Rani Padmini (film)

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Rani Padmini
Rani Padmini film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Aashiq Abu
Screenplay byRavisankar (script writer and Director)
Syam Pushkaran
Produced byP. M. Harris
V. S. Muhammed Althaf
Mohammed Kassim
(co-producer)
P. V. Sasi
(co-producer)
Starring Manju Warrier
Rima Kallingal
Sajitha Madathil
Cinematography Madhu Neelakandan
Edited by Saiju Sreedharan
Music by Bijibal
Production
company
Fort Entertainment
Release date
  • 23 October 2015 (2015-10-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Rani Padmini is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Aashiq Abu, starring Manju Warrier and Rima Kallingal in the lead. Produced by the company Fort Entertainment. The script was written by Syam Pushkaran and Ravisankar (script writer and Director). The music score was composed by Bijibal. It is a portrayal of the journey towards the amative awakening of two women from different backgrounds with a blend of feminism. The film pays homage to Narendra Prasad. It was released on 23 October 2015. [1]

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Plot

Padmini (Manju Warrier), a traditional married woman, goes to Manali, Himachal Pradesh to meet her car rallying driver husband Giri (Jinu Joseph) to resolve a personal conflict. Rani, (Rima Kallingal) is a tomboy brought up in North India. She is running away from a wanted criminal, Raja, who has posed a threat to her life. Rani and Padmini meet on a bus and a memorable journey starts with the pleasantness of simple interpersonal relations. Together they try to find Giri while simultaneously trying to evade capture by Raja's gang. [2]

Cast

Production

The official launch of the film was held at a function in Kochi on 14 April 2015. Filmmakers Lal Jose, Anwar Rasheed, and Sameer Thahir were present at the function along with actors Shekhar Menon, Sana Althaf, Maqbool Salmaan, and Siddique. [3] Talking about the subject in an interview, actress Manju said that many would consider it as a women's empowerment movie with two female in the lead, it is not. "It is a visual treat with a lot of humor in a feminine tone and celebration of all-rounder aspect of women's capability, who can care, comfort and in even dire situations be a guiding force". [4]

Apart from Kerala, the film was shot extensively in Kashmir Valley, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. The first look poster was released on 23 July. [5] The first official trailer released on 9 October.[ citation needed ]

Critical reception

Veeyen of Nowrunning.com wrote that "Aashiq Abu's go-girl tour-de-force is syrupy without ever being saccharine and tugging without ever being overwhelming. It's a film with the actress' proofed script for re-entry and strengthening of yesteryear female leads in Mollywood. It is intriguing with retrospection, and bolstered by a sharp planning and a helms a scrupulous director that can strike chords of the heart." [6] Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com stated that the film is an entertainer, and that "director Aashiq Abu takes up the gamble of making a film with no male superstar." [7]

Box office

The film collected ₹38 lakh (US$48,000) on its first day of release and collected ₹1.66 crores within four days. [8] It grossed ₹2.85 crore (US$360,000) in 14 days. [9]

Music

Rani Padmini
Film score by
Bijibal
Released14 October 2015
Genre Film soundtrack
Label Muzik 247
Producer Bijibal
Bijibal chronology
Amar Akbar Anthony
(2015)		Rani Padmini
(2015)		Salt Mango Tree
(2015)

The songs were released by the music label Muzik 247 on 14 October. Featuring four tracks, the music was composed by Bijibal with lyrics written by Rafeeq Ahammed and Nellai Jayantha ("Puthu Puthu"). [10]

The first video song titled "Varu Pokaam Parakkaam" was released on 28 September. The song features childhood of Rani and Padmini. [11]

TrackTitleSinger (s)LyricsDuration
1"Varu Pokaam Parakkaam" Shweta Menon, Devdutt, LolaRafeeq Ahammed4.22
2"Oru Makaranilavay"Chithra ArunRafeeq Ahammed3.35
3"Puthu Puthu"Soumya RamakrishnanNellai Jayantha2.16
4"Mizhimalarukal"SayanoraRafeeq Ahammed5.05

Awards

Vanitha Film Awards
5th South Indian International Movie Awards
63rd Filmfare Awards South
Asianet Film Awards

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