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| name = Karmayodha
| name = Karmayodha
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Major Ravi]]
| director = [[Major Ravi]]
| producer = Haneef Mohammed<br>[[Major Ravi]]
| producer = {{plainlist|
*Haneef Mohammed
*Major Ravi
}}
| writer = [[Major Ravi]]
| starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br>[[Murali Sharma]]<br>[[Saikumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]]<br>Aishwarya Devan<br>Asha Sharath
| writer = [[Major Ravi]]<br>Shaji S.V<br>Sumesh V Robin
| starring = {{plainlist|
| music = [[M. G. Sreekumar|MG Sreekumar]]<br> '''Background Score :'''<br> Jeffrey Jonathan
*[[Mohanlal]]
*[[Murali Sharma]]
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]
*[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]]
*[[Asha Sarath]]
*[[Aishwarya Devan]]
}}
| music = Jeffrey Jonathan
| cinematography = Pradeep Nair
| cinematography = Pradeep Nair
| editing = Donmax
| editing = Donmax
| studio = Red Rose Creations<br>MR Productions
| studio = {{plainlist|
*Red Rose Creations
*M. R. Productions
}}
| distributor = Red Rose Release
| distributor = {{plainlist|
PJ Entertainments Europe
*Red Rose Release
| released = {{Film date|2012|12|21|}}
*PJ Entertainments (Europe)
}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|12|21|}}
| runtime =
| runtime =
| country = India
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| language = Malayalam
| budget = 7 Crores
| gross = 12.5 Crores
}}
}}


'''''Karmayodha''''' is a 2012 [[Malayalam]] [[action thriller]] film co-produced, written and directed by [[Major Ravi]]. It features [[Mohanlal]], [[Murali Sharma]], [[Saikumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], Bineesh Kodiyeri, [[Rajeev Pillai]], Asha Sharath and [[Aishwarya Devan]]. The soundtrack was composed by [[M. G. Sreekumar]] with lyrics by Dr. Madhu Vasudevan; the background score was provided by Jeffrey Jonathan. Popular dancer and television actress Asha Sharath is featured as the wife of the character played by [[Mohanlal]].The film deals about the illegal activities happening against women. Karmayodha received mixed reviews, and the film was a hit at the box office.
'''''Karmayodha''''' is a 2012 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action crime film]] co-produced, written and directed by [[Major Ravi]]. It features [[Mohanlal]], [[Murali Sharma]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]], Bineesh Kodiyeri, [[Rajeev Pillai]], [[Asha Sarath]], [[Aishwarya Devan]], [[Malvika Nair|Malavika Nair]], [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] and [[Riyaz Khan]]. The [[soundtrack]] was composed by [[M. G. Sreekumar]]; the background score was provided by Jeffrey Jonathan. The film received mixed reviews and was an average grosser.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Madhavan Menon (Maddy) is a ruthless investigating officer working with the [[Mumbai Police]]. He is an encounter specialist who makes decisions on the spot, without always waiting for orders from the top. His latest assignment is to investigate the missing of a teenage school girl from Mumbai. He reaches [[Kerala]] on being tipped off that the girl could be taken to Kerala. In the meantime, another girl gets kidnapped in Kerala, presumably by the same people or people linked to them. There is also information that some other girls too have been kidnapped. Following the leads, Maddy comes to the conclusion that all the girls have been abducted by a Kerala-based sex trafficking racket headed by a psychic criminal named Khais Khanna. Maddy embarks on a mission to eliminate the racket and save the girls, including his daughter who gets kidnapped, Diya.
Madhavan Menon alias Mad Maddy is a ruthless and psychotic cop working with the [[Mumbai Police]]. He is an [[Encounter killing|encounter specialist]] who makes decisions on the spot, without always waiting for orders from the top. His latest assignment is to investigate the missing of a teenage school girl from Mumbai. He reaches [[Kerala]] on being tipped off that the girl could be taken to Kerala. In the meantime, another girl gets kidnapped in Kerala, presumably by the same people or people linked to them. There is also information that some other girls too have been kidnapped. Following the leads, Maddy comes to the conclusion that all the girls have been abducted by a Kerala-based sex trafficking racket led by a psychotic [[pimp]] named Khais Khanna, who had a grudge on Maddy. As long ago, when Khanna kidnaps a girl, Maddy comes to save her. When Khanna try to attack Maddy, Maddy stab at Khanna's [[penis]] with a knife, resulting Khanna to lose his penis permanently. Maddy embarks on a mission to eliminate the racket and save the girls, including his daughter Diya. Finally, Maddy kills Khanna and rescues his daughter along with the other girls with the help of his colleagues.

The film depicts children being trapped by mafia groups taking advantage of technology like [[mobile phone]]s, and dwells on the international sex trafficking. The film also depicts the diminishing [[joint family system]] in society, suggesting that with the increasing trend towards the [[nuclear family]] in society, what is getting uprooted is the bonding between family members and the security that they offer along with love and affection to the future generation.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
{{colbegin}}
* [[Mohanlal]] as Madhava Menon/Mad Maddy
* [[Mohanlal]] as [[Senior Superintendent of Police#India|DCP]] Madhava Menon [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] ("Mad Maddy"), a psychotic [[Mumbai Police]] officer
* [[Murali Sharma]] as Khais Khanna
* [[Murali Sharma]] as Khais Khanna, a psychotic [[pimp]] and the main antagonist
* [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Krishnaraj, [[Kerala Police]]
* [[Rajeev Govinda Pillai|Rajeev Pillai]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police#India|ACP]] Tony Varghese [[Indian Police Service|IPS]], [[Mumbai Police]] officer
* [[Asha Sarath]] as Arathi, Maddy's wife
* [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police#India|ACP]] Eappen Devassy [[Indian Police Service|IPS]], [[Kerala Police]] Officer
* [[Pradeep (Malayalam actor)|Pradeep Chandran]] as Arathi's Bose
* Bineesh Kodiyeri as Manu
* Bineesh Kodiyeri as Manu
* [[Shaalin Zoya|Shaalin]] as Renuka
* Basil
* [[Aishwarya Devan]] as Saleena
* Badri
* [[Sona Heiden]] as Selena
* [[Saikumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]]
* [[Malavika Nair (actress, born 1996)|Malavika Nair]] as Diya
* [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]
* Kannan Pattambi as Thenkasi Selvam (Dubbed by [[Major Ravi]])
* [[Asha Sharath]] as Mad Maddy's wife
* [[Aishwarya Devan]]
* [[Sona Heiden]]
* Malavya as Diya
* [[Rajeev Govinda Pillai|Rajeev Pillai]] as ACP K. Tony
* Kannan Pattambi as Thenkasi Selvam
* Vishnu Hariharan
* Shalin
* [[Riyaz Khan]] as Sathan Sunny
* [[Riyaz Khan]] as Sathan Sunny
* Vishnu Hariharan
* Sudheer Karamana as Anoob
* [[Anil Murali]]
* [[Sarayu (actress)|Sarayu]]
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Anoop
* [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]]
* [[Anil Murali]] as Surab
* [[Santosh Sleeba]] as a police officer
* [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as Narayana Menon
* [[Sukumari]] as Maddy's mother
* [[Sukumari]] as Maddy's mother
* [[Gayathri Varsha]] as Krisharaj's Wife
* Piyush Vijayan
* [[Jayakrishnan]] as [[District Collector]] Muhammad Riyaz [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]
* Lakshmi Menon
* Bindu Ramakrishnan as Manu's mother
* Sasi Kalinga
* [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]] as Divya
* Vinita Menon
* [[Sasi Kalinga]] as Chachaji
* Ajay MP
* [[Dr Rony David]] as [[Additional Director General of Police#India|City Police Commissioner]], [[Mumbai Police]] (Voice Dubbed By [[Vijay Babu]])
* Pushpa Rajan
* Dr. Roni as Commissioner
{{colend}}
{{colend}}


==Production==
==Production==
The ''[[puja (Hinduism)|pooja]]'' ceremony of the film was held on 7 July 2012 at the BTH Sarovaram Hotel in [[Cochin]], India.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://filmiparadise.com/generalNews.php?newsid=256 |title=Pooja and Movie Launch of Major Ravi - Mohanlal Film 'Karma Yodha' |publisher=Filmiparadise.com |date=2012-07-05 |accessdate=2012-10-20 |archive-date=19 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019000709/http://filmiparadise.com/generalNews.php?newsid=256 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film was shot on locations in [[Mumbai]], [[Cochin]], [[Munnar]] and [[Nagercoil]]. Filming began in August 2012.
The film was shot on locations in [[Mumbai]], [[Cochin]], [[Munnar]] and [[Nagercoil]]. Filming began in August 2012.


Notably, ''Karmayodha'' is not set in the military backdrop that had characterised all other Mohanlal–Major Ravi films, such as ''[[Keerthi Chakra (film)|Keerthi Chakra]]'', ''[[Kurukshetra (2008 film)|Kurukshetra]]'' and ''[[Kandahar (2010 film)|Kandahar]]''.<ref name=TheHindu>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/stars-at-the-marquee/article4222316.ece|title=Stars at the marquee |author1=Vijay George |author2=P. K. Ajith Kumar |author3=Saraswathy Nagarajan |newspaper=The Hindu|date=2012-12-20|accessdate=2012-12-20}}</ref> "Mohanlal's characterisation is similar to [[Denzel Washington]]'s in the action film ''[[Man on Fire (2004 film)|Man On Fire]]'', which is about a single man on a mission who doesn't play by the rules to reach there," says Ravi.<ref name=cash/>
The ''[[puja (Hinduism)|pooja]]'' ceremony of the film was held on 7 July 2012 at the BTH Sarovaram Hotel in [[Cochin]], India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://filmiparadise.com/generalNews.php?newsid=256 |title=Pooja and Movie Launch of Major Ravi - Mohanlal Film 'Karma Yodha' |publisher=Filmiparadise.com |date=2012-07-05 |accessdate=2012-10-20}}</ref>

Notably, ''Karmayodha'' is not set in the military backdrop that had characterised all other Mohanlal–Major Ravi films, such as ''[[Keerthi Chakra (film)|Keerthi Chakra]]'', ''[[Kurukshetra (2008 film)|Kurukshetra]]'' and ''[[Kandahar (2010 film)|Kandahar]]''.<ref name=TheHindu>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/stars-at-the-marquee/article4222316.ece|title=Stars at the marquee |author=Vijay George, P. K. Ajith Kumar, Saraswathy Nagarajan|publisher=''The Hindu''|date=2012-12-20|accessdate=2012-12-20}}</ref>


==Marketing==
==Marketing==
The films' teaser featured the song "[[American VI: Ain't No Grave]]" by American musician [[Johnny Cash]]. It was the first time that an English track was being used in a Malayalam film. The makers also gave credit to Cash's song claiming that "It has been used for teaser purposes only". The teaser went viral, and received praise for incorporating the song, which perfectly sets the action-thriller tone of the film. "The idea of using the song came during the editing stage, and I thought it truly complemented the Mexican-style footage that was used for the teaser. Though the song is a free template that's been made available by its producers to be used by anyone, we have also given the due credit.", says Ravi. Cash often performed wearing dark clothing, earning him the nickname 'The Man in Black.' Mohanlal's character is also seen wearing a black attire in the teaser and the stills.<ref name=cash>{{cite news|author1=Sanjith Sidhardhan|author2=Shiba Kurian|title=Johnny Cash's track in Mohanlal's next goes viral|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Johnny-Cashs-track-in-Mohanlals-next-goes-viral/articleshow/16782090.cms|accessdate=3 January 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=13 October 2012}}</ref>
The first-look poster was released in September 2012; the film's first teaser was released on October 3, 2012, and a theatrical trailer was released on November 25, 2012.

The first-look poster was released in September 2012; the film's first teaser was released on 3 October 2012, and a theatrical trailer was released on 25 November 2012.


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| Artist = [[M. G. Sreekumar]]
| artist = [[M. G. Sreekumar]]
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The soundtrack was composed by [[M. G. Sreekumar]], with lyrics by Dr. Madhu Vasudevan. The album was launched on November 25, 2012 at IMA Hall in [[Kochi]]. The event was attended by [[Mohanlal]], [[Joshiy]], [[Major Ravi]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Rajeev Pillai]], [[M. G. Sreekumar|MG Sreekumar]], Pradeep Nair, [[Pranav Mohanlal]], [[Renji Panicker]], Jeffrey Jonathan and other personalities from the film industry, along with the technical crew and cast of the film. The background score for the film was provided by Jeffrey Jonathan. The film notably features [[Murukan Kattakada]]'s famous poem "Kannada", which has been rendered by the poet himself.
The soundtrack was composed by [[M. G. Sreekumar]], with lyrics by Dr. Madhu Vasudevan. The album was launched on 25 November 2012 at IMA Hall in [[Kochi]]. The event was attended by [[Mohanlal]], [[Joshiy]], [[Major Ravi]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Rajeev Pillai]], [[M. G. Sreekumar|MG Sreekumar]], Pradeep Nair, [[Pranav Mohanlal]], [[Renji Panicker]], Jeffrey Jonathan and other personalities from the film industry, along with the technical crew and cast of the film. The background score for the film was provided by Jeffrey Jonathan. The film notably features [[Murukan Kattakada]]'s famous poem "Kannada", which has been rendered by the poet himself.


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| headline = Track listing
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| extra_column = Singer(s)
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| total_length = 15:28
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| title1 = Mooliyo Vimookamay
| title1 = Mooliyo Vimookamay
| lyrics1 = Madhu Vasudevan
| lyrics1 = [[Dr Madhu Vasudevan|Madhu Vasudevan]]
| extra1 = [[Najim Arshad]]
| extra1 = [[Najim Arshad]]
| length1 = 4:20
| length1 = 4:20
| title2 = Karmayodha Theme
| title2 = Karmayodha Theme
| lyrics2 = Madhu Vasudevan
| lyrics2 = [[Dr Madhu Vasudevan|Madhu Vasudevan]]
| extra2 = Jeffrey Jonathan
| extra2 = Jeffrey Jonathan
| length2 = 2:55
| length2 = 2:55
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| length3 = 3:40
| length3 = 3:40
| title4 = Karmayodha Rap
| title4 = Karmayodha Rap
| lyrics4 = Madhu Vasudevan
| lyrics4 = [[Dr Madhu Vasudevan|Madhu Vasudevan]]
| extra4 = Jeffrey Jonathan
| extra4 = Jeffrey Jonathan
| length4 = 4:20
| length4 = 4:20
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==Release==
==Release==
The distribution rights for ''Karmayodha'' in [[Kerala]] were bought by Red Rose Release. ''Karmayodha'''s premier show was held on December 20, 2012 in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]].{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} The film's worldwide release took place on December 21, 2012. Karmayodha was released in Europe and the UAE on December 27, 2012.
The distribution rights for ''Karmayodha'' in [[Kerala]] were bought by Red Rose Release. The film's premiere show was held on 20 December 2012 in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]].{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} The worldwide release took place on 21 December 2012. Karmayodha was released in Europe and the UAE on 27 December 2012.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
The film opened to mixed reviews. [[Sify.com]] said: "A rather flimsy plot, some bad performances, silly lines and villains who are unintentionally comical make you cringe in the seats. The plot moves ahead without a definite aim or direction with some weak links that barely look convincing."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/karmayodha-review-malayalam-15016031.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912135852/http://www.sify.com/movies/karmayodha-review-malayalam-15016031.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2015-09-12 |title=Movie Review:Karmayodha |website=[[Sify]] |date= |accessdate=2013-01-07}}</ref>
The film received mixed response from critics.


Sify.com deemed the movie "Disappointing", saying: "A rather flimsy plot, some bad performances, silly lines and villains who are unintentionally comical make you cringe in the seats. The plot moves ahead without a definite aim or direction with some weak links that barely look convincing."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/karmayodha-review-malayalam-15016031.html |title=Movie Review:Karmayodha |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2013-01-07}}</ref>
[[Rediff.com]] rated the movie 2 out of 5, saying: "Karmayodha is not worth watching".<ref name="rediff.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-karmayodha-is-not-worth-watching/20121226.htm|title = Review: Karmayodha is not worth watching}}</ref>


Indiaglitz gave the film an average rating of 5.9/10, saying that "''Karmayodha'' may satisfy the die-hard Mohanlal fans."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/16121.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231010008/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/16121.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 December 2012 |title=Karmayodha Malayalam Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |work=IndiaGlitz |date=2012-12-22 |accessdate=2013-01-07}}</ref>
[[Rediff.com]] rated the movie 2 out of 5, saying: "Karmayodha is not worth watching".<ref name="rediff.com">http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-karmayodha-is-not-worth-watching/20121226.htm</ref>

Indiaglitz gave the film an average rating of 5.9/10, saying that "''Karmayodha'' may satisfy the die-hard Mohanlal fans. And the collections may pour in for the first few days and for the rest, no guarantees can be made....."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/16121.html |title=Karmayodha Malayalam Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2012-12-22 |accessdate=2013-01-07}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2358424|Karma Yodha}}
* {{IMDb title|2358424|Karma Yodha}}

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Latest revision as of 13:42, 26 November 2024

Karmayodha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMajor Ravi
Written byMajor Ravi
Shaji S.V
Sumesh V Robin
Produced by
  • Haneef Mohammed
  • Major Ravi
Starring
CinematographyPradeep Nair
Edited byDonmax
Music byJeffrey Jonathan
Production
companies
  • Red Rose Creations
  • M. R. Productions
Distributed by
  • Red Rose Release
  • PJ Entertainments (Europe)
Release date
  • 21 December 2012 (2012-12-21)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Karmayodha is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film co-produced, written and directed by Major Ravi. It features Mohanlal, Murali Sharma, Mukesh, Sai Kumar, Bineesh Kodiyeri, Rajeev Pillai, Asha Sarath, Aishwarya Devan, Malavika Nair, Janardhanan and Riyaz Khan. The soundtrack was composed by M. G. Sreekumar; the background score was provided by Jeffrey Jonathan. The film received mixed reviews and was an average grosser.

Plot

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Madhavan Menon alias Mad Maddy is a ruthless and psychotic cop working with the Mumbai Police. He is an encounter specialist who makes decisions on the spot, without always waiting for orders from the top. His latest assignment is to investigate the missing of a teenage school girl from Mumbai. He reaches Kerala on being tipped off that the girl could be taken to Kerala. In the meantime, another girl gets kidnapped in Kerala, presumably by the same people or people linked to them. There is also information that some other girls too have been kidnapped. Following the leads, Maddy comes to the conclusion that all the girls have been abducted by a Kerala-based sex trafficking racket led by a psychotic pimp named Khais Khanna, who had a grudge on Maddy. As long ago, when Khanna kidnaps a girl, Maddy comes to save her. When Khanna try to attack Maddy, Maddy stab at Khanna's penis with a knife, resulting Khanna to lose his penis permanently. Maddy embarks on a mission to eliminate the racket and save the girls, including his daughter Diya. Finally, Maddy kills Khanna and rescues his daughter along with the other girls with the help of his colleagues.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

The pooja ceremony of the film was held on 7 July 2012 at the BTH Sarovaram Hotel in Cochin, India.[1] The film was shot on locations in Mumbai, Cochin, Munnar and Nagercoil. Filming began in August 2012.

Notably, Karmayodha is not set in the military backdrop that had characterised all other Mohanlal–Major Ravi films, such as Keerthi Chakra, Kurukshetra and Kandahar.[2] "Mohanlal's characterisation is similar to Denzel Washington's in the action film Man On Fire, which is about a single man on a mission who doesn't play by the rules to reach there," says Ravi.[3]

Marketing

[edit]

The films' teaser featured the song "American VI: Ain't No Grave" by American musician Johnny Cash. It was the first time that an English track was being used in a Malayalam film. The makers also gave credit to Cash's song claiming that "It has been used for teaser purposes only". The teaser went viral, and received praise for incorporating the song, which perfectly sets the action-thriller tone of the film. "The idea of using the song came during the editing stage, and I thought it truly complemented the Mexican-style footage that was used for the teaser. Though the song is a free template that's been made available by its producers to be used by anyone, we have also given the due credit.", says Ravi. Cash often performed wearing dark clothing, earning him the nickname 'The Man in Black.' Mohanlal's character is also seen wearing a black attire in the teaser and the stills.[3]

The first-look poster was released in September 2012; the film's first teaser was released on 3 October 2012, and a theatrical trailer was released on 25 November 2012.

Soundtrack

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Karmayodha
Soundtrack album by
M. G. Sreekumar
Released25 November 2012
Recorded2012
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length15:28
LanguageMalayalam
LabelMusic Zone
ProducerM. G. Sreekumar
M. G. Sreekumar chronology
Ardhanaari
(2012) 		Karmayodha
(2012)

The soundtrack was composed by M. G. Sreekumar, with lyrics by Dr. Madhu Vasudevan. The album was launched on 25 November 2012 at IMA Hall in Kochi. The event was attended by Mohanlal, Joshiy, Major Ravi, Mukesh, Rajeev Pillai, MG Sreekumar, Pradeep Nair, Pranav Mohanlal, Renji Panicker, Jeffrey Jonathan and other personalities from the film industry, along with the technical crew and cast of the film. The background score for the film was provided by Jeffrey Jonathan. The film notably features Murukan Kattakada's famous poem "Kannada", which has been rendered by the poet himself.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Mooliyo Vimookamay"Madhu VasudevanNajim Arshad4:20
2."Karmayodha Theme"Madhu VasudevanJeffrey Jonathan2:55
3."Ellavarkkum"Murukan KattakadaMurukan Kattakada3:40
4."Karmayodha Rap"Madhu VasudevanJeffrey Jonathan4:20
Total length:15:28

Release

[edit]

The distribution rights for Karmayodha in Kerala were bought by Red Rose Release. The film's premiere show was held on 20 December 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[citation needed] The worldwide release took place on 21 December 2012. Karmayodha was released in Europe and the UAE on 27 December 2012.

Critical reception

[edit]

The film opened to mixed reviews. Sify.com said: "A rather flimsy plot, some bad performances, silly lines and villains who are unintentionally comical make you cringe in the seats. The plot moves ahead without a definite aim or direction with some weak links that barely look convincing."[4]

Rediff.com rated the movie 2 out of 5, saying: "Karmayodha is not worth watching".[5]

Indiaglitz gave the film an average rating of 5.9/10, saying that "Karmayodha may satisfy the die-hard Mohanlal fans."[6]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Pooja and Movie Launch of Major Ravi - Mohanlal Film 'Karma Yodha'". Filmiparadise.com. 5 July 2012. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2012.
  2. ^ Vijay George; P. K. Ajith Kumar; Saraswathy Nagarajan (20 December 2012). "Stars at the marquee". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  3. ^ a b Sanjith Sidhardhan; Shiba Kurian (13 October 2012). "Johnny Cash's track in Mohanlal's next goes viral". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Movie Review:Karmayodha". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  5. ^ "Review: Karmayodha is not worth watching".
  6. ^ "Karmayodha Malayalam Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". IndiaGlitz. 22 December 2012. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
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