Wanted (2004 film)
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Directed by | Murali Nagavally |
Written by | Priyadarshan (screenplay and dialogue) |
Produced by | A. Jayan |
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Cinematography | Om Prakash |
Edited by | N. Gopalakrishnan |
Music by | Deepak Chatterjee |
Production company | Aparna Films |
Release date | 17 July 2004 |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Wanted is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by newcomer Murali Nagavally and written by Priyadarshan. The films stars five newcomers: Madhu Warrier, Aravindan, Anniyappan, Nishanth Sagar, and Suchitra. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Aithe (2003).[1]
Plot[]
Five unemployed youngsters plan a heist. Don Muhammed Ibrahim comes to the city where the youngsters are. How Narayana Swamy IPS brings the youngsters to justice forms the rest of the story.[2][3]
Cast[]
- Madhu Warrier as Unni[2]
- Aravindan as Nandu[2]
- Aniyappan as Chupran[2]
- Nishanth Sagar as Mani[2]
- Suchitra as Anu[2]
- Jagathy Sreekumar[4]
- Sreenivasan[4]
- Vijayaraghavan[4]
- Innocent[4]
- Bharath Gopi as Anu's father[2]
- Venu Nagavally[4]
- Captain Raju[4]
- Vijayakumar[4]
- Sukumari[4]
- KPAC Lalitha[4]
- Manka Mahesh[4]
- Mohanlal as Narayana Swamy IPS (cameo appearance)[2]
Production[]
Murali Nagavally, who worked as an assistant to Priyadarshan, made his directorial debut with this film.[4] Newcomers Madhu Warrier, Nishanth Sagar, Aravind, Anniyappan and Suchitha were cast in the lead.[3] Mohanlal, who promised Nagavally that he will star in his directorial debut, made a cameo appearance as a police officer.[3]
Themes and influences[]
The film took into account the growing interests of the middle class in Kerala.[1]
Soundtrack[]
Music by Deepak Chatterjee and lyrics by Gireesh Puthencherry.[4][5]
- "Changueduthukattiyal" - Anvar
- "Kallayipuzha" - Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Jayan
- "Mizhithamara Poovil" - M. G. Sreekumar, Aparna Jayan
- "Omale Nee" - M. G. Sreekumar
- "Pon Veyile" - M. G. Sreekumar
- "Shlokam" - M. G. Sreekumar
- "Title Song" - Thara Thomas
Release and reception[]
The film had a good opening at the box office thanks to the positive word of mouth and Mohanlal's cameo.[6] The film released alongisde Mayilattam and Kakkakarumban.[6]
Sify gave the film a verdict of "good" and opined that "Director Murali has made the film like a Hollywood thriller. He has been able to extract powerful performances from the four young actors. Madhu Warrier is promising and Suchitha, a spitting image of Meera Jasmine is likeable. Anniyapan has scored in the comedy scenes".[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Somaaya, Bhawana (31 March 2016). Salaam Bollywood. Bhawana Somaaya. ISBN 9781317232858.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Review: (2004)". Sify. 17 July 2004. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Pillai, Sreedhar (19 July 2004). "Mohanlal keeps his word". The Hindu.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Wanted". Sify. 13 July 2004. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Wanted (2004)". Raaga.
- ^ a b "Kerala Box-office- Something to cheer about!". Sify. 17 July 2004.
External links[]
- Malayalam-language films
- Indian films
- 2004 films
- 2000s Malayalam-language films
- Indian crime thriller films
- Malayalam remakes of Telugu films
- 2004 crime thriller films