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| director = [[Jayaraj]] |
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| producer = {{unbulleted list|K. Mohan (Seven Arts Mohan)|Vinod Vijayan}} |
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| screenplay = [[Joshy Mangalath]] |
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| story = [[Joshy Mangalath]] |
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| based_on = {{based on|Vanka|[[Anton Chekhov]]}} |
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| starring = {{unbulleted list|Ashanth K. Sha|Kumarakom Vasudevan|[[Shine Tom Chacko]]|Sabitha Jayaraj|Thomas J. Kannampuzha}} |
| starring = {{unbulleted list|Ashanth K. Sha|Kumarakom Vasudevan|[[Shine Tom Chacko]]|Sabitha Jayaraj|Thomas J. Kannampuzha}} |
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| music = [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]] |
| music = [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]], [[Sreevalsan J. Menon]] (Background music) |
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| cinematography = [[M. J. Radhakrishnan]] |
| cinematography = [[M. J. Radhakrishnan]] |
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| editing = [[B. Ajithkumar]] |
| editing = [[B. Ajithkumar]] |
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| studio = Director Cutz Film Company Ltd |
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| distributor = Qube India<br>[[Reelmonk]] |
| distributor = Qube India<br>[[Reelmonk]] |
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| released = {{Film date|df=y|2015|11|06|India}} |
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| runtime = 81 minutes |
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| country = India |
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''''' Ottaal''''' (English: ''The Trap'') is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[Jayaraj]], an adaptation of the short story "Vanka" by Russian author [[Anton Chekhov]].<ref name="YTalkies">{{cite news |
''''' Ottaal''''' (English: ''The Trap'') is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[Jayaraj]], an adaptation of the short story [[Vanka (short story)|"Vanka"]] by Russian author [[Anton Chekhov]].<ref name="YTalkies">{{cite news|title = 'OTTAAL': JAYARAJ ADAPTS CHEKHOV'S STORY|url = http://www.ytalkies.com/mollywood-film-news/ottaal-jayaraj-adapts-chekhovs-story|access-date = 2 November 2015|publisher = YTalkies|date = 16 February 2015}}</ref> This film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as actors [[Shine Tom Chacko]], Sabitha Jayaraj and Thomas G. Kannampuzha.<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news|title = When a photo inspired a film|url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/when-a-photo-inspired-a-film/article7030356.ece|access-date = 2 November 2015|work = The Hindu|date = 27 March 2015}}</ref> |
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It became the first movie in [[India]] to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/ottaal-to-have-simultaneous-release-in-theatres-online-115110501216_1.html|title='Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online|publisher=[[Business Standard]]|date=5 November 2015| |
It became the first movie in [[India]] to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/ottaal-to-have-simultaneous-release-in-theatres-online-115110501216_1.html|title='Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online|publisher=[[Business Standard]]|date=5 November 2015|access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref> The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to have swept all the top awards in the 20-year history of the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]].<ref name="Malayalam Manorama Online">{{cite news|title = Jayaraj's 'Ottaal' sweeps top honours|url = http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/iffk-2015/iffk-news/iffk-2015-ottaal-jayaraj-suvarna-chakoram-award-kerala-film-festival.html|access-date = 22 November 2015|publisher = Manorama Online|date = 11 November 2015}}</ref> The film was one of four [[Malayalam films]] selected to be a part of the ''Indian Panorama'' at the [[International Film Festival of India]] in [[Goa]] in November 2015.<ref name="New India Express">{{cite news|title = Four Malayalam Films to be Screened at International Film Festival|url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Four-Malayalam-Films-to-be-Screened-at-International-Film-Festival/2015/11/04/article3112335.ece|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151106014504/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Four-Malayalam-Films-to-be-Screened-at-International-Film-Festival/2015/11/04/article3112335.ece|url-status = dead|archive-date = 6 November 2015|access-date = 4 November 2015|publisher = New Indian Express|date = 4 November 2015}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom Chacko’s character, Mesthri, also has a pivotal role in the story.<ref name="Manorama Online">{{cite news |
This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom Chacko’s character, Mesthri, also has a pivotal role in the story.<ref name="Manorama Online">{{cite news|title = 'Ottal' is more than an environmental film: Jayaraj|url = http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/jayaraj-national-award-film-ottal-is-more-than-an-environmental-film.html|access-date = 2 November 2015|publisher = Manorama Online|date = 30 March 2015}}</ref> ''Ottaal'' is an adaptation of one of Anton Chekhov’s timeless works, Vanka. A story of the 18th century, but one that has travelled the time and space to be retold in the present day at a small village in the South of India. |
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==Soundtrack== |
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The film has one song, "Aa Manathilirrunnu",<ref name="Aa Manathilirrunnu video song- Youtube">{{cite news|title = Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAv4Ou03lAo/|access-date = 10 November 2015|publisher = Youtube|date = 8 November 2015}}</ref> composed by Padma Bhushan [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]].<ref name="Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review">{{cite news|title = Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review|url = http://www.sajmedia.in/reviews/ottaal-review/|access-date = 10 November 2015|publisher = Saj Media|date = 8 November 2015|archive-date = 4 March 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043324/http://www.sajmedia.in/reviews/ottaal-review/|url-status = dead}}</ref> The background score composed by [[Sreevalsan J. Menon]] was praised by the jury when the film won the [[Crystal Bear]] at the [[Berlinale]] 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/malayalam-film-wins-crystal-bear-at-berlinale/article8263067.ece|title=Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale|work=The Hindu|date=21 February 2016|access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> |
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==Release and reception== |
==Release and reception== |
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The film was released in theaters in [[Kerala]] on 6 November 2015 and online on the same day through [[Reelmonk]], making it the first Indian film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on the internet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/exploring-online-market-for-movie-release/article7844516.ece|title=Exploring online market for movie release| |
The film was released in theaters in [[Kerala]] on 6 November 2015 and online on the same day through [[Reelmonk]], making it the first Indian film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on the internet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/exploring-online-market-for-movie-release/article7844516.ece|title=Exploring online market for movie release|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 November 2015|access-date=4 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janmabhumidaily.com/news341886|title=Ottaal releasing this Friday|publisher=JanmaBhumi Daily|date=5 November 2015|access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.india.com/showbiz/malayalam-film-ottaal-to-release-in-theatres-online-on-same-day-685663/|title = Malayalam film Ottaal to release in theatres, online on same day|date = 5 November 2015|access-date = 5 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Ottaal-First-Indian-Film-to-be-Released-Online-in-Real-time/2015/11/06/article3115527.ece|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151106024948/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Ottaal-First-Indian-Film-to-be-Released-Online-in-Real-time/2015/11/06/article3115527.ece|url-status = dead|archive-date = 6 November 2015|title = 'Ottaal' First Indian Film to be Released Online in Real-time|date = 6 November 2015|access-date = 8 November 2015}}</ref> |
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==Accolades== |
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! scope="row" rowspan=2|[[National Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/national-awards-kangana-ranaut-collects-best-actress-award-760191|title=National Awards: Kangana Ranaut Collects Best Actress Award|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=3 May 2015| |
! scope="row" rowspan=2|[[National Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/national-awards-kangana-ranaut-collects-best-actress-award-760191|title=National Awards: Kangana Ranaut Collects Best Actress Award|publisher=[[NDTV]]|date=3 May 2015|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> |
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|Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted) |
|Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted) |
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|[[Joshy Mangalath]] |
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! scope="row" rowspan=1|[[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/kerala-state-film-awards-2014-winners-list/111260/story.htm|title=Kerala State Film Awards 2014 - Winners List|publisher=Now Running|date=10 August 2015| |
! scope="row" rowspan=1|[[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/kerala-state-film-awards-2014-winners-list/111260/story.htm|title=Kerala State Film Awards 2014 - Winners List|publisher=Now Running|date=10 August 2015|access-date=3 November 2015}}</ref> |
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|[[Best Film]] |
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|[[Jayaraj]] |
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! scope="row" rowspan=2|[[Mumbai Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jio-mami-2015-haraamkhor-chauthi-koot-bag-top-honours-complete-list-winners-653521|title=JIO MAMI 2015: 'Haraamkhor', 'Chauthi Koot' bag top honours; complete list of winners|publisher=[[IB Times]]|date=6 May 2015| |
! scope="row" rowspan=2|[[Mumbai Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jio-mami-2015-haraamkhor-chauthi-koot-bag-top-honours-complete-list-winners-653521|title=JIO MAMI 2015: 'Haraamkhor', 'Chauthi Koot' bag top honours; complete list of winners|publisher=[[IB Times]]|date=6 May 2015|access-date=8 November 2015}}</ref> |
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|Golden Gateway of India Award |
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! scope="row" rowspan=4|[[International Film Festival of Kerala]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-malayalam-film-ottaal-sweeps-all-awards-ar-international-film-festival-of-kerala-2154722|title=Malayalam film 'Ottaal' sweeps all awards ar International Film Festival of Kerala|publisher=[[DNA India]]|date=11 May 2015| |
! scope="row" rowspan=4|[[International Film Festival of Kerala]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-malayalam-film-ottaal-sweeps-all-awards-ar-international-film-festival-of-kerala-2154722|title=Malayalam film 'Ottaal' sweeps all awards ar International Film Festival of Kerala|publisher=[[DNA India]]|date=11 May 2015|access-date=22 November 2015}}</ref> |
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|Suvarna Chakoram (Best Film) |
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! scope="row" rowspan=1|[[Berlin Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/malayalam-film-wins-crystal-bear-at-berlinale/article8263067.ece|title=Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale| |
! scope="row" rowspan=1|[[Berlin Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/malayalam-film-wins-crystal-bear-at-berlinale/article8263067.ece|title=Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale|work=The Hindu|date=21 February 2016|access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> |
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|Crystal Bear |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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{{Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Film}} |
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Ottaal | |
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Directed by | Jayaraj |
Screenplay by | Joshy Mangalath |
Story by | Joshy Mangalath |
Based on | Vanka by Anton Chekhov |
Produced by |
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Starring |
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Cinematography | M. J. Radhakrishnan |
Edited by | B. Ajithkumar |
Music by | Kavalam Narayana Panicker, Sreevalsan J. Menon (Background music) |
Production company | Director Cutz Film Company Ltd |
Distributed by | Qube India Reelmonk |
Release date |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
Country | India |
Languages | Malayalam English |
Ottaal (English: The Trap) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj, an adaptation of the short story "Vanka" by Russian author Anton Chekhov.[1] This film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as actors Shine Tom Chacko, Sabitha Jayaraj and Thomas G. Kannampuzha.[2]
It became the first movie in India to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release.[3] The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to have swept all the top awards in the 20-year history of the International Film Festival of Kerala.[4] The film was one of four Malayalam films selected to be a part of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in November 2015.[5]
Plot
[edit]This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom Chacko’s character, Mesthri, also has a pivotal role in the story.[6] Ottaal is an adaptation of one of Anton Chekhov’s timeless works, Vanka. A story of the 18th century, but one that has travelled the time and space to be retold in the present day at a small village in the South of India.
Cast
[edit]- Master Ashanth K Sha as Kuttappai
- Kumarakaom Vasudevan as Vallyappachayi
- Shine Tom Chacko as Mesthri
- Thomas J Kannampuzha as Betty
- Sabitha Jayaraj as Moly
- Master Hafis Muhammed as Tinku
- Vavachan as Outha
Soundtrack
[edit]The film has one song, "Aa Manathilirrunnu",[7] composed by Padma Bhushan Kavalam Narayana Panicker.[8] The background score composed by Sreevalsan J. Menon was praised by the jury when the film won the Crystal Bear at the Berlinale 2016.[9]
Release and reception
[edit]The film was released in theaters in Kerala on 6 November 2015 and online on the same day through Reelmonk, making it the first Indian film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on the internet.[10][11][12][13]
Accolades
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Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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National Film Awards[14] | Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted) | Joshy Mangalath | Won |
Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation | Ottaal | Won | |
Kerala State Film Awards[15] | Best Film | Jayaraj | Won |
Mumbai Film Festival[16] | Golden Gateway of India Award | Ottaal | Won |
Film for Social Impact Award | Ottaal | Won | |
International Film Festival of Kerala[17] | Suvarna Chakoram (Best Film) | Ottaal | Won |
Best Film - International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) jury | Ottaal | Won | |
Best Malayalam film - Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) jury | Ottaal | Won | |
Rajatha Chakoram - Audience Prize | Ottaal | Won | |
Berlin Film Festival[18] | Crystal Bear | Ottaal | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "'OTTAAL': JAYARAJ ADAPTS CHEKHOV'S STORY". YTalkies. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "When a photo inspired a film". The Hindu. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "'Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online". Business Standard. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "Jayaraj's 'Ottaal' sweeps top honours". Manorama Online. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Four Malayalam Films to be Screened at International Film Festival". New Indian Express. 4 November 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "'Ottal' is more than an environmental film: Jayaraj". Manorama Online. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review". Youtube. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review". Saj Media. 8 November 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale". The Hindu. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ^ "Exploring online market for movie release". The Hindu. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Ottaal releasing this Friday". JanmaBhumi Daily. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "Malayalam film Ottaal to release in theatres, online on same day". 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "'Ottaal' First Indian Film to be Released Online in Real-time". 6 November 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ "National Awards: Kangana Ranaut Collects Best Actress Award". NDTV. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2014 - Winners List". Now Running. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "JIO MAMI 2015: 'Haraamkhor', 'Chauthi Koot' bag top honours; complete list of winners". IB Times. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ "Malayalam film 'Ottaal' sweeps all awards ar International Film Festival of Kerala". DNA India. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale". The Hindu. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.