Photographer is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Ranjan Pramod. Starring Mohanlal, Neethu, Master Mani and Biju Menon in lead roles. The film is loosely based on the Muthanga incident of 2003, in which a policeman and a tribal were killed. Mohanlal plays dual roles as a wildlife photographer and a farmer. The soundtrack was composed by Johnson.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Ranjan Pramod |
| Written by | Ranjan Pramod |
| Produced by | Houli Pottoor |
| Starring | Mohanlal Neethu Master Mani Biju Menon |
| Cinematography | Alagappan N. |
| Edited by | Jyothy |
| Music by | Johnson |
Production company | Dream Team Productions |
| Distributed by | Dream Team Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film marks the directorial debut of screenwriter Pramod and the debut of Kannada actress Neethu in Malayalam cinema, as well as the comeback of composer Johnson after a sabbatical. Photographer was released on 21 October 2006 on the occasion of Diwali. Mani, who played the role of a tribal boy won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist. Johnson won the Mathrubhumi Film Award for Best Music Director for the soundtrack and Mullasserry Raju Music Award for the song "Enthe Kannanu".
Cast
edit- Mohanlal in a dual role as:
- Dijo John (Photographer)
- Joy John (Planter)
- Bharathi Vishnuvardhan as Dijo's and Joy's mother
- Neethu as Sathyavathi, Dijo's wife
- Master Mani as Thammi, a tribal child
- Biju Menon as Forest Minister
- Master Sougandh as Sharan
- Saranya Bhagyaraj as Asha
- Venu Nagavalli as Chief Minister
- Manoj K. Jayan as Circle Inspector
- Ramachandran as Jose John (Dijo's and Joy's Elder Brother)
- Mammukoya as Teastall owner Hassanikka
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar as Ananthan
- Murali as Viplavam Balan
- Ambika Mohan as Balan's wife
- Daniel Balaji as S.I.T officer
- Janaki Sabesh as John's sister-in-law
Production
editThe film is loosely based on the Muthanga incident of 2003, in which a policeman and a tribal were killed. The film marks the directorial debut of screenwriter Ranjan Pramod. Filming began in July 2006.[3][4] The film was also the debut of Kannada actress Neethu in Malayalam cinema, as well as the comeback of composer Johnson after a sabbatical. Mani, a real tribal boy played a tribal in the film.
Soundtrack
editThe original songs featured in the film was composed by Johnson, with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran. Soundtrack album was released by the label Satyam Audios.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Enthe Kannanu" (Version 1) | K. J. Yesudas | 4:45 |
| 2. | "Pulchadi" | Vaisali | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Chandrika Raavil" | Vijeesh Goplal, Gayatri Asokan | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Vasantharaavil" | Sujatha Mohan | 4:55 |
| 5. | "Poopuzhayil" | Vijay Yesudas | 4:30 |
| 6. | "Kadlolam" | K. S. Chithra | 4:56 |
| 7. | "Enthe Kannanu" (Version 2) | Manjari | 4:45 |
Release
editPhotographer was released in theatres on 24 October 2006.[6][4]
Awards
editMaster Mani won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist.[7] Johnson won the Mathrubhumi Film Award for Best Music Director for the soundtrack[8] and the Mullasserry Raju Music Award for the song "Enthe Kannanu".[9]
References
edit- ^ "Photographer - Photographer into realities". Indiaglitz. 23 September 2006. Archived from the original on 20 October 2006. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- ^ "Photographer Synopisis". Nowrunning.com. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- ^ Kumar, P. K. Ajith (7 July 2006). "Images of a scenarist". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 August 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- ^ a b Pillai, Sreedhar (20 October 2006). "Clash of the Titans". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 March 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Photographer - Johnson". Saavn. 20 July 2007. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Photographer hits tomorrow". Indiaglitz. 23 October 2006. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2006" Archived 13 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Retrieved 2011-01-31
- ^ "Mammootty, Padmapriya bags Mathrubhumi awards". Indiaglitz. 15 September 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
- ^ Ajithkumar, P. K. (21 September 2007). "A treat for music lovers". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
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External links
edit- Photographer at IMDb