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Directed by | Ameen Aslam |
Written by | Zakariya Mohammed Ashif Kakkodi |
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Cinematography | Sajith Purushan |
Edited by | Ratheesh Raj |
Music by | Jassie Gift Gafoor M. Khayyam Yakzan Gary Pereira Neha Nair |
Production companies | Imagine Cinemas Cross Border Camera |
Distributed by | Icon Cinemas |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
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.[ citation needed ]
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Momo in Dubai is all about a child called momo who wants to see Burj khalifa and his struggles
The film was announced in December 2020 with Zakariya Mohammed as writer and producer. [3] Ameen Aslam would direct the movie with Ashif Kakkodi as co-writer. Emirati Filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad joined the movie as co-producer. [4] 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." [5]
Principal photography started on 5 October 2021 in Dubai. [6] Shoot was wrapped on 15 November 2021.[ citation needed ] The first look poster of the film was revealed on the occasion of Children's Day, 14 November 2021. [7] [8] The trailer was released on 18 January 2023. [9] [10] Ameen Aslam mentioned that the film will be a Children's film in an interview with Times of India. [11]
The film released in theatres on 3 February 2023. [10] The digital rights of the film is acquired by ManoramaMAX and started streaming from 17 March 2023. [1]
Conceived as a Children's film, The movie generally received positive reviews. [12] [13] 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". [14] 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. [15]
The film features songs composed by Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair.[ citation needed ] 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. [16]
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Soundtrack album by Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair | ||||
Released | 27 March 2023 | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
Length | 19:38 | |||
Language | Malayalam | |||
Label | Saregama India Limited | |||
Producer | Jassie Gift Gafoor M. Khayyam Yakzan Gary Pereira Neha Nair | |||
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No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Thankakatti (Promo Song)" | B. K. harinarayanan | Jassie Gift | Jassie Gift Jyotsna Radhakrishnan | 02:36 |
2. | "Kurukum Nooru Pravin" | Ameen Karakkunnu | Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi | 03:33 |
3. | "Kirukkinaale" | Ameen Karakkunnu | Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair | Zia Ul Haq | 03:36 |
4. | "Ormakal" | Dr. Hikmathulla | Gafoor M. Khayyam | Shahabaz Aman | 03:36 |
5. | "Vaa Paravakale" | B. K. Harinarayanan | Jassie Gift | Anne Amie | 03:24 |
Total length: | 19:38 |