Mazhavillinattam Vare
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Mazhavillinattam Vare is an upcoming Malayalam–language
sports and musical
film co-written and directed by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The screenplay is written by T.A. Razaq based on the story by Kaithapram. It will be the directorial debut of Kaithapram, a noted poet, writer, lyricist, composer and actor from Malayalam cinema
. It stars Abbas Hasan
and Archana Jose Kavi
in the lead roles, with Saikumar
, Salim Kumar, Madhu
, Nedumudi Venu
, Krishna and Kaviyoor Ponnamma
playing other prominent roles. Cricketers Syed Kirmani
, Kapil Dev
, Roger Binny
, and J. K. Mahendra appear in cameo roles. Produced by A. Mukundan under the banner of Valluvan Kadavu Creations, it features music composed by the director's son Deepankuran and cinematography by Gunasekaran.
The film is about the life-changing journey of a young Pakistani cricketer (Abbas Hasan
) and a college student (Archana Kavi) who is an ardent admirer of him. Principal photography of the film began in September 2010, and is being completed from Kannur
and Thalassery
, Kerala. It is to be distributed by Sree Gokulam Films and is slated for a release on September 2011.
in the role. He was also replaced due to his busy cricket schedules. Kaithapram's final choice was Abbas Hasan
, a Canadian-born, Paris-raised, and London-based Pakistani singer. Hasan is on his acting debut through this film. Malayalee cricketer Sreesanth was also reportedly considered for playing an important role.
Malayalam language
Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people...
sports and musical
Musical film
The musical film is a film genre in which songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative, sometimes accompanied by dancing. The songs usually advance the plot or develop the film's characters, though in some cases they serve merely as breaks in the storyline, often as elaborate...
film co-written and directed by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The screenplay is written by T.A. Razaq based on the story by Kaithapram. It will be the directorial debut of Kaithapram, a noted poet, writer, lyricist, composer and actor from Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
. It stars Abbas Hasan
Abbas Hasan
Abbas Hasan is a London-based Canadian-born French-Asian pop music artist and actor.-Biography:Born in Ottawa, Canada, Abbas grew up in Paris and forayed into the world of arts and music at a young age. His childhood music experiences included advertisements and other public broadcasts...
and Archana Jose Kavi
Archana Jose Kavi
Archana Jose Kaviyil is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in Neelathaamara scripted by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Lal Jose.- Early life :...
in the lead roles, with Saikumar
Saikumar
Saikumar is a popular Malayalam actor. He is known for his handling of serious roles, though he started his career with comedy roles. Of late, he has been doing many negative roles as well.- Career :...
, Salim Kumar, Madhu
Madhu (actor)
Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:...
, Nedumudi Venu
Nedumudi Venu
Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :...
, Krishna and Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma is a Malayalam film actress. She won the Kerala State Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994.Ponnamma was born in Kaviyoor village, near Tiruvalla to a conservative upper-class family...
playing other prominent roles. Cricketers Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani
Padma Sri Syed Mujtaba Hussain Kirmani played cricket for India and Karnataka as a wicket-keeper.-International career:...
, Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj , better known as Kapil Dev, is a former Indian cricketer. He captained the Indian cricket team which won the 1983 Cricket World Cup...
, Roger Binny
Roger Binny
Roger Michael Humphrey Binny is an Indian former cricket all-rounder who is best known for his impressive bowling performance in the 1983 Cricket World Cup where he was the highest wicket-taker , and in the 1985 World Series Cricket Championship in Australia where he repeated this feat .Binny...
, and J. K. Mahendra appear in cameo roles. Produced by A. Mukundan under the banner of Valluvan Kadavu Creations, it features music composed by the director's son Deepankuran and cinematography by Gunasekaran.
The film is about the life-changing journey of a young Pakistani cricketer (Abbas Hasan
Abbas Hasan
Abbas Hasan is a London-based Canadian-born French-Asian pop music artist and actor.-Biography:Born in Ottawa, Canada, Abbas grew up in Paris and forayed into the world of arts and music at a young age. His childhood music experiences included advertisements and other public broadcasts...
) and a college student (Archana Kavi) who is an ardent admirer of him. Principal photography of the film began in September 2010, and is being completed from Kannur
Kannur
Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...
and Thalassery
Thalassery
Thalassery , also known as Tellicherry, is a city on the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. This is the second largest city of North Malabar in terms of population. The name Tellicherry is the anglicized form of Thalassery. Thalassery municipality has a population just less than 100,000. Established...
, Kerala. It is to be distributed by Sree Gokulam Films and is slated for a release on September 2011.
Cast
- Abbas HasanAbbas HasanAbbas Hasan is a London-based Canadian-born French-Asian pop music artist and actor.-Biography:Born in Ottawa, Canada, Abbas grew up in Paris and forayed into the world of arts and music at a young age. His childhood music experiences included advertisements and other public broadcasts...
as Yassin Mubarak Azad - Archana Jose KaviArchana Jose KaviArchana Jose Kaviyil is an Indian film actress. She made her acting debut in Neelathaamara scripted by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by Lal Jose.- Early life :...
as Rabiya - SaikumarSaikumarSaikumar is a popular Malayalam actor. He is known for his handling of serious roles, though he started his career with comedy roles. Of late, he has been doing many negative roles as well.- Career :...
as the TheyyamTheyyamTheyyam or Theyyattam or Thira is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala state, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu area Theyyam or Theyyattam or Thira is a popular Hindu ritual form of worship of North Malabar in Kerala state, India, predominant in the Kolathunadu...
artist - Salim Kumar as the cook
- MadhuMadhu (actor)Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:...
- Nedumudi VenuNedumudi VenuNedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :...
- Roger BinnyRoger BinnyRoger Michael Humphrey Binny is an Indian former cricket all-rounder who is best known for his impressive bowling performance in the 1983 Cricket World Cup where he was the highest wicket-taker , and in the 1985 World Series Cricket Championship in Australia where he repeated this feat .Binny...
as himself - Kapil DevKapil DevKapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj , better known as Kapil Dev, is a former Indian cricketer. He captained the Indian cricket team which won the 1983 Cricket World Cup...
as himself - Syed KirmaniSyed KirmaniPadma Sri Syed Mujtaba Hussain Kirmani played cricket for India and Karnataka as a wicket-keeper.-International career:...
as himself - J. K. Mahendra as himself
Casting
The film's protagonist is Yassin Mubarak Azad, a Pakistani cricketer who comes to Kerala on a mission. Pakistani fast bowler Mohammed Asif was originally cast in this role but was replaced when he was found involved in a match fixing scandal. Kaithapram then signed Pakistani batsman Mohammad HafeezMohammad Hafeez
Mohammad Hafeez is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm Slow bowler...
in the role. He was also replaced due to his busy cricket schedules. Kaithapram's final choice was Abbas Hasan
Abbas Hasan
Abbas Hasan is a London-based Canadian-born French-Asian pop music artist and actor.-Biography:Born in Ottawa, Canada, Abbas grew up in Paris and forayed into the world of arts and music at a young age. His childhood music experiences included advertisements and other public broadcasts...
, a Canadian-born, Paris-raised, and London-based Pakistani singer. Hasan is on his acting debut through this film. Malayalee cricketer Sreesanth was also reportedly considered for playing an important role.