Wanted (2004 film)

Wanted is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by newcomer Murali Nagavally and written by Priyadarshan. The films stars five newcomers: Madhu Warrier, Aravindan, Anniyappan, Nishanth Sagar, and Suchitra. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Aithe (2003).[1] Mohanlal made a cameo appearance in the film.

Wanted
Directed byMurali Nagavally
Written byPriyadarshan (dialogue)
Screenplay byPriyadarshan
Produced byA. Jayan
Starring
CinematographyOm Prakash
Edited byN. Gopalakrishnan
Music byDeepak Chatterjee
Production
company
Aparna Films
Release date
17 July 2004
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

Five unemployed youngsters plan a heist. Don Muhammed Ibrahim comes to the city where the youngsters are. How Narayana Swamy IPS brings the youngsters to justice and how the youngsters deal with Ibrahim form the rest of the story.[2][3]

Cast

Production

Murali Nagavally, who worked as an assistant to Priyadarshan, made his directorial debut with this film.[4] Newcomers Madhu Warrier, Nishanth Sagar, Aravind, Anniyappan and Suchitha were cast in the lead.[3] Mohanlal, who promised Nagavally that he will star in his directorial debut, made a cameo appearance as a police officer.[3]

Themes and influences

The film took into account the growing interests of the middle class in Kerala.[1]

Soundtrack

Music by Deepak Chatterjee and lyrics by Gireesh Puthencherry.[4][5]

  • "Changueduthukattiyal" - Anvar
  • "Kallayipuzha" - Vineeth Sreenivasan, Aparna Jayan
  • "Mizhithamara Poovil" - M. G. Sreekumar, Aparna Jayan
  • "Omale Nee" - M. G. Sreekumar
  • "Pon Veyile" - M. G. Sreekumar
  • "Shlokam" - M. G. Sreekumar
  • "Title Song" - Thara Thomas

Release and reception

The film had a good opening at the box office thanks to the positive word of mouth and Mohanlal's cameo.[6] The film released alongside Mayilattam and Kakkakarumban.[6]

A critic from Sify gave the film a verdict of "good" and opined that "Director Murali has made the film like a Hollywood thriller. He has been able to extract powerful performances from the four young actors. Madhu Warrier is promising and Suchitha, a spitting image of Meera Jasmine is likeable. Anniyapan has scored in the comedy scenes".[2]

References
  1. Somaaya, Bhawana (31 March 2016). Salaam Bollywood. Routledge India. ISBN 9781317232858.
  2. "Review: (2004)". Sify. 17 July 2004. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021.
  3. Pillai, Sreedhar (19 July 2004). "Mohanlal keeps his word". The Hindu.
  4. "Wanted". Sify. 13 July 2004. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021.
  5. "Wanted (2004)". Raaga.
  6. "Kerala Box-office- Something to cheer about!". Sify. 17 July 2004. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021.
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