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The film is set to release in theatres in Kerala on 6 November 2015 and release online on the same day through www.reelmonk.com for the audience abroad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/exploring-online-market-for-movie-release/article7844516.ece|title=Exploring online market for movie release|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 November 2015|accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janmabhumidaily.com/news341886|title=Ottaal releasing this Friday|publisher=JanmaBhumi Daily|date=5 November 2015|accessdate=5 November 2015}}</ref> |
The film is set to release in theatres in Kerala on 6 November 2015 and release online on the same day through [https://reelmonk.com www.reelmonk.com] for the audience abroad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/exploring-online-market-for-movie-release/article7844516.ece|title=Exploring online market for movie release|publisher=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 November 2015|accessdate=4 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janmabhumidaily.com/news341886|title=Ottaal releasing this Friday|publisher=JanmaBhumi Daily|date=5 November 2015|accessdate=5 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/malayalam-film-ottaal-to-release-in-theatres-and-online-simultaneously/|title = Malayalam film Ottaal to release in theatres and online simultaneously|last = |first = |date = 5 November 2015|work = |access-date = 5 November 2015|via = }}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Jayaraj |
| Written by | Joshi Mangalath |
| Cinematography | M J Radhakrishnan |
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| Distributed by | Qube, Reelmonk |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Ottaal, a 2015 Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj, is an adaptation of the short story Vanka by Russian writer Anton Chekhov.[1] It is set to become the first movie in India to be released online on the same day as it's theatrical release.[2] The stars of the film are first-timers Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan and the experienced young hand of Shine Tom Chacko.[3] The film was one of the four Malayalam films that were selected to the Indian Panorama to be screened at the International Film Festival of India to be held in Goa in November 2015.[4]
Plot
This film tells the story of a young boy and his attachment to his grandfather, his only relative in the world. While Ashanth K Sha is the male protagonist, actor debutant Kumarakom Vasudevan plays the grandfather. Kumarakom Vasudevan, in real life is a fisherman and Jayaraj the Director found him during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom Chacko’s character, called Mesthri, also has a pivotal role in the story.[5]
Release and Reception
Release
The film is set to release in theatres in Kerala on 6 November 2015 and release online on the same day through www.reelmonk.com for the audience abroad.[6][7][8]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
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| National Awards[9] | Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted) | Joshy Mangalath | Won |
| Best Film on Environment Consevation/Preservation | Jayaraj | Won | |
| Kerala State Film Awards[10] | Best Film | Jayaraj | Won |
References
- ^ "'OTTAAL': JAYARAJ ADAPTS CHEKHOV'S STORY". YTalkies. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "'Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online". Business Standard. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "When a photo inspired a film". The Hindu. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Four Malayalam Films to be Screened at International Film Festival". New Indian Express. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "'Ottal' is more than an environmental film: Jayaraj". Manorama Online. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Exploring online market for movie release". The Hindu. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Ottaal releasing this Friday". JanmaBhumi Daily. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "Malayalam film Ottaal to release in theatres and online simultaneously". 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ^ "National Awards: Kangana Ranaut Collects Best Actress Award". NDTV. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 2014 - Winners List". Now Running. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.