Salt Mango Tree

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Salt Mango Tree
Salt Mango Tree film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Rajesh Mohanan
Screenplay byVinod & Vinod
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyVishnu Sarma
Edited byE. S. Sooraj
Music by
Production
company
1000 Lights Entertainments
Distributed by Kalasangham Films
Kas & Right Release
Release date
  • 6 November 2015 (2015-11-06)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Salt Mango Tree is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Rajesh Mohanan, starring Biju Menon, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli and Suhasini Maniratnam. [1] The film is a remake of the 2014 Bengali film Ramdhanu [2] and the title is taken from the Mohanlal starrer Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (1986). [3]

Contents

The film was released on 6 November 2015 and received positive reviews from critics.

Plot

Aravindan (Biju Menon) and Priya (Lakshmi Priyaa) are the parents who are battling the educational system to get a spot for their son Manu (Kristin Varkachaan). Aravindan owns a medical shop, while Priya works as a senior accountant at a private firm and they live in a flat. Priya wants Manu to join an English-speaking school. They hire an English tutor to help Manu prepare for his school interview. After so many attempts to get an admission, they finally get an appointment for an interview at Holy Saints English medium school with the help of Kumaran (Sunil Sukadha), who runs a tailoring unit and arranges the admissions after collecting money from parents. However, the interviewers at school interrogate Aravindan and tease him due to his lack of English proficiency. Manu is denied from getting an admission. The family departs the school with broken hearts.

They learn about a carrier guidance center that will coach the children along with their parents. Deepika (Suhasini), who is the head of the English orientation program, comes as a helping hand for the family, and Manu finally succeeds in learning English. Manu gets an interview at St. Antony's School afterwards, but Manu fails to speak English at the interview. They leave the school out of concern that Manu will not enroll at school. They soon reach Deepika and ask her why their son was unable to pass the interview like the other children. Deepika guides them that parents should let their children be who they want them to be and not place too much emphasis on their children's careers. She imparts lessons on family and educational values.

Back at home Aravindan and Priya discover Manu missing from their flat. They look for him everywhere, only to find him on terrace. Aravindan informs Priya that Manu has been admitted to St. Antony's School.

Cast

Soundtrack

Music was composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, which marked his debut as a music director in Malayalam Cinema. [4] The background score is by Bijibal.

#SongSingerLyrics
1"Kaathilaaro" Sithara Krishnakumar Rafeeq Ahamed
2"Kaattummel Anchaaru"Hesham Abdul WahabAslam
3"Kanavil Kanavil"Hesham Abdul Wahab Madhu Vasudevan

Reception

Critical reception was mostly positive. [5] [6]

The Times of India gave the movie 2.5 stars, claiming its script and writing lacks a usual happy ending or something that can deftly hold it all together. However, the review stay back with film's good humour quotient. [7] Indiaglitz rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "'Salt Mango Tree' is a watchable entertainment. The movie is made delectable with the kind of humour that only Biju Menon is capable. This is a small movie, yet a delightful one." [8] Saumesh Thimbath of The Hindu wrote, " Biju Menon continues the streak of good performances and Lakshmi Rajamouli looks convincing in her role. Kanaran Harish as Aravind’s assistant has some of the best comic lines in the movie and delivers an excellent performance." [9] .

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References

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  2. ↑ "Bengali film remakes make a comeback on national screens". The Times of India . 10 November 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
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  4. ↑ "We didn't expect 'Darshana' to be such a big hit, says Hridayam music director Hesham Abdul Wahab". The Indian Express. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
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