Anuraga Karikkin Vellam

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Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Khalid Rahman
Written byNaveen Bhaskar
Produced by Santhosh Sivan
Shaji Nadesan
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Arya
Starring
CinematographyJimshi Khalid
Edited byNoufal Abdullah
Music by Prashant Pillai
Production
company
August Cinema
Distributed byAugust Cinema
Release date
  • 7 July 2016 (2016-07-07)(India)
Running time
128 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget ₹4.5 crore [2]
Box officeest.₹22 crore [3]

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (English: The Tender Coconut Water of Love) is a 2016 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by debutant Khalid Rahman. It stars Biju Menon, Asif Ali, Asha Sharath, and Rajisha Vijayan in lead roles. Written by Naveen Bhaskar, it revolves around the life of an ordinary policeman, Raghu, and his son, Abhilash. The soundtrack and background score for the film are composed by Prashant Pillai.

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It was produced jointly by Shaji Nadesan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Santhosh Sivan, and Arya under the banner of August Cinema. [4] Anuraga Karikkin Vellam was released on 7 July 2016. The performance of Rajisha Vijayan made her win the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 2016 . [5]

Plot

Abhilash alias Abhi is a young architect in search of a job. His girlfriend, Elizabeth alias Eli, is a sweet, bubbly, and kind-hearted girl who treats Abhi like a kid. Abhi is irritated by Eli's frequent calls and interference in his life. Upon his friend's suggestions, he breaks up with Eli leaving her heartbroken. She struggles with her breakup.

Abhi's father, ASI Raghu, is a strict police officer. One day, he meets his ex-girlfriend, Anuradha, and tries to contact her, but fails. Abhi gets to know this and gives a fake number to Raghu. Eli gives her own number to Raghu and pretends to be Anuradha. Raghu and Eli form a very friendly bond. She manages to make things better between Raghu and his wife, Suma. After years of marriage, Raghu and Suma get closer because of Eli. Abhi gets a job in a call centre where one of his old friends, Sony, also works. But Abhi finds it difficult to adjust in the call centre and leaves. Sony confesses to Abhi that he loves Eli. Sony helps Eli in coming out of the breakup and proposes to Eli. Abhi starts missing Eli, however, her marriage gets fixed with Sony. One last time, Eli meets Abhi and tells him how important he is to her and leaves. Abhi starts realising her worth and wants her back. Raghu wants to meet Anuradha and requests her to meet him. With no choice left, Eli meets Raghu and tells him the truth.

On the day before her wedding, Abhi decides to break Eli's wedding and bring her back. However, he gets arrested and is kept inside the police station. The next morning, his father releases him. He confesses to his father that he loves Eli and she will marry someone else. Raghu supports Abhi and rushes to stop the wedding, however, they fail to do so. Abhi apologizes to Eli and proposes to her. Eli, now married to Sony rejects Abhi and makes peace with him. Sony thanks Abhi.

While returning, Raghu again meets Anuradha, and this time, they chase her car. Upon asking about her, she reveals that she is not Anuradha. The movie ends with Raghu and Abhi laughing.

Cast

Soundtrack

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
Soundtrack album by
Prashant Pillai
Released17 June 2016 (2016-06-17)
Recorded2016
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length14:37
Label Anon Trendz
Prashant Pillai chronology
Rockstar
(2015)		Anuraga Karikkin Vellam
(2016)

The original soundtrack is composed, programmed, and arranged by Prashant Pillai. [6] The soundtrack was made available for digital sale from 1 July 2016. [7]

No.SongSinger(s)LyricsLength
1"Manogatham Bhavan"Mathangi, Haricharan Harinarayanan4:25
2"Neeyo Njano" Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, Niranj, Shabareesh Varma, Sreerag Saji Shabareesh Varma 4:01
3"Poyimaranjo"Preeti Pillai, Arun KamathShabareesh Varma2:24
4"Anuraga Karikinvellam"Peethambaran Menon, Govind Menon Shabareesh Varma3:53
5"Manogatham Nadaswaram"
(Instrumental)		——

Release

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam released in India on 7 July 2016 on the occasion of Eid, in 74 screens across Kerala along with Kasaba at the box office. [8]

Reception

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient
2016 Kerala State Film Award Best Actress Rajisha Vijayan [9]
2016 Filmfare Award Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam Asha Sarath [10]
2016 Asianet Film Award Best Star Pair
Best Character Actor		 Asif Ali & Rajisha Vijayan
Biju Menon

Critical response

International Business Times called it a "sweet family entertainer". [1] The Times of India said, "On the whole, it's one of those cute family movies packed with a basket-full of laughter, emotions, and thoughts that you can give in to, without a second thought. [11]

Box office

Domestic

Anuraga Karikkin Vellam grossed more than ₹16 crore from the multiplexes of Kochi in five days. Among the Eid releases, Anuraga Karikkin Vellam, emerged as the top grosser at the Kochi multiplexes. [12]

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