Kannur Squad

Kannur Squad is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Roby Varghese Raj in his directorial debut and written by Muhammed Shafi and Rony David Raj. The film stars Mammootty, alongside Rony David Raj, Shabareesh Varma, Azees Nedumangad, Vijayaraghavan and Kishore. It is produced by Mammootty under the banner of Mammootty Kampany and is based on the real story of a team of police officers who were part of the Kannur Squad, a crime investigation unit, formed by former Kannur SP S. Sreejith IPS.[5]

Kannur Squad
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRoby Varghese Raj
Screenplay by
Story byMuhammed Shafi
Produced byMammootty
Starring
CinematographyMuhammed Rahil
Edited byPraveen Prabhakar
Music bySushin Shyam
Production
company
Mammootty Kampany
Distributed by
Release date
  • 28 September 2023 (2023-09-28)[1]
Running time
161 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budgetest. ₹28 crore[3]
Box officeest. ₹82.95 crore[3][4]

The film was officially announced in January 2023 under the tentative title Megastar 421, and the title of the film was announced by Mammootty on 11 February 2023 as Kannur Squad. The principal photography began on 27 December 2022. The filming took place in Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pala, Pune, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Belgaum, Mangalore and Coimbatore. The shooting wrapped on 6 April 2023 in Wayanad. The music is composed by Sushin Shyam, while the cinematography and editing are handled by Muhammed Rahil and Praveen Prabhakar.

Kannur Squad was released on 28 September 2023 to critical acclaim from critics who praised the cast performances, direction, screenwriting, cinematography and musical score. Kannur Squad was a commercial success and emerged to become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time and the third highest grossing Malayalam film of the year.[6]

Plot

2015: ASI George Martin and his team, consisting of Jose, Jayan, and Shafi, known as the Kannur Squad, head out to search for a missing man in Kannur-Virajpet forest area and discover him hanged. With the case proving to rule out as a suicide, George believes that the missing man was murdered and sets out to find the original perpetrator. The squad identifies the suicider as Murugan and the investigation moves to Coimbatore, where the culprit is revealed to be Vanaja, who was cheated by Murugan.

2017: A rich NRI businessman named Abdul Wahab was dacoited and murdered in Kasaragod. Unable to find any leads, SP Manu Needhi Cholan assigns the Kannur Squad to investigate the case. The squad begins their investigation, where they capture the suspect named Riyas as he bought two SIM cards and his urine sample was found at the crime scene and interrogate him. Riyas reveals that he used to work at a hotel in Qatar and had met the hotel owner's sons Ameer Shah and Zulfiqar Ali, who wanted money for their new business.

Riyas reveals that he found that Wahab had bundles of money while he was working on house maintenance work and had informed Ameer and Zulfiqar, who along with the other two men named Hathooda and Bambiha, barged into Wahab's house at night, where they found there was no money and had brutally finished Wahab. The squad later sets out to track down the culprits, where they reach Mumbai for the investigation and learn that Ameer had made a call to Shiju Velayudhan. They track down Shiju's address and capture him. Shiju says that Ameer and Zulfiqar had left for Bhubaneswar.

However, the squad learns that Ameer and Zulfiqar lied to Shiju about their location, and they are presently in Faizabad. The squad reaches Faizabad and are assisted by Constable Yogesh Yadav, where they learn that a person named Pawan picked up Ameer and Zulfiqar from the railway station. The squad arrives at Pawan's village in Tikri and learns that Ameer and Zulfiqar are at Hathooda's house, where they arrest Pawan after an intense battle with the villagers. The next morning, Pawan reveals that Ameer, Zulfiqar, Hathooda, and Bambiha started committing robberies in order to start an ivory export trade and had set up markets in foreign countries and extended their trading to Kerala, Karnataka and other parts of India.

Pawan tells that they are currently at a railway station in Payagpur. The squad manages to capture Hathooda and Bambiha on the train leaving Payagpur. George directs Jose and Shafi to board the train, fearing that Ameer and Zulfiqar could be on the same train. George and Jayakumar then find out that Ameer and Zulfiqar have left from Payagpur to Babaganj and are heading to Nepal with a possible chance of them being untraced. The squad soon finds Ameer and Zulfiqar's hideout in a forest near the Indo-Nepal border, and an intense fight ensues, where the squad manages to arrest them with the help of Indian Army and bring them back to Kerala.

Cast

Production

Development

Kannur Squad marks the fourth production of Mammootty Kampany, following Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam.[7] It will also be the directorial debut of cinematographer Roby Varghese Raj, who has previously worked in Puthiya Niyamam and The Great Father.[8] The film was officially announced in January 2023 under the tentative title Megastar 421, and the title of the film was announced by Mammootty on 11 February 2023 as Kannur Squad.[9] Roby Varghese began writing the story during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the initial draft resembled a documentary. He went through several changes and refined the script while preserving its core elements. He then approached Mammootty, who was impressed by the script and agreed to produce the film.[10] Director Roby's brother Rony David was a co-writer and actor for the film.[11] Rony David Raj and Roby Varghese Raj's father, C. T. Rajan, had earlier produced Mammootty starrer Mahayanam (1988).[12] The action choreography was created by Supreme Sundar, Rajashekhar, Kanal Kannan, Jolly Bastian, Run Ravi, PC Stunts and Roby Varghese Raj.[13] Mammootty revealed in an interview that he plays an assistant sub inspector in the film, which will be the first time this decade that he plays a cop below a sub inspector’s rank. His other police roles were in Christopher, Puzhu and Unda as an Additional Director General of Police, an IPS officer and as a sub inspector, respectively.[14]

Casting

Paragg Mehta was appointed as the casting director which marks his first South Indian film. Lukman Avaran and Arjun Ashokan were initially considered for the role of police officers but both of them had to back out due to conflicting schedules. Prakash Raj and Sathyaraj were approached to play certain characters in the film. Shabeer Kallarakkal was considered for a negative role in the film, but it didn't end up happening as he was busy shooting for King of Kotha.[15] Arjun Radhakrishnan was cast to play the role of Ameer Shah in the film as the psychotic antagonist who is the leader of the North Indian gang to mislead the police. He has earlier played roles in Jhund and the webseries Rocket Boys. Roby Varghese cast him in this role after seeing him in the films Pada and Dear Friend.[16] Manohar Pandey, who has appeared in Adipurush and Gangubhai Kathiawadi played the role of Pawan who confronts the Kannur Squad with the aid of villagers at Tikri, Uttar Pradesh.[17] Ankit Madhav who originally hails from Pattambi was cast as the constable of the Uttar Pradesh Police, Yogesh Yadav, who became the assistant to George and his team throughout their investigation in North India.[18] Deepak Parambol, who was simultaneously shooting for Chaver and Kasargold, joined the set and he played the role of Riyas, the character that had significant parts in the principal events of the film.[19]

Filming

The principal photography of the film began on 27 December 2022.[20][21] Mammootty joined the film set on 1 January 2023.[22] The filming took place in Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pala, Pune, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Belgaum, Mangalore and Coimbatore.[23] The second schedule began on 14 February 2023 in Pune.[24] The Mumbai schedule was completed in the first week of March 2023.[25] It was followed by a 10-day schedule in Wayanad.[26] After the completion of the Wayanad schedule the team relocated to Kochi for its last schedule shoot at Willingdon Island, Kochi.[27] Some portions of the shooting took place at Maharajas College Ernakulam.[28] The entire filming wrapped on 6 April 2023 in Wayanad after 91 days of shooting.[21][29] The post production began on 16 April 2023 and lasted for 5-6 months.[30][11]

Themes and influences

Kannur Squad is influenced by the police squad that originated in Kannur and came to be known as the Kannur Squad formed by the Kerala Transport Commissioner, ADGP S Sreejith, who handpicked and groomed the officers while he was superintendent in the district in 2008. The squad was created as an investigation unit when the crime rate increased in Kannur. The squad is still operational and has a total of nine members, consisting of Additional Sub-inspector Mathew Jose, and senior civil police officers Raphy Ahmed M A, Vinodkumar P, Manojkumar K, Sunilkumar C, Jayarajan K, Reji Skaria, Rajasekar C K, and led by Assistant Sub-inspector Baby George.[31] The film focuses on four police officers, played by Mammootty, Rony David Raj, Shabaresh Varma, and Azeez Nedumangad. Mammooty plays George Martin, who is an assistant sub-inspector, and Rony David Raj, Shabaresh Varma, and Azeez Nedumangad play the driver and the two civil police officers. The film depicts actual events that took place between 2007 and 2013.[32] Rony David Raj and Muhammed Shafi (who wrote the story and screenplay of the film) contacted the officers of the Kannur Squad in 2018. During their conversations, the officers shared details on different cases they had looked into and investigated. The writers were particularly interested in one case that caught their attention.[33] S Sreejith later met with the director and screenwriters during the post-production phase.[34]

Music
Kannur Squad
Soundtrack album by
Sushin Shyam
Released2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length8:52
LanguageMalayalam
ProducerSushin Shyam
Sushin Shyam chronology
Romancham
(2023)		 Kannur Squad
(2023)

The songs and background score are composed by Sushin Shyam, while the lyrics are written by Vinayak Sasikumar.[35][36] This is Sushin's third collaboration with Mammootty. The first song titled "Mrudhu Bhaave Dhruda Kruthye" was released on 27 September 2023.[37][38] The motto of the Kerala Police 'Mrudhu Bhaave Dhruda Kruthye' serves as the inspiration for the songs' lyrics.[39] The second song titled "Kalan Puli" was released on 6 October 2023.[40]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Mrudhu Bhaave Dhruda Kruthye"Vinayak SasikumarSushin Shyam, Sreya Rupesh, Gowri S, Prijith, Aditya Ajay, Chinmayi Kiranbal5:33
2."Kalan Puli"Vinayak SasikumarAmal Jose, Sushin Shyam3:19

Release

Theatrical

Kannur Squad was censored with a U/A certificate by the Censor Board prior to its release.[41] The film was released in theatres on 28 September 2023.[42] It was distributed in Kerala by Wayfarer Films and the overseas distribution was done by Truth Global Films.[43][44] It was screened in more than 130 theatres in GCC countries.[45] The film was released in 160 theatres in Kerala on the first day and was screened in over 250 theatres on the second day.[46] The film was released in New Zealand and Australia on 6 October 2023.[47] The film expanded its release with additional screenings in European countries including the United Kingdom and Ireland and in the United States, Canada and Singapore.[48]

Home media

According to reports, the film's digital rights have been acquired by Disney Hotstar.[49][50]

Reception

Kannur Squad received critical acclaim from critics who praised the cast performances, direction, screenwriting, cinematography and musical score.

Critical reception

S. R. Praveen of The Hindu wrote "Despite letting Mammootty indulge in a bit of fan service, director Roby Varghese Raj ensures that the film sticks to the police procedural sans any glamour for the most part."[51] Anna Mathews of The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "On the downside, there are some gory moments that could have been avoided. Muhammed Rahil's cinematography is excellent; wonderfully capturing dramatic moments in small spaces and the grandeur of landscapes. For this alone, the film is worth catching in cinemas."[52] Sarath Ramesh Kuniyl of The Week gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Kannur Squad is mind-boggling. It is through such films a layman understands the struggles of the police to crack a case. Not every mission is a success, but they have to stay firm."[53]

Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Roby Varghese Raj's Kannur Squad, starring Mammootty in the lead role, is undoubtedly a solid police procedural that unfolds at a measured tempo, avoiding excessive dramatisation. However, its notable resemblances to earlier films within the same genre prevent it from being truly fresh."[54] Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTPlay gave 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "All departments fire in equal measure in making Mammootty's police procedural a gripping theatrical watch. Kannur Squad also serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by duty-bound police officers, while keeping the audience hooked to the engaging narrative as a team of four cops chase four elusive criminals across the country."[55] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote "Despite no major twists, the performances of all the actors and the action-oriented sequences in the second half of the movie, make 'Kannur Squad' engaging."[56]

Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The most stimulating aspect of the script is how it explores the manner in which its characters handle strong emotions."[57] Cris of The News Minute gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Roby Varghese Raj, the director, gives a few cinematic strokes, minimal and essential to the real story of a police squad in Kerala, played by Mammootty and his team of three men."[58] Vishal Menon of Film Companion wrote "When aided by a strong support cast and one seriously menacing villain, Kannur Squad develops into a meticulously detailed procedural that is clever enough to go all guns blazing for its superstar when needed."[59]

Box office

Kannur Squad earned over ₹15 crore domestically and over ₹13 crore from the overseas market, bringing its total to ₹28 crore in its first four days.[60][61] On its sixth day, the film grossed over ₹42.30 crore with ₹21.90 crore from Kerala and ₹20.40 crore from the overseas.[62] The film has reportedly collected ₹1 crore from Kochi multiplexes. The film collected ₹55.47 lakhs from Aries Plex Theatre, Trivandrum.[63] On its ninth day, it grossed over ₹50 crore becoming the sixth fastest Malayalam film and the second quickest Mammootty starrer to reach the mark joining, Lucifer, Bheeshma Parvam, Kurup, 2018 and RDX: Robert Dony Xavier.[64]

On its eleventh day, the film grossed over ₹65 crore worldwide becoming one of the top grossing Malayalam films.[65] The film reportedly collected ₹1.71 crore from North America. It grossed ₹32.72 crore from Kerala and over ₹29 crore from the overseas market in 11 days.[66][67] Kannur Squad earned ₹70 crore by collecting ₹33.50 crore from Kerala within its 15 days of release.[68] The film has reportedly had a successful run in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.[69] Grossing over US$3 million, Kannur Squad became the 7th Malayalam film to make its mark on overseas box office revenue.[70]

The film grossed ₹75 crore in the worldwide box office collection after 18 days of its release by collecting ₹42.50 crore domestically.[71] It grossed over US$3.893 million (₹32.40 crore) from overseas with US$3.152 million from the UAE GCC, US$316K from the European market, US$270K from North America, US$105K from New Zealand and Australia.[72] The film grossed ₹80 crore in 25 days of its release.[73][74]

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