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Directed by | Harisree Ashokan |
Written by | Ranjith Eban Saneesh |
Produced by | M. Shijith |
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Cinematography | Alby Antony |
Edited by | Ratheesh Raj |
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Production company | S – Square Cinemas |
Distributed by | Kalasangham Films |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
An International Local Story is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Harisree Ashokan. [1] [2] The film is about the friendship between five friends and features Rahul Madhav, Aswin Jose, Deepak Parambol, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bijukuttan, Surabhi Santosh, Mamitha Baiju, Manoj K. Jayan and Tini Tom in substantial roles.
The music was composed by Gopi Sundar, Nadirshah and Arun Raj. Songs were written by Rajeev Alunkal, Hari Narayanan, and Dinu Mohan. [3] [4] The film was released on 1 March 2019.
An International Local Story was the directorial debut of actor Harisree Ashokan. [6] [7] It was produced by M. Shijith under the banner of S – Square Cinemas. The principal photography began on 10 September 2018 in Ernakulam. The film is a combination of suspense, comedy, drama, friendship and love. [8]
The soundtrack consists three songs composed by Arun Raj and Gopi Sunder.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Malayude Melekavil" | Rajeev Alunkal | Nadirshah | Afsal | 3:31 |
2. | "Pattanam Mareettum" | Dinu Mohan | Arun Raj | Arjun Ashokan, | 3:15 |
3. | "Kali Katta Local Aane" | Dinu Mohan | Arun Raj | Anwar Sadath, Antony Dhasan | 3:49 |
4. | "Athmavil Peyyum" | Hari Narayanan | Gopi Sunder | Swetha Mohan, Hari Narayanan | 4:41 |
The Times of India wrote in its review "The comedy dialogues are quite tacky and unentertaining, that one can't believe the talented team behind it, who specialise in humour, couldn't foresee their impact on screen". [9]
The New Indian Express reviewed that "Asokan somehow manages to keep things moving, and, if anything, he proves that he is a fairly skilled director. He has only begun, and one expects he'll get better with his next directorial" and went on to say "Though it's not the sort of film that sticks with you, an ample amount of fun can be had if you've got the patience for it." [10]