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Revision as of 15:14, 25 March 2016
| Action Hero Biju | |
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_-_Poster.jpg) Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Abrid Shine |
| Written by | Abrid Shine Muhammad Shafeeq |
| Produced by | Nivin Pauly[1][2] |
| Starring | Nivin Pauly Anu Emmanuel Jude Anthany Joseph |
| Cinematography | Alex J. Pulickal |
| Edited by | Manoj |
| Music by | Songs: Jerry Amaldev Background Score: Rajesh Murugesan |
Production company | Pauly Jr Pictures |
| Distributed by | LJ Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹2 crore (US$240,000) (approx.)[3] |
| Box office | ₹12 crore (US$1.4 million)[4] |
Action Hero Biju is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Abrid Shine and starring Nivin Pauly in the title role.[5][6] This is Shine's second venture as a director after his debut 1983 (2014).[7] The movie also marks Nivin Pauly's debut as a producer.[8] Jerry Amaldev composed the original songs, while Rajesh Murugesan did the background score.[9] The filming which began in May 2015 was wrapped in October.[10] After being postponed several times, Action Hero Biju was released on February 4, 2016.[11][12]
Cast
- Nivin Pauly as Sub-Inspector Biju Paulose
- Anu Emmanuel as Benitta Dominic
- Major Ravi as Commissioner Rajasekhar IPS
- Saiju Kurup as Circle-Inspector Manoj
- Joju George as Head Constable Minimon
- Dr. Rony Davis as Constable Subair
- Prajod Kalabhavan as Constable Nirupan
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Pavithran
- Rohini as Maid
- Meghanathan as Maid's husband
- Jude Anthany Joseph as Shinto
- Suresh Thampanoor as drunkard/singer
- Abhija Sivakala as Pavithran's wife
- Kochu Preman as Benitta's relative
- Sajan Palluruthy as Autorickshaw driver
- Balachandran Chullikad as Biju's Father
- Valsala Menon as Benitta's relative
- Devi Ajith as Rizwan's mother
- Ambika Mohan as Benitta's relative
- Jayashri Sivadas as NCC Cadet Leader
- Vinduja Menon as Hari's wife
- Azeez
- Madhu Mohan as DYSP
- Bobby Mohan as Dominic
- Manju Vani as Sherly
- Parvathy T. as Benitta's mother
Production
After the success of his debut venture,[13] director Abrid Shine began pre-production on his second film. He wanted the subject to be action oriented and discussions with Nivin turned it to a police story. In August 2014, Abrid subsequently made an official announcement that his next venture would be titled Action Hero Biju and would feature Nivin in the lead role. The movie started rolling in May 2015.[14]
Nivin Pauly took special fighting classes and followed special diets to gain more weight and followed workout regimens, to fit the role of a police officer.[15]
Reception
Critical
Veeyen of Nowrunning.com is all praise for the movie and 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."[16]
Arathi Kannan of Manorama Online gives a rating of 3.5/5 and she says "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."[17]
Aswin Bharadwaj of Lensmen Reviews gives the movie a rating of 3.5/5 and he says "On the whole, Action Hero Biju is humorous, real, emotional and atypical. It has multiple messages for us, but there is no conventional preaching. If you are someone who likes to see humor and sentimental scenes without the company of theatrical dialogues and music, Action Hero Biju will entertain you."[18]
Vivek Velusamy of GCinemas[19] rated the movie 7/10 terming it with adjectives "Atypical, unconventional, realistic and entertaining". He also said that, though there is no solid plot this police movie still impresses.
Box office
The film received a good opening in Kerala box office, grossing ₹1.59 crore (US$190,000) in the initial day and ₹4.38 crore (US$520,000) after 5 days. Made at a budget of ₹2 crore (US$240,000). It opened well in Tamil Nadu, grossing ₹18.63 lakh (US$22,000) from more than 12 screens in the opening day, which is the highest opening gross for a Malayalam film there.[3][12] The film collected 12 crores in 50 days.
Soundtrack
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Jerry Amaldev composed songs for the film while Rajesh Murugesan wrote the background score of the film. Lyrics were written by Santhosh Varma and BK Harinarayanan. The film features 4 tracks.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Pookkal Panineer" | Santhosh Varma | K J Yesudas, Vani Jayaram | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Oonjalilaadi Vanna" | Santhosh Varma | Chinmayi, Jerry Amaldev | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Chiriyo Chiri" | Santhosh Varma | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vaikom Vijayalakshmi | 3:27 |
| 4. | "Hara Hara" | BK Harinarayanan | Suchith Suresan, Jerry Amaldev | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Muthe Ponne Pinangalle" | V Suresh Thampanoor | V Suresh Thampanoor | 1:40 |
| 6. | "Vande Mataram (Cover)" | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay | Swetha Mohan | 1:59 |
| Total length: | 18:09 | |||
References
- ^ "Nivin Pauly turns Producer". Manorama Online.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly won't give in, 'Action Hero Biju' can wait". ManoramaOnline.
- ^ a b Akhila Menon (10 February 2016). "BOX OFFICE: Action Hero Biju 5 Days Kerala & Tamil Nadu Collections". Filmibeat.com.
- ^ "'Maheshinte Prathikaaram' still rules Kerala box office". ManoramaOnline.
- ^ "Abris Shine's next to be title Action Hero Biju". Times of India.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly joins hands with Abrid Shine for the second time". Times of India.
- ^ "1983 is a huge hit". Cochin Talkies.
- ^ "Abrid and Muhammad Shafeeq script for Action Hero Biju". Now Running.
- ^ "Nivin Pauly will don khaki in Abrid Shine's action film". Times of India.
- ^ Sachin Jose (30 October 2015). "Nivin Pauly wraps up Abrid Shine's 'Action Hero Biju'". International Business Times. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ^ Sidhardhan, Sanjith (30 January 2016), Action Hero Biju to release on Feb 4, The Times of India, retrieved 1 February 2016
- ^ a b Anu James (11 February 2016). "'Action Hero Biju' 5-day box office: Will Nivin Pauly starrer repeat 'Premam' success in Tamil Nadu?". International Business Times. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "1983 tracks immense success". Cochin Talkies.
- ^ "Action Hero Biju starts rolling". Filmibeat.
- ^ Akhila Menon (7 October 2015). "Nivin Pauly's Special Training For Action Hero Biju". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
- ^ Veeyen. "Action Hero Biju Review". Nowrunning. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ Kannan, Arathi. "Action Hero Biju: 'Guards' up". Manorama Online. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ Bharadwaj, Aswin. "Action Hero Biju Review". Lensmen Reviews. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ^ "GCinemas". GCinemas. Vivek Velusamy.
