rajesh Paravoor as Attender
  • Pavithran as Police Constable
  • Rajesh Panavalli as Marriage Broker
  • Gokul Ramakrishnan as Cameo appearance in title song

Soundtrack
Shibu
Soundtrack album by
Sachin Warrier
Released19 July 2019 (2019-07-19)
Recorded2019
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelZee Music Company
ProducerKaargo Cinemas
Sachin Warrier chronology
Katheyondu Shuruvagide
(2018)		 Shibu
(2019)

Lyrics are written by Manu Manjith and Vinayak Sasikumar, all music is composed by Sachin Warrier and Vignesh Baskaran.[15]

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Aliyukayayi"Karthik (singer)4:21
2."Pularum Vare"KS Harisankar4:00
3."Oru Poo Chendu"Anwar Sadut3:55

Release

The film released on 19 July 2019 across 80 screens in Kerala, to positive reviews from the critics as well as the audience.[16][17]

Critical Reception

Pranav Prasad of telegraph Star gave 4 out of 5 and stated "Absolute bliss to watch the lead pair Karthik Ramakrishnan and Anju Kurian on the big screen. The breezy love story is a must-watch. One needs to definitely watch the chemistry between the characters."[18] Anandh Vishnu of Samayam rated 2.5 out of 5.[19] Deepika Jayaram of Times of India Wrote "What might strike a chord is the music by Sachin Warrier, which is meticulously composed to suit the narrative."[20] Chandra Mohan Gopinath stated "shibu is saved by the turn of events towards the closing stages"[21]

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