| Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nadirshah |
| Written by | Bibin George Vishnu Unnikrishnan |
| Produced by | Dileep Dr. Zachariah Thomas |
| Starring | Vishnu Unnikrishnan Dharmajan Bolgatty Lijomol Jose Prayaga Martin |
| Cinematography | Shamdat Sainudeen |
| Edited by | Johnkutty |
| Music by | Bijibal |
Production companies | Nad Group United Global Media Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Kalasangham Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | est. ₹44 crore[2] |
Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan (transl. Hrithik Roshan of Kattappana) is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic-comedy drama film directed by Nadirshah. It stars Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Lijomol Jose and Prayaga Martin.
The film was released worldwide on 18 November 2016 and was one of the biggest blockbuster hit Malayalam films of 2016 at box office.
Plot
The film tells the story of Krishnan Nair a.k.a. Kichu who got a chance as a child artist and makes up his ambition to be a super star in the industry though in his adulthood he becomes a typecast with small and similar roles he performed in his childhood.
Ann Mariya, a newcomer to Kattappana, becomes Kichu's friend quickly, believing him to be connected with the film industry on seeing a photograph of him standing next to film director Priyadarshan at a local studio. Kichu mistakes her boundless closeness to be love, and when he sees her with her college senior Amith, he argued with Ann Maria, and he feels shattered. The same day Kichu has a film shoot where the director James Antony takes a chance with him believing him to be apt for portraying the central character of his new venture. But the producer, being a newbie is not ready to risk it all and so Kichu had to forfeit the part.
Returning home, he faces yet another problem where two girls whom he sent to a nearby film location were mistreated, Kichu's father's friend's daughter, Kani. Kichu's neighbor presumes that Kichu sent them to the location, which made all the neighbors to disbelieve that Kichu had an intentions on Kani for his personal gain. His father beats and kicks him out of the house. Kichu, out of despair, decides to commit suicide.
As he is about to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff, a car drives towards him (actually towards the suicide point). In an attempt by the driver to prevent his car from hitting Kichu, the car drifts and tumbles over near the suicide point. The person happens to be Giridhar, an influential businessman in the town and also, Kichu's role model. Kichu rescues Giridhar and Giridhar motivates Kichu and said suicide is not an answer to problems. Giridhar told that the reason behind Giridhar's suicide was not a suicide, but the attempt to save Kichu from suicide. Geo's girlfriend Neethu had abandoned Geo for Amith, when Neethu received a marriage proposal from Amith. Geo who comes to the suicide point with the intention of committing suicide. Geo reads Kichu's suicide note describing his story and has a change of heart (decides to stay alive) and decides to meet Kichu.
In the present, Kichu has acknowledged Kani's love for him. He remains friends with Ann and has overcome his inferiority complexes. Kichu, Kani and Ann attends the wedding of Amith with Neethu, where Kichu understands that Amith and Ann are not in love with each other. Amith and Ann are friends. Towards the credits, Kichu is called again to don the role of a petty thief in a movie. At the location. However, it turns out that the role is being done by another person and Kichu is actually the hero of the film.
Cast
- Vishnu Unnikrishnan as Krishnan Nair (Kichu), an aspiring film actor who wishes to be a superstar, but couldn't find chances due to his dark skin tone.
- Lijomol Jose as Kani, Kichu's neighbour and Chandran's daughter, who has a crush in Kichu's, but is ignored by Kichu. Later they reunite.
- Dharmajan Bolgatty as Dasappan, Kichu's childhood friend, who always supports him.
- Prayaga Martin as Ann Maria, Kichu's love interest, later they become good friends
- Siddique as Surendran (Sura), Kichu's father
- Salim Kumar as 'Naxalite' Chandran, Kani's father and Surendran's childhood friend
- Dini Daniel as Seema, Kichu's mother
- Siju Wilsson as Geo
- Swasika as Neethu, Geo's ex-girlfriend
- Pradeep Kottayam as Vijayan, Dasappan's father
- Rahul Madhav as Giridhar, a wealthy businessman in Kichu's hometown, and Kichu's role model
- Kalabhavan Shajon as Director James Antony, an influential film director, who try to make Kichu a superstar
- Seema G. Nair as Kani's mother
- Jaffar Idukki as Tea shop owner
- Mahesh as Geo's father
- Ambika Mohan as Geo's Mother
- Eloor George as Head load worker
- Kalabhavan Yousuf as Barber
- Kalabhavan Haneef as Sasi (Soman),Head load worker
- Samadh as Neethu's relative
- Shahanas Muhammed Arafa
- Bipin Jose as Amith, Ann Maria's college friend and Neethu's husband
- Abdul Majeed as Headmaster
- Abu Salim as Hameed, Gym Parlour owner
- Nandu Pothuval as Sthiram Vazhipokken
- Vinod Kedamangalam as Salesman at Seemas Wedding Collections
- Adinad Sasi as Villager
- Bineesh Bastin as Sthiram Gunda
- Rajesh as Poovalan 1
- Ajoobsha as Poovalan 2
- Kevin Mathew as Poovalan 3
- N P Suhaid (Kukku)
- Bibin George as Naxalite
- Kottayam Nazir (Guest Appearance) as Director Ajayan
- Nadirshah as director (cameo)
- Boban Samuel as director (cameo)
- Ancy as Teacher
- Asha Aravind as Jessy
- Pauly Valsan as Upadeshi thalla
- Thara Kalyan as Neethu's relative
- Sethulakshmi as Neethu's relative
- Neena Kurup as Neethu's mother
- Devika Nambiar as Neethu's Friend
- Ansiba Hassan as Actress (Guest Appearance)
Music
Nadirshah composed the music and Bijibal worked on the background score for the film. The lyrics for the four songs is written by SanthoshVarma and B. K. Harinarayanan.[3]
| Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 28 October 2016 | |||
| Genre | Feature film Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 15:03 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Millennium audios | |||
| Nadirshah chronology | ||||
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Azhake Azhake" | B.K Harinarayanan | Najim Arshad | 3:19 |
| 2. | "Azhake Azhake Nanunae" | B.K Harinarayanan | Vijay Prakash | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Minnaminnikkum" | Santhosh Varma | Shankar Mahadevan | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Parudeyam Mariyame" | Nadirshah, Santhosh Varma | Rimi Tomy, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 15:03 | |||
Release
The film was originally scheduled for release on 11 November 2016, but due to the unforeseen execution of the 500 and 1000 rupee currency demonetisation, which removed these bank notes from circulation, the release was pushed to 18 November 2016.[4]
Reception
Sanjith Sidhardhan critic of The Times of India gave 3 stars out of 5 and wrote that " Nadirshah has also made it a point in his movie to deliver some social messages and this time it touches on parental pressure, the effect and consequence of society’s perception of people and how people seem to take granted the valuable things in life ".[5] Anna MM Vetticad of Firstpost rated 2.5 out of 5 and wrote that "Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan is entertaining and moving for the most part."[6]
Mythily Ramachandran critic of Gulf News noted that "It will be an evening well enjoyed."[7]
Box office
The film was commercial success.[8] It grossed ₹ 24 crores alone from Kerala and ₹ 54 crores from Worldwide box office.[9]
References
- ↑ "Kattapanayile Rithwik Roshan". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ↑ "Best Malayalam films of 2016: The Top 14 highest-grossing movies". International Business Times. 6 December 2016.
- ↑ "Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by - itunes.apple.com › album › kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- ↑ James, Anu (10 November 2016). "Rupee ruckus in India: Nadhirshah's Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan release date postponed". International Business Times. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ "Kattapanayile Rithwik Roshan Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan review: A baby step on a dismal cinematic landscape". Firstpost. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "'Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan' film review: A fun film with a message". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "Mission accomplished: Hrithik Roshan now knows about 'Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan'". OnManorama. 22 November 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
- ↑ "Best Malayalam films of 2016: The Top 14 highest-grossing movies". International Business Times. 6 December 2016.