Da Thadiya
| Da Thadiya | |
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| Directed by | Aashiq Abu |
| Written by | Syam Pushkaran Dileesh Nair Abhilash S Kumar |
| Produced by | Anto Joseph |
| Starring | Sekhar Menon Sreenath Bhasi Ann Augustine Nivin Pauly Arundathi Nag Maniyanpilla Raju Edavela Babu |
| Music by | Bijibal |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Da Thadiya (Malayalam: ടാ തടിയാ, Hey Fatty) is a 2012 Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Aashiq Abu, and starring Sekhar Menon, Sreenath Bhasi and Ann Augustine in the lead roles.[2] The cast also includes Nivin Pauly, Arundathi Nag, Maniyanpilla Raju and Edavela Babu. The film was produced by Anto Joseph in association with OPM cinema.[3] DJ Sekhar Menon who had worked as the same in around 500 stages makes his film debut as an actor.
The film released on 21 December 2012 to mixed to positive reviews from critics and audience. As part of the movie's promotional activities, free tickets were offered to those who weigh hundred kilograms and more for the first show.[citation needed] Salmaan and Faasil appeared in the posters of this film.
Plot
The film tells the love story of an obese youth named Luke John Prakash. Luke comes from a wealthy family and is in love with a girl named Ann Mary Thadikkaran (Ann Augustine). The evolution of their relationship through various stages forms the crux of the story.[4]
Cast
- Sekhar Menon as Luke John Prakash
- Sreenath Bhasi as Sunny Jose Prakash
- Ann Augustine as Ann Mary Thadikkaran
- Nivin Pauly as Rahul Vaidyan
- Arundathi Nag as Knight Rider
- Maniyanpilla Raju as John Prakash
- Edavela Babu as Jose Prakash
- Jonathan Matthew as Little Luke
- Thesni Khan as Mrs Thadikkaran
Soundtrack
The film features score and soundtrack composed by Bijibal.[5] The song "Enthanu Bhai" which was officially released in YouTube in November was a tremendous success and registered 4 lakh hits in the Internet within a month of its release.[6] There has been allegations that the song was inspired by Sneha Khanwalkar's songs "Yere..." and "tung tung". Aashiq Abu is not perturbed by these allegations. "I prefer not to respond to such allegations. I want the listeners to decide for themselves. Our song has been electronically created for the film, while 'Yere...' has original sounds," he says.[7]
Critical reception
Rediff gave the movie 3/5 stars, stating the film shows "If your goal is the common good of the people then you can achieve unprecedented success" and that "The message that slimming clinics are mostly run by quacks who wish to cash in on the vulnerability of fat people does not get diluted in the fun and frolics." [8]
Veeyen at nowrunning.com gave the movie 3/5 [9]
References
- ^ "Four Malayalam films to release this Christmas - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.
- ^ "Director Aashiq Abu's film 'Da Thadiyaa' stars fresh faces- Malayalam News- IBNLive". IBNLive.
- ^ "IndiaGlitz - Aashiq Abu's 'Da Thadiya' - Malayalam Movie News". IndiaGlitz.
- ^ http://marunadanmalayali.com/index.php?page=newsDetail&id=7243
- ^ "Da Thadiya - Enthanu Bhai Song From Ashique Abu Goes Viral". keralafilms.tk.
- ^ "IndiaGlitz - A fun film in Da Thadiya - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.
- ^ "The Hindu : Arts / Cinema : Stars at the marquee". The Hindu.
- ^ http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-da-thadiya-is-emotional-yet-entertaining/20121224.htm
- ^ http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11244/malayalam/da-thadiya/4028/review.htm