Grrr (transl. Lion sound) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam language survival comedy directed by Jay K. Based on the true story of a man who jumped into the lion enclosure in Thiruvananthapuram Zoo in 2018,[1] the film stars Kunchacko Boban[2] and Suraj Venjaramoodu.[3][4][5] It was released on 14 June 2024 where it received mixed reviews from critics and became a box office bomb.[6][7]
| Grrr | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jay K |
| Written by | Jay K |
| Produced by | Shaji Nadesan Arya |
| Starring | Kunchacko Boban Suraj Venjaramoodu |
| Cinematography | Jayesh Nair |
| Edited by | Vivek Harshan |
| Music by | Dawn Vincent Kailas Menon Tony Tarz |
Production company | August Cinema |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Premise
editRejimon Nadar got drunk after heartbreak over his lover Rachana because of caste issues, while Haridas Nair was the employer of a zoo who dealt with his problems because of his corruption. Later, he learns that Reji is in the lion Darshan's den, and rushes to save him only to fight with him for survival, as news media cover the event.
Cast
edit- Kunchacko Boban as Rejimon Nadar
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as KJ Haridas Nair
- Shruti Ramachandran as Mridula Nair
- Anagha as Rachana
- Rajesh Madhavan as Anas
- Manju Pillai as Fauziya Fathima
- Shobi Thilakan as Iravikutty Pillai
- Senthil Krishna as CI Kamalesh
- Alencier Ley Lopez as Thambi Himagiri
- Ramesh Pisharody as TV reporter
- Parvathy R Krishna as TV reporter
- Sibi Thomas as Sujanapalan
- Ratheesh Balakrishna Poduval as Channel Head Mahesh Moorthy
- Nisthar Sait as Kazhakoottam Christopher
- Vinod Kedamangalam as Fire & Rescue Officer
- RJ Murukan as Dr. Jacob
- Sasi as Thambi Himagiri’s assistant
- Jayachandran as Simon
Production
editMoJo, a South African lion who featured in Hollywood and Bollywood films, stars in the film.[8][9] To choose a lion for the film, lions were trained and videos of the lion were sent to the film crew for approval.[10]
Reception
editS.R. Praveen of The Hindu found the film "forgettable"[6] while Riya J from The Week stated, "comic scenes mostly fall flat despite the best efforts of Suraj and Chackochan".[4] The News Minute's Cris too was quite critical of the overall production.[11] Vivek Santhosh of Cinema Express too was very mixed: "Just like a part of Darshan's meat is regularly stolen by the guards, denying the lion what it needs fairly, the film as a whole leaves a lot to be desired. While it soars in parts as a man vs beast tale, the lion's share of Grrr overstays its welcome."[12] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express wrote "an enjoyable, light-hearted film".[13]
References
edit- ^ "Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu team up for action-comedy 'GRRR'; teaser out". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "ചിരിപ്പിക്കാൻ സുരാജും ചാക്കോച്ചനും 'ദർശൻ' സിംഹവും; 'ഗർർർ' റിലീസ് ഡേറ്റ് പുറത്ത്". Mathrubhumi. 5 May 2024. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu's 'GRRR' gets a release date". The Times of India. 6 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b "'Grrr..' movie review: Loud roars of satire yet no bite". The Week. Archived from the original on 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Kunchacko Boban's Grrr gets a release date". Cinema Express. 6 May 2024. Archived from the original on 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ a b Praveen, S. R. "'Grrr' movie review: A forgettable attempt at blending comedy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "'Grrr' struggles at box office: Collects only Rs 2.85 crore in five days". The Times Of India.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE! 'GRRR' director Jay K: Audiences can expect king-size entertainment from the Kunchacko Boban-Suraj Venjaramoodu starrer". The Times of India. 4 May 2024. Archived from the original on 7 May 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "'The lion is not graphics'; Kunchacko Boban's Grrr BTS is here". Cinema Express. 6 June 2024.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (14 June 2024). "'We auditioned for the right lion'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Cris (14 June 2024). "Grrr review: Kunchacko-Suraj cannot save this lacklustre comedy". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ Santhosh, Vivek (7 June 2024). "Grrr Movie Review: Screeches where it should have roared". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Grrr movie review: Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu deliver an enjoyable, light-hearted film". The Indian Express. 14 June 2024. Archived from the original on 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Grrr... Review: A Loud Entertainer With A Subtle Message". Times Now. 14 June 2024. Archived from the original on 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.