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Peruchazhi
File:Peruchazhi movie poster.jpg
Film poster
Directed byArun Vaidyanathan
Written byArun Vaidyanathan
Ajayan Venugopalan (dialogues)
Produced byVijay Babu
Sandra Thomas
StarringMohanlal
Mukesh
Ragini Nandwani
Vijay Babu
Aju Varghese
Baburaj
Sean James Sutton
CinematographyArvind Krishna
Edited byVivek Harshan
Music byArrora
Production
company
Friday Film House
Distributed byFriday Tickets (India, USA)
Fox Star Studios
Singapore Coliseum (Singapore)
PJ Entertainments (Europe)
Achu Achu's Creations (Australia)
Release dates
  • August 29, 2014 (2014-08-29) (India, USA)
  • September 4, 2014 (2014-09-04) (UAE)
Running time
154 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹8 crore (US$960,000)[1]

Peruchazhi (English: Bandicoot) is a 2014 Indian Malayalam political satire film written and directed by Arun Vaidyanathan.[2] It features Mohanlal in the lead role, while Mukesh, Ragini Nandwani, Vijay Babu, Baburaj, Aju Varghese feature in supporting roles.[3] The film is produced by Vijay Babu and Sandra Thomas under the banner Friday Film House and distributed by Friday Tickets and Fox Star Studios. The film released on August 29, 2014[4] in 500 screens worldwide, which is the highest release ever by a Malayalam film.[5]

This is the second Malayalam film to use the Auro 11.1 sound format. Previously it was used in Swapaanam directed by Shaji N. Karun, released in February 2014.[6]

Plot summary

The story revolves around Jagannathan (Mohanlal) who is a genius and a cunning political consultant. Solution for any problems related to political issues is a cake walk for this mastermind. But illiterate in English language. He has given a mission by his so-called friend yet a political rival and P W D Minister, Francis Kunjappan (Mukesh) for a project in US during the time of a gubernatorial election period in California, as he is well aware that Jagannathan is a threat for his ministerial position. Though Jagannathan, well aware of Francis's intentions, takes up the project of raising the political graph of a politician in the US. He is flown to the US where he assists Sunny Kurishingal (Vijay Babu), the Malayali campaign manager of California Governor candidate John Kory (Sean James Sutton) of Republican Party. Jagannathan's mission is to raise the ratings of John. There he uses his Indian political gimmicks to increase the ratings. He is assisted by Pottakkuzhy Jabbar (Baburaj) and Vayalar Varkey (Aju Varghese). During his stay in the US, Jagannathan meets a hooker, Jessy (Ragini Nandwani), and falls in love with her. The movie would progress afterwards with the efforts made by Jagannathan to overcome some unexpected problems while completing his mission and how he manages to survive in America without the language along with his American adventures.

Cast

  • Mohanlal as Jagannathan
  • Mukesh as Francis Kunjappan
  • Ragini Nandwani as Jessy
  • Baburaj as Pottakkuzhy Jabbar
  • Aju Varghese as Vayalar Varkey
  • Vijay Babu as Sunny Kurishingal
  • Sean James Sutton as John Kory
  • Shankar Ramakrishnan as Andy/Sachidhanandhan
  • John Wusah as Dupli
  • Sandra Thomas as Sunny's wife
  • Ramesh Pisharody as Francis Kunjappan's assistant
  • Vyom Mathrani as Jamie, Jessy's son
  • Master Sanoop Santhosh as Jagannathan's playmate
  • Georekutty as Toyshop keeper
  • Ashvin Mathew as Rohit jee
  • Lovie Johnson as Secret service agent
  • Aneesh Menon as a young politico
  • Eric Sweeney as Security guy
  • Emilie Kuznicki as Girl in scandal video
  • Sethulakshmi
  • Poonam Bajwa as Dancer (Guest appearance)
  • Delhi Ganesh as Tamil Nadu minister (Guest appearance)
  • Sanusha (Guest appearance)

Production

Casting and crew

Mohanlal is doing the lead role.[7][8] Mukesh was among the first to cast alongside Mohanlal.[9] During the film's pre-production stage the former Miss India USA and American actress Pooja Kumar was casted as the heroine.[10][11] But later, bollywood actress Ragini Nandwani was confirmed as the lead opposite Mohanlal. She is playing an Anglo Indian love interest of Jagannathan alias Peruchazhi played by Mohanlal.[12][13] Baburaj and Aju Varghese has shared screen space in comic roles. They have been cast as the assistants of Mohanlal's charactor Jagannathan and follow him everywhere.[14][15] Ashvin Mathew is also a part of the film being cast as a comedian in a small role.[16][17] Actress Poonam Bajwa had done an item dance in a song. Taiwanese American actor John Wusah has been casted for a significant role.[18] Besides, producers Sandra Thomas and Vijay Babu were also acted in the movie. They said they decided to act in the movie to save cost. [19]

The songs for the movie are by Arrora, while the cinematographer is Aravind Krishna. The director Arun Vaidhyanadhan wrote the script and Ajayan Venugopalan along with the director co-wrote the dialogues.[12] The Oscar nominee Bombay Jayashri had sung a song. N Madhusudhanan has signed on for providing the visual effects[20] Preethi S Kanthan designed all the costumes. Mohanlal appears in a totally different getup.[21] The dothi for this particular movie is designed in roman fashion by M C R. Director Arun Vaidyanathan said costume design by Preethi Kanthan "Inspired by Roman design. This border is used on the togo worn by Julius Caesar and his ministers. The leaf in the border denotes power".[22] Raymonds is making the coats for all characters in the movie.[23]

Development

Filming and promotion

Shooting commenced on 16 April 2014.[24] Mohanlal joined the sets on 18 April 2014. The film will have many sequences shot in Kochi and Trivandrum, the director adds.[13] The team went to United States for a 30 days schedule to complete the rest of its shooting.[25] Peruchazhi become the first Malayalam film that is shot in the globally renowned Universal Studios in the Hollywood US.[26][27] The film is shot almost entirely in Burbank, California near Hollywood.[28]

The first look of Peruchazhi was launched at Dreams Hotel, Kochi in conjunction with the 111 day celebration of Friday Film House earlier venture Philips and the Monkey Pen.[29] The film advertisers presented a campaign in which Mohanlal's character gradually becomes more detailed.[30] Peruchazhi is said to be most completely based in USA.[25] Friday Film House on 21 May 2014 released a 34 second teaser[31] as a special wish for Mohanlal on his 54th birthday. A full length trailer was released on August 1, 2014 which Zee news said "created a buzz in the social media."[32][33]

Peruchazhi is being promoted in railway Stations and on trains on the Parasuram Express and Ernad Express.[34][35] The production team launched a game called "Be a Peruchazhi" in google play store.[36][37]

Release

The film released in 500 screens worldwide, which is the highest release ever by a Malayalam cinema.[4] Released on 29 August, distributed by Friday Tickets in Kerala and Fox Star Studios distributed in outside Kerala. US distribution is done by Friday Tickets and screened in 30 theatres in the US with English subtitles outside Kerala. Middle East release is confirmed to be on 4 September 2014.[38][39] The Times of India said that it was probably the first time a Malayalam film was released in US on the same date it was released in Kerala.[40]

Reception

Critical reception

V. P. Nicy of International Business Times gave four out of five stars for the film and stated that the film is a clean entertainer. She also wrote, "The film has a few moments, which will take you back to good old days of Mohanlal film. If you are a Mohanlal fan, the film will be a feast for you and Arun Vaidyanathan has nailed a good political satire for this festive season."[41] Nikhil Skaria, writing for Malayala Manorama, stated in his review, "the film is a festival entertainer and a big treat to Mohanlal fans".[42] IndiaGlitz stated "Though the filmmaker demands the viewers to keep away logic while watching the stuff, at times it stoop down to absurdness which cannot be digested even while you just demand entertainment quotient", while giving the film 6/10 stars.[43] Akhila Menon of Filmi Beat gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that the film "is engaging at some places" but that it "shows some real flaws also." She further wrote, "Arun Vaidyanathan succeeds in bringing out the real comic elements from the actors; but fails in molding a real political satire on screen. As a result, the movie looks artificial at places."[44] Aswin J Kumar of The Times of India also gave the film 3/5 stars, but criticized the film, "The attempt at political satire in this film is feeble, mindless and boring. It's more like a mask over disfigurement, for there is hardly any scope for satire in a narrative riddled with superfluous acts of a star who has begun to show signs of insecurity."[45]

Sujit Chandra Kumar of Deccan Chronicle gave the film two and a half stars and stated, "Arun Vaidyanathan has packed [the film] with so much spice that even if one ingredient fails to please, there is still something else for that die-hard fan."[46] Sify stated, "Peruchazhi is meant for hardcore Mohanlal fans. There are some moments that remind us about those good old days of the superstar. If that is all you want from an entertainer, leave your brains back home and try this one at your own risk."[47]

Box office

Peruchazhi earned an opening day gross of ₹3.5 crore (US$420,000), which is the opening day record for a Malayalam movie.[48] The four days total collections were more than ₹10 crore (US$1.2 million).[49]

Soundtrack

Untitled

The soundtrack and background score were composed by Arrora. The lyrics were written by Rajiv Nair, R. Venugopal and Blaaze. The audio rights of the film were purchased by Think Music India. On August 13, 2014 unveiled the promo songs of the film and the full album was released on 16 August 2014

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Adichu Polikkam"Rajiv NairKarthik, Arrora5:02
2."Enthu Cheiyyan"R. VenugopalBombay Jayashri6:45
3."United States of Adipolica Theme"BlaazeBlaaze5:12
4."Po Mone Dinesha"Rajiv NairJyotsna Radhakrishnan4:42
5."Don't Mess With Me"BlaazeBlaaze2:58
6."Po Mone Dinesha"Rajiv NairAndrea Jeremiah4:42
Total length:26:14

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