Romans (film)

Romans
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Boban Samuel
Produced by	Arun Ghosh Bijoy Chandran
Written by	YV Rajesh
Starring	Kunchacko Boban Biju Menon Niveda Thomas
Music by	M Jayachandran Bijibal Maniyil Rajeev Alunkal(lyrics)
Cinematography	Vinod Illampally
Edited by	Lijo Paul
Production company	Chand V Creations
Distributed by	Chand V Creations & PJ Entertainments Europe
Release dates	17 January 2013 (2013-01-17) [1][2]
Running time	156 minutes[1]
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Budget	Rs 4.5 c[3]
Box office	Rs 13.5 c[3]

Romans is a 2013 Malayalam comedy suspense thriller film directed by Boban Samuel and written by YV Rajesh.^[4][5] The film is produced by Arun Ghosh and Bijoy Chandran.^[6][6] The film features Kunchacko Boban, Biju Menon and Niveda Thomas in the lead roles, with Lalu Alex, TG Ravi and Vijayaraghavan in supporting roles.^[4][5]

The film received a Universal Certificate from the Censor Board of India.^[1] The film released on 17 January 2013,^[1][2] receiving positive response from audience.^[7][8] The film was a commercial success at the box-office as well as overseas.^[3][9]

Plot

Akash (Kunchacko Boban) and Shibu (Biju Menon) are two jail birds who escape from a train while they are being transported to a jail. They end up in a village at the Kerala – Tamil Nadu border, where they are mistaken for a pair of priests expected at the local church. The duo masquerade as priests, and reopen a church which has been closed for years, thereby winning over the villagers. A series of events that take place after their arrival bring about a change in their outlook towards life and society.

The plot is similar to the 1989 Neil Jordan film We're No Angels.^[10][11]

Cast

• Kunchacko Boban as Akash / Fr. Paul
• Biju Menon as Shibu / Fr. Sebastian also known as Fr. Sebu
• Niveda Thomas as Eleena
• Lalu Alex as Thommichan
• TG Ravi as Pappichayan
• Vijayaraghavan as Fr. Gabriel
• Arun Ghosh as Fr. Rodriguez
• Akanksha Puri as Annie aka Annamma
• Nelson Sooranad as Geevarghese
• Kalabhavan Shaju as Mathukkutty
• Kochu Preman as Achankunju, Kapyar
• Jaffer Idukki as Durai Raj
• Joice Nadakapadom as Joiy
• Gayathri as Thommichan's wife
• Shalu Kurien as Gracy
• Santhakumari as Pappi's wife
• Swathi Varma as Kathreena
• Jayan Cherthala as police sub-inspector Eanashu
• Geetha Salam as the oracle
• Kalabhavan Haneef as lottery salesman
• Shivaji Guruvayoor as Bishop Fr. Idachal
• Lishoy as Akash's father
• Kakka Ravi as C.I. Vetrimaran
• Ponnamma Babu as Mathukutty's mother
• Sreekala Thaha as Jose's wife
• Sreelakshmi as Jose's daughter

Release

Romans released on 17 January 2013 in 74 cinemas across Kerala,^[1][2] receiving positive response from audience.^[7]

Critical reception

Smitha of One India gave the movie 3.5/5 stars, stating that "Romans is a comic caper and you will have plenty of reasons to laugh your heart out!"^[12]

IndiaGlitz gave the movie 6.5/10 stars, concluding that "Romans is targeted at the massive number of spectators who relish zany capers. If you are a member of this group, it's double the fun and guffaws this time; almost sure in leading to another commercial hit."^[13]

Sify gave the movie a verdict of 'Watchable', stating that "Romans gives the feeling that it could have been an excellent comedy, if those behind the film had put in some more efforts into it. In the current form, it would be a decent one-time watch."^[10]

Paresh C Palicha of Rediff gave the movie 2/5 stars, saying that "Romans is just an average comic caper that does not make any sense if you want to take something back from the film."^[14]

Home video

Satyam Audios released the Blu-ray,DVD & VCD of Romans on 20 May 2013 .

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