An International Local Story

An International Local Story is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Harisree Ashokan.[1][2] The film is about the friendship between five friends and features Rahul Madhav, Aswin Jose, Dharmajan Bolgatty, Bijukuttan, Deepak Parambol, Manoj K. Jayan, Mamitha Baiju and Tini Tom in substantial roles.

An International Local Story
Directed byHarisree Ashokan
Written byRanjith
Eban
Saneesh
Produced byM. Shijith
Starring
CinematographyAlby Antony
Edited byRatheesh Raj
Music by
Production
company
S – Square Cinemas
Distributed byKalasangham Films
Release date
  • 1 March 2019 (2019-03-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

The music was composed by Gopi Sundar, Nadirshah and Arun Raj. Songs were written by Rajeev Alunkal, Hari Narayanan, and Dinu Mohan.[3][4] The film was released on 1 March 2019.

Cast

Production

An International Local Story was the directorial debut of actor Harisree Ashokan.[6][7] It was produced by M. Shijith under the banner of S – Square Cinemas. The principal photography began on 10 September 2018 in Ernakulam. The film is a combination of suspense, comedy, drama, friendship and love.[8]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack consists three songs composed by Arun Raj & Gopi Sunder.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Malayude Melekavil"Rajeev AlunkalNadirshahAfsal3:31
2."Pattanam Mareettum"Dinu MohanArun RajArjun Ashokan,3:15
3."Kali Katta Local Aane"Dinu MohanArun RajAnwar Sadath & Antony Dhasan3:49
4."Athmavil Peyyum"Hari NarayananGopi SunderSwetha Mohan & Hari Narayanan4:41

Reception

The Times of India wrote in its review "The comedy dialogues are quite tacky and unentertaining, that one can’t believe the talented team behind it, who specialise in humour, couldn’t forsee their impact on screen"[9]

The New Indian Express reviewed that "Asokan somehow manages to keep things moving, and, if anything, he proves that he is a fairly skilled director. He has only begun, and one expects he’ll get better with his next directorial" and went on to say "Though it’s not the sort of film that sticks with you, an ample amount of fun can be had if you’ve got the patience for it."[10]

References
  1. "Actor Harisree Asokan to turn director". Sify.com. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  2. "Harisree Ashokan injured while shooting for his directorial debut film". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  3. "Harisree Asokan's 'An International Local Story' set to go on floor". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  4. "Harisree Ashokan to direct 'An International Local Story'". The Times Of India. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  5. "I was initially scared to stand in front of Harisree Ashokan chettan : Ijaaz Ebrahim - Times of India".
  6. "Dileep at the pooja of Harisree Asokan's directorial debut". Sify. Archived from the original on 5 September 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  7. "For ace comedian Harishree Asokan, it is time to say action". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  8. "Oru International Local Story' puja function in Kochi". The Times Of India. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  9. "AN INTERNATIONAL LOCAL STORY MOVIE REVIEW".
  10. "International local story review".
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