Momo In Dubai

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Momo in Dubai
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byAmeen Aslam
Written by Zakariya Mohammed
Ashif Kakkodi
Produced by
  • Zakariya Mohammed
  • Harris Desom
  • P.B. Anish
  • Nahla Al Fahad
Starring
CinematographySajith Purushan
Edited byRatheesh Raj
Music by Jassie Gift
Gafoor M. Khayyam
Yakzan Gary Pereira
Neha Nair
Production
companies
Imagine Cinemas
Cross Border Camera
Distributed byIcon Cinemas
Release date
  • 3 February 2023 (2023-02-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Momo In Dubai is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Ameen Aslam and produced by Zakariya Mohammed, Haris Desom, P. B. Aneesh and Nahla Al Fahad under the banners Imagine Cinemas and Cross Border Camera. [1] The movie features Athrey Baiju Raj in the titular role with Anu Sithara, Johny Antony, Aneesh G. Menon as supporting cast. [2] The film was released on 3 February 2023. [3]

Contents

Plot

Momo in Dubai is all about a child called momo who wants to see Burj khalifa and his struggles

Cast

Production

The film was announced in December 2020 with Zakariya Mohammed as writer and producer. [4] Ameen Aslam would direct the movie with Ashif Kakkodi as co-writer. Emirati Filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad joined the movie as co-producer. [5] On associating with the film, she said:

"I have always wanted to push boundaries with cinema and team up with filmmakers from India, Syria, Lebanon or any other country. India was a great choice because of our shared love for the movies as well as the ties between the two countries." [6]

Principal photography started on 5 October 2021 in Dubai. [7] Shoot was wrapped on 15 November 2021. [8] The first look poster of the film was revealed on the occasion of Children's Day, 14 November 2021. [9] [10] The trailer was released on 18 January 2023. [11] [12] Ameen Aslam mentioned that the film will be a Children's film in an interview with Times of India. [13]

Release

The film released in theatres on 3 February 2023. [12] The digital rights of the film is acquired by ManoramaMAX and started streaming from 17 March 2023. [1]

Reception

Conceived as a Children's film, The movie generally received positive reviews. [14] [15] Gopika I.S. of Times of india rated the movie 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Ameen Aslam succeeds in bringing forth the emotions of children and subsequently their parents when they realise their dreams". [16] Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express stated that "The film literally ends on a high ensuring the audience leaves the cinema hall with moist eyes" and gave 3.5 out 5 stars. [17]

Music

The film features songs composed by Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair. [18] The film score is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair.[ citation needed ] Lyrics were penned by B. K. Harinarayanan, Ameen Karakkunnu and Dr. Hikmathulla. [19]

Momo In Dubai
Soundtrack album by
Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair
Released27 March 2023
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length19:38
LanguageMalayalam
Label Saregama India Limited
Producer Jassie Gift
Gafoor M. Khayyam
Yakzan Gary Pereira
Neha Nair
Jassie Gift chronology
Khaki Pada
(2022)		Momo In Dubai
(2023)
Yakza Gary Pereira and Neha Nair chronology
Vaashi
(2022)		Momo In Dubai
(2023)
External audio
Nuvola apps arts.svg Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, from Spotify
Momo In Dubai [20]
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Thankakatti (Promo Song)"B. K. harinarayanan Jassie Gift Jassie Gift
Jyotsna Radhakrishnan 		02:36
2."Kurukum Nooru Pravin"Ameen KarakkunnuYakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair Vaikom Vijayalakshmi 03:33
3."Kirukkinaale"Ameen KarakkunnuYakzan Gary Pereira and Neha NairZia Ul Haq03:36
4."Ormakal"Dr. HikmathullaGafoor M. Khayyam Shahabaz Aman 03:36
5."Vaa Paravakale"B. K. HarinarayananJassie Gift Anne Amie 03:24
Total length:19:38

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