Djinn is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy drama film directed by Sidharth Bharathan[2] and produced by Sudheer VK and Manu Valiyaveettil under the banner Straightline Cinemas .[3] The film stars Soubin Shahir in the title role, along with Sharaf U Dheen, Shine Tom Chacko and Santhy Balachandran.[4][3]
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sidharth Bharathan |
| Screenplay by | Rajesh Gopinadhan |
| Story by | Sidharth Bharathan |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Girish Gangadharan |
| Edited by | Deepu S. Joseph |
| Music by | Prashant Pillai |
Production company | Straightline Cinemas |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The screenplay and dialogue are written by Rajesh Gopinadhan,[1] who had penned Dulquer Salmaan's Kali. The music is composed by Prashant Pillai, while Girish Gangadharan[5] has been roped in as the cinematographer and Deepu Joseph has done the editing.
Cast
edit- Soubin Shahir as Lalappan
- Sharaf U Dheen as Sukesh / Django
- Shine Tom Chacko as Sudheep
- Santhy Balachandran as Safa
- Leona Lishoy as Thara Koshi
- Sabumon Abdusamad as Paul Kattukaran
- Jaffar Idukki as Aniyan Nair
- Nishanth Sagar as Anwar Ibrahim
- Sudheesh as Doctor
- K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Sulekha
- Smitha Ambu as Kaali
- Bhanumathi Payyanur as Malli
Production
editThe shooting of the film was completed in mid-March 2020.[6]
Music
editThe music for the film is composed by Prashant Pillai with lyrics for the songs written by Santhosh Varma and Anwar Ali.[citation needed]
Reception
editCritical reception
editAnjana George, critic of Times of india, gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote that, "Djinn is a movie for entertainment and after thoughts. Normality is an illusion. What's normal for a tiger is chaos for a deer."[7] S.R. Parveen, critic of The Hindu, wrote that, "Despite few bright spots, fails in trying to do too many things."[8] Sajin Shrijith, critic of Cinema Express, stated that, "Djinn may not be a flawless film, but it at least confirms my belief that Soubin delivers his best with the right directors." and gave 3 stars out of 5.[9]
References
edit- ^ nirmal. "തടസങ്ങള് ഒഴിവായി; 'ജിന്ന്' നാളെ മുതല്". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ Digital Native. "Soubin Shahir's 'Djinn' wrapped up". The News Minute. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
- ^ a b TIMESOFINDIA.COM. "Dulquer Salmaan unveils the motion poster of Soubin Shahir's 'Djinn'". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ^ Anna Mathews. "Santhy Balachandran: I was thrilled to be able to learn and bond with the talented Djinn team'". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
- ^ "Sidharth Bharathan wraps up the shooting of his upcoming film 'Djinn'". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "Soubin Shahir's 'Djinn' wrapped up". The News Minute. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Djinn Movie Review : An interesting story on an out-of-the-ordinary thinker". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (6 January 2023). "'Djinn' movie review: Despite few bright spots, fails in trying to do too many things". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Djinn Movie Review: Soubin Shahir delivers the goods in a tone-shifting tale". Cinema Express. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.