Style is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Binu Sadanandan starring Unni Mukundan, Tovino Thomas, Priyanka Kandwal, Master Ilhan, Shine Tom Chacko and Balu Varghese in the leading roles.[1][2] Mumbai-based model Priyanka Kandwal debuted as a heroine in the film.[3] The film, edited by National Award winner Vivek Harshan, was released on 2 January 2016. the film was a commercial success.
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| Directed by | Binu Sadanandan |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Rajesh Augustine |
| Starring | |
| Narrated by | Lal |
| Cinematography | Sinoj P. Ayyappan |
| Edited by | Vivek Harshan |
| Music by |
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Production company | CNC Film House |
| Distributed by | LJ Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Premise
editTom, a young car tuner, falls in love with Diya. After a minor accident, a powerful don named Edgar comes into their lives. A rivalry between Tom and Edgar leads to Edgar's humiliation.
Cast
edit- Unni Mukundan as Tom
- Tovino Thomas in a dual role as:
- Edgar Kelly (Son)
- Fletcher Kelly (Father)
- Priyanka Kandwal as Diya
- Balu Varghese as DiCaprio aka Kapra
- Ilhan as Jerry
- Vijayaraghavan as Stella, Tom's and Jerry's father
- Rony David as Stephan
- Baiju Santhosh as Prakashan
- Manju Sathish as Tom's and Jerry's mother
- Dominic
- Pavithran as Advocate Eepan
- Santhosh Keezhattor as Diya's Father
- Noby as Gymman
- Stunt Silva as Martin
- Shine Tom Chacko as Alvy Benedict (cameo appearance)
Production
editThe same team produced the movie Ithihasa. The film was announced in March 2015 and started its preliminary filming in July.[4] Shooting occurred in two main sessions and was completed mid-November 2015.[5] The film was released on 2 January 2016.[6]
Music
edit| Style (2015) | |
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| Soundtrack album by Jassie Gift | |
| Released | 7 December 2015 |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Label | Muzik247 |
The film has three songs composed by Jassie Gift. One of which, "Chenthamachundil," was particularly well received by audiences.[7] The film also features a remixed version of a song from the 1977 movie Saritha, originally performed by K. J. Yesudas and remixed by Karthik. The background score of the film was composed, arranged and produced by Rahul Raj and released under the label Muzik247.[8]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singers | Duration |
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| 1 | "Chenthamara Chundil" | Manu S. Manjith | Haricharan & Shweta Mohan | 04:22 |
| 2 | "Vennila Vannu Nee" | Harinarayanan B. K. | Benny Dayal & Suchithra | 03:59 |
| 3 | "Mazha Thulli Thulli" | Sathyan Anthikad | Karthik | 03:52 |
Reception
editSanjith Sidhardhan critic of Times of india gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated that " Sinoj P Ayyappan has done a commendable job in presenting a captivating fare."[9]
References
edit- ^ "Style (2016) - Style Malayalam Movie". NOWRUNNING. 4 June 2015.
- ^ "Unni Mukundan's 'Style' to roll - Malayalam News". IndiaGlitz.com. 1 June 2015.
- ^ "Priyanka Kandwal to romance Unni Mukundan - Times of India". The Times of India. June 2015.
- ^ "'Style' started rolling". nowrunning. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "'Style' shoot ended". nowrunning. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "Style Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos - eTimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "Asianet News: Songs from the 2016 film Style are out (transliterated)". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ Admin (9 December 2015). "Unni Mukundan's Style movie music was launched by Dileep". Onlooker's Media. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
- ^ "Style Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 May 2023.