Namukku Parkkan :: Malayalam movie review

Anoop menon and meghna raj is rejoining after the hit of Beautifulthrough Nammukku Parkaan directed by Aji John.The movie is agood family entertainer and it can’t be compared with new generation movies.
The story of the movie reveals with the problems faced by a middle class malayalee family.The story of the movie is like this Rajeev(Anoopmenon) ,a veterinary surgeon and his wife Renuka (Meghna Raj ), a primary school teacher. They have two daughters. The movie starts with Rajeev leading a happy family and his dream is to own a his own life as they are now residing in a rented house.
Rajeev tries to make this dream come true very hardly but several happenings likepressure from relatives,wife etc..is making him uncomfortable forhis dream come true .
The remaining can be enjoyed at the theaters near you. The movie reflects an atmosphere of a tele serial.The movie comes under a category of watchable.
The positives of the movie are
*. Anoopmenon’s style of acting
*. Anoopmenon and Meghna raj as couples make the movie beautiful
*. Melodious songs
*. Guest appearance of Jayasurya
*. cinematography
*. Direction
The negatives of the movie are
*. Lagging at some scenes
*. Serial touch reflected by the movie
Verdict: Recommended for one time watch

Review by
Movie wicket

Usthadh Hotel :: Malayalam Movie Review

As thename suggests, this is the story ofa hotel but it is also the story of a deep relationship between a young man and an old man set apart by a generation.

Kareem (Thilakan) has been managing Ustad Hotel for the last thirty five years and his grandson Faisi(Dulquer Salmaan) is always there along with Karim, knowing him, understanding him and loving him. The meaning of Ustad is friend and friendship is highlighted in every aspect of Ustad, both in letter and spirit. Situated near the Calicut Beach, people flock to the hotel for the wonderful cuisine prepared and served by the twosome. The food is wholesomeand satisfying and the customers include locals and outsiders. And Faisi vibes perfectly with his grandfather’s ideas and attitude. This deep bond between grandfather and his grandson forms the crux from which the story is woven.

Anwar Rasheed, who has already directed super hits like ‘Rajamanikyam’, ‘Chotta Mumbai’ and ‘Annan Thambi’, directs ‘Ustad Hotel’. Listin Stephen, maker of another hit film ‘Traffic’, produces ‘Ustad Hotel’ under the banner of Magic Frames. Dulquar Salman is Faisi and Thilakan is Karim, the two building a bridge between two generationa just as in the movie. And to complete the dazzling list, ‘Manjadikuru’ fame Anjali Menon writes the screenplay.
To add lustre and romance, NithyaMenon appears as Shahna who is in love with Faisi. Others in the cast are Siddique, Lena, Kunjan, Mamukoya, Bhagath and Prem Prakash.The film tells the story of ordinary people in ordinary surroundings living ordinary lives. It contains humour, love, pain and above all human values. It is a film one could relate to, where you find simple people doing heroic things, not with their fists but with their minds and emotions.

All the actors have performed out of this world with the youthful and glamorous Dulquer proving once again that he is coming out of his father’s shadow in the role of Faisi. Thilakan proves that thereis no substitute for experience with a subtle yet poignant performance. Nithya Menon is a revelation and will be a hot contender. Bhagath creates a niche for himself and the same could be said of Siddique, Mamukoya, Manian Pilla Raju, Kalabhavan Haneef and Lena, all ofthem at ease in their roles. Anjali Menon has run riot with thecharacters giving them a free reinto grow and in the process she could be forgiven if occasionally the plot suffers. The rest of the film crew like cinematographer(S.Lokanathan), editor(Praveen Prabhakar), art director(Biju Chandran), costume designer(Sameera Saneesh) and the choreographer (Shanker) have managed to keep abreast with the tempo and spirit of the movie. Gopi Sunder’s music injectsmore life to the already colourful movie.

‘Ustad Hotel’ is a moving film, the story well written by an extremelygifted artist, the film directed by a young and genuine talent and Anwar has definitely won the firstround effortlessly. Hats off the whole team for a splendid show!

‘Ustad Hotel’ is refreshing, captivating and engrossing.

Verdict: Good.

Review by
Movie wicket

SPIRIT Takes A Massive 87 Lacs Opening Day Gross (BOXoffice analysis)

SPIRIT sets the boxoffice on fire with an earth shattering opening of 87 lacs in the opening day. The Mohanlal starrer has collected 3.12 Crores in it's extended opening weekend of 4 days. The film has got excellent word of mouth, and going by the trend, SPIRIT is set to be the 4th best opening film in 2012 behind CASANOVVA, THE KING AND THE COMMISIONER and MAYAMOHINI It is widely believed that, this is byfar the best opening ever secured for a film which does not belong to a mass / festival category.
SPIRIT seems to have comfortably withstood the stern challenge posed by BACHELOR PARTY which too has taken a big initial as expected. The film directed by Renjith, released under the banner of Aashirvad Films in 79 theatres across Kerala. The film is expectedto break even, early in its second first week itself, from its theatricalshare alone, as the production was completed in just 39 days, in a shoe string budget, widely believed to be less than 3 Crores, excluding printing and publicity costs.
SPIRIT gives a hatrick of hits to Renjith after PRANCHIYETTAN and INDIAN RUPEE. It is also a welcomechange as far as the boxoffice is concerned, as quality products with an optimum budget are raking in big money. SPIRIT is expected to rule the roost for the next couple of weeks, and at the moment looks at a lifetime gross of 9.50 - 10 Crores minimum, unless the collections go haywire in the coming weeks.
The movie has earned housefull shows all over Kerala on its first Monday, which leads us to a first week gross in the range of 4.25 - 4.50 Crores.

VERDICT : EXCELLENT OPENING

Boxoffice review ::week 24 2012 june

RANK 1

SPIRIT
Spirit takes the Kerala boxoffice bystorm, securing the best ever opening for a Ranjith directed film. The word of mouth is highly encouraging, and it seems like themovie is set for long run at theatres.
Gross : 3.12 Crores (4 Days)
Verdict : EXCELLENT OPENING


RANK 2 

BACHELOR PARTY
The initial which Bachelor Party has managed, does indeed match with the hype and buzz surrounding the film. Though a poorly executed climax may possibly hamper its collections once the negative public opinion spreads.
Gross : 2.08 Crores (3 Days)
Verdict : VERY GOOD OPENING


RANK 3

MALLU SINGH
The collections have shown a growth of about 10% from the 6th weekend to the 7th weekend,which has not come as a surprise.Mallu Singh made full use of its last open week, with Hero and Thiruvambadi Thamban failing to impress.
Gross : 8.42 Crores
Verdict : HIT

RANK 4 
 DIAMOND NECKLACE
Diamond Necklace is the undoubtedly the film that held up the best in 2012. The movie which released in 24 theaters, in its 7th week runs in 29 theaters. The film has thrived on metro centers, where it has been lapped up with both hands.
Gross : 4.81 Crores
Verdict : HIT


RANK 5

 - HERO
Hero just about manages to cling on to the 5th spot in our rankingscollecting about 15 lacs in its 3rd week. The film buffs have moved on to Simhasanam which is around the corner
Gross : 1.87 Crores
Verdict : FLOP



RANKINGS BASED ON COLLECTIONS FROM 11 JUNE 2012 - 17 JUNE 2012

BACHELOR PARTY grosses 2.07 Crores in 3 days (Boxoffice analysis)

Amal Neerad directed BACHELOR PARTY has taken a tremendous opening in Kerala, grossing 76 Lacs on the opening day, and 2.07Crores in 3 days of theatrical run. While the film is being appreciated for its stylish visuals and slick presentation, it is widely believed that the climax is a big letdown.

The word of mouth is negative, which caused a slight dip in collections on Sunday. As per the early reports, the film has held up reasonably well on Monday, and looks at an opening week gross in the range of 3.50 - 3.75 Crores.
While Saturday collections showeda drop of about 15% from Friday, Sunday showed minimal growth, which is a concern. It remains to be seen how the collections hold up over the weekdays, which shallgive a clear picture of the lifetime gross BACHELOR PARTY may achieve.


BOV BUZZ
Amal Neerad once again proves that he is a Director who commands a big opening. Thougha couple of his films have fallen apart after the initial buzz, it can be safely regarded that, with a decent word of mouth, an Amal Neerad flick shall become safe, largely due to its potential to attract a big initial. But the fact that his films fail to generate even a mixed opinion amongst the viewers is a matter of concern. 

The film shall prove to be extremely crucial for Asif Ali, whose recent ventures, apart from Ordinary, have gone largely unnoticed. A good performance by BACHELOR PARTY at the boxoffice shall play an important role in bringing his career back on track. There is no official information available on the cost or the satellite rights for BACHELOR PARTY. It may require a gross in the region of 7 - 8 Crores to render it safe. There is a buzz in the trade that Amal Neerad has made an attempt to alter the climax of the movie, which as of now is not popular with the viewers, however we are yet to hear any official announcement on this.

VERDICT : GOOD OPENING