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| '''''Neerali''''' (Theatrical title: '''''Nieraali'''''; {{Literal translation|Octopus}}) is an upcoming |
'''''Neerali''''' (Theatrical title: '''''Nieraali'''''; {{Literal translation|Octopus}}) is an upcoming ] ] film directed by Ajoy Varma and scripted by Saju Thomas. The movie is produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla under the banner Moonshot Entertainment The film stars ], ], ] and ]. The film was produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla. The release date has been announced to be 15 June 2018. | ||
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| ''Neerali'' was financed by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla under his company Moonshot Entertainments, and co-produced by John Thomas and Mibu Jose Nettikadan. It was written by Saju Thomas. Ajoy Varma makes his directorial debut in Malayalam cinema with this film, having earlier worked as an editor and director in ]. The then-untitled film was officially announced by lead actor ] on 3 October 2017. Filming was said to begin soon after he finished his work in '']''.<ref>{{cite news|last=James|first=Anu|title=Mohanlal on a roll: After Odiyan, superstar announces his next biggie|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-roll-after-odiyan-superstar-announces-his-next-biggie-744269|accessdate=28 January 2018|work=]|date=4 October 2017}}</ref> When asked, Varma told '']'' that the film is a "drama-thriller" set in ], ], and ]n locales, and that ] would take place between December 2017 and January 2018. Mohanlal's character and the rest of the cast was not revealed.<ref name="dramathriller">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal teams up with Bollywood filmmaker for a thriller|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-teams-up-with-bollywood-filmmaker-for-a-thriller/articleshow/60938490.cms|accessdate=28 January 2018|work=]|date=4 October 2017}}</ref> The film's title was revealed on 27 January 2018 along with a title poster.<ref>{{cite web|last=Akash|title=Mohanlal's next titled Neerali|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/mohanlals-next-titled-neerali.html|publisher=Behindwoods.com|accessdate=5 February 2018|date=27 January 2018}}</ref> | |||
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| On October 3, 2017, it was announced by ] that he will be featuring in an untitled film produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Co produced by John Thomas and Mibu Jose Nettikadan under the banner Moonshot Entertainment. The announcement also said that film will be directed by Ajoy Varma and scripted by Saju Thomas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/mohanlal-announces-new-film/137440/story.htm|title=Mohanlal announces new film|work=NOWRUNNING|access-date=2018-06-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-roll-after-odiyan-superstar-announces-his-next-biggie-744269|title=Mohanlal on a roll: After Odiyan, superstar announces his next biggie|last=James|first=Anu|date=4 October 2017|work=]|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="dramathriller">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-teams-up-with-bollywood-filmmaker-for-a-thriller/articleshow/60938490.cms|title=Mohanlal teams up with Bollywood filmmaker for a thriller|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|date=4 October 2017|work=]|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> Ajoy Varma told '']'' that the film is a "drama-thriller" set in ], ], and ]n locales, and that ] would take place between December 2017 and January 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-teams-up-with-bollywood-filmmaker-for-a-thriller/articleshow/60938490.cms|title=Mohanlal teams up with Bollywood filmmaker for a thriller - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-04}}</ref> On January 27, 2018, tittle poster of the movie was released and the name was revealed to be Neerali.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/mohanlals-next-titled-neerali.html|title=Mohanlal's next titled Neerali|last=Akash|date=27 January 2018|publisher=Behindwoods.com|accessdate=5 February 2018}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | It was reported that once the script was finalized ] was approached by the director and he accepted the offer.<ref name="dramathriller"/> On November 2017, a casting call for male actors in the 50-60 and 30-35 age group, and female actors in the 25-30 age group was sent out. It was also speculated that the film had ] and ] in the female lead role <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/casting-call-for-mohanlals-untitled-movie/articleshow/61594227.cms|title=Casting call for Mohanlal's untitled movie - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-04}}</ref>. ] was cast as one of the female lead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/mohanlal-appreciated-my-performance-in-nimir-parvatii-nair-5038532/|title=Mohanlal appreciated my performance in Nimir: Parvatii Nair|last=Aiyappan|first=Ashameera|date=25 January 2018|work=]|accessdate=26 May 2018}}</ref> It was reported that only ], ], ], ], and ] were cast before the filming started and rest of the cast was filled out as the filming progressed.<ref name="parvatii">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/parvatii-nair-im-nervous-about-acting-with-mohanlal/articleshow/62441874.cms|title=Parvatii Nair: I'm nervous about acting with Mohanlal|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|date=11 January 2018|work=]|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref> ] and ] were cast in February 2018. ] and ] play two of the film's important female characters.<ref name="heroine">{{cite news|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/02/04/no-heroine-for-mohanlal-in-ajoy-varma-neerali.html|title=No heroine for Mohanlal in Ajoy Varma's 'Neerali'|author=Onmanorama staff|date=5 February 2018|work=]|accessdate=26 May 2018}}</ref> ] revealed her presence in the movie on February 9, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Be9aF6VFoG0/?taken-by=megha_mathew_|title="My first film of 2018 in Malayalam with the complete actor mohanlal sir"|last=Mathew|first=Megha|date=9 February 2018|publisher=]|accessdate=13 February 2018}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | ] began on 9 January 2018 in ], India, with ] serving as director of photography.<ref>{{cite web |
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| ⚫ | ] began on 9 January 2018 in ], India, with Director ] performed the ritual switching on of the ] and ] serving as director of photography.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mohanlal/status/950703986650181632|title=Principal photography|last=Mohanlal|date=9 January 2018|publisher=]|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref> Filming schedules were planned to meet a May 2018 release date (later postponed). Sandeep Narayan and Arun C. Thampi were the ]s.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/01/10/mohanlal-ajoy-varma-movie-cast-list.html|title=ഈ മോഹൻലാൽ ചിത്രത്തിന് പ്രത്യേകതകൾ നിരവധി|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|date=10 January 2018|work=]|accessdate=26 May 2018|language=ml}}</ref> ] joined the crew from the first day of shooting.<ref name="parvatii" /> Mohanlal joined the set by the fourth week of January.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-look-in-action-adventure-film-directed-by-ajoy-varma-revealed-see-pic/story-JgaaG8IZ7zwRmVfWstlTNL.html|title=Mohanlal's look in action-adventure film directed by Ajoy Varma revealed, see pic|author=HT correspondent|date=23 January 2018|work=]|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-ajoy-varma-5035695/|title=Mohanlal promises a lot of action in his next film, see photo|last=Kumar R.|first=Manoj|date=23 January 2018|work=]|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> Stunt scenes were choreographed by Sunil Rodriguez. Serena Tixeria was the make-up artist. Costumes were designed by Himanshi Nijhawan, while Udai Prakash Singh oversaw the art department.<ref name="heroine"/> ] continued in Mumbai into February in locations including: ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/02/13/mohanlal-surprise-entry-mumbai-neerali-movie.html|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|date=13 February 2018|work=]|accessdate=13 February 2018|language=ml|script-title=ml:ചടങ്ങിൽ മോഹൻലാൽ; വിശ്വസിക്കാനാകാതെ ആരാധകർ|trans-title=Mohanlal at the ceremony; fans stunned}}</ref> ]'s scenes were shot in early February after her sudden casting.<ref name="nadhiya">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nadiya-moidu-i-still-consider-myself-a-newcomer/articleshow/62817875.cms|title=Nadiya Moidu: I still consider myself a newcomer|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|date=8 February 2018|work=]|accessdate=26 May 2018}}</ref> Filming was completed in 36 days and wrapped in Mumbai on 15 February 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-s-neerali-wrapped-just-36-days-76622|title=Mohanlal's 'Neerali' wrapped up in just 36 days|author=Digital Native|date=17 February 2018|work=]|accessdate=26 May 2018}}</ref> The film was made on a budget of {{INR}}11 ].<ref name="cost">{{cite web|url=https://www.nanaonline.in/news-feeds/neerali-movie-compleeted/|title='നീരാളി' പൂര്ത്തിയായി|last=Suresh|first=K.|date=13 March 2018|publisher=Nana Film Weekly|accessdate=27 May 2018}}</ref> | ||
| ==Music== | ==Music== | ||
| The film features songs composed by ]; the ] is by Ronnie Raphael. Mohanlal sings a duet, written by P.T. Bini, with ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal turns a playback singer again for Neerali|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/21/mohanlal-turns-a-playback-singer-again-for-neerali-1776347.html|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=]|date=21 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ലാലേട്ടൻ വീണ്ടും പാട്ടുപാടുന്ന; ഒപ്പം ശ്രേയാ ഘോഷലും|url=http://www.deepika.com/Cinema/CinemaNews.aspx?Mohanlal-to-sing-a-song-in-Neerali&ID=1329|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=]|date=23 February 2018|language=ml}}</ref> | The film features songs composed by ]; the ] is by Ronnie Raphael. ] sings a ], written by P.T. Bini, with ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal turns a playback singer again for Neerali|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/21/mohanlal-turns-a-playback-singer-again-for-neerali-1776347.html|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=]|date=21 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ലാലേട്ടൻ വീണ്ടും പാട്ടുപാടുന്ന; ഒപ്പം ശ്രേയാ ഘോഷലും|url=http://www.deepika.com/Cinema/CinemaNews.aspx?Mohanlal-to-sing-a-song-in-Neerali&ID=1329|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=]|date=23 February 2018|language=ml}}</ref> | ||
| ==Release== | ==Release== | ||
Revision as of 07:18, 4 June 2018
2018 Indian film
| Neerali | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ajoy Varma |
| Screenplay by | Saju Thomas |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | Mohanlal Suraj Venjaramoodu Nadhiya Parvatii Nair |
| Cinematography | Santosh Thundiyil |
| Edited by | Ajoy Varma Sajit Unnikrishnan |
| Music by | Stephen Devassy Ronnie Raphael (score) |
| Production company | Moonshot Entertainments |
| Distributed by | Moonshot Entertainments |
| Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹11 crore |
Neerali (Theatrical title: Nieraali; lit. 'Octopus') is an upcoming Malayalam drama thriller film directed by Ajoy Varma and scripted by Saju Thomas. The movie is produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla under the banner Moonshot Entertainment The film stars Mohanlal, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Nadhiya and Parvatii Nair. The film was produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla. The release date has been announced to be 15 June 2018.
Cast
Cast
- Mohanlal as Sunny George
- Suraaj Venjarammoodu as Veerappan
- Nadhiya as Mollykutty
- Parvatii Nair
- Dileesh Pothan
- Nassar
- Saikumar
Other Cast
Production
On October 3, 2017, it was announced by Mohanlal that he will be featuring in an untitled film produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Co produced by John Thomas and Mibu Jose Nettikadan under the banner Moonshot Entertainment. The announcement also said that film will be directed by Ajoy Varma and scripted by Saju Thomas. Ajoy Varma told The Times of India that the film is a "drama-thriller" set in Mumbai, Pune, and Sri Lankan locales, and that principal photography would take place between December 2017 and January 2018. On January 27, 2018, tittle poster of the movie was released and the name was revealed to be Neerali.
It was reported that once the script was finalized Mohanlal was approached by the director and he accepted the offer. On November 2017, a casting call for male actors in the 50-60 and 30-35 age group, and female actors in the 25-30 age group was sent out. It was also speculated that the film had Meena and Trisha in the female lead role . Parvatii Nair was cast as one of the female lead. It was reported that only Mohanlal, Parvatii Nair, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Saikumar, and Dileesh Pothan were cast before the filming started and rest of the cast was filled out as the filming progressed. Nadhiya and Nassar were cast in February 2018. Nadhiya and Parvatii Nair play two of the film's important female characters. Megha Mathew revealed her presence in the movie on February 9, 2018.
Principal photography began on 9 January 2018 in Mumbai, India, with Director John Matthew Matthan performed the ritual switching on of the movie camera and Santosh Thundiyil serving as director of photography. Filming schedules were planned to meet a May 2018 release date (later postponed). Sandeep Narayan and Arun C. Thampi were the executive producers. Parvatii Nair joined the crew from the first day of shooting. Mohanlal joined the set by the fourth week of January. Stunt scenes were choreographed by Sunil Rodriguez. Serena Tixeria was the make-up artist. Costumes were designed by Himanshi Nijhawan, while Udai Prakash Singh oversaw the art department. Location filming continued in Mumbai into February in locations including: Bhandup, Powai, and Mira Road. Nadhiya's scenes were shot in early February after her sudden casting. Filming was completed in 36 days and wrapped in Mumbai on 15 February 2018. The film was made on a budget of ₹11 crore.
Music
The film features songs composed by Stephen Devassy; the score is by Ronnie Raphael. Mohanlal sings a duet, written by P.T. Bini, with Shreya Ghoshal.
Release
Neerali is scheduled to be released in India on 15 June 2018 on Eid al-Fitr.
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