Vaanku
Vaanku (transl. Adhan) is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Kavya Prakash based on the 2018 short story of the same name by Unni R.[1] Produced by Shimoga Creations, 7 J Films, and Trends Ad Film Makers, in association with Unni R., the film stars Anaswara Rajan, Nandhana Varma, Gopika Ramesh, and Meenakshi Unnikrishnan in the lead roles.[2][1] Anaswara stars as Rasiya, a girl who desires to sing aloud Adhan, the Islamic summons to prayer.[3] It also features Joy Mathew, Thesni Khan, Vineeth, Sreekanth Murali, and Prakash Bare in supporting roles.[4] The screenplay was written by Shabna Mohammed, and Ouseppachan composed the soundtrack.[5] Arjun Ravi served as the cinematographer.[6] Development of the film began in September 2018 and principal photography took place in June 2019.[7][1]
Vaanku | |
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Directed by | Kavya Prakash |
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Screenplay by | Shabna Mohammed |
Story by | Unni R. |
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Music by | Ouseppachan |
Cinematography | Arjun Ravi |
Edited by | Suresh Urs |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Cast
- Anaswara Rajan
- Nandhana Varma
- Gopika Ramesh
- Meenakshi Unnikrishnan
- Joy Mathew
- Thesni Khan
- Vineeth
- Sreekanth Murali
- Prakash Bare
Release
The film was planned to release on 13 March 2020 but now postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.[8]
References
- "Kavya Prakash: I want to make movies with a good message, which brings smiles to people's faces". The Times of India.
- "'അതൊരു വെടക്ക് കോളജാണ്': ജെ.എന്.യുവിന് പിന്തുണയുമായി വാങ്ക് ടീം". MediaOne TV (in Malayalam).
- "വാങ്ക് വിളിക്കാൻ ആഗ്രഹിച്ച റസിയയുടെ കഥ സിനിമയാകുന്നു: ഉണ്ണി ആറിന്റെ കഥയ്ക്ക് ദൃശ്യഭാഷ്യമൊരുക്കാന് രണ്ടു പെണ്കുട്ടികള്". The Indian Express (in Malayalam).
- "Anaswara Rajan's Vaanku teaser is in solidarity with JNU". Malayala Manorama.
- "നിസ്കരിക്കുന്ന സ്ത്രീരൂപം, തരംഗമായി 'വാങ്ക്' പോസ്റ്റര്". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam).
- "ജെ.എൻ.യുവിന് പിന്തുണയുമായി 'വാങ്ക്' അണിയറ പ്രവർത്തകർ; ടീസർ പുറത്ത്". Madhyamam Daily (in Malayalam).
- "ഉണ്ണി ആറിന്റെ 'വാങ്ക്' സിനിമയാകുന്നു; സംവിധാനം വി.കെ. പ്രകാശിന്റെ മകൾ". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam).
- "'Marakkar - Arabikkadalinte Simham' to 'Vaanku': Malayalam movies postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak". The Times of India. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2020.