Poomaram is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written, co-produced and directed by Abrid Shine.[2][3] The film stars Kalidas Jayaram and Neeta Pillai in the lead roles. [4][5] The film marks the debut of Kalidas Jayaram as a Lead actor in Malayalam cinema.
| Poomaram | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Abrid Shine |
| Written by | Abrid Shine |
| Produced by | Paul Varghese Abrid Shine |
| Starring | Kalidas Jayaram Neeta Pillai |
| Cinematography | Gnaanam Subramanian |
| Edited by | KR Midhun |
| Music by | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath Gopi Sundar Faisal Razi Leela L Girish Kuttan Arackal Nandakumar Nasil P K.A Anish Vishnu manu Sivasankar Sayoojya Das |
Production company | Dr. Paul's Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures, Popcorn Entertainments (Asia Pacific release) |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
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The film is based on the Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival which takes place every year, where different colleges under the university participate for winning the champion trophy.
Cast
edit- Kalidas Jayaram as Gauthaman C.A, Chairman of Maharaja's College Union[6]
- Neeta Pillai as Irene George, Chairperson of St. Teresa's College Union[7][8]
- Merin Philip as Friend of Irene[9]
- Architha Anish as Malavika[10]
- Joju George as Police Inspector Daya Swaroop
- Professor Jayaraman Chakiat Siva Rama Menon as Gauthaman's father
- Rohini Nair as Teacher[11]
- Rajesh varma (Script Writer) as Teacher
- Sarvasri as Singer
- Shikha Prabhakar as Singer
- Ismath P.I as Singer
- Ramya Krishnan as Chenda player
- Pooja Suchithran as Harmonium player
- Aparna as Tablist
- Sreeshma as Meenakshi(Meenu)
- Vivek as Vivek C.B(Kili)
- RLV T K Anil Kumar as Dance Master of St.Teresa's College
- Sangeetha S kumar
- Mintu Maria Vincent
- Noufal PN ( Gauthaman's Friend )
- Kunchacko Boban as himself (Cameo appearance)[12]
- Renju Renjimar as herself (Make-up artist)
- Meera Jasmine as herself (Cameo appearance)[12]
- Suresh Thampanoor as Suresh (Cameo Appearance)
- Rasnesh Kannadikuzhi as Sunikuttan
Production
editPrincipal photography began on 12 September 2016 in Ernakulam.[13][14] Shooting of the movie commenced on 12 September 2016 at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam.[15] St. Kuriakose Senior Secondary School Kaduthuruthy, Mangalam College of Engineering and St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry.[16][17]
Soundtrack
editThe first track "Njanum Njanumentallum" was released by Muzik 247 on their YouTube channel in November 2016.[18] The second song "Kadavathoru Thonni" was released in May 2017.[19]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kadavathoru Thonni" | Ajeesh Dasan | Gireesh Kuttan | Karthik | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Njanum Njanumentallum" | Aashaan Babu, Dayal Singh | Faisal Razi | Faisal Razi | 3:22 |
| 3. | "Ini Oru Kalathe" | Ajeesh Dasan | Leela L Girikuttan | Karthik | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Mruthu Mandahasam" | Arackal Nandakumar | Arackal Nandakumar | K.S.Chithra | 3:54 |
| 5. | "Arikilundu Njaanengilum" | Balachandran Chullikkadu | Vishnu Sivasankar | K.S.Chithra | |
| 6. | "Neramayi" | Ajeesh Dasan | Faisal Razi | Karthik, Shreya Ghoshal | 5:02 |
| 7. | "Desh Raga Thilana" | Lalgudi Jayaraman | Lalgudi Jayaraman | Shikha Prabhakaran, Ismath P I, Sarvasri | 2:49 |
| 8. | "Ore Sooryanalle" | Balachandran Chullikkadu | Gopi Sundar | Karthik | 5:09 |
| 9. | "Thaka Tharom" | Nasil P | Nasil P | Nasil P | 4:00 |
| 10. | "Oru Mamarathinte" | Harinarayanan BK | Sayoojya Das | Karthik | 4:46 |
| 11. | "Ghosham Dundhubi" | Harinarayanan BK | Perumbavoor G Ravindranath | Kavalam Sreekumar, MK Shankaran Namboothiri | 4:03 |
Release
editTheatrical
editThe film was scheduled for release in late-December 2017,[4] but was postponed to March 2018.[20] The film later released on 15 March 2018. The film got mixed reviews.[13][14]
Accolades
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Work | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazhavil Mango Music Awards | 24 August 2018 | Best Playback Singer Female | Mruthu Mandahasam | K.S.Chithra | Won | [21] |
| Best Playback Singer Male | Kadavathoru Thonni | Karthik | Won | |||
| Best Debut Singer | Njanum Njaanumentallum | Faizal Razi | Won | |||
| Special Jury Award | Kadavathoru Thonni | Leela L Girikkuttan | Won | |||
| 21st Asianet Film Awards | 6–7 April 2019 | Best New Face Actor | Poomaram | Kalidas Jayaram | Won | |
| Best New Face Actress | Poomaram | Neeta Pillai | Won | |||
| Vanitha Film Awards 2019 | 2 March 2019 | Best Newcomer Actor | Poomaram | Kalidas Jayaram | Won | [22] |
| 8th South Indian International Movie Awards | 16 August 2019 | Best Playback Singer Female – Malayalam | Mrudumandahaasam | K.S.Chithra | Nominated | [23] |
| Best Playback Singer Male – Malayalam | Neramayi | Karthik | Nominated | |||
| Best Lyricist – Malayalam | Neramayi | Ajesh Dasan | Nominated | |||
| Best Debut Actress – Malayalam | Poomaram | Neeta Pillai | Nominated | [24] | ||
| Best Debut Actor – Malayalam | Poomaram | Kalidas Jayaram | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Finally, 'Poomaram' is releasing on Mar 33". Sify. 13 March 2018. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ Gopalakrishnan, Aswathy (16 March 2018). "Poomaram Review: A Half-Hearted Yet Charming Tribute To Adolescence". Silver Screen India. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Poomaram". Movies of the Soul. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Kalidas Jayaram takes trolls about Poomaram's release in good stride - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "Was 'Poomaram' delayed? I learned it from the trolls: Abrid Shine". Malayala Manorama. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- ^ "പാട്ടിൽ പൂത്ത പൂമരം; റിവ്യു". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ Neeta Pillai: I’m not a leader like Irene
- ^ "ഇതാണ് നീത പിള്ള!!! വേനലിൽ പൂത്ത 'പൂമര'ത്തിലെ ഐറിൻ". Malayalam (in Malayalam). 17 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ^ ജീവിതത്തിലും പൂമരം; പോരാട്ടത്തിനൊടുവിൽ വിജയപഥം: അഭിമുഖം
- ^ "Abrid Shine picks youth festival star Archita Anish Kumar for Poomaram". Times of India. 17 March 2017.
- ^ "Rohini teacher, the real-life character in 'Poomaram' bids adieu to Maharaja's College".
- ^ a b "Meera Jasmine, Kunchacko Boban join Poomaram cast". timesofindia. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ a b "By God's grace, Poomaram will release on Mar 9, says Kalidas Jayaram". Sify. Archived from the original on 14 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ a b "A fantastic welcome to Kalidas's Poomaram song". timesofindia. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
- ^ "Kalidas Jayaram's 'Poomaram' with Abrid Shine starts rolling". Malayala Manorama. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
- ^ "'Poomaram' director scouts for actors at MG varsity fest". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
- ^ "Abrid Shine's next". indiatimes. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ Kalidas Jayaram's Poomaram song becomes the most liked Malayalam video on YouTube
- ^ Poomaram song Kadavathoru Thoni: Kalidas Jayaram film’s song hits you at the right spots. Watch video
- ^ "Poomaram not on March 9". 5 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ "'Poomaram' wins big at Mazhavil Mango Music awards".
- ^ Vanitha Film Awards: Mohanlal wins Best Actor, Manju Warrier is Best Actress
- ^ "SIIMA 2019 FULL nominations list out!". Times Now. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ "SIIMA 2019 nominations for best debutante actor and actresses". Daily News and Analysis. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2020.