Shylock (2020 film)

Shylock is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev.[2][3] The film stars Mammootty, Rajkiran, and Meena. Shylock is written by newcomers Aneesh Hameed and Bibin Mohan.

Shylock
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAjai Vasudev
Produced byJoby George
Written byAneesh Hameed
Bibin Mohan
Starring
Music byGopi Sundar
CinematographyRenadive
Edited byRiyas K Badhar
Production
company
Goodwill Entertainments
Distributed byGoodwill Entertainments
Red Sun Art Creations
Release date
  • 23 January 2020 (2020-01-23)[1]
Running time
122 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Cast

Production

Principal photography of the film began on 9 August 2019. Mammootty joined the sets a week after the shoot started.[4][5]

The film marks the debut of actor Raj Kiran in the Malayalam film.[6] Raj Kiran and Meena who had earlier worked in Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997) is acting together after 28 years.[7] Actor Bibin George was roped in to play an important role.[8]

The art direction of the film is done by Girish Menon.[9]

Release

The film was scheduled for release on 23 January 2020. The film was dubbed in Tamil and released as Kuberan.[10]

Marketing

The first look poster of the movie was released on 8 November worldwidely.[11][12]

Soundtrack
Shylock
Soundtrack album by
Gopi Sundar
Released18 January 2020 (2020-01-18)
Recorded2019-20
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length11:26
LanguageMalayalam
Tamil
LabelGoodwill Entertainments

The film's music is composed by Gopi Sundar. The soundtrack was launched on 18 January 2020.[13]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aaray Pirakave"Raj KiranDeepika V, Keshav Vinod3:38
2."Kanne Kanne Veesathe"VivekaSwetha Ashok (Playback Singer), Narayani Gopan, Nanda J Devan3:25
3."Manikya Kiliye"Raj Kiran, HarinarayananSachin Raj, Allwyn Eby George, Divya S. Menon, Shaheershah4:23
Total length:11:26

Reception

Critical response

Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Shylock is an exuberant celebration of Mammootty, the star, that attempts to milk his charisma to the fullest".[14] Anjana George of The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Shylock is a treat for the fans of Mega Star Mammootty and for the followers of actor Mammootty, this is a complete no".[15]

References
  1. "MAMMOOTTY'S SHYLOCK'S RELEASE PUSHED TO NEXT YEAR! REASON HERE". Behindwoods. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
  2. "Mammootty's next will be directed by ajai-vasudev". The News Minute. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  3. "Mammootty's Shylock commences filming". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  4. "Mammootty's Shylock begins filming - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  5. "Mammootty-Ajai Vasudev bilingual film 'Shylock' commences production". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  6. Murali, Aarthi (17 July 2019). "Rajkiran Makes His Malayalam Debut With Mammootty And Meena In 'Shylock'". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  7. "Rajkiran makes his Malayalam debut - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  8. "Bibin George bags an important role in Mammootty's 'Shylock'". www.thenewsminute.com. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
  9. "Mammootty's Shylock begins filming | Malayalam Movie News - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 11 August 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  10. "Mammootty & Raj Kiran @ Kuberan Movie Poster HD". moviegalleri.net. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  11. "Mammootty again with ajay vasudev". Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  12. "Mammootty's next project announced". On manorama. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  13. "Mammoottys Shylock: Bar Song Video Is Out!". Filmibeat. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  14. "Shylock review: A loving, Petta-style tribute to Mammootty". The New Indian Express. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
  15. "Shylock Movie Review : A mass movie for Mammootty fans". The Times of India. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
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