Masala Republic
Masala Republic is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language dystopian political satirical spoof film directed by Visakh G. S. in his directorial debut. It stars an ensemble cast consisting of Indrajith Sukumaran, Aparna Nair, Sunny Wayne, Captain Raju, P. Balachandran, Mamukkoya, Shine Tom Chacko, Vinayakan, Vinay Forrt and Mala Aravindan. The story and dialogue of the film is by the director, while the screenplay was co-written by Arungeorge K. David.[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | Visakh G. S. |
| Screenplay by | Arungeorge K. David |
| Story by | Visakh G. S. |
| Produced by | Sukumar Thekkepat |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Suresh Rajan |
| Edited by | Manoj Kannoth |
| Music by | Jassie Gift |
Production company | Chemmeen Cinema |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film is produced by Sukumar Thekkepat under the banner of Chemmeen Cinema. The music is composed by Jassie Gift and Kolkata based band Mrittika while the background scores are by the Widvaan band. Suresh Rajan is behind the camera while Manoj Kannoth did the editing works of the film and songs were choreographed by Imithiyas Aboobacker. The film was released on 25 April 2014. The film mainly received negative reviews at that time. because at that time, Indian audience don't have taste in Spoof films. But later, the film was considered as one of the best Experimental film in Malayalam.
Cast
- Indrajith Sukumaran as S.I. Shambu, Circle Inspector Anti Gutka Squad
- Aparna Nair as Shreya, TV Reporter
- Sunny Wayne as Bada Bhai, Perumbavoor based mafia don
- Vinayakan as Bengali Babu, a labour supplier
- Soubin Shahir as Althaf
- Sreenath Bhasi as Anto
- Vinay Forrt as Ambu
- Shine Tom Chacko as Sivan Kutty
- Amith Chakalakkal as AGS Officer Firoz
- Chemban Vinod Jose as M.L.A Perumbavoor Ajayan
- P. Balachandran as Pattanam Balan
- Rajesh Sharma as Sudhakaran Thuruthy
- Mamukkoya as Beeranikka
- Mala Aravindan as Rappayichan
- Captain Raju as Chinese Chandran
- Vijay Kumar as Prince
- Sumangal as Sanju Bhai
- Rupesh Bhimta as Bhimta
- Anfas Ansary as Pempa
- Srinda Arhaan as AGS Officer Nagavally
- Kani Kusruti as AGS Officer Kani
- Pavithra Menon as Akhila Varma
- Sobhana George as Exicse Minister
Music
| Masala Republic | ||||
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| Released | July 17, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Filmi | |||
| Length | 17:57 | |||
| Label | Satyam Audios | |||
| Producer | Jassie Gift | |||
| Jassie Gift chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kalichiri" | Indrajith Sukumaran, Sumi Aravind | 4:13 |
| 2. | "Adada" | Anu Praveen, Renjin Raj Varma | 4:34 |
| 3. | "Nodi Bhora - Male Version" | Suchal Chakroborthi | 3:44 |
| 4. | "Nodi Bhora - Female Version" | Madhubanthi Bagchi | 3:08 |
| 5. | "Shambu's Raid Song" | Jassie Gift, Band Vidwan | 2:16 |
| Total length: | 17:57 | ||
Release
The trailer of the film was released on 23 March 2014.[4] The film was scheduled to be a 25 April 2014 release.