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'''''Action Hero Biju''''' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam drama film directed and co-written by [[Abrid Shine]] which stars [[Nivin Pauly]] in the title role of a police inspector. The film is Shine's second directorial and is the second film which Abrid and Nivin are collaborating together after the their success [[1983 (film)|1983]]. Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine and Shibu Thekkumpuram produced the film under the banners Pauly Jr Pictures and Full On Studios. The film is written by Muhammad Shafeeq and Abrid itself which took ten months to finish. Development of ''Action Hero Biju'' began after the release of Abrid's debut venture ''1983''. From scripting to post-production it took almost two years to complete.
'''''Action Hero Biju''''' is a 2016 [[India]]n [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] [[drama]] film directed and co-written by [[Abrid Shine]] and starring [[Nivin Pauly]] in the title role.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nivin Pauly will don khaki in Abrid Shine’s action film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-Pauly-will-don-khaki-in-Abrid-Shines-action-film/articleshow/42036961.cms|agency=[[The Times of India]]|date=9 September 2014}}</ref> The film is Shine's second directorial and Nivin's debut as a producer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Abrid and Muhammad Shafeeq script for Action Hero Biju|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/nivin-pauly-again-joins-abrid-shine/102295/story.htm|publisher=Now Running}}</ref> [[Jerry Amaldev]] composed the original songs, while [[Rajesh Murugesan]] did the [[background score]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-Pauly-will-don-khaki-in-Abrid-Shines-action-film/articleshow/42036961.cms|agency=The Times of India|title=Nivin Pauly will don khaki in Abrid Shine's action film}}</ref> The filming which began in May 2015 was completed in October.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sachin Jose|title=Nivin Pauly wraps up Abrid Shine's 'Action Hero Biju'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nivin-pauly-wraps-abrid-shines-action-hero-biju-652621|accessdate=30 October 2015|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=30 October 2015}}</ref> After being postponed several times, ''Action Hero Biju'' was released in [[Kerala]] on 4 February 2016 and rest of India on 5 February 2016. The film tells the story of Biju Paulose, a sub-inspector with the [[Kochi City Police]] and a recollection of cases he solved before a near fatal incident.<ref name="gross 5 days"/><ref>{{citation |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/Action-Hero-Biju-to-release-on-Feb-4/articleshow/50786029.cms|last=Sidhardhan| first=Sanjith| date=30 January 2016| agency=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=1 February 2016|title=Action Hero Biju to release on Feb 4}}</ref>

[[Jerry Amaldev]] composed the original songs, while [[Rajesh Murugesan]] did the [[background score]]. The filming which began in May 2015 was completed in October. [[LJ Films]] brought the distribution rights. The film tells the story of Biju Paulose, a sub-inspector with the [[Kochi City Police]] and a recollection of cases he solved before a near fatal incident.

After being postponed several times, ''Action Hero Biju'' released in Kerala on 4 February 2016 and rest of India on 5 February 2016. The film became a commercial success, grossing {{INR}}30 [[crore]] ({{INR}}30&nbsp;million) at the Kerala box office. Upon its release the film received positive reviews from critics.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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=== Development ===
=== Development ===
After the success of [[Abrid Shine]]'s debut venture [[1983 (film)|''1983'']] (2014), he announced his next film in August 2015 with [[Nivin Pauly]] acting as the lead, titled ''Action Hero Biju''. It was reported that Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine and Shibu Thekkumpuram will together produce the film under the production banner ''Pauly.Jr Pictures'' and ''Full on Studios''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-turns-producer-with-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/47233416.cms|title=Nivin turns producer with Action Hero Biju|last=TNN|first=|date=12 May 2015|website=Times of India|publisher=The Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/ready-setaction/article7380119.ece|title=Ready, set…action!|last=Vijay George|first=|date=3 July 2015|work=|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref> Nivin Pauly and Abrid Shine have earlier worked in the film 1983 which became a success. From scripting to post-production it almost taken two years and the scripting of the film taken ten months to complete which was written by Muhammed Shefeeq and Abrid Shine itself.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/abrid-shine-and-nivin-pauly-join-hands-in-action-hero-biju/article8161618.ece|title=Nivin is back in action|last=Shilpa Nair Anand|first=|date=28 January 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref> It was earlier reported that Nivin Pauly will be seen as a police officer in the film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/nivin-pauly-on-films-and-future-projects/article8257551.ece|title=The ‘Action hero’|last=Riya Datson|first=|date=19 February 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/action-hero-biju/article8195249.ece|title=Action Hero Biju|date=2016-02-05|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-07-06}}</ref> Nivin took physical training and workouts, special fighting classes and followed special diets to gain more weight and followed workout regimens, to fit the role of a police officer, he spent time with police officers to understand the real feel of a police officer and to make it realistic.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/nivin-pauly-special-training-for-action-hero-biju-200800.html|title=Nivin Pauly's Special Training For Action Hero Biju|date=7 October 2015|website=FilmiBeat|publisher=Filmibeat.com|author=Akhila Menon|accessdate=22 October 2015}}</ref>
After the success of [[Abrid Shine]]'s debut venture [[1983 (film)|''1983'']] (2014), he announced his next film with [[Nivin Pauly]] in August 2015, titled ''Action Hero Biju''. It was reported that Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine and Shibu Thekkumpuram will together produce the film under the production banner ''Pauly.Jr Pictures'' of Nivin Pauly and ''Full on Studios'' of Abrid Shine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-turns-producer-with-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/47233416.cms|title=Nivin turns producer with Action Hero Biju|last=TNN|first=|date=12 May 2015|website=Times of India|publisher=The Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/ready-setaction/article7380119.ece|title=Ready, set…action!|last=Vijay George|first=|date=3 July 2015|work=|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref> Nivin Pauly and Abrid Shine have earlier worked in the film 1983 which became a success. From scripting to post-production it almost took two years and the scripting of the film taken ten months to complete which was written by Muhammed Shefeeq and Abrid Shine itself.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/abrid-shine-and-nivin-pauly-join-hands-in-action-hero-biju/article8161618.ece|title=Nivin is back in action|last=Shilpa Nair Anand|first=|date=28 January 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref> It was earlier reported that Nivin Pauly will be seen as a police officer in the film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/nivin-pauly-on-films-and-future-projects/article8257551.ece|title=The ‘Action hero’|last=Riya Datson|first=|date=19 February 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/action-hero-biju/article8195249.ece|title=Action Hero Biju|last=|first=|date=5 February 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=6 July 2016|via=}}</ref> For the role Nivin took physical training and workouts, special fighting classes and followed special diets to gain more weight and followed workout regimens, to fit the role of a police officer, he spent time with police officers to understand the real feel of a police and to make it realistic.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/nivin-pauly-special-training-for-action-hero-biju-200800.html|title=Nivin Pauly's Special Training For Action Hero Biju|date=7 October 2015|website=FilmiBeat|publisher=Filmibeat.com|author=Akhila Menon|accessdate=22 October 2015}}</ref>


About the title, the director says "The title, ''Action Hero Biju'', stems from my interest in narrating a common man's story. Biju is an extremely common and secular name in [[Kerala]] and I felt it has cuteness about it. My film tells the story of a common man who becomes a brave cop, and I felt the title is a perfect fit".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-Pauly-will-don-khaki-in-Abrid-Shines-action-film/articleshow/42036961.cms|title=Nivin Pauly will don khaki in Abrid Shine’s action film|date=9 September 2014|agency=[[The Times of India]]|author=Times News Network|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref> And also explains "The film is a light take on policing, it is not the hardcore police kind of story – it is a mix of humour and action. It is about a police sub-inspector’s heroism. We see the world through his eyes – we experience his views, experiences and emotions".<ref name=":0" /> The title was announced on September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nivin-as-action-hero-biju-news-malayalam-ojiq8ihhagdbf.html|title=Nivin as Action Hero Biju|last=Moviebuzz|first=|date=8 September 2014|website=|publisher=Sify|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>
About the title, the director says "The title, ''Action Hero Biju'', stems from my interest in narrating a common man's story. Biju is an extremely common and secular name in [[Kerala]] and I felt it has cuteness about it. My film tells the story of a common man who becomes a brave cop, and I felt the title is a perfect fit".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-Pauly-will-don-khaki-in-Abrid-Shines-action-film/articleshow/42036961.cms|title=Nivin Pauly will don khaki in Abrid Shine’s action film|date=9 September 2014|agency=[[The Times of India]]|author=Times News Network|accessdate=31 March 2016}}</ref> He also explained "The film is a light take on policing, it is not the hardcore police kind of story – it is a mix of humour and action. It is about a police sub-inspector’s heroism. We see the world through his eyes – we experience his views, experiences and emotions".<ref name=":0" /> The title was announced on September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nivin-as-action-hero-biju-news-malayalam-ojiq8ihhagdbf.html|title=Nivin as Action Hero Biju|last=Moviebuzz|first=|date=8 September 2014|website=|publisher=Sify|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>


=== Casting and Crew ===
=== Casting and Crew ===
[[File:Nivin Pauly at Action Hero Biju 80th Day Success Meet.jpg|150px|thumb|right|[[Nivin Pauly]] played the role of sub-inspector Biju in the film]]
Premam fame Sai Pallavi was called to play the female lead in the film, but later reports said that the actress will not act in the film and was replaced by Anu Emmanuel.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Sai-Pallavi-is-not-Nivins-heroine/articleshow/47954704.cms|title=Sai Pallavi is not Nivin's heroine|last=Asha Prakash|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/sai-pallavi-cameo-in-nivin-pauly-action-hero-biju-208925.html|title=Sai Pallavi's Cameo In Nivin Pauly's Action Hero Biju?|last=Akhila Menon|first=|date=18 December 2015|website=|publisher=FilmiBeat|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Anu Emmanuel who earlier made her debut as a child artist in [[Swapna Sanchari]] (2011) was placed to play the female lead.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nivin-pauly-wraps-abrid-shines-action-hero-biju-652621|title=Nivin Pauly wraps up Abrid Shine's 'Action Hero Biju'|last=Sachin Jose|first=|date=30 October 2015|website=|publisher=International Business Times|language=|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Anu-Immanuel-in-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/48986841.cms|title=Anu Immanuel in Action Hero Biju? - Times of India|last=Asha Prakash|date=16 September 2015|access-date=2016-07-06}}</ref> Anu was earlier called for [[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]] (2015) but she refused to make a return, she was later called by Abrid on July 2015 and was confirmed to play the role of Benitta in the film.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/060216/action-filled-comeback.html|title=Action filled comeback|last=Aravind K S|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> In July 2015 director Jude Antony Joseph was selected to play a role in the film. [[Joju George]], [[Saiju Kurup]], Kalabhavan Prajod, and [[Major Ravi]] were fixed to do police roles. [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] and Jayasree who worked on ''1983'' was called to act in the film, in addition around 35 actors were selected to play smaller roles in the film.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/A-nostalgic-romantic-number-featuring-Nivin-and-Anu/articleshow/50795021.cms|title=A nostalgic romantic number featuring Nivin and Anu|last=Deepika Jayaram|first=|date=7 October 2015|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/jojus-joy-ride-in-tinsel-town/article8083269.ece|title=Joju’s joy ride in tinsel town|last=Athira M|first=|date=9 January 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Suresh Thampanoor was introduced in the film by Abrid when he saw a small [[WhatsApp]] video clip of Suresh performance, he was totally impressed and Suresh was into the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Lines-of-Glory/2016/03/02/article3305644.ece|title=Lines of Glory|last=Saranya S Nair|first=|date=2 March 2016|website=The Indian Express|publisher=|access-date=22 July 2016}}</ref>
Nivin Pauly was selected earlier in the development stages to play the title character of the film sub-inspector Biju.<ref name=":7" /> Premam fame Sai Pallavi was called to play the female lead in the film, but later reports said that the actress will not act in the film which was later replaced by Anu Emmanuel.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Sai-Pallavi-is-not-Nivins-heroine/articleshow/47954704.cms|title=Sai Pallavi is not Nivin's heroine|last=Asha Prakash|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/sai-pallavi-cameo-in-nivin-pauly-action-hero-biju-208925.html|title=Sai Pallavi's Cameo In Nivin Pauly's Action Hero Biju?|last=Akhila Menon|first=|date=18 December 2015|website=|publisher=FilmiBeat|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Anu Emmanuel who earlier made her debut as a child artist in [[Swapna Sanchari]] (2011) was placed to play the female lead.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nivin-pauly-wraps-abrid-shines-action-hero-biju-652621|title=Nivin Pauly wraps up Abrid Shine's 'Action Hero Biju'|last=Sachin Jose|first=|date=30 October 2015|website=|publisher=International Business Times|language=|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Anu-Immanuel-in-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/48986841.cms|title=Anu Immanuel in Action Hero Biju? - Times of India|last=Asha Prakash|date=16 September 2015|access-date=2016-07-06}}</ref> Anu was earlier called for [[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]] (2015) due to certain issues she refused to make a return, she was later called by Abrid on July 2015 and was confirmed to play the role of Benitta in the film. It was Anu's father who suggested Abrid to select her as the female lead.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/060216/action-filled-comeback.html|title=Action filled comeback|last=Aravind K S|first=|date=|website=|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> In July 2015 director Jude Antony Joseph signed to play a minor role in the film. [[Joju George]], [[Saiju Kurup]], Kalabhavan Prajod, and [[Major Ravi]] were confirmed to do police roles. [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] and Jayasree who worked on ''1983'' was called to act in the film, in addition around 35 actors were selected to play smaller roles in the film.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/A-nostalgic-romantic-number-featuring-Nivin-and-Anu/articleshow/50795021.cms|title=A nostalgic romantic number featuring Nivin and Anu|last=Deepika Jayaram|first=|date=7 October 2015|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/jojus-joy-ride-in-tinsel-town/article8083269.ece|title=Joju’s joy ride in tinsel town|last=Athira M|first=|date=9 January 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Suresh Thampanoor was introduced in the film by Abrid when he saw a small [[WhatsApp]] video clip of Suresh performance, he was totally impressed and Suresh was into the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Lines-of-Glory/2016/03/02/article3305644.ece|title=Lines of Glory|last=Saranya S Nair|first=|date=2 March 2016|website=The Indian Express|publisher=|access-date=22 July 2016}}</ref>


The Cinematography was given to Alex J. Pulickal, background score to [[Rajesh Murugesan]] and lyrics were written by Santosh Varma and Harinarayanan. The veteran music director [[Jerry Amaldev]] composed the music for the film, he is composing songs for a film after a long break of 20 years.<ref name=":0" /> Editing for the film was panned by Manoj, while sound designer was Raja Krishnan, whereas art direction by M Bawa and costume design by Remya Suresh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16126/malayalam/action-hero-biju/cast.and.crew.htm|title=Action Hero Biju Cast and Crew - Malayalam Movie Action Hero Biju Cast and Crew|last=NR|first=|date=|website=Now Running|publisher=|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/action-hero-biju-malayalam-movie-review.html|title=ആക്ഷൻ സീറോ, റിയാലിറ്റി ഹീറോ|last=ടോണി മാത്യു (Tony Mathew)|first=|date=4 February 2016|website=|publisher=Manorama Online|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>
The Cinematography was given to Alex J. Pulickal, background score to [[Rajesh Murugesan]] and lyrics were written by Santosh Varma and Harinarayanan. The veteran music director [[Jerry Amaldev]] composed the music for the film, he is composing songs for a film after a long break of 20 years.<ref name=":0" /> Editing for the film was panned by Manoj, while sound designer was Raja Krishnan, whereas art direction by M Bawa and costume design by Remya Suresh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/action-hero-biju-malayalam-movie-review.html|title=ആക്ഷൻ സീറോ, റിയാലിറ്റി ഹീറോ|last=ടോണി മാത്യു (Tony Mathew)|first=|date=4 February 2016|website=|publisher=Manorama Online|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
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== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
{{Main|Action Hero Biju (soundtrack)}}
{{Infobox album
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The soundtrack for the film was composed by [[Jerry Amaldev]].<ref name=":0" /> [[Rajesh Murugesan]]&nbsp;wrote the&nbsp;[[Film score|background score]]&nbsp;of the film while Santhosh Varma and BK Harinarayanan wrote the lyrics.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/The-Sanskrit-song-in-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/50717120.cms|title=The Sanskrit song in Action Hero Biju|last=Anjana George|first=|date=25 January 2015|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> [[Satyam Audios]] own the audio rights of the film and was released in [[YouTube|Youtube]] by Satyam Audios itself. The film features 4 tracks. The tracks for the film were recorded in Yesuda's studio in [[Chennai]] and were [[Audio mastering|mastered]] in [[New York]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/jerry-amaldev-is-back-in-action/article8133231.ece|title=CALLING the tune|last=K. Pradeep|first=|date=21 January 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/action-hero-biju-first-song-review-a-gem-212563.html|title=Action Hero Biju First Song Review: It's A Gem!|last=Akhila Menon|first=|date=21 January 2016|website=|publisher=|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>
| Name = Action Hero Biju
| Type = Soundtrack
| Artist = [[Jerry Amaldev]]
| Cover = Album_Cover_of_Action_Hero_Biju_Malayalam_Film.jpg
| Released = 28 January 2016
| Recorded = 2015
| Genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| Length = {{Duration|m=18|s=09}}
| Label = [[Satyam Audios]]
| Producer = [[Nivin Pauly]]
| Language = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
| Last album = ''[[No. 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North]]''<br>(1995)
| This album = '''''Action Hero Biju'''''<br>(2016)
| Next album =
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The soundtrack for the film was composed by [[Jerry Amaldev]]&nbsp;after a long break of 20 years.<ref name=":0" /> [[Rajesh Murugesan]]&nbsp;wrote the&nbsp;[[Film score|background score]]&nbsp;of the film while Santhosh Varma and BK Harinarayanan wrote the lyrics.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/The-Sanskrit-song-in-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/50717120.cms|title=The Sanskrit song in Action Hero Biju|last=Anjana George|first=|date=25 January 2015|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> [[Satyam Audios]] own the audio rights of the film and was released in [[YouTube|Youtube]] by Satyam Audios itself. The film features 4 tracks. The tracks for the film were recorded in Yesuda's studio in [[Chennai]] and were [[Audio mastering|mastered]] in [[New York]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/jerry-amaldev-is-back-in-action/article8133231.ece|title=CALLING the tune|last=K. Pradeep|first=|date=21 January 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/action-hero-biju-first-song-review-a-gem-212563.html|title=Action Hero Biju First Song Review: It's A Gem!|last=Akhila Menon|first=|date=21 January 2016|website=|publisher=|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Jerry Amaldev was chosen to compose the songs for the film by Abrid. Abrid met Jerry at his house a few months before the filming where he told Jerry that "he is tired of electronic music and is looking for some good melodies and acoustic instrumented songs".<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Striking-a-Right-Comeback-Chord/2016/03/26/article3344580.ece|title=Striking a Right Comeback Chord|last=26 March 2016|first=|date=|website=|publisher=New Indian Express|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

Suresh Thampanoor who also acted in the film as a drunkard sung the song "Muthe Ponne Pinangalle" which is a folk song, was also composed and wrote by him it was released on 11 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/suresh-thampanoors-rise-to-stardom/article8285358.ece|title=On a high|last=Athira M|first=|date=26 February 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref> The song became viral on social media and received good reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/watch-song-muthe-ponne-pinangalle-nivin-paulys-action-hero-biju-video-666596|title=Watch the song 'Muthe Ponne Pinangalle' from Nivin Pauly's 'Action Hero Biju' [VIDEO]|last=Anu James|first=|date=11 February 2016|website=|publisher=International Business Times|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/action-hero-biju-actors-mary-baby-shine-baiju-thank-nivin-pauly-abrid-shine-video-668129#7wtEcp24x4fBGr6Y.97|title='Action Hero Biju' actors Mary, Baby, Shine, Baiju thank Nivin Pauly and Abrid Shine [VIDEO]|last=Anu James|first=|date=24 February 2016|website=|publisher=International Business Times|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Pookkal Panineer Pookkal sung by [[K. J. Yesudas|KJ Yesudas]] and [[Vani Jairam|Vani Jayaram]], is a duet which Jerry started working on it in November 2015. Jerry Amaldev used acoustic instruments only for all songs.<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> Long ago Jerry heard a Young India gramophone version of [[Vande Mataram]] which was composed by [[Rabindranath Tagore]]. It was a monophonic composition and had a chorus he added the song to the film by adding a small difference. It was sung in the film by [[Swetha Mohan]].<ref name=":4" />
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== Release ==
== Release ==
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=== Marketing ===
=== Marketing ===
The first look poster of the film was released on 20 December 2015, after facing many morphed version posters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151220/entertainment-mollywood/article/action-hero-biju-first-look-out|title=Action Hero Biju first look out!|last=Aravind KS|first=|date=21 December 2015|website=|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> First look poster was released on 20 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/nivin-paulys-action-hero-biju-movie-poster-5362-slide-36479|title=Nivin Pauly's Action Hero Biju movie poster - Photos|last=IBT|first=|date=20 January 2016|website=International Business Times|publisher=|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Some animated posters were officially released including posters showing [[coconut]] which Biju uses it as a weapon for beating culprits.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/minimal-posters-are-in-vogue-in-mollywood/article8532363.ece|title=Posters speak a thousand words|last=Nita Sathtendran|first=|date=28 April 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref> Several posters were released featuring Nivin with other supporting actors and actresses in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://data1.ibtimes.co.in/cache-img-0-450/en/full/597625/1454741396_action-hero-biju-review.jpg|title=Action Hero Biju - Poster featuring actors and actress|last=IBT|first=|date=6 February 2016|website=|publisher=International Business Times|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>
The first look poster of the film was released on 20 December 2015, after facing many morphed version posters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151220/entertainment-mollywood/article/action-hero-biju-first-look-out|title=Action Hero Biju first look out!|last=Aravind KS|first=|date=21 December 2015|website=|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/photos/nivin-paulys-action-hero-biju-movie-poster-5362-slide-36479|title=Nivin Pauly's Action Hero Biju movie poster - Photos|last=IBT|first=|date=20 January 2016|website=International Business Times|publisher=|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Some animated posters were officially released including posters showing [[coconut]] which Biju uses it as a weapon for beating culprits.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/minimal-posters-are-in-vogue-in-mollywood/article8532363.ece|title=Posters speak a thousand words|last=Nita Sathtendran|first=|date=28 April 2016|work=|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016|via=}}</ref> Several posters were released featuring Nivin with other supporting actors and actresses in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://data1.ibtimes.co.in/cache-img-0-450/en/full/597625/1454741396_action-hero-biju-review.jpg|title=Action Hero Biju - Poster featuring actors and actress|last=IBT|first=|date=6 February 2016|website=|publisher=International Business Times|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>


The film crew celebrated the film's 80 days of run in Kothamangalam. The function were attended by the cast and crew members of the film including Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine, Joju George, Kalabhavan Prajod, Jerry Amaldev, and Major Ravi.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/action-hero-biju-80-days-celebration-224031.html|title=Pics! Team Action Hero Biju Celebrating Film's 80 Days Of Run!|last=FB|first=|date=25 April 2016|website=|publisher=FilmiBeat|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Action-Hero-Biju-celebrates-its-80th-day/articleshow/51991987.cms|title=Action Hero Biju celebrates its 80th day|last=Sanjith Sidhardhan|first=|date=26 April 2016|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Nivin Pauly celebrated the success of the film with underprivileged children of Udaya Colony Kochi which was organised by the District Collector of Kochi M.G. Rajamanickam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-Pauly-sings-with-Udaya-Colony-kids/articleshow/51808979.cms|title=Nivin Pauly sings with Udaya Colony kids|last=Asha Prakash|first=|date=13 April 2016|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>
The film crew celebrated the film's 80 days of run in Kothamangalam. The function were attended by the cast and crew members of the film including Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine, Joju George, Kalabhavan Prajod, Jerry Amaldev, and Major Ravi.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/action-hero-biju-80-days-celebration-224031.html|title=Pics! Team Action Hero Biju Celebrating Film's 80 Days Of Run!|last=FB|first=|date=25 April 2016|website=|publisher=FilmiBeat|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Action-Hero-Biju-celebrates-its-80th-day/articleshow/51991987.cms|title=Action Hero Biju celebrates its 80th day|last=Sanjith Sidhardhan|first=|date=26 April 2016|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Nivin Pauly celebrated the success of the film with underprivileged children of Udaya Colony Kochi which was organised by the District Collector of Kochi M.G. Rajamanickam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-Pauly-sings-with-Udaya-Colony-kids/articleshow/51808979.cms|title=Nivin Pauly sings with Udaya Colony kids|last=Asha Prakash|first=|date=13 April 2016|website=|publisher=Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

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Action Hero Biju
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAbrid Shine
Written byAbrid Shine
Muhammad Shafeeq
Produced byNivin Pauly
Shibu Thekkumpuram
Abrid Shine[1][2]
StarringNivin Pauly
Anu Emmanuel
Jude Anthany Joseph
Narrated byLal Jose
CinematographyAlex J. Pulickal
Edited byManoj
Music bySongs:
Jerry Amaldev
Suresh Thampanoor
Score:
Rajesh Murugesan
Production
companies
Pauly Jr. Pictures
Full On Studios
Distributed byLJ Films
Release date
  • 4 February 2016 (2016-02-04) (Kerala)
Running time
145 minutes[3]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹2 crore (US$240,000) (approx.)[4]
Box office₹30 crore (US$3.6 million)[5]

Action Hero Biju is a 2016 Indian Malayalam drama film directed and co-written by Abrid Shine which stars Nivin Pauly in the title role of a police inspector. The film is Shine's second directorial and is the second film which Abrid and Nivin are collaborating together after the their success 1983. Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine and Shibu Thekkumpuram produced the film under the banners Pauly Jr Pictures and Full On Studios. The film is written by Muhammad Shafeeq and Abrid itself which took ten months to finish. Development of Action Hero Biju began after the release of Abrid's debut venture 1983. From scripting to post-production it took almost two years to complete.

Jerry Amaldev composed the original songs, while Rajesh Murugesan did the background score. The filming which began in May 2015 was completed in October. LJ Films brought the distribution rights. The film tells the story of Biju Paulose, a sub-inspector with the Kochi City Police and a recollection of cases he solved before a near fatal incident.

After being postponed several times, Action Hero Biju released in Kerala on 4 February 2016 and rest of India on 5 February 2016. The film became a commercial success, grossing ₹30 crore (₹30 million) at the Kerala box office. Upon its release the film received positive reviews from critics.

Plot

The story opens as sub-inspector Biju Palouse (Nivin Pauly) informed of the location of a few wanted criminals in his jurisdiction. As he corners and apprehends them, he gets injured when one of the criminals stabs him. The story cuts back to a month before the incident when Biju and other officers handle a series of different types of complaints and cases, petty and major, that is registered at the police station.

Biju receives a call from the hospital informing him of a twelve-year old girl who gets mauled by a dog when she tried to pluck some fruits from a highly influential businessman's house. Eye witnesses report that the businessman had purposely let the dog out and Biju sets out to his house to arrest the said person. However, some local politicians try to use their political power to avoid the registration of the case and Biju refuses to do so. Biju tracks the culprit to a club and arrests him.

The next complaint tackled is lodged by a lady who is yet to receive her pending salary. When Biju tries to mediate a negotiation between the employers and the lady, the employers act callously which enrages Biju. He threatens them shutting down citing company registration inaccuracies if the dues are not paid and the employers immediately comply.

Later, Biju encounters a case of suicide attempt and missing of a Navy personnel who goes after to rescue the woman and child. During the subsequent search operation, he and his sub-ordinates manage to save the life of the woman but the child dies as the people who rescued the child from the river thought she died and emergency services didn't take her to the hospital on time. This emotionally affects Biju and the search for missing Navy man fails. Throughout the course of the next few days, he handles different types of cases including that of an auto driver who stalks a woman he loves, bikers without helmet and a drunkard who steals an wireless-set from a careless police officer.

When investigating a substance abuse and battering case by an adolescent he goes after the rising narcotic sales that targets school children, he discovers a group of teenagers purchasing marijuana from a notorious criminal during random vehicle checks. He arrests them in the presence of the magistrate and takes them to police station and uses third degree interrogation on the criminal and informs the parents of the teenagers. Biju after giving warnings lets them off without registering the case to avoid spoiling their future. Later he solves a case regarding eloping of a timid Pavithran's wife with their daughter.

Biju tackles a case assigned by his superiors whereby some jewelries stolen from a house. Deducing from the clues and circumstances, Biju suspects the housemaid is the thief. He visits her and during interrogation, finds flaws in her alibi. They confirm her as the culprit and arrests her. Meeting her husband and children, a child is a respected SPC student cadet whom he knows; Biju faces moral dilemma when he comes to know the mother did it to pay school fees. Biju half-heartedly follows the law and takes her to station. The film cuts back to the time before incident shown in the beginning of the movie. Through an informant he finds out location of a murderer and his cohorts in hiding. While pursing to arrest, gets stabbed by one of them. Biju successfully manages to prevent them from escaping until the rest of the police force arrives.

As treated for his wounds in the hospital, he jokes with his fiancee that injuries are common in his occupation and that she is free to marry someone else. Later, showing his survival he is apprehending another gang of criminals in the middle of this his father calls and informs him that his wife has given birth to a daughter. He joyfully receives the news but continues his assigned task of arresting the criminals. A voice over brief that Biju is not a superhero but one of the many dedicated police officers in the state.

Cast

Production

Development

After the success of Abrid Shine's debut venture 1983 (2014), he announced his next film with Nivin Pauly in August 2015, titled Action Hero Biju. It was reported that Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine and Shibu Thekkumpuram will together produce the film under the production banner Pauly.Jr Pictures of Nivin Pauly and Full on Studios of Abrid Shine.[6][7] Nivin Pauly and Abrid Shine have earlier worked in the film 1983 which became a success. From scripting to post-production it almost took two years and the scripting of the film taken ten months to complete which was written by Muhammed Shefeeq and Abrid Shine itself.[8] It was earlier reported that Nivin Pauly will be seen as a police officer in the film.[9][10] For the role Nivin took physical training and workouts, special fighting classes and followed special diets to gain more weight and followed workout regimens, to fit the role of a police officer, he spent time with police officers to understand the real feel of a police and to make it realistic.[8][11]

About the title, the director says "The title, Action Hero Biju, stems from my interest in narrating a common man's story. Biju is an extremely common and secular name in Kerala and I felt it has cuteness about it. My film tells the story of a common man who becomes a brave cop, and I felt the title is a perfect fit".[12] He also explained "The film is a light take on policing, it is not the hardcore police kind of story – it is a mix of humour and action. It is about a police sub-inspector’s heroism. We see the world through his eyes – we experience his views, experiences and emotions".[8] The title was announced on September 2014.[13]

Casting and Crew

File:Nivin Pauly at Action Hero Biju 80th Day Success Meet.jpg
Nivin Pauly played the role of sub-inspector Biju in the film

Nivin Pauly was selected earlier in the development stages to play the title character of the film sub-inspector Biju.[7] Premam fame Sai Pallavi was called to play the female lead in the film, but later reports said that the actress will not act in the film which was later replaced by Anu Emmanuel.[14][15] Anu Emmanuel who earlier made her debut as a child artist in Swapna Sanchari (2011) was placed to play the female lead.[16][17] Anu was earlier called for Charlie (2015) due to certain issues she refused to make a return, she was later called by Abrid on July 2015 and was confirmed to play the role of Benitta in the film. It was Anu's father who suggested Abrid to select her as the female lead.[18] In July 2015 director Jude Antony Joseph signed to play a minor role in the film. Joju George, Saiju Kurup, Kalabhavan Prajod, and Major Ravi were confirmed to do police roles. Suraj Venjaramoodu and Jayasree who worked on 1983 was called to act in the film, in addition around 35 actors were selected to play smaller roles in the film.[8][19][20] Suresh Thampanoor was introduced in the film by Abrid when he saw a small WhatsApp video clip of Suresh performance, he was totally impressed and Suresh was into the film.[21]

The Cinematography was given to Alex J. Pulickal, background score to Rajesh Murugesan and lyrics were written by Santosh Varma and Harinarayanan. The veteran music director Jerry Amaldev composed the music for the film, he is composing songs for a film after a long break of 20 years.[8] Editing for the film was panned by Manoj, while sound designer was Raja Krishnan, whereas art direction by M Bawa and costume design by Remya Suresh.[22]

Filming

Filming begun on May 2015.[16][23] The film was shot in Fort Kochi in Kerala.[14] In June 2015 some news reports stated that the shooting of the film is delayed due to internal issues, but later Nivin Pauly confirmed that the news was a fake and there are no issues in the filming and is going successfully, through his facebook page.[24][25] When Anu Emmanuel came for the filming almost 50 per cent of the project was shot.[18] Filming was wrapped up on October 2015 in Kochi and was given for post-production in November.[16][26][27][28]

Soundtrack

Main article: Action Hero Biju (soundtrack)

The soundtrack for the film was composed by Jerry Amaldev.[8] Rajesh Murugesan wrote the background score of the film while Santhosh Varma and BK Harinarayanan wrote the lyrics.[29] Satyam Audios own the audio rights of the film and was released in Youtube by Satyam Audios itself. The film features 4 tracks. The tracks for the film were recorded in Yesuda's studio in Chennai and were mastered in New York.[30][31]

Release

The film was initially planned to release in Onam festival on August 2015 but was postponed due to the delay of filming.[32] It was later said that the film is scheduled to release in theaters on September, but later said it will release by the end of November.[33] Later the crew confirmed that the film will release on 22 January 2016, but it was postponed and was moved to 28 January, which was also postponed. After postponed several times the film finally released on 4 February 2016 in 131 screens in Kerala. The film was released in 116 screens in rest of India and in more than 10 screens in the United States on 5 February.[34][35][36][37] It released on 68 screens in United Arab Emirates on 25 February 2016.[38][39]

Marketing

The first look poster of the film was released on 20 December 2015, after facing many morphed version posters.[40][41] Some animated posters were officially released including posters showing coconut which Biju uses it as a weapon for beating culprits.[42] Several posters were released featuring Nivin with other supporting actors and actresses in the film.[43]

The film crew celebrated the film's 80 days of run in Kothamangalam. The function were attended by the cast and crew members of the film including Nivin Pauly, Abrid Shine, Joju George, Kalabhavan Prajod, Jerry Amaldev, and Major Ravi.[44][45] Nivin Pauly celebrated the success of the film with underprivileged children of Udaya Colony Kochi which was organised by the District Collector of Kochi M.G. Rajamanickam.[46]

Distribution

The film was distributed in India by LJ Films of Indian film director Lal Jose.[44][47] Daiwik Films distributed the film in UAE.[48] In Europe the film was distributed by Blue Planet International and Indien Wood while USA Indian Movies released it it United States.[49][50][51] E4Events and Nanma International and Tricolor Entertainments released the film in Asia Pacific and Africa where it released in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong and Brunei.[52]

Home Media

Action Hero Biju was released on DVD, and VCD by Sathyam Audios on 24 May 2016.[53]

Critical reception

Veeyen of Nowrunning.com lauded the film. He states that "the cinematic reconstruction of the life of a police officer that Abrid Shine attempts in 'Action Hero Biju' is efficient to the core, and the craft elements on display exceptional. The mother of all gambles that the film indulges in - of keeping conventionalities at bay - makes it a level-headed film that traverses the rugged planes of law, justice, truth and life with consummate ease."[54]

Arathi Kannan of Malayala Manorama rated of 3.5/5 and said "With a salute to the cops, who sweat their ways through their duties and moral obligations, Abrid Shine leaves a sparkling note of thanks before the screen blackout."[55]

Box office

The film grossed ₹1.59 crore (US$190,000) on its first day in Kerala and ₹4.38 crore (US$520,000) after 5 days. It opened well in Tamil Nadu, grossing ₹18.63 lakh (US$22,000) in the opening day from more than 12 screens, which is the highest opening gross for a Malayalam film there. Action Hero Biju was made at a budget of ₹2 crore (US$240,000).[4][56] The film grossed an estimated total of ₹30 crore (US$3.6 million) worldwide.[5][57] The film ran over 100 days in theatres.[58]

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