One (2021 film)

One is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language political drama film directed by Santhosh Vishwanath and written by Bobby & Sanjay. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role.[1][2] Mathew Thomas, Murali Gopy, Siddique, Joju George, Ishaani Krishna, Gayatri Arun and Nimisha Sajayan plays the supporting roles. The film received positive reviews and above average in box office and marks one of the best roles in Mammootty's career.

One
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySanthosh Viswanath
Written byBobby & Sanjay
Produced bySreelakshmi R
StarringMammootty
Mathew Thomas
Murali Gopy
Siddique
Joju George
Ishaani Krishna
Gayatri Arun
Nimisha Sajayan
CinematographyVaidy Somasundaram
Edited byNishadh Yusuf
Music byGopi Sundar
Production
company
Ichais Productions
Distributed byCentral Pictures
Release date
  • 26 March 2021 (2021-03-26) (India)
Running time
150 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Premise

Kadakkal Chandran is the Chief Minister of Kerala and he undergoes a transformation and tries to do good to the populace by bringing Right to Recall (India) tool against corrupt ministers. Will he be able to politically, morally, and sensitively deal with the "plaguing accountability issue" within the existing circumstances becomes the plot.

Affected by the high handedness of police protecting the CM and the challenges faced by commoners when people of power are traveling, Sanal posts an angry anonymous Facebook post lamenting the situation, which goes viral. Opposition parties make this, into a major political issue leading up to a general strike. There is a serious hunt for Sanal by the government and police. The local MLA and attorney are afraid to take up his case. He is apprehended as he tries to flee to Bengaluru. Later the CM declares that he wanted to meet Sanal in person. Though scared, he goes to the official residence of the Chief Minister. On meeting him, Sanal understands that the CM is a good leader and a wonderful human being after the CM reveals the truth behind Sanal's Facebook post. After initial friction, Sanal gets more close to the CM and they become close friends. The CM gives him an appointment and his life takes a new turn.

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in the month, October 2019.[3]

Music

Gopi Sundar is the music director of the movie. The film has one song, "Janamanssin", a political anthem, sung by Shankar Mahadevan. Its lyrics were written by Rafeeq Ahamed.[4]

Release

Theatrical

The film was originally scheduled to be released on 22 May 2020,[5] but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6] It was released on 26 March 2021.[7][8]

Home media

Following the theatrical release, the film was released on 27 April 2021 on Netflix.

Reception

Critical response

The film received positive reviews from critics.

Sify gave it a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, " A relevant political drama ". Filmibeat gave it a rating of 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Mammootty's extraordinary performance is the backbone of this moving political drama". Despite the minor flaws in storytelling, One emerges as a highly impactful theatrical experience. Indian Express gave it a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Mammootty’s political drama is pleasant despite its problems". Times of India gave it a rating of 3 stars out if 5 and wrote, "The portrait of a too-good-to-be-true CM ".Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion South wrote "The film’s problem is in this utter predictability. The chief minister is so good, so pure and selfless that he becomes a big bore. It’s easier to portray Ravana on screen than Rama."[9]

References
  1. "First look". Deccan Chronicle. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  2. "Mammootty to soon begin shooting for 'One'". The Times Of India. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  3. "Mammootty's One: The First Look Of The Megastar Is Out!". Filmibeat. 23 November 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
  4. "Shankar Mahadevan comes up with a powerful song in the film One". 25 March 2021.
  5. "Mammootty's 'One' Gets a Release Date!". India Glitz. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  6. "Happy birthday Mohanlal: Mammootty's message for 'Lal' goes viral". Deccan Herald. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
  7. "Mammootty's One to hit theatres before Kerala Assembly polls". Times of India. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  8. Sidhardhan, Sanjith (18 January 2021). "Mammootty's One to hit theatres before Kerala Assembly polls". Times of India. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  9. "One, On Netflix With Mammootty, Is A Middling Film Driven By A Political Fantasy". FilmCompanion. 28 April 2021.
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