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The film was shot from in a single room at the University Men's Hostel in [[Thiruvananthapuram]],{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}} in ten days.<ref name="The Hindu"/> |
The film was shot from in a single room at the University Men's Hostel in [[Thiruvananthapuram]],{{Citation needed|date=May 2011}} in ten days.<ref name="The Hindu"/> |
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* P. Bhaskaran award for the Best Actor of 2011 - Parthiban. <ref name="'മേല്വിലാസ'ത്തിന് പി.ഭാസ്ക്കരന് അവാര്ഡ്">{{cite web|title='മേല്വിലാസ'ത്തിന് പി.ഭാസ്ക്കരന് അവാര്ഡ്|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/249960/|publisher=Mathrubhumi|accessdate=07 Feb 2012}}</ref> |
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The film received wide critical acclaim. [[Sify]] labelled the film a "welcome experiment in Malayalam". The film is described as "technically brilliant".Film director Madhav Ramadasan giving a good contribution as a dissimilar making style in Malayalam typical film making. This film appears a big blow in film making traditional line of attack in India and Kerala. In regard to performances, the critic praises [[Suresh Gopi]] saying he "is absolutely brilliant as Captain Vikas Roy and he scores with his amazing dialogue delivery." [[Parthiban]] is appreciated as "he gives subtle acting an altogether different meaning, even though his dialogues are limited to only a few minutes. His lines towards the end can leave you with a lump in the throat."<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=14968761&ctid=5&cid=2428 "Movie Review: Melvilasom"]. [[Sify|Sify.com]]. Retrieved May 5, 2011.</ref> |
The film received wide critical acclaim. [[Sify]] labelled the film a "welcome experiment in Malayalam". The film is described as "technically brilliant".Film director Madhav Ramadasan giving a good contribution as a dissimilar making style in Malayalam typical film making. This film appears a big blow in film making traditional line of attack in India and Kerala. In regard to performances, the critic praises [[Suresh Gopi]] saying he "is absolutely brilliant as Captain Vikas Roy and he scores with his amazing dialogue delivery." [[Parthiban]] is appreciated as "he gives subtle acting an altogether different meaning, even though his dialogues are limited to only a few minutes. His lines towards the end can leave you with a lump in the throat."<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=14968761&ctid=5&cid=2428 "Movie Review: Melvilasom"]. [[Sify|Sify.com]]. Retrieved May 5, 2011.</ref> |
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Rediff rated the film {{rating|3|5}} and said, "''Melvilasom'' is exciting as it experiments with new ways of storytelling. ''Melvilasom'' is the kind of film that leaves you happy for simply surpassing your expectations."<ref>{{cite web|author=Paresh C. Palicha|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-melvilasom/20110502.htm|title=Melvilasom surpasses expectations|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|date=May 2, 2011|accessdate=May 7, 2011}}</ref> |
Rediff rated the film {{rating|3|5}} and said, "''Melvilasom'' is exciting as it experiments with new ways of storytelling. ''Melvilasom'' is the kind of film that leaves you happy for simply surpassing your expectations."<ref>{{cite web|author=Paresh C. Palicha|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-melvilasom/20110502.htm|title=Melvilasom surpasses expectations|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|date=May 2, 2011|accessdate=May 7, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Film festival participation== |
===Film festival participation=== |
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''Melvilasom'' got selected to the 16th [[Busan International Film Festival]] (BIFF), in [[Busan]], [[South Korea]].<ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/kochi/melvilasom-goes-international-628</ref> It has also been selected to the Indian Panorama section of the 42nd [[International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI), in [[Panaji]], [[India]], and Malayalam Cinema Today section of the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]], in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], India. |
''Melvilasom'' got selected to the 16th [[Busan International Film Festival]] (BIFF), in [[Busan]], [[South Korea]].<ref>http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/kochi/melvilasom-goes-international-628</ref> It has also been selected to the Indian Panorama section of the 42nd [[International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI), in [[Panaji]], [[India]], and Malayalam Cinema Today section of the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]], in [[Thiruvananthapuram]], India. |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 01:09, 7 February 2012
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| Directed by | Madhav Rama Dasan |
| Screenplay by | Soorya Krishna Moorthy |
| Starring | Suresh Gopi Parthiban Ashokan Thalaivasal Vijay Nizhalgal Ravi Krishnakumar |
| Cinematography | Anand Balakrishnan |
| Edited by | Srinivas |
| Music by | Samson Kottoor |
Production company | Mark Movies |
| Distributed by | Chithralaya Films Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Template:Film India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | 90 lakhs[citation needed] |
Melvilasom (Malayalam: മേൽവിലാസം, English: The Address) is a 2011 Malayalam courtroom drama film directed by Madhav Ramadasan and written by Soorya Krishna Moorthy. It stars Suresh Gopi and Parthiban in the lead roles, and features Ashokan, Thalaivasal Vijay, Nizhalgal Ravi, Krishnakumar and Sanjay in other pivotal roles. An adaptation of Soorya Krishna Moorthy's stage play of the same name, which itself was based on the Hindi play Court Martial by Swadesh Deepak, the film reached theatres on 29 April 2011.[1] It received wide critical acclaim upon release and got a dubbed release in Tamil as Ulvilaasam.[2][3]
The film does not feature any woman character (expect the girl child of Sawar Ramachandran) or songs.[4] The entire film was shot inside a room and filming was completed in just nine days.[4][5] Another noteworthy feature about the film is that the film evolves in real-time. Sticking close to the Aristotelian unities, the screen time of an hour and half dovetails perfectly with real time.[5]
Plot
The film traces the progress of a court martial of a Dalit soldier, Sawar Ramachandran (Parthiban), who has been accused of killing Capt. Verma and attempting to kill Capt. Kapoor (Krishnakumar), while on guard duty. There are eyewitnesses who have noted that the incident happened in a fit of rage but are clueless about what actually transpired before Ramachandran used his weapon and even Ramachandran has pleaded guilty without being ready to disclose anything else. Prosecutor Capt. Ajay Suri (Nizhalgal Ravi) has every intention to set the noose hanging and ready for Ramachandran. From the outset, Captain Vikas Ray (Suresh Gopi), who defends the accused, is pessimistic about his chances of saving his client. But, still, he is bent on finding the truth behind the incident. And the truth is an eye opener for the army as well as society.
Cast
- Suresh Gopi as Captain Vikas Ray
- Parthiban as Sawar Ramachandran
- Ashokan as Dr. Gupta
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Colonel Surat Singh
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Major Ajay Suri
- Krishna Kumar as Captain B. D. Kapoor
- Sanjay as Lieutenant Cololel Brajrendra Rawat
Production
Play
The film is based on the play of the same name that marked the theatre debut of Soorya Krishna Moorthy. It was staged for the first time at Gorky Bhavan in 2005.[6] It became a major success, and has been staged at more than 400 stages around the world.[7] The play was based on the Hindi play Court Martial (1991) by Swadesh Deepak.[8] It was also inspired by real-life incidents narrated by Krishnamoorthy's mentor Gopi Poojapura, a former soldier in the Indian army.[5] The film also gives credit to Court Martial and Gopi Poojapura.[9]
Filming
The film was shot from in a single room at the University Men's Hostel in Thiruvananthapuram,[citation needed] in ten days.[5]
Awards and accolades
Awards
- P. Bhaskaran award for the Best Feature film of 2011.
- P. Bhaskaran award for the Best Actor of 2011 - Parthiban. [10]
Critical reception
The film received wide critical acclaim. Sify labelled the film a "welcome experiment in Malayalam". The film is described as "technically brilliant".Film director Madhav Ramadasan giving a good contribution as a dissimilar making style in Malayalam typical film making. This film appears a big blow in film making traditional line of attack in India and Kerala. In regard to performances, the critic praises Suresh Gopi saying he "is absolutely brilliant as Captain Vikas Roy and he scores with his amazing dialogue delivery." Parthiban is appreciated as "he gives subtle acting an altogether different meaning, even though his dialogues are limited to only a few minutes. His lines towards the end can leave you with a lump in the throat."[11]
Nowrunning.com stated, "Melvilasom is a reflection of the staunch belief that a film maker has on his script. It displays a fine sensibility in whatever it has to say, and is peppered all over with real enthusiastic performances."[12]
The Hindu also published an extremely positive review stating, "the story is effectively told with well crafted dialogues and riveting performances by the main actors."[13]
Rediff rated the film 
and said, "Melvilasom is exciting as it experiments with new ways of storytelling. Melvilasom is the kind of film that leaves you happy for simply surpassing your expectations."[14]
Film festival participation
Melvilasom got selected to the 16th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), in Busan, South Korea.[15] It has also been selected to the Indian Panorama section of the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Panaji, India, and Malayalam Cinema Today section of the International Film Festival of Kerala, in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
References
- ^ "Melvilasom Malayalam Movie"
- ^ "സൂര്യയുടെ മേല്വിലാസം വെള്ളിത്തിരയിലേക്ക്" (in Malayalam). Mathrubhumi. April 28, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ Rema Sundar. (December 24, 2010). "Versatility, his forte". The Hindu. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
- ^ a b "Melvilasom to neither have songs nor a heroine". Nowrunning.com. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Manu Remakant. (April 29, 2011). "Addressing reality". The Hindu. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
- ^ G. Jayakumar. (January 20, 2007). "Actor in the making". The Hindu. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
- ^ "Premalekhanam set for 100 stage". The Hindu. September 2, 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Leena Chandran. (February 25, 2006). "Much ado about an address". The Hindu. Retrieved April 29, 2011.
- ^ "മേൽവിലാസം (Melvilasom)". Chithravishesham. May 3, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- ^ "'മേല്വിലാസ'ത്തിന് പി.ഭാസ്ക്കരന് അവാര്ഡ്". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 07 Feb 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Movie Review: Melvilasom". Sify.com. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
- ^ Veeyen (May 2, 2011). "Melvilasom Review". Nowrunning.com. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- ^ G. Jayakumar (May 6, 2011). "Soldier of misfortune". The Hindu. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Paresh C. Palicha (May 2, 2011). "Melvilasom surpasses expectations". Rediff.com. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/kochi/melvilasom-goes-international-628