Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu (transl. Buddha & Chaplin Smile) is a 2016 Malayalam-language film directed by R. Sarath. The film stars Indrans, with Jagadheesh, Nedumudi Venu, Nandhu, P. Balachandran, Praveena, Sharvari Jamenis, and Malavika Menon in supporting roles.[2][3][4][5]
| Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | R. Sarath |
| Written by | R. Sarath |
| Screenplay by | R. Sarath |
| Story by | R. Sarath |
| Produced by | Jyothikrishnan[1] Dr.Sumithran Lakshmipriya |
| Starring | Nedumudi Venu Indrans Jagadheesh Nandhu Praveena Malavika Menon |
| Cinematography | Sajan Kalathil |
| Edited by | K Sreenivas |
| Music by | Isaac Thomas Kottukappalli |
| Distributed by | Epic Cinema |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
editIt is a hundred years since Charlie Chaplin, artist nonpareil, appeared on the silver screen mesmerising audiences across the globe. His signature moustache and derby that have left their indelible imprint on the annals of film history. Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu is a film that pays homage to Chaplin at the centennial commemoration of his acting career. The film portrays an Indian comedian, Indragupthan, who idolises Chaplin. He believes his life resembles Chaplin's and nurtures the desire to depict his hero on the big screen. However, he rules out a blind imitation of the late legend. The narrative revolves around his disintegrating family life and his quest for true love. The dilemma that ensues is the crux of the story. In the struggle to discover himself Indragupthan is entrapped in a world of make belief. The film is a unique marriage of the serious and the comic - one complementing the other. Indragupthan realises finally that the wheel of life has left him stranded in the twilight zone between real and unreal.[6]
Cast
edit- Indrans as Indraguptan
- Jagadheesh
- Nedumudi Venu
- Nandhu
- P. Balachandran
- Munshi Byju
- Krishna Prasad
- K C Baby
- Dr C Unnikrishnan
- Fr George Rebeiro
- Ananthan Sumithran
- Praveena as wife of Indraguptan
- Sharvari
- Lakshmi Menon
- Sona Nair
- Malavika Menon
- Amrita Anil
- Jayasree
- Gayathri
- Abhay Warrier
- Paramesh
- Nanda
Production
editIt was in news that actresses Asha Sarath and Lakshmi Gopalaswamy has denied to play the female lead role in the film opposite Indrans. Later the director R. Sarath himself clarified that it was just gossip.[7][8] Later Praveena was confirmed to play the role.[9][10] Sasthamkotta and Kollam were shooting locations.[11]
References
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- ^ "Buddhan Chirikkunnu new film". The Hindu. 27 February 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Indrance in R. Sarth's film". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Indrans to imitate Chaplin". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Indrans to play title role in new film". indiancinemagallery.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Indrans about his news flm". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "No heroines for Indrans!". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Director about rumours". metromatinee.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Praveena to play female lead in 'Buddhan Chirikkunnu'". India Everyday. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Praveena in Buddhan Chirikkunnu". dcbooks.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Shooting of the film". Deepika. Retrieved 12 March 2014.