Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol

Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol

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Malayalam മുന്തിരിവള്ളികൾ തളിർക്കുമ്പോൾ
Directed by Jibu Jacob
Produced by Sophia Paul
Screenplay by Sindhu Raj
Based on Pranayopanishad
by V. J. James
Starring Mohanlal
Meena
Music by Songs:
Bijibal
M. Jayachandran
Lyrics:
DB Ajith Kumar
Cinematography Pramod Pillai
Edited by Sooraj E. S.
Production
company
Distributed by Weekend Blockbusters Release
Release dates
  • 22 December 2016 (2016-12-22)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (English: When the Grapevines Sprout) is an upcoming Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Jibu Jacob and written by Sindhu Raj, loosely based on the Malayalam short story Pranayopanishad by V. J. James. Produced by Sophia Paul under the production house, Weekend Blockbusters, the film stars Mohanlal and Meena, respectively as Panchayat secretary Ulahannan and his wife Annyamma. The soundtrack would feature songs composed by Bijibal and M. Jayachandran, and a film score by Bijibal. Lyrics by DB Ajith Kumar

Principal photography commenced on 15 July 2016 in Kozhikode, Kerala. The film is set for a Christmas opening, scheduled to be released on 22 December 2016.

Cast

Production

Mohanlal officially announced the untitled film through his Facebook page on 26 June 2015.[1][2] The film is directed by Jibu Jacob; he made his directoriall debut with Vellimoonga (2014). It is produced by Sophia Paul of Weekend Blockbusters; the screenplay, written by Sindhu Raj, is based on a short story, Pranayopanishad by V. J. James. It is the second time Sindhu Raj is adapting fiction by another writer. Mohanlal plays a Panchayat secretary named Ulahannan.[3][4] On 9 December 2015, through Facebook, Weekend Blockbusters confirmed the film's female lead as Meena opposite Mohanlal, playing his wife.[5] In March 2016, more cast and crew was revealed; Biju Menon was confirmed to play a government employee in the film along with other cast including Nedumudi Venu, Aju Varghese, Suraj Venjaramood, Kalabhavan Shajon, and Sudheer Karamana. M. Jayachandran and Bijibal were selected for composing the music for the film, while Pramod Pillai was chosen as the cinematographer.[6] Writer Sindhu Raj announced in May 2016 that the production will begin in June 2016 right after Mohanlal complete his work in Priyadarshan's film, Oppam (2016).[7]

In June 2016, Aima Rosmy Sebastian was confirmed to play Ulahannan's daughter, a class 12 student. Her name came to casting through Aju Varghese, who acted alongside her in her debut film Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016).[8] In early July 2016, additional cast of Anoop Menon, Alencier Ley Lopez, and Srinda Ashab was confirmed in the film. Biju Menon was replaced by Anoop Menon. Alencier Ley Lopez plays the character who is a neighbour to Ulahannan and family, where they are living in a housing colony.[9] While Anoop Menon plays a government official and close friend of Ulahannan,[10] Srinda Ashab plays a homemaker, wife of Anoop Menon's character. Their family is also a neighbour of Ulahannan.[11] In early August 2016, actors Rahul Madhav and Neha Saxena was confirmed in the film, with the former in a cameo role as Ulahannan's brother-in-law[12] and the latter in a crucial role. Saxena plays Julie, an NRI girl who becomes a turning-point in Ulahannan's life. She was offered the role by Sophia Paul, who recognised her performance in Kasaba. Her portions were shot in 5 days.[13]

Filming

The filming was initially reported to commence on 20 June 2016. The shooting started on 15 July 2016 in Kozhikode in Kerala. The film, which was untitled (until September 2016), was undergoing production with the working title, Production No:2.[14] The title, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol, was officially announced in the third week of September 2016.[15] The filming in Kozhikode lasted for 25 days,[16] which was the main location.[17] The first schedule of filming in Kozhikode ended in mid-August 2016 and resumed the second schedule at the locations in Bilathikulam, Kozhikode on 3 September 2016.[18] The filming continued until the breakup in Onam.[19] In an interview in early September 2016, Sophia Paul said, the film is a "fun-filled family drama", and they are planning for a late October 2016 release.[20]

Release

Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol was originally scheduled to be released on 4 November 2016 as a Diwali release. In late October 2016, the team officially announced about the release getting shifted to 22 December 2016 for a Christmas debut. The postponement was in response to producer Paul's decision to avoid a clash with Mohanlal's own films Oppam and Pulimurugan at the box office.[21]

References

  1. ↑ Nicy V. P. (27 June 2015). "Mohanlal's Next will be with 'Vellimoonga' Director Jibu Jacob; Film Produced By 'Bangalore Days' Makers". International Business Times. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Onmanorama Staff (26 June 2016). "Mohanlal's next with 'Vellimoonga' director Jibu Jacob". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  3. ↑ M. P. Praveen; S. R. Praveen; P. K. Ajith Kumar (27 September 2015). "Mohanlal to act in Jibu's new film". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  4. ↑ Radhika C. Pillai (30 June 2015). "Mohanlal says yes to Jibu Jacob's next". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  5. ↑ Anu James (10 December 2015). "After Drishyam, Mohanlal to star opposite Meena in Jibu Jacob's untitled film". International Business Times. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  6. ↑ Anu James (10 March 2016). "Jibu Jacob's untitled starring Mohanlal, Biju Menon, Meena to start rolling in June". International Business Times. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  7. ↑ Sanjith Sidhardhan (17 May 2016). "Mohanlal to film Jibu Jacob's movie in June". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  8. ↑ Deepa Soman (21 June 2016). "Aima plays Mohanlal's daughter in her next". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  9. ↑ Sanjith Sidhardhan (13 July 2016). "After Mammootty, Alencier to share screen with Mohanlal". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  10. ↑ Sanjith Sidhardhan (10 July 2016). "Anoop Menon to play Mohanlal's buddy again". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  11. ↑ Anjana George (14 July 2016). "Srinda plays a smart homemaker in next". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  12. ↑ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (1 August 2016). "Rahul Madhav is Mohanlal's 'aliyan' in next". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  13. ↑ James, Anu (4 August 2016). "Interview: 'Kasaba' actress Neha Saxena in Mohanlal movie; opens up on working with superstar [PHOTOS]". International Business Times. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  14. ↑ Anu James (15 July 2016). "Mohanlal, Meena start shooting for untitled Jibu Jacob movie [PHOTOS]". International Business Times. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  15. ↑ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (13 September 2016). "Mohanlal's next gets a title". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  16. ↑ Times News Network (9 July 2016). "Mohanlal's next to start filming in Kozhikode". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  17. ↑ Sen, Baiju P. (2 July 2016). "Mohanlal-Jibu Jacob film to go on floors on July 15". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  18. ↑ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (5 September 2016). "Mohanlal resumes shooting in Kozhikode". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  19. ↑ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (1 September 2016). "Mohanlal gets too immersed in his role as a commoner". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  20. ↑ Sudhish, Navamy (4 September 2016). "Sophia's Business 'Days'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  21. ↑ James, Anu (21 October 2016). "Mohanlal's Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol release date postponed due to Oppam, Pulimurugan success". International Business Times. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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