Christian Brothers (film)

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Christian Brothers
Directed by Joshiy
Produced by A. V. Anoop
Maha Subair
Written by Udayakrishna
Siby K. Thomas
Starring Mohanlal
Suresh Gopi
Dileep
Sarath Kumar
Lakshmi Rai
Kanika
Kavya Madhavan
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
Music by Deepak Dev
Rajamani(Background Score)
Cinematography Anil Nair
Editing by Ranjan Abraham
Studio AVA Productions
Varnachithra Big Screen
Distributed by Varnachithra Big Screen
Release dates
  • March 18, 2011 (2011-03-18) (India)

  • March 25, 2011 (2011-03-25) (UK, USA, Australia)

  • March 31, 2011 (2011-03-31) (Gulf)
Running time 180 minutes
Country India
Language Malayalam

Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film[1] directed by Joshiy. The ensemble cast include Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi, Sarath Kumar, Lakshmi Rai, Kanika, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and Kavya Madhavan. The film is scripted by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas duo while musical score was composed by Rajamani and songs are composed by Deepak Dev.

Plot

The film is about Palamattathu Varghese Mappila (Saikumar), a wealthy Nasrani, retired captain of the Indian Army. He has four children, Christy (Mohanlal), Joji (Dileep), Jessy (Lakshmi Gopalaswamy) and Stella (Kanika). Christy is a high profile police informer who is working in Mumbai and getting high amounts as remuneration. His brother Joji goes to Italy to study theology, but later opts out of it after he falls in love with Meenakshi (Kavya Madhavan), daughter of the state home minister (Devan). His family has no clear idea about the nature of Christy's activities before Christy's brother-in-law tells a lie about him as Christy finds about brother-in-law's relationship between rowdies and cases which he was arrested for sex-racketing . All these come as a shock to Varghese Mappila. Varghese Mappila kicks Christy out of their house believing the brother-in-law. Joji is having a relationship with Meenakshi. Her parents come to know about that. And while returning home she is being kidnapped. For regaining the daughter her father calls Christy. Christy finds that his brother-in-law was the person who kidnapped Meenakshi. He fights with his brother-in-law and safely brings Meenakshi back to her home. The next day, police finds that Christy's brother-in-law was killed. Police arrests Christy for the crime. Christy's friend (Sarath Kumar) brings him out of the jail. Meanwhile, a police officer (Suresh Gopi) marries Stella. Christy helps Joji to marry Meenakshi by bringing her out of her house. Both Christy and the police officer finds out the killer of their brother-in-law was Joji. Knowing that the killer was Joji, Christy tells the police officer to arrest him instead of his beloved brother Joji.Meawhile, the villains attack mappila.To take revenge of his fathers death, christy along with gopi and sarath kumar kill the villains.

Cast

Production

The film was announced as a big budget film but the Association had set a norm that no Malayalam film should have a budget of more than INR3.5 crore. The Association refused to give a clearance for the film’s shoot. The producers stated that given the star-cast and the subject of the film, it is not possible to make it at a lesser budget. Following the interests from stars, exhibitors and theatre-owners, the film was given a clearance despite its budget, which was many times the restriction set by the Association.[2]

The film started its production on 11 January 2010.[citation needed] First schedule of the film occurred at various locales in Kerala from January through September 2010. Palamattam tharavadu, where the major parts of the film are set was shot from Netto's bungalow near Edakochi.[3] The second schedule, which mainly included picturisation of a song, commenced in London the same month.[4] The principal photography completed by the end of 2010.

Tamil actor Arjun registered a complaint with Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA) about using his name and photographs in connection with Christian Brothers without his consent or knowledge.[5]Template:Verify credibiity Arjun commented that no one has approached him to act in Christian Brothers and all this has happened without his consent or knowledge.[2] However, the issue was resolved when there came an official clarification that Arjun will not be a part of the film,.[6]Template:Verify credibiity In February 2010, it was reported that the producer of Christian Brothers excluded actorThilakan from the film at the request of the FEFKA, the predominant film technicians association. Thilakan had been earlier signed for the role played by Saikumar in the film.[7] On February 3, 2010, Thilakan publicly protested against the unofficial ban enforced on him by FEFKA. The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) issued a show cause notice to Thilakan for bringing the issue into the public domain. Thilakan accused AMMA, of which he too is a member.[8] Several political parties came out openly in support of Thilakan.[9]

Reception

Critical response

The film received mostly mixed reviews upon release.[10] Neethu Reghukumar of Bangalore Mirror gave a positive review and said, "The much-anticipated Christian Brothers proved to be worth the wait. Finally, Mohanlal fans have something to rejoice as he has made a rollicking start this year. Back in his elements, Lal steals the show, firing on all cylinders. However, at no stage the multi-starrer film does appear as a one-man show.[11]

M. Ashitha of Deccan Herald commented, "True, too many cooks spoil the broth. Despite having the luxury of actors like Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Dileep and Sarath Kumar together in the movie, Christian Brothers turns out not to be a disappointment. The film, heavily depending on the star power, is a good entertainment."[12]

Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff.com stated, "Christian Brothers is a typical multi-starrer that is made with an eye at the box office with not much depth in the subject. But you still get entertained."[13]

Sify.com's reviewer rated the film as a "Racy Entertainer" and stated, "Christian Brothers is a loud and high voltage thriller, for which you don't have to use your brains much. It could have definitely been more enjoyable if it was shorter by some twenty minutes or so, but even in the current form it could make you smile as the end credits start rolling. It's absolutely a no logic-popcorn fun and perhaps not meant to be taken too seriously."[14]

Release and rights

The film released worldwide with a total of 100 prints on 18 March; 157 centres in Kerala and 90 centres outside Kerala and 80 centres overseas making it the widest release for a Malayalam Movie.[15]

Soundtrack

Christian Brothers
Soundtrack album by Deepak Dev
Released 11 March 2011 (2011-03-11)
Recorded Kodandapani Studio, Chennai
Genre Film soundtrack
Length 18:31
Label Satyam Audios

The soundtrack features four songs composed by Deepak Dev with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The songs managed to top the music charts in the initial weeks.[16]

Track # Song Singer(s) Duration Remarks
1 "Karthaave" Shankar Mahadevan, Rimi Tomy 4:33 Dileep & Kavya Madhavan
2 "Kannum" Shankar Mahadevan, Shweta Mohan 5:06 Mohanlal & Lakshmi Rai
3 "Mizhikalil Naanam" Nikhil Mathew, Ranjith, Rimi Tomy 4:32 Mohanlal, Dileep, Kaniha, Lakshmi Rai & Lakshmi Gopalaswami
4 "Sayyaave (Composers Version)" Shankar Mahadevan, Shweta Mohan 4:20 Mohanlal & Lakshmi Rai

Home video

AP International released the movie on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in India in 2011.

References

  1. ↑ "Scripting blockbusters". The Hindu. March 4, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2011. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Christian Brothers runs into troubled waters". Screen India. November 20, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2011. 
  3. ↑ "All in the family". The Hindu. April 23, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2011. 
  4. ↑ "Christian Brothers shooting in London". Oneindia.in. September 16, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2011. 
  5. ↑ "Arjun to register a complaint against Christian Brothers". Nowrunning.com. November 13, 2009. Retrieved March 5, 2011. 
  6. ↑ "Arjun no longer a part of Christian Brothers?". Nowrunning.com. November 2, 2009. Retrieved March 5, 2011. 
  7. ↑ "Denied role in film, Thilakan to stage sit-in". The Hindu. February 5, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2011. 
  8. ↑ "Actor Thilakan to stage sit-in over ban". Gulf Times. February 5, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2011. 
  9. ↑ "Thilakan issue spills on to political domain". Press Trust of India. February 20, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2010. 
  10. ↑ Cristian Brothers No.1 | ആഗസ്റ്റ് 15 തകര്‍ന്നു, ക്രിസ്ത്യന്‍ ബ്രദേഴ്സ് വാഴുന്നു!
  11. ↑ "All guns blazing! Christian Brothers". Bangalore Mirror. March 18, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2011. 
  12. ↑ "Many stars, great show". Deccan Herald. March 22, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2011. 
  13. ↑ "Reivew: Christian Brothers is entertaining". Rediff.com. March 18, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2011. 
  14. ↑ "Movie Review: Christian Brothers". Sify.com. March 18, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2011. 
  15. ↑ "Christian Brothers Releases In 244 Cinemas". SansCinema. Retrieved March 19, 2011.
  16. ↑ "Can Mohanlal pull it off?". The Times of India. March 18, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2011. 

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