Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar

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Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar
Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar.jpg
Teaser poster
Directed bySajin Raaghavan
Written bySreenivasan
Produced byVaishaka Rajan
Starring
CinematographyS. Kumar
Edited byKevin Thomas
Music by
Distributed by
  • Vaishaka Cinema
  • PJ Entertainments UK
Release date
  • 14 January 2012 (2012-01-14)
Running time
147 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film, directed by Sajin Raaghavan in his directorial debut. starring Sreenivasan in titular role with Vineeth Sreenivasan, Fahadh Faasil, Mamta Mohandas, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh and Suraj Venjaramoodu.[1]

The film is a spin-off of popular 2005 film Udayananu Tharam. Sreenivasan reprises the role of Megastar Saroj Kumar from the original. The director announced that this is not a sequel: Only some characters from Udayananu Tharam were used. The film was shot mainly in Chennai and Kochi.[2]

Plot[]

Saroj Kumar is the megastar of the Malayalam film industry and one of the most popular actors in Kerala. He lost his fan base and hit films due to his arrogance and vanity; his latest films, like Vekkada Vedi Turn into big flops due to his bad heroism.

Alex Samuel and Pachalam Bhasi start their new film with Shyam. Saroj bribes film associations and gets Samuel and Bhasi's film banned. He gets the rank of Colonel in the Army and brags about it. Meanwhile, Babykuttan, another producer, helps Alex Samuel and Pachalam Bhasi to resume their project. Saroj Kumar tries to cancel the film in many ways but it is successfully completed and is well received by the audiences.

Meanwhile, the income tax department raids his premises and starts prosecution proceedings for tax evasion. Saroj is tense about this, and he drinks a lot acting in a different manner. Many truths regarding Saroj's personal life are revealed towards the end. The film ends with a silhouette showing the film's timeline (and Saroj's failure) and Alex Samuel, along with Shyam, who is revealed to be the son of Saroj Kumar and his first wife, celebrating the success of the film.

Cast[]

Production[]

About the idea of making Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar, Sreenivasan says:

The thought of the film came to us when we started thinking about what should be happening to a superstar like Saroj Kumar at this point of time. He is getting old and the most challenging aspect about stardom is that once you have got it, the next question is how long it will last. Some people can accept the changes in life in a mature way but for most others, it is never easy. This superstar is wary of new thoughts and new experiments because he knows he won't fit into the changing scheme of things. It is easy to be a hero in films as even a weak person can fight with any number of goons and get applause from viewers. But Dr Saroj Kumar forces the directors to cater to his thoughts. All this makes the character very exciting.[3]

As the characters are already known to the viewers, the expectations could be huge. The film was mainly shot in Chennai and Kochi.

Release[]

Critical reception[]

The film released on 14 January 2012[4] to mainly negative reviews from critics. Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff.com concluded his review saying, "On the whole, Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar is disappointing, to say the least."[5] Hari Prasad of Yentha.com said that "the film, despite having a good theme, suffers from a messy script."[6] Sify.com and Oneindia.in also published negative reviews saying that it is "disappointing."[7][8] Fahadh Faasil won the .

Controversies[]

Although Sreenivasan clarified that the characterisation of Saroj Kumar was not at all based on any existing superstars, it has been accused that Sreenivasan tried to mock actor Mohanlal. Many comments are made in the film about real happenings including Mohanlal's derogatory comments against Sukumar Azhikode, his Lieutenant Colonel honour, income tax raids and recovering of elephant tusks from his house, and his famous ad campaigns. S. Kumar, the cinematographer of the film, claimed live on television that he was threatened over phone by Antony Perumbavoor, a producer and close aide of Mohanlal.[9][10]

Soundtrack[]

Music: Deepak Dev, Lyrics: Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Mozhikalum"Haricharan, Manjari 
2."Iniyoru Chalanam"Shaan Rahman, Vineeth Sreenivasan 
3."Kesu"Vineeth Sreenivasan, Shweta Mohan 
4."Mozhikalum"Haricharan 

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Padmashree Bharat Dr Saroj Kumar". Nowrunning.com.
  2. ^ "First Look: Padmasree Bharat Dr Saroj Kumar". Rediff.com. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  3. ^ Sreenivasan: It is easy to be a hero in films, Rediff.com, January 17, 2012
  4. ^ "Saroj Kumar to hit screens today"
  5. ^ "Review: Padmasree Bharat Dr Saroj Kumar is crass"
  6. ^ "Movie Review: Padmashree Bharat Dr.Saroj Kumar (Mal) - Disappoints Big Time!"
  7. ^ Movie Review: Padmashree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar"
  8. ^ "Padmasree Bharat Dr Saroj Kumar – Movie Review"
  9. ^ "Sreenivasan denies mocking Mohanlal in film"
  10. ^ "'Comedy was not aimed at Mohanlal'"

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