Indian Rupee (film)

Indian Rupee

Theaterical Poster
Directed by Ranjith
Produced by August Cinema
Written by Ranjith
Narrated by Lalu Alex
Starring Prithviraj
Thilakan
Rima Kallingal
Tini Tom
Music by Shahabaz Aman
Cinematography S. Kumar
Editing by Vijay Shankar
Studio August Cinema
Distributed by August Films
Release date(s) 6 October 2011 (2011-10-06)
Running time 155 minutes
Country India
Language Malayalam

Indian Rupee is a 2011 Indian satirical film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by August cinema. The film stars Prithviraj, Thilakan and Rima Kallingal in the lead roles. [1]

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Plot

Indian Rupee is a satirical dig on today's youth who attempt to make quick money without sweating it out. JP aka Jayaprakash (Prithviraj) is a small time real estate dealer based in Kozhikode, who dreams of making it big some day. JP is a high school drop-out and in love with his cousin Beena (Rima Kallingal) who is a doctor, though her parents are not too keen about the alliance. JP along with his friend CH (Tini Tom) is scouting for a land deal. He is working under a senior agent Rayeen(Mamukoya) but wishes to break free as soon as possible. He believes that his fortunes are up for a change, when Achyutha Menon (Thilakan), an old city dweller approaches him to sell off his land assets. The deal never happens, but Achutha Menon stays back with them and becomes a part of their life. Things start happening in a fantastic way for JP, soon after. JP manages to earn a decent fortune after some smart moves, but he learns some valuable lessons in the process, about the importance of earning money honestly in life.

Cast

Soundtrack

Indian Rupee
Soundtrack album by Shahabaz Aman
Released 23 August 2011 (2011-08-23)
Genre Film soundtrack
Length 16:00
Label Mathrubhumi Music
Producer August cinema

The film's soundtrack is composed by Shahabaz Aman. The audio release function was held at Puliyarmala Krishna Gowdar hall, on 23 August 2011.

# Song Singer(s) Lyricist Duration
1 "Pokayaayi" G. Venugopal, Asha G. Menon V.R. Santhosh 3:36
2 "Anthimaanam" M. G. Sreekumar, Sujatha V.R. Santhosh 4:10
3 "Ee Puzhayum" Vijay Yesudas Mullanezhy 4:40
3 "Ee Puzhayum" unplugged edition Vijay Yesudas Mullanezhy 4:24

Reception

The film opened to unanimous positive reviews from the audiences and critics alike. Reviewers have praised the genius of Ranjith in presenting such an oft told story in such a remarkably refreshing way.[2] The performances of Thilakan and Prithviraj have been widely applauded.

Awards and accolades

References

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  5. ^ "Indian Rupee - Prithvi bounces back with this rewarding 'IR'". IndiaGlitz. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/13247.html. Retrieved Friday, October 07, 2011. 
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  10. ^ "Vayalar Ramavarma Chalachitra Television Award 2011". Yentha.com. http://www.yentha.com/news/view/1/14136. Retrieved 27 October 2011. 
  11. ^ "Vayalar Rama Varma Awards announced. Chalachithra Ratna Award for Thilakan and Best Actor for Prithviraj,". kottaka.com. http://www.kottaka.com/blog/2011/10/vayalar-rama-varma-awards-announced-chalachithra-ratna-award-for-thilakan-and-best-actor-for-prithviraj/. Retrieved 27 October 2011. 

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