Escape from Uganda
| Escape from Uganda | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Rajesh Nair |
| Produced by |
Girisch Nair Usha Rajesh |
| Screenplay by |
Sandeep Robinson Deepak Prabhakaran Nithin Bhadran |
| Story by | Rajesh Nair |
| Starring |
Rima Kallingal Vijay Babu R. Parthiepan |
| Music by | Varun Unni |
| Cinematography | Vishnu Sarma |
| Edited by |
Ratheesh Raj Gopi Sunder (Background Score) |
Production company |
Vaya Films River Nile Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Kalasanga, KAS & Right |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | INR 6.50 Cr |
Escape from Uganda is a 2013 Malayalam thriller film directed by Rajesh Nair.[1] The cast includes Rima Kallingal, Vijay Babu, R. Parthiepan, Jojo, Tashu Kaushik, Winston Witecker and also Mukesh in a cameo appearance.[2] The story is by Rajesh nair, Screenplay by Sandeep Robinson, Deepak Prabhakaran and Nithin Bhadran and dialogue by salin mankuzy.[3] Several plots as well as the general thread of the movie have an uncanny similarity to the Hollywood thriller The Next Three Days. Escape From Uganda started rolling in Uganda from July 7.[4] It has been shot completely in the Uganda [5] and will be the first Malayalam film to be shot extensively in Africa.[4]
Plot
Shikha Samuel (Rima Kallingal), along with her husband Jayakrishnan (Vijay Babu), has chosen of all places in the world, Uganda, to find refuge in, after her family in Kerala objects to their marriage. The couple is leading a happy life with a girl child of their own. Jayakrishnan is employed as a manager in a coffee shop and Shikha runs a designer boutique of her own. She soon sets up a boutique of her own in the African country. The tranquillity of their life is shattered when Shikha is arrested on the charges of committing two murders, one of the victim is the daughter of the local Mayor, who has pledged to keep her in jail for the rest of her life.
Cast
- Rima Kallingal as Shikha Samuel
- Vijay Babu as Jayakrishnan
- R. Parthiepan as Antony / Carlose Kennedy
- Joju George as Gautham
- Tashu Kaushik as Angel Mathews
- Mukesh as Firoz (extended cameo)
- Winston Witecker
- Micheal Wawuyo
- John Bagenda as the Mayor
- Wilberforce Mutete
- Anita Kyalimpa as Oldra
- Carlos Ombonya
Production
Rima Kallingal was signed to play the lead role of a mother of a three-year-old in the film. Caught in a fix, she plans an escape from the country.[3] She was said to be seen in a never before seen avatar, doing some daredevil stunts for the first time in her career.[1] Rima, who is trained in the Kerala martial art form Kalaripayattu and the Manipuri martial art Chau, will be using them in action sequences.[6]
The film's cast also included a few actors from Uganda thanks to Xtrim Casting and Casting Director, Wilber Rugarama. Anita Kyalimpa, first runner up of Miss Uganda 2013, made her acting debut in the film as the murdered daughter of a city mayor, who was played by Ebonies’ John Bagenda while veteran Ugawood actor, Micheal Wawuyo, played the head of military intelligence. Actor and police officer, Wilberforce Mutete, played his day job role in the film too. Brenda Nanyonjo, Miss Uganda organiser and Tricksters star, Carlos Ombonya, were also part of the cast.[7]
The climax of the film was said to be shot in the Luzira Maximum Security Prison, a notorious prison in Uganda. The team claimed that besides shooting at the source of the Nile, they will also can some shots near hot water springs and live volcanoes.[8]
Promotional events
The music launch of the function was conducted in Kochi on the 3rd of November, 2013. The function was attended by the lead actor Rima Kallingal, Director Rajesh Nair, Music Director Varun Unni as well as the cast and crew of the movie, along with Dileep and Mukesh and Malayalam movie directors Lal Jose and Aashiq Abu. As part of the launch, an audio CD of the movie was presented to Lal Jose by Dileep. A trailer of the movie along with two video songs were screened at the function. This included a melody composed by Varun Unni and a promotional track by Gopi Sundar. Aashiq Abu and Rima Kalingal had become married just a few days prior to the launch and the function was their first formal appearance as a couple. The cast and crew of the movie celebrated the occasion with the newly weds by surprising them with a wedding cake.[9]
Soundtrack
| Escape from Uganda | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Varun Unni,Gopi Sunder | |
| Released | 3 November 2013 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Label | Satyam Audio |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ea Sundari" | Gopi Sunder, Anna Katharina Valayil | 3:41 | |
| 2. | "Ee Eravile" | Rahul Nambiar | 4:52 | |
| 3. | "Thenalle" | Sachin Warrier | 3:45 | |
| 4. | "Yaanam" | Suchith Suresan | 2:49 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rajesh Nair’s next film goes to Tollywood". The Times of India. 2013-03-06. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ "The first look of Escape from Uganda". The Times of India. 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Now, Rima Kallingal turns to action". The Times of India. 2013-03-04. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "It’s a language cocktail in Escape from Uganda". The Times of India. 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ "Rima in 'Escape from Uganda'". Sify.com. 2013-08-17. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Rima Kallingal is on a roll". Deccan Chronicle. Aug 22, 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ Kamukama, Polly (2013-08-11). "The Observer - Escape from Uganda trailer is a thriller". Observer.ug. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ "Rajesh Nair heads to Uganda for location hunt". The Times of India. 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2013-08-21.
- ↑ "Escape from Uganda Movie Music Launch". Kerala 9. 2013-11-03. Retrieved 2013-11-06.