Samara (2023 film)

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Samara
Samara poster.jpeg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCharles Joseph
Written byCharles Joseph
Produced by
  • M. K. Subhakaran
  • Anuj Varghese Villyadath
Starring
CinematographySinu Sidharth
Edited byR. J. Pappan
Music by
Production
company
Peacock Art House
Distributed by Listin Stephen
Release date
  • 11 August 2023 (2023-08-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Samara is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language science fiction thriller film written and directed by Charles Joseph in his directorial debut. [1] The film stars Rahman, Bharath, Sanjana Dipu, Binoj Villya and Rahul Madhav in the lead roles.

Contents

The film was released on 11 August 2023 by Listin Stephen.

Plot

The film is about a possible biowar that happens in the country with people getting infected with a virus.

Cast

Production

Principal photography took place in Dharamshala, Kullu, Manali and Jammu and Kashmir. [2]

Music

The film has songs composed by Deepak Warrier, while the original background score is provided by Gopi Sundar. [3] [4]

Release

The film was initially scheduled to release in Kerala on 4 August 2023. [5] It was later postponed and released on 11 August 2023. [6] The dubbed Tamil version was released on 13 October 2023 by K.V. Shabarreesh of 2M cinemas. [7] [8] The film was also released in Malaysia on the same date. [9]

Reception

Gopika Is of The Times of India rated the film 2+1⁄2 out of 5 and stated that " The location of the film, the snow capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh does offer the movie an aesthetic appeal." [10] Mathrubhumi critic stated that "One can get a ticket for Samara to watch a subject that Malayalam cinema has never tried on the big screen". [11] Asianet News critic wrote that "Charles Joseph's narration of the first film reflects the skill and maturity shown. Even though it is a film with storylines that may be unpalatable to some, it is the skill and skill of the narration that keeps the audience attached to Samara". [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "'Samara': First look poster of Bharath, Rahman's thriller film out". The Hindu . 16 July 2023. Archived from the original on 17 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "Release Of Malayalam Actor Rahman's Samara Postponed, Makers Drop New Poster". News18. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "First look poster of Samara is here". Cinema Express . 4 August 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Samara: Nivin Pauly and Tovino Thomas release the first-look poster of Rahman's film". OTTPlay. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "Rahman's sci-fi film 'Samara' sets a new release date beyond August 4". The Times of India. 2 August 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  6. ↑ "Rahman's science fiction thriller Samara to release in theatres on this date". OTTPlay. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "Samara: Bharath and Rahman's thriller to hit screens in Tamil on THIS date". OTTPlay. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  8. ↑ "Bharath and Rahman-starrer Samara gets release date". Cinema Express . 8 October 2023.
  9. ↑ "റഹ്‍മാന്റെ തമിഴ് സമാറ മലേഷ്യയിലും". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). 10 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "Samara Movie Review : Poor writing dampens this film despite stunning visuals". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "ഇങ്ങനെയൊരു വിഷയം മലയാളത്തിലാദ്യം, കാലികപ്രസക്തവും വ്യത്യസ്തവുമാണ് സമാറ". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). 11 August 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  12. ↑ "നിഗൂഢത നിറച്ച് 'സമാറ', റിവ്യു". Asianet News (in Malayalam). 11 August 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
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