Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha

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Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha
ASKmovieposter.jpg
Theatrical Release poster
Directed byRajesh K. Abraham
Screenplay byRajesh K. Abraham
Senni Varghese
Story byRajesh K. Abraham
Produced byA. V. Anoop
Starring Nadhiya
Lena
Lakshmi Rai
Zarina Wahab
Shamna Kasim
Umang Jain
CinematographySameer Haq
Edited by Praveen Prabhakar
Music by Deepak Dev
Release date
  • 17 May 2013 (2013-05-17)
[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha (English: A Tale of Six Women), abbreviated as ASK, is a 2013 Malayalam thriller film directed by Rajesh K. Abraham. [2] Umang Jain, Nadhiya, Zarina Wahab, Lena, Shamna Kasim and Lakshmi Rai are in the lead. [3] The screenplay is by Rajesh K. Abraham and Senni Varghese. Sameer Haq handled the camera. Music by Deepak Dev and choreography by Imithiyas Aboobacker. [4]

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Plot

Aaru Sundarimarude Katha tells the story of six women whose destinies affect each other as they bond together for their respective families in the face of adversities which includes the murder of one among these. [3]

Cast

Reception

Rajeevan of Metromatinee.com commented that "Rajesh Abraham proves that he is a talent to recon with if he continues to make movies that feel similar to how the first half of Aaru Sundarimarude Katha unfolds. The characters are introduced in a very engaging manner and the movie proceeds at a brisk and intriguing pace though the latter half disappoints." Veeyen of Nowrunning.com rated the film 2/5 and said, "Aaru Sunadarimarude Katha did have some real excellent thriller potential, but it hopelessly loses itself working up just the bare-minimum requirements of a thriller. The result is that it feels generic..." [5] Sudheer Shah of Indiaglitz.com rated the film 5.75/10 and stated, "The problem with the movie is an overambitious script which tries to hold together too many subjects- ranging from the new generation gadgets, social networking sites, infidelity perils and finally a murder mystery. But the debutante director has almost managed to keep things under control and uses the best of the techniques to make things work. His packaging is the sole thing that helps the movie to tide over many inconsequential sequences discussing disloyalty and moral lessons on the use of Internet." [6]

First finger dance performance in a film

The film was recognized by the Limca Book of Records for featuring finger dance for the first time in cinema. The award is granted to the movie as part of 100 years celebration of Indian Cinema. About the concept director Rajesh K Abraham says, " Chatting as it happens is a dance of fingers hitting the keypads and so it was conceived as finger dance". For this film the unique theme was composed and performed by Imithiyas Aboobacker an internationally acclaimed Choreographer and finger dancer.

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References

  1. ↑ "Four Malayalam films to release on May 17!". Sify . 16 May 2013. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  2. ↑ Anasuya Menon (16 May 2013). "Changing perceptions". The Hindu . Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Rajesh K Abraham's 'ASK' is a women-centric thriller". The Times of India . 23 December 2012. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  4. ↑ "'ASK - a gift for women'". Malayala Manorama . Archived from the original on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  5. ↑ Veeyen (18 May 2013). "ASK - Aaru Sundarimarude Katha Review". Nowrunning.com. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  6. ↑ Sudheer Shah (19 May 2013). "Aaru Sundarimarude Katha - is just for one time watch". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 22 May 2013.

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