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Revision as of 14:38, 18 June 2020
| Shylock | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ajai Vasudev |
| Written by | Aneesh Hameed Bibin Mohan |
| Produced by | Joby George |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Renadive |
| Edited by | Riyas K Badhar |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
Production company | Goodwill Entertainments |
| Distributed by | Goodwill Entertainments Red Sun Art Creations |
Release date |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Shylock is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Ajai Vasudev.[2][3] The film stars Mammootty, Rajkiran, and Meena. Shylock is written by newcomers Aneesh Hameed and Bibin Mohan.
Cast
- Mammootty as Devan (Vaal), a loan shark
- Rajkiran as Ayyanar/Thala (transl. Head)
- Meena as Lakshmi Ayyanar
- Siddique as Commissioner Felix John IPS
- Baiju Santhosh as Balakrishna Panicker
- Kalabhavan Shajohn as Prathap Varma
- Raffi as Chacko
- Ajai Vasudev as Thotta Raja
- John Vijay as Rangan
- Ameenul Irfan as Raheem
- Bibin George as Velmurugan
- Hareesh Kanaran as Ganapathi
- Arjun Nandhakumar as Ram
- Arthana as Poonkuzhali Velmurugan
- John Kaippallil as Adithya Varma
- Vinu Chemmalakuzhy as Joel Felix
- Jais Jose as Isaac
- Udayakrishna as himself
- Ambika Mohan as Meenakshi Ammal
- Prashanth Alexander as Broker Kumar
- Marimuthu as Chithappa
- Rajalakshmi as Chinnamma
- Jayaprakash as a Doctor
- Hareesh Peradi as Menon (cameo appearance)
- Santhosh Keezhatoor as Cinema Secretary
- Jewel as Tejal
- Jai Vishnu as News Reporter
- Binu Adimaly as Saji, production controller
- Laya as Felix John's wife
- Joel Jo George as Chitappa's son
- Ramya Krishnan as Neelambari (photo appearance - "Kanne Kanne Veesathe")
Production
Principal photography of the film began on 9 August 2019. Mammootty joined the sets a week after the shoot started.[4][5]
The film marks the debut of actor Raj Kiran in the Malayalam film.[6] Raj Kiran and Meena who had earlier worked in Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997) is acting together after 28 years.[7] Actor Bibin George was roped in to play an important role.[8]
The art direction of the film is done by Girish Menon.[9]
Release
The film was scheduled for release on 23 January 2020. The film was dubbed in Tamil and released as Kuberan.[10]
Marketing
The first look poster of the movie was released on 8 November worldwidely.[11][12]
Soundtrack
| Shylock | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 18 January 2020 |
| Recorded | 2019-20 |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Length | 11:26 |
| Language | Malayalam Tamil |
| Label | Goodwill Entertainments |
The film's music is composed by Gopi Sundar. The soundtrack was launched on 18 January 2020.[13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aaray Pirakave" | Raj Kiran | Deepika V, Keshav Vinod | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Kanne Kanne Veesathe" | Viveka | Swetha Ashok (Playback Singer), Narayani Gopan, Nanda J Devan | 3:25 |
| 3. | "Manikya Kiliye" | Raj Kiran, Harinarayanan | Sachin Raj, Allwyn Eby George, Divya S. Menon, Shaheershah | 4:23 |
| Total length: | 11:26 | |||
Reception
Critical response
Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Shylock is an exuberant celebration of Mammootty, the star, that attempts to milk his charisma to the fullest".[14] Anjana George of The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Shylock is a treat for the fans of Mega Star Mammootty and for the followers of actor Mammootty, this is a complete no".[15]
References
- ^ "MAMMOOTTY'S SHYLOCK'S RELEASE PUSHED TO NEXT YEAR! REASON HERE". Behindwoods. Retrieved 20 November 2019.
- ^ "Mammootty's next will be directed by ajai-vasudev". The News Minute. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ^ "Mammootty's Shylock commences filming". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Mammootty's Shylock begins filming - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Mammootty-Ajai Vasudev bilingual film 'Shylock' commences production". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Murali, Aarthi (17 July 2019). "Rajkiran Makes His Malayalam Debut With Mammootty And Meena In 'Shylock'". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Rajkiran makes his Malayalam debut - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Bibin George bags an important role in Mammootty's 'Shylock'". www.thenewsminute.com. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Mammootty's Shylock begins filming | Malayalam Movie News - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 11 August 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
- ^ "Mammootty & Raj Kiran @ Kuberan Movie Poster HD". moviegalleri.net. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ "Mammootty again with ajay vasudev". Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "Mammootty's next project announced". On manorama. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
- ^ "Mammoottys Shylock: Bar Song Video Is Out!". Filmibeat. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "Shylock review: A loving, Petta-style tribute to Mammootty". The New Indian Express. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Shylock Movie Review : A mass movie for Mammootty fans". The Times of India. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2020.