Pavada (film)

Pavada

Theatrical release poster
Directed by G. Marthandan
Produced by Maniyan Pilla Raju
Screenplay by Bipin Chandran
Story by Bipin Chandran
Shibin Francis
Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran
Anoop Menon
Asha Sarath
Miya George
Nedumudi Venu
Maniyan Pilla Raju
Music by Songs:
Aby Tom Cyriac
Background Score:
Gopi Sunder
Cinematography Pradeep Nair
Edited by John Kutty
Production
company
Distributed by Anto Joseph Release
Release dates
  • January 15, 2016 (2016-01-15)
Running time
 145 minutes[1]
Country India
Language Malayalam

Pavada (English: Skirt), is a 2016 Malayalam film directed by G. Marthandan and written by Bipin Chandran, based on the story he co-wrote with Shibin Francis. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Anoop Menon, Asha Sarath, Miya George, Nedumudi Venu and Maniyan Pilla Raju. The film was produced by Maniyan Pilla Raju for Maniyan Pilla Raju Productions. The music was composed by Aby Tom Cyriac and released under the label Muzik247. Pavada released on 15 January 2016 to positive reviews.[2]

Plot

An alcoholic duo, met at a de-addiction center helps each other to arrange their lives back together with their persistent illness. Pambu Joy's married life is in a muddle due to his alcoholism. Pavada Babu's life is in pieces due to a film he produced, in which Sicily was the heroine. For financial gain the film was adulterated by Eldho. Eldho intends to re-release the film in color. Both Pambu Joy and Pavada Babu fights for stopping the re-release of the film due to the added pain that will cause for Pavada Babu and to bring back Simi together with Pambu Joy.

Cast

Production

Earlier, Shobana was approached for the role of Sicily, but the actress turned down the role as she was not willing to do mother role of Prithviraj, she was replaced by Asha Sarath.[3] Actor Jayasurya has sung a song for the film, titled "Kuruthakkedinte Koodanu," composed by Aby Tom Cyriac, which describes the character of Joy (Prithviraj).[4] According to Maniyanpilla Raju, the film will have "a lot of twists".[5]

The filming began in Thodupuzha on 24 August 2015.[6] The first look poster was released on 2 October 2015.[7]

Box office

The film grossed approximately ₹1.23 crore (US$180,000) in the opening day from Kerala box office.[8] The movie was declared as the first 2016 blockbuster at the box office.

Soundtrack

Pavada
Soundtrack album by Aby Tom Cyriac
Genre Film soundtrack
Label Muzik 247
Producer Maniyan Pilla Raju
Aby Tom Cyriac chronology
Second Innings
(2013)		 Pavada
(2016)

The film's songs are composed by Aby Tom Cyriac with lyrics written by B. K. Hari Narayanan. There are three songs and one is a promo song sung by Nedumudi Venu.[9] Jayasurya, K. G. Ranjith and Nedumudi Venu are the singers. The music was released through the label Muzik 247. The audio music launch was held in a low profile event at Kochi in December 2015, the money generated from which went to Chennai flood victims' relief funds.[10] Aby Tom Cyriac has sampled music from Indian ethnic genre of the early 80s and late 90s.[11]

No. Title Artist(s) Length
1 "Kuruthakkedinte Koodane" Jayasurya 04:11
2 "Paavam Paavada" Ranjith 03:12
3 "Eha Loka Jeevitham" Nedumudi Venu 02:38

References

  1. ↑ "Pavada(2016 film) – Duration". 13 February 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  2. ↑ Sanjith Sidhardhan (January 3, 2016). "Prithviraj and Fahadh to lock horns in Jan". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Anu James (28 January 2016). "Maniyanpilla Raju reveals why Shobana turned down role as Prithviraj's mother in 'Paavada'". International Business Times. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Anjana George (December 23, 2015). "Jayasurya's song for Prithviraj is out". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Sanjith Sidhardhan (December 7, 2015). "Prithviraj’s outstanding in Pavada: Maniyanpillai". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  6. ↑ Akhila Menon (24 August 2015). "Prithviraj-Miya George's Paavada Starts Rolling". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Akhila Menon (2 October 2015). "Paavada First Look Poster Is Out". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  8. ↑ Onmanaorama Staff (18 January 2016). "'Pavada' rules box office; 'Two Countries', 'Charlie' running successfully". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  9. ↑ Anjana George (November 9, 2015). "Hari Narayanan to pen songs for 'Pavada'". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  10. ↑ "Spotted Prithviraj during Pavada audio launch in Kochi". The Times of India. Times News Network. December 17, 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2016.
  11. ↑ Anjana George (November 17, 2015). "Pavada to have ethnic background score". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 January 2016.

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