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After getting the state award for best short film for ''Kotti'' Santhosh Peringeth announced his new project named ''Bonsai'' and said it will be produced by Suresh KP. The principal photography took place between August and November 2017 in Payyannur, Kannur, and Thrissur. The music is composed by Sachin Balu, while Jaleel Badusha handles the cinematography. The song ''Kaadum Kaattaarum'' sung by [[P. Jayachandran]] and Haritha Hareesh was released separately on January 8, 2018 through [[Satyam Audios]] [[YouTube]] channel. Second song ''Chellam Cholli'' sung by [[Sreya Jayadeep]] was released on 3 January. Third song ''Anthikkoru Choppum'' sung by Sunil Mathai and Sreekutty was released on February 6. The songs were composed by Jayachandran Kavumthazha, with lyrics penned by Suresh Ramanthali. A 2. |
After getting the state award for best short film for ''Kotti'' Santhosh Peringeth announced his new project named ''Bonsai'' and said it will be produced by Suresh KP. The principal photography took place between August and November 2017 in Payyannur, Kannur, and Thrissur. The music is composed by Sachin Balu, while Jaleel Badusha handles the cinematography. The song ''Kaadum Kaattaarum'' sung by [[P. Jayachandran]] and Haritha Hareesh was released separately on January 8, 2018 through [[Satyam Audios]] [[YouTube]] channel. Second song ''Chellam Cholli'' sung by [[Sreya Jayadeep]] was released on 3 January. Third song ''Anthikkoru Choppum'' sung by Sunil Mathai and Sreekutty was released on February 6. The songs were composed by Jayachandran Kavumthazha, with lyrics penned by Suresh Ramanthali. A 2.00 minutes official trailer of film was released on February 20 through the YouTube channel of Satyam Videos. <ref name=":Bonsai Trailer">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xw9ZCR1YYc|title=Watch Bonsai Official Trailer in Youtube}}</ref> Bonsai released in [[Kerala]] on 23 February 2018 and met with mixed response.<ref name=":Kairali TV">{{Cite web|url=http://www.kairalinewsonline.com/2018/01/18/156115.html|title=Kairali TV : The story of uncut dreams}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:02, 7 May 2018
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| File:Bonsai Poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Santhosh Peringeth |
| Written by | Santhosh Peringeth |
| Produced by | Suresh KP |
| Starring | Manoj K. Jayan Lena Santhosh Keezhattoor Sunil Sukhada Ajin Shaji |
| Cinematography | Jaleel Badusha |
| Edited by | Sobin Soman |
| Music by | Jayachandran Kavumthazha Sachin Balu (BGM) |
Production company | SR Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 101.50 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Bonsai (Malayalam : ബോൺസായി) is a 2018 Indian Malayalam film written and directed by debutant Santhosh Peringeth. After his critically acclaimed short film Kotti and some other short films Santhosh came up with the film Bonsai. The film stars Manoj K Jayan, Lena, Santhosh Keezhattoor, Ajin Shaji and Anagha Janaki in the lead roles. Bonsai deals with social themes including education, social class and social mobility. The central character of the film is a school going Dalit boy who desires to own a bicycle to go the far away school. The film was released on February 23, 2018 in Malayalam and produced by Suresh KP under the banner SR Films. [1]
Plot
In an apartment in a densely populated city, where the buildings outnumbers the trees, a small family arrives, nurturing a pot bearing a tiny tree with stunted growth and regularly chiseled branches. Their daughter always dreams of shifting the bonsai tree from its congested abode and planting it in its original soil. In a forest where trees are huge and men are small, a tribal boy named Krishnan realizes that having a bicycle would strengthen the prospect of joining the high school to pursue his studies after 7th standard. How the society handles his efforts for owning the bicycle, how the use of plastics affect the traditional life style of the people, their attempts, quests and dreams about their anticipation spreads its wings inspite of all the hurdles just like the bonsai tree.
Cast
- Manoj K. Jayan
- Lena
- Santhosh Keezhattoor
- Sunil Sukhada
- Ajin Shaji
- Anagha Janaki
- Bobythomas Chunda
- Suresh Ramanthali
- CK Sudheer
- KC Krishnan
- Rajeev Robert
- Master Ajin
- Sudhev
- Haritha Hareesh
Production
After getting the state award for best short film for Kotti Santhosh Peringeth announced his new project named Bonsai and said it will be produced by Suresh KP. The principal photography took place between August and November 2017 in Payyannur, Kannur, and Thrissur. The music is composed by Sachin Balu, while Jaleel Badusha handles the cinematography. The song Kaadum Kaattaarum sung by P. Jayachandran and Haritha Hareesh was released separately on January 8, 2018 through Satyam Audios YouTube channel. Second song Chellam Cholli sung by Sreya Jayadeep was released on 3 January. Third song Anthikkoru Choppum sung by Sunil Mathai and Sreekutty was released on February 6. The songs were composed by Jayachandran Kavumthazha, with lyrics penned by Suresh Ramanthali. A 2.00 minutes official trailer of film was released on February 20 through the YouTube channel of Satyam Videos. [2] Bonsai released in Kerala on 23 February 2018 and met with mixed response.[3]
Music
The film features three songs composed by Jayachandran Kavumthazha. The lyrics were written by Suresh Ramanthali.[4]
- Track list
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kaadum kaattarum [5]" | Suresh Ramanthali | P. Jayachandran, Haritha Hareesh | 4:38 |
| 2. | "Chellam Cholli [6]" | Suresh Ramanthali | Sreya Jayadeep | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Anthikkoru Choppum [7]" | Suresh Ramanthali | Sunil Mathai, Sreekutty | 3:56 |
References
- ^ "Bonsai Malayalam Movie".
- ^ "Watch Bonsai Official Trailer in Youtube".
- ^ "Kairali TV : The story of uncut dreams".
- ^ "Asianet News : Shreya's song".
- ^ "Watch the song 'Kaadum Kaattaarum' in YouTube".
- ^ "Watch the song 'Chellam Cholli' in YouTube".
- ^ "Watch the song 'Anthikkoru Choppum' in YouTube".