Pullikkaran Staraa
Pullikkaran Staraa (transl. He is the Star) is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Syamdhar and starring Mammootty, Deepti Sati and Asha Sarath .[1][2] The film released on 1 September 2017, coinciding with Onam and Bakrid festivals.[3]
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| Malayalam | പുള്ളിക്കാരൻ സ്റ്റാറാ |
| Directed by | Syamdhar |
| Written by | Ratheesh Ravi |
| Produced by | B. Rakesh |
| Starring | Mammootty Deepti Sati Asha Sarath Innocent Dileesh Pothan Hareesh Perumanna Sohan Seenulal |
| Cinematography | Vinod Ilampally |
| Edited by | Ratheesh Raj |
| Music by | Songs: M. Jayachandran Background score: Gopi Sunder |
Production company | Universal Cinemas |
| Distributed by | Anto Joseph Film Company |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot edit
Rajakumaran (Mammootty), moves to Kochi as an instructor in a teacher's training institute and he meets two women, Manjari (Asha Sarath) and Manjima (Deepti Sati) which changes the turn of his life.
Cast edit
- Mammootty as Rajakumaran
- Deepti Sati as Manjima (voice-over by Raveena Ravi)
- Asha Sarath as Manjari Anthony, a School teacher
- Innocent as Omanakshan Pillai
- Sijoy Varghese as Anthony
- Vivek Gopan as Vivek
- Dileesh Pothan as Kuryachen
- Hareesh Perumanna as Bharathan
- Pearle Maaney as Angelina
- Sohan Seenulal as Mayur, Rajakumaran's younger brother
- Nitha Promy as Deepa teacher
- Alencier Ley Lopez as Kumaran, Rajakumaran's father
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Murali Nambiar, Manjima's father
- Anjali Aneesh as Mayur's wife
- Thesni Khan as Vedikettu Mridhula
- Sunil Sukhada as Sudhakaran
- Kalabhavan Haneef as teacher
Production edit
Pullikkaran Staara is the second directorial venture by Syamdhar.[4] The film is produced by B. Rakesh & Francis Kannookadan, under the banner Universal Cinemas in association with FTS FILMS.[5] Mammootty does the role of a teacher trainer who hails from Idukki. Deepti Sati returned after a gap of over 2 years. Asha Sarath does the second female lead role, that of a teacher.[5] After a short break, actor and parliamentarian Innocent (actor) is shown in a full-length role in the film.[5] The makers announced the title of the film, only after the completion of the shoot.[5][6]
Release edit
The film opened in theatres as an Onam-Bakrid release on 1 September 2017. It grossed ₹95 lakh in the opening day at Kerala box office.[7]
Music edit
The film features songs composed by M. Jayachandran while the background score is provided by Gopi Sundar. An audio launch function was held on 10 August 2017.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Tapp Tapp" | Santhosh Varma | Sreya Jayadeep | |
| 2. | "Oru Kavalam Painkilli" | B.K. Harinarayan | Vijay Yesudas | |
| 3. | "Mathalathen" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Vijay Yesudas | |
| 4. | "Kilivathilin Chare Nee" | M. R. Jayageetha | Anne Amie |
References edit
- ^ "Mammootty sizzles in 'Pullikkaran Stara' teaser". Malayala Manorama. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "Mammootty's Pullikkaran Staraa". Deccan Chronicle. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "Mammootty and Dulquer's films to clash for Onam?". The News Minute. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ "Mammootty is a witty and tricky teacher in Pullikkaran Stara: Syamdhar". The New Indian Express. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ a b c d Abhijith (31 August 2017). "Pullikkaran Staraa: Some Interestings Facts about The Mammootty Starrer!". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ Jayaram, Deepika (30 July 2017). "Mammootty's film Pullikkaran Staraa's latest poster is here". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ James, Anu (7 September 2017). "Here's why Mohanlal's Velipadinte Pusthakam is ruling box office even after garnering mixed response". International Business Times. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ^ Jayaram, Deepika (16 August 2017). "Songs of 'Pullikkaran Staraa' basks in brilliance of melody". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
External links edit
- Pullikkaran Staraa at IMDb