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'''''Jagat''''' (Tamil: ஐகாட், slang derived from [[Malay language|Malay]] word ''jahat'', loosely translated as ‘bad’) is a 2015 [[Malaysia]]<nowiki/>n crime drama film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsc.com.my/Movie-Synopsis/JAGAT/ |title=Golden Screen Cinemas :: JAGAT - Synopsis |website=Gsc.com.my |date=30 March 2015 |accessdate=18 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.star2.com/entertainment/movies/movie-news/2015/12/17/jagat-the-other-film-that-matters-this-week/ |title=Jagat, the other film that matters this week |website=Star2.com |date= |accessdate=18 December 2015}}</ref> directed by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal. Set in the early 1990s, a critical period in Malaysian Indian history, the coming-of-age story subtly underlines the plight of the Indian Malaysians who were forsaken by the estate owners and forced to move to the cities, surviving under harsh circumstances. The story follows a mischievous 12-year-old boy named Appoy and his relationships with his father, Maniam, and his uncles, former drug-addict Bala and local gangster Dorai. |
'''''Jagat''''' (Tamil: ஐகாட், slang derived from [[Malay language|Malay]] word ''jahat'', loosely translated as ‘bad’) is a 2015 [[Malaysia]]<nowiki/>n crime drama film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsc.com.my/Movie-Synopsis/JAGAT/ |title=Golden Screen Cinemas :: JAGAT - Synopsis |website=Gsc.com.my |date=30 March 2015 |accessdate=18 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.star2.com/entertainment/movies/movie-news/2015/12/17/jagat-the-other-film-that-matters-this-week/ |title=Jagat, the other film that matters this week |website=Star2.com |date= |accessdate=18 December 2015}}</ref> directed by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal. Set in the early 1990s, a critical period in Malaysian Indian history, the coming-of-age story subtly underlines the plight of the Indian Malaysians who were forsaken by the estate owners and forced to move to the cities, surviving under harsh circumstances. The story follows a mischievous 12-year-old boy named Appoy and his relationships with his father, Maniam, and his uncles, former drug-addict Bala and local gangster Dorai. Perumal has described the film as semi-autobiographical, having lived for two years in squatter areas with his family.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmdoo.com/blog/2017/10/20/interview-shanjhey-kumar-perumal-talks-jagat/|title=Interview: Shanjhey Kumar Perumal talks Jagat|last=|first=|date=2017-10-20|work=FilmDoo|access-date=2018-08-23|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The film had won the Best Malaysian Film award in the 28th [[Malaysia Film Festival]] in 2016, whereas its director Shanjhey Kumar won the award for Best Director.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Yeoh|first1=Angelin|title=‘Jagat’ bags top film award, creates history|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/09/04/jagat-bags-top-film-award-creates-history/|website=The Star|publisher=Star Media Group Berhad|accessdate=18 September 2016|date=4 September 2016}}</ref>. The film also represent Malaysia at Asean Film Fest 2017<ref>http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2017/08/07/jagat-movie-to-represent-malaysia-at-asean-film-fest-2017/</ref> |
The film had won the Best Malaysian Film award in the 28th [[Malaysia Film Festival]] in 2016, whereas its director Shanjhey Kumar won the award for Best Director.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Yeoh|first1=Angelin|title=‘Jagat’ bags top film award, creates history|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016/09/04/jagat-bags-top-film-award-creates-history/|website=The Star|publisher=Star Media Group Berhad|accessdate=18 September 2016|date=4 September 2016}}</ref>. The film also represent Malaysia at Asean Film Fest 2017<ref>http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2017/08/07/jagat-movie-to-represent-malaysia-at-asean-film-fest-2017/</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:46, 23 August 2018
| Jagat | |
|---|---|
 Jagat Film Poster | |
| Directed by | Shanjhey Kumar Perumal[3] |
| Written by | Shanjhey Kumar Perumal |
| Produced by | Datuk Seri A. Anandan (AG Statue & Silverware)
Myskills Foundation Skyzen StudiosMageswari Anandan |
| Starring | Jibrail Rajhula Harvind Raj Kuben Mahadevan Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan Senthil Kumaran Muniandy |
| Cinematography | Senthil Kumaran Muniandy |
| Edited by | Kumarann Arumugam |
| Music by | Space Gambus Experiment[4] |
Production company | Skyzen Studios |
| Distributed by | Skyzen Studios |
Release date | |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | RM300,000[5] |
Jagat (Tamil: ஐகாட், slang derived from Malay word jahat, loosely translated as ‘bad’) is a 2015 Malaysian crime drama film.[6][7] directed by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal. Set in the early 1990s, a critical period in Malaysian Indian history, the coming-of-age story subtly underlines the plight of the Indian Malaysians who were forsaken by the estate owners and forced to move to the cities, surviving under harsh circumstances. The story follows a mischievous 12-year-old boy named Appoy and his relationships with his father, Maniam, and his uncles, former drug-addict Bala and local gangster Dorai. Perumal has described the film as semi-autobiographical, having lived for two years in squatter areas with his family.[8]
The film had won the Best Malaysian Film award in the 28th Malaysia Film Festival in 2016, whereas its director Shanjhey Kumar won the award for Best Director.[9]. The film also represent Malaysia at Asean Film Fest 2017[10]
Plot
The plot centres on Appoy, a spirited kid who would rather watch gangster flicks and make prank calls than memorise his multiplication tables. Desperately trying to keep his son on the straight path, Appoy’s hard-working father becomes increasingly abusive, as the boy is inexorably drawn to the criminal lifestyle of his uncle, a henchman for a local gang.
Cast
Main Cast
- Jibrail Rajhula as Mexico[11]
- Harvind Raj as Appoy
- Kuben Mahadevan as Maniam
- Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan as Chicago
- Senthil Kumaran Muniandy as Bala
- Marup Mustapah as Da Gou
Supporting cast
- Aahmuu Thirunyanam as Mangai
- Saravanan Ramasamy Vishwa as Teacher Ramu
- Pugalenthan as Takkali
- Siranjeevi as Gila
- Perakas Rajaram as Vadivelan
Production
The film took around 10 years to be completed as the production team faced several financial issues.[citation needed]
Filming
The principal photography for the film was done across 13 different locations in Malaysia. Some of the locations are Klian Intan Pangkalan Hulu, Baling, Lenggong, Grik, Kuala Sepetang, Bukit Rotan, Sabak Bernam, Jasin, Jerantut and Kuala Lumpur.
Music
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
The film score and soundtrack album are composed by Kamal Sabran and the Space Gambus Experiment.[4]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | |
| 2. | "Set your life on fire-Seek those who fan your flames" | |
| 3. | "Fear is the path to darkside" | |
| 4. | "The cure for pain is in the pain" | |
| 5. | "The wound is the place where the Light enters you" | |
| 6. | "I have thunder hidden inside" | |
| 7. | "The gates made of light swing open" | |
| 8. | "Those who love fire fall in the fire" | |
| 9. | "Soul within soul" | |
| 10. | "Every end is a new beginning" | |
| 11. | "Jagat Theme Music remix by Eric Hausman" |
There is also separate soundtrack done strictly for promotional purposes called 'JAGAT Naan Nalla Paiyen'.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "JAGAT Naan Nalla Paiyen (Jagat The Movie Promo Song)" | Coco Nantha | Lawrence Soosai | 3:37 |
| Total length: | 3:37 | |||
Reception
The film was released on 17 December 2015 and is considered to be one of the best Tamil language movies to be made in Malaysia.[12][13] The film managed to gross a moderate collection in box office despite facing intense competition from blockbuster movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Pasanga 2. It was also the first Tamil language local movie to screen in cinemas for eight weeks running.
Accolades
| Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 28th Malaysia Film Festival[14] | Best Picture | Won |
| Best Director | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |
| 2016 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award[15] | Best Film | Won |
| Best Director | Won | |
| Best Male Actor | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Won |
See also
References
- ^ Smith, Joshua (24 November 2016). "Shanjhey Kumar Perumal interview: "Jagat is my revenge to the system"". easternkicks.com. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Five Flavours Film Festival - Jagat". Festiwal Filmowy Pięć Smaków. 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ "Director's Profile | Jagat". Jagatthemovie.com. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ a b ""JAGAT" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, by Space Gambus Experiment". Space Gambus Experiment Bandcamp site. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ Keanu Azman (5 December 2015). "Local film 'Jagat' costs "roughly RM300,000", tells tale of 90's Indian community". The Daily Seni. The Daily Seni. Archived from the original on 9 December 2015.
- ^ "Golden Screen Cinemas :: JAGAT - Synopsis". Gsc.com.my. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "Jagat, the other film that matters this week". Star2.com. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ "Interview: Shanjhey Kumar Perumal talks Jagat". FilmDoo. 20 October 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ Yeoh, Angelin (4 September 2016). "'Jagat' bags top film award, creates history". The Star. Star Media Group Berhad. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2017/08/07/jagat-movie-to-represent-malaysia-at-asean-film-fest-2017/
- ^ "Cast | Jagat". Jagatthemovie.com. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ^ K. Anand (23 December 2015). "Jagat, a harsh dose of reality that works". The Malaysian Insider. Edge Insider Sdn Bhd. Archived from the original on 30 December 2015.
- ^ Yeoh, Angelin (19 December 2015). "Review: Jagat". Star2. Star Media Group Berhad. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ "Finas cancels all non-BM awards for FFM". The Malay Mail. Malay Mail Online. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- ^ Fadli Al-Akiti (7 October 2011). "Keputusan Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur 2016". Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumput Film Critics Circle) (in Malay). Retrieved 30 November 2016.