Rani Padmini (film)
| Rani Padmini | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Aashiq Abu |
| Produced by |
P. M. Harris V. S. Muhammed Althaf Mohammed Kassim (co-producer) P. V. Sasi (co-producer) |
| Screenplay by |
Ravisankar Syam Pushkaran |
| Starring |
Manju Warrier Rima Kallingal Sajitha Madathil |
| Music by | Bijibal |
| Cinematography | Madhu Neelakandan |
| Edited by | Saiju Sreedharan |
Production company |
Fort Entertainment |
Release dates | 23 October 2015 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Rani Padmini is a 2015 is a coming of age Indian Malayalam film directed by Aashiq Abu, starring Manju Warrier and Rima Kallingal in the lead. Produced by the company Fort Entertainment. The script was written by Syam Pushkaran and Ravisankar. The music score was composed by Bijibal. It is a portrayal of journey towards amative awakening of two women from different backgrounds with a blend of feminism. The film pays homage to Narendra Prasad. The film was released on 23 October 2015.[1]
Plot
Padmini (Manju Warrier), a traditional married woman, goes to Manali, Himachal Pradesh to meet her car rallyist husband Giri (Jinu Joseph) to resolve a personal conflict. Rani is a tomboy brought up in North India. She is running away from a wanted criminal Raja who has posed a threat to her life. Rani and Padmini meet on a bus and a memorable journey starts with pleasantness of simple interpersonal relations. Together they try to find Giri while simultaneously trying to evade capture by Raja's gang.[2]
Cast
- Manju Warrier as Padmini
- Rima Kallingal as Rani
- Jinu Joseph as Giri
- Sajitha Madathil as Lalithamma
- Dileesh Pothan as Ullas Menon
- Sreenath Bhasi as Trekker
- Soubin Shahir as Madan
- Sooraj Harris as Sharukh Khan
- Binu Pappu as Kareem
- Kunchan as Shankaran Vaidyar
- Ambika Mohan as Padmini's mother
- Srinda Ashab as Nandhini
- Sana Althaf as Trekker
- Vivek Bhaskar as Rana Sherghill
- Subbalakshmi as Rani's grandmother/Suresh
Production
The official launch of the film was held at a function in Kochi on 14 April 2015. Filmmakers Lal Jose, Anwar Rasheed and Sameer Thahir were present at the function along with actors Shekhar Menon, Sana Althaf, Maqbool Salmaan and Siddique.[3] Talking about the subject in an interview, Actress Manju said that, many would consider it as a women empowerment movie with two female in the lead, it is not. "It is visual treat with a lots of humor in a feminine tone and celebration of all-rounder aspect of women's capability, who can care, comfort and in even dire situations be a guiding force".[4]
Apart from Kerala, the film was shot extensively in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. The first look poster was released on 23 July.[5] The first official trailer released on 9 October.
Critical reception
Veeyen of Nowrunning.com wrote that "Aashiq Abu's go-girl tour-de-force is syrupy without ever being saccharine and tugging without ever being overwhelming. It's a film with actress' proofed script for re-entry and strengthening of yesteryear female leads in Mollywood. It is intriguing with retrospection, and bolstered by a sharp planning and a helms a scrupulous director that can strike chords of heart. [6] Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com stated that the film is an entertainer, and that "director Ashiq Abu takes up the gamble of making a film with no male superstar."[7]
Box office
The film collected ₹38 lakh (US$56,000) on its first day of release and collected ₹1.66 crore within 4 days.[8] It grossed ₹2.85 crore (US$420,000) in 14 days.[9]
Music
| Rani Padmini | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film score by Bijibal | ||||
| Released | 14 October 2015 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Muzik 247 | |||
| Producer | Bijibal | |||
| Bijibal chronology | ||||
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The songs were released by the music label Muzik 247 on 14 October. Featuring four tracks, the music was composed by Bijibal with lyrics written by Rafeeq Ahammed and Nellai Jayantha ("Puthu Puthu").[10]
The first video song titled "Varu Pokaam Parakkaam" was released on September 28. The song features childhood of Rani and Padmini.[11]
| Track | Title | Singer (s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Varu Pokaam Parakkaam" | Shweta Menon, Devdutt, Lola | Rafeeq Ahammed | 4.22 |
| 2 | "Oru Makaranilavay" | Chithra Arun | Rafeeq Ahammed | 3.35 |
| 3 | "Puthu Puthu" | Soumya Ramakrishnan | Nellai Jayantha | 2.16 |
| 4 | "Mizhimalarukal" | Sayanora | Rafeeq Ahammed | 5.05 |
References
- ↑ Sachin Jose (October 23, 2015). "'Rani Padmini' movie review by audience: Live updates on Manju Warrier-Rima Kallingal film". International Business Times. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ↑ Akhila Menon (November 9, 2015). "Rani Padmini Movie Review: Bold And Beautiful". Filmibeat.
- ↑ "Sana Althaf spotted at the launch of Aashiq Abu's Rani padmini in Kochi". The Times of India. Times News Network. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
- ↑ Anjana George, (16 October 2015). "Rani Padmini is a visual treat: Manju". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ↑ Sachin Jose (July 23, 2015). "Rani Padmini First-Look Posters Featuring Rima Kallingal, Manju Warrier Released [PHOTOS]". International Business Times. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ↑ "Rani Padmini Movie Review". Nowrunning.com. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ↑ "Rani Padmini Movie Review". Rediff.com. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ↑ Anu James (October 27, 2015). "'Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Amar Akbar Anthony' rule Kerala box office despite release of 'Rani Padmini', 'Kanal'". International Business Times. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ↑ Aswini (November 9, 2015). "ബോക്സോഫീസ് റിപ്പോര്ട്ട്: റാണി പദ്മിനിമാരുടെ 14 ദിവസത്ത കളക്ഷന്?". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 30 November 2015. zero width joiner character in
|title=at position 21 (help) - ↑ Onmanorama Staff (14 October 2015). "'Rani Padmini': Songs of Manju-Rima starrer released". Kochi. Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ↑ Onmanorama Staff (28 September 2015). "'Rani Padmini' first song released". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 23 October 2015.