Style (2016 film)

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Style
Style 2015 movie poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Binu Sadanandan
Written by
  • Anil Narayanan
  • Dominic Arun
Produced byRajesh Augustine
Starring
Narrated by Lal
CinematographySinoj P. Ayyappan
Edited by Vivek Harshan
Music by
Production
company
CNC Film House
Distributed by LJ Films
Release date
  • 2 January 2016 (2016-01-02)(India)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Style is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Binu Sadanandan starring Unni Mukundan, Tovino Thomas, Priyanka Kandwal, Master Ilhan, Shine Tom Chacko and Balu Varghese in the leading roles. [1] [2] Mumbai-based model Priyanka Kandwal debuted as a heroine in the film. [3] The film, edited by National Award winner Vivek Harshan, was released on 2 January 2016. the film was a commercial success.

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Premise

Tom, a young car tuner, falls in love with Diya. After a minor accident, a powerful don named Edgar comes into their lives. A rivalry between Tom and Edgar leads to Edgar's humiliation.

Cast

Production

The same team produced the movie Ithihasa . The film was announced in March 2015 and started its preliminary filming in July. [4] Shooting occurred in two main sessions and was completed mid-November 2015. [5] The film was released on 2 January 2016. [6]

Music

Style (2015)
Soundtrack album by
Jassie Gift
Released7 December 2015
LanguageMalayalam
Label Muzik247

The film has three songs composed by Jassie Gift. One of which, "Chenthamachundil," was particularly well received by audiences. [7] The film also features a remixed version of a song from the 1977 movie Saritha , originally performed by K. J. Yesudas and remixed by Karthik. The background score of the film was composed, arranged and produced by Rahul Raj and released under the label Muzik247. [8]

No.TitleLyricsSingersDuration
1"Chenthamara Chundil"Manu S. Manjith Haricharan & Shweta Mohan 04:22
2"Vennila Vannu Nee"Harinarayanan B. K. Benny Dayal & Suchithra03:59
3"Mazha Thulli Thulli" Sathyan Anthikad Karthik 03:52

Reception

Sanjith Sidhardhan critic of Times of india gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and stated that " Sinoj P Ayyappan has done a commendable job in presenting a captivating fare." [9]

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