Rani Padmini (film)

Rani Padmini is a 2015 is an 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. The music score was composed by Bijibal. It is a portrayal of journey towards amative awakening of two women from different backgrounds with a blend of feminism. The film pays homage to Narendra Prasad. The film was released on 23 October 2015.[1]

Rani Padmini
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAashiq Abu
Produced byP. M. Harris
V. S. Muhammed Althaf
Mohammed Kassim
(co-producer)
P. V. Sasi
(co-producer)
Screenplay byRavisankar
Syam Pushkaran
StarringManju Warrier
Rima Kallingal
Sajitha Madathil
Music byBijibal
CinematographyMadhu Neelakandan
Edited bySaiju Sreedharan
Production
company
Fort Entertainment
Release date
23 October 2015
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

Padmini (Manju Warrier), a traditional married woman, goes to Manali, Himachal Pradesh to meet her car rallyist husband Giri (Jinu Joseph) to resolve a personal conflict. Rani 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 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 empowerment movie with two female in the lead, it is not. "It is visual treat with a lots 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 Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. The first look poster was released on 23 July.[5] The first official trailer released on 9 October.

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 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 heart."[6] Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com stated that the film is an entertainer, and that "director Ashiq Abu takes up the gamble of making a film with no male superstar."[7]

Box office

The film collected ₹38 lakh (US$53,000) on its first day of release and collected ₹1.66 crore within 4 days.[8] It grossed ₹2.85 crore (US$400,000) in 14 days.[9]

Music
Rani Padmini
Film score by
Bijibal
Released14 October 2015
GenreFilm soundtrack
LabelMuzik 247
ProducerBijibal
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
  • Nominated - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Rima Kallingal
  • Nominated - Best Music Director - Bijipal
63rd Filmfare Awards South
  • Nominated - Best Actress - Manju Warrier
  • Nominated - Best Playback Singer Female - Chitra Arun - "Oru Makaranilavay"
Asianet Film Awards
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References
  1. Sachin Jose (23 October 2015). "'Rani Padmini' movie review by audience: Live updates on Manju Warrier-Rima Kallingal film". International Business Times. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  2. Akhila Menon (9 November 2015). "Rani Padmini Movie Review: Bold And Beautiful". Filmibeat.
  3. "Sana Althaf spotted at the launch of Aashiq Abu's Rani padmini in Kochi". The Times of India. Times News Network. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 15 April 2015.
  4. Anjana George (16 October 2015). "Rani Padmini is a visual treat: Manju". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  5. Sachin Jose (23 July 2015). "Rani Padmini First-Look Posters Featuring Rima Kallingal, Manju Warrier Released [PHOTOS]". International Business Times. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  6. "Rani Padmini Movie Review". Nowrunning.com. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  7. "Rani Padmini Movie Review". Rediff.com. 23 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  8. Anu James (27 October 2015). "'Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Amar Akbar Anthony' rule Kerala box office despite release of 'Rani Padmini', 'Kanal'". International Business Times. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  9. Aswini (9 November 2015). "ബോക്‌സോഫീസ് റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ട്: റാണി പദ്മിനിമാരുടെ 14 ദിവസത്ത കളക്ഷന്‍?". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  10. Onmanorama Staff (14 October 2015). "'Rani Padmini': Songs of Manju-Rima starrer released". Kochi. Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  11. Onmanorama Staff (28 September 2015). "'Rani Padmini' first song released". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
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