Amala is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Nishad Ebrahim, starring Srikanth, Rajisha Vijayan, Anarkali Marikar and Appani Sarath .[1] Srikanth's character speaks in Tamil in the film.[2][3][4][5][6] and was an official selection at 2021 Chennai International Film Festival.[7]
| Amala | |
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| Directed by | Nishad Ebrahim |
| Written by | Nishad Ebrahim |
| Produced by | Muhsina Nishad Ebrahim |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Abhilash Sankar |
| Edited by | Noufal Abdullah |
| Music by |
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Production company | Mascot Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film was scheduled to release on 26 May 2023, but was postponed and the film was released on 16 June 2023.[8]
Plot
editAmala focus on an investigation of a murder with ACP Akbar Ali is assigned to find the murderer. Meantime, inside the forest, lives two girls alone in a house. Akbar Ali finds out some similarities in both the cases and the presence of a psycho-killer comes into the picture. The investigation leads to the childhood of the psycho-killer and it opens up the pandora of the mental state of the murderer who still have evil plans on many, whom he believe have destroyed his childhood.[9]
Cast
edit- Srikanth as ACP Akbar Ali IPS
- Rajisha Vijayan as Amala (cameo appearance)
- Anarkali Marikar as Sherin
- Nandini Sree as Amala, Sherin's friend
- Appani Sarath as Basil Jose
- Vaishnav as Young Basil
- Bitto Davis as SI George
- Sajitha Madathil as Sister
- Shuhaib Embichi
- Naif Noushad
- Ann Mariya as Amala Joseph
Production
editTamil actor Srikanth was signed to play the lead role, alongside Anarkali Marikar[10] and Appani Sarath, who were already cast in the film.[3] Sajitha Madathil[11][12] later joined the cast, and Gopi Sundar was signed as the film's music director.[13] Lead actor Anarkali Marikar mentioned that Nishad Ebrahim and Muhsina Nishad Ebrahim have been involved in the production of Amala for over 6 years.[14] Anarkali Marikar and Appani Sarath were the first actors to sign for Amala in 2017.[15]
Reception
editAswin Bharadwaj from Lensmenreviews gave a thumbs-down to the film, stating it as a thriller that becomes highly annoying due to amateur presentation, despite having an ambitious one-liner.[16] Arun Ramachandran of South First wrote that the film is a decent watch about serial killings, featuring an intense story that picks up after the interval block. He also praised Appani Sharath's performance.[17]
References
edit- ^ "Amala Movie: ശ്രീകാന്ത് വീണ്ടും മലയാളത്തിൽ, നായിക അനാർക്കലി; 'അമല' തിയേറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക്, ട്രെയിലർ". Zee News India Malayalam. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Anarkali Marikar's next is Amala". The New Indian Express. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Anarkali Marikar to headline the psychological thriller 'Amala'; film to release on THIS date". The Times of India. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Anarkali Marikar starrer 'Amala' movie teaser released; promises an intriguing plot". The Times of India. 9 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "അനാർക്കലിയുടെ 'അമല' പാൻ ഇന്ത്യൻ ചിത്രം; ടീസർ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". News 18. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "അമലയിലെ ആകാംഷ നിറഞ്ഞ ട്രെയിലർ പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". Asianet News. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "Sarath Appani-film selected for Chennai International Film Festival". The Times of India. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Amala (2023) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date - BookMyShow".
- ^ "'Amala' trailer: Anarkali Marikar starrer promises a complete thrill ride". The Times of India. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Actress Anarkali Marikar emphasizes the need for authentic representation in films". Onmanorama. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Amala - Synopsis". The Times of India. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "അനാർക്കലിയും അപ്പാനി ശരത്തും പ്രധാന വേഷത്തിലെത്തുന്ന 'അമല'; ആകാംക്ഷ നിറച്ച് ട്രെയിലർ". Mathrubhumi. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "ഹരിനാരായണന്റെ വരികൾക്ക് ഗോപി സുന്ദറിന്റെ ഈണം; ഹൃദയം തൊട്ട് അമലയിലെ മനോഹര മെലഡി". Onmanorama. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
- ^ "ഈ വര്ഷം ഇറങ്ങില്ലെന്നു പറഞ്ഞവരുണ്ട്. ആറു വർഷം ഇതിന്റെ പിറകെ ആയിരുന്നു. അനാർക്കലി മരിക്കാർ". Dool News. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ "Amala Malayalam movie; Sarath Kumar turns a hero". Onlookers Media. 2 May 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Amala Review - A Psycho-Killer Thriller That Ends up Being Annoying Instead of Disturbing". Lensmenreviews. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
- ^ "Amala review: A good effort by debutant director Nishad Ebrahim in crafting a psychological thriller". The South First. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.