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Ranam (2018 film)

2023-05-24T20:16:23Z

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{{for|2021 Kannada movie|Ranam (2021 film)}}
{{short description|Malayalam movie}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ranam
| image = Ranam (2018) film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = [[Nirmal Sahadev]]
| producer = Anand Payannur Rani & Lawson Biju
| writer = Nirmal Sahadev
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] [[Isha Talwar]]
| cinematography = Jigme Tenzing
| music = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| editing = Sreejith Sarang
| studio = Yes Cinema Production Lawson Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|9|6|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Ranam''''' ({{trans|War}}), also known as '''''Detroit Crossing''''', is a 2018 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Nirmal Sahadev]]. The film stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] and [[Isha Talwar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/jan/31/high-voltage-action-sequences-in-prithvirajs-ranam-1766254.html|title=High voltage action sequences in Prithviraj's 'Ranam'|publisher=}}</ref> It was released on 6 September 2018. Ranam is a different gener movie of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and this movie become average grosser at the box office collection. This movie best crime film in malayalam industry and cult classic and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and [[Rahman]] scored the film. And Ranam is a different gener movie of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and this movie become average grosser at the box office collection. Ranam is best crime movie in malayalam language and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and [[Rahman]] scored the film.

==Plot==
Aadhi ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]) is a Malayali, who worked earlier for a Sri Lankan Tamilian drug lord, Damodar Ratnam ([[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]). The story is narrated as a flashback by the hero, who is lying fatally wounded but is not dead yet.
He gives you some idea about how [[Detroit]], the city that is situated in the US-Canada border, lost its charm some decades back and makes some curious comparisons to the plight of some of the upper caste households losing their might in Kerala. He also describes how much everyone suffers from escaping to Toronto.

Aadhi, who was formerly working for Damodar as a [[getaway driver]], is now a mechanic in a garage owned by his uncle Bhaskaran. Bhaskaran's son Aju (Mathew Arun) has a crush on his classmate Deepika, the daughter of Seema, who gave birth and got married at a Young age. The drug addict Deepika has no respect for her mother. Moreover, Rajan, who is Seema's husband, currently has no regard for her as a wife. Being a tycoon, he is flirty and has extramarital affairs with his female colleagues and secretary. Ahmed, an investigation officer, is an ex-boyfriend of Seema, and knows about her bad condition very well. Damodar, who wants Adhi to work under him again, decides to negotiate. Later, he entrusts Aju to transport the latest party drug, Redex via Aju's friend, who is Damodar's aide. Ajit is saved by Adhi before he gets caught by the police. Bhaskar sends Aju to live with his relative. Deepika, who had fallen for Adhi (whom she always meets with Aju), leaves her house to meet Adhi. Adhi asks her to go back. But she refuses, and later leaves after forcefully buying a packet of Redex from him. That night, Deepika overdoses on Redex and is taken to the hospital in vain while Adhi sits outside, remorsefully thinking that he is the one responsible for it. Seema, who is shattered at the death of her daughter, leaves her home after finding out that the rogue Rajan is cheating on her and continuing his affairs despite his daughter's death. While travelling to Ahmed's house, a group of eve-teasers try to molest her, but Adhi, who was with Seema all through the journey, saves her from them. He safely drops Seema at Ahmed's home. Ahmed's wife is disturbed at Seema's presence which causes Seema to voluntarily leave the house. Adhi takes Seema to his own house, and the two of them fall in love later. But she is shattered to know from Ahmed that Adhi is the part of the gang, which lead to her daughter's death. Consequently, she slaps him and leaves his house.

Damodar plans to trigger a major attack during an important festivity in the city, by killing three important aides of Antoni, the leader of the rival Polish gang. He appoints his brother Selvam, Adhi and Bhaskaran to carry out his operation. Adhi is directed to park a car at the lot of a building in the heart of the city where the Polish gang is to have an emergency meeting. However, after parking, he finds a bomb at the rear end that will blast in one day's time. Bhaskar fails to carry out a killing commissioned by Damodar. He begs Damodar to leave him and his family alone, and gets killed by Damodar. Adhi, in anger finishes Selvam and confronts Damodar at the same building in which he parked the car.
A fight ensues, in which Adhi is shot dangerously near his chest, but overpowers Damodar
and stabs him. It is shown that Adhi had informed Antoni and his friends about Damodar's location. Antoni and his thugs arrive and kill Damodar by opening fire at him. Adhi walks away, locking the door. As he walks away injured, the bomb blasts killing everyone inside. The dangerously injured Adhi walks to Ahmed's office and collapses, unconscious.

It is shown that Adhi had informed Seema to visit Adhi's house and check his car. He had kept an amount of money in it, and says that half of it should be given to Bhaskaran's wife, and the other half is for herself. He also asks to take the car and go to a far off place (Toronto) for a new start. The final shot shows a still alive Adhi suddenly coming to his senses.

== Cast ==
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Aadhi, an orphan mechanic raised in Detroit, who also works under Damodar as a [[getaway driver]].
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as Damodar Ratnam, a [[Sri Lankan Tamils|Sri Lankan Tamil]]ian drug lord, who dreams to own Detroit.
* [[Isha Talwar]] as Seema, a dance teacher in Detroit, who married and gave birth to her daughter at a very young age.
* [[Nandhu]] as Bhaskar, a middle-aged mechanic in Detroit; Aadhi's uncle.
* [[Mathew Arun]] as Aju, a high-school student; son of Bhasker.
* Celine Joseph as Deepika, a high-school student; daughter of Seema.
* Ashwin Kumar as Selvan, brother of Damodar, who is often seen as his sidekick during drug dealings.
* Giju John as Detective Ahmed Siddique, a detective, specialized for drug dealers in Detroit; known for being a polyglot.
* [[Shyamaprasad]] as Chandran, a mediator among drug dealers; who owns a restaurant in Detroit.
* [[Shivajith Padmanabhan]] as Rajan Kuriakose
* Justin David as Sean
* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Aadhi's father

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The film was first announced by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in July 2016 through his Facebook page. He has mentioned that [[Ivide|'Ivide]]' was his first honest attempt at a cross over the film from Malayalam, and his second one will be 'Ranam/Detroit Crossing'.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj All Set To Join Hands With A Debut Director!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/prithviraj-all-set-to-join-hands-with-a-debut-director-235692.html|publisher=FilmiBeat}}</ref> ''Ranam'' is produced by Anand Payannur and Lawson Biju under the banner Yes Cinema Productions and Lawson Entertainment.

=== Casting ===
Initially, [[Mamta Mohandas]] was cast as the female lead paired opposite [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], but was replaced by [[Isha Talwar]] as the former was unable to allocate dates due to her prior commitment for ''[[Carbon (2018 film)|Carbon]]''. The film's schedule was postponed following certain technical issues.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas opts out of 'Detroit Crossing'|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mamta-mohandas-opts-out-detroit-crossing-68240|publisher=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Radhakrishnan|first1=Manjusha|title=Mamta Mohandas talks ‘Carbon’ and a new phase in her life|url=https://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/mamta-mohandas-talks-carbon-and-a-new-phase-in-her-life-1.2167504|accessdate=30 April 2018|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=3 February 2018}}</ref> Tamil Actors [[Sampath Raj]] and Ashwin K. Kumar was confirmed by director in March 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj’s Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing-will-have-sampath-and-ashwin-k-kumar/articleshow/57536231.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Malayalam actor [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] replaced actor Sampath in the role and had joined the cast in October 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahman joins Prithviraj in Detroit Crossing|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahman-joins-prithviraj-in-detroit-crossing/articleshow/60911263.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The filming began in [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] on 22 August 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing/Ranam starts rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing/ranam-starts-rolling/articleshow/60192258.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Later the crew shifted to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] and [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] to shoot the remaining portions. Over 95 per cent of the film was shot in the [[United States]], and remaining portions in [[Kerala]]. Filming was completed in 45 days.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gopalakrishnan|first1=Aswathy|title=There's No Hero Or Villain In 'Ranam': Nirmal Sahadev On His Directorial Debut|url=https://silverscreen.in/malayalam/features/theres-no-hero-or-villain-in-ranam-nirmal-sahadev-on-his-directorial-debut/|publisher=Silverscreen.in|accessdate=2 May 2018|date=11 April 2018}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The original soundtrack and [[background score]] were composed by [[Jakes Bejoy]]. The title track of the film was released on [[YouTube]] in March 2018, as a part of a promotion.
<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranam’s title track has an international appeal and what a treat it is!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ranams-title-track-has-an-international-appeal-and-what-a-treat-it-is/articleshow/63565937.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Ranam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Ranam (Title Track)
| extra1 = Ajaey Shravan, Neha S. Nair, Jakes Bejoy, Saint T.F.C.
| length1 = 5:01

| title2 = Pathiye
| extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length2 = 4:29

| title3 = Ini Raave
| extra3 = [[Vidhu Prathap]]
| length3 = 4:37

| title4 = Damodhar (Theme)
| length4 = 1:02

| title5 = Soul of Ranam
| length5 = 1:32
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Original score

| title1 = Intro–Second Chances
| length1 = 1:17

| title2 = Ranam Prelude
| length2 = 2:02

| title3 = Chase
| length3 = 2:42

| title4 = Damodhar Ratnam
| length4 = 1:01

| title5 = Seema Theme
| length5 = 0:36

| title6 = Let Antony Know
| length6 = 1:49

| title7 = Young Love
| length7 = 0:59

| title8 = Sign Boards
| length8 = 1:30

| title9 = Nice Way
| length9 = 0:58

| title10 = Marzaana
| length10 = 2:49

| title11 = Detroit Crossing
| length11 = 2:28

| title12 = Outro–A New Beginning
| length12 = 1:18
}}

==Release==
''Ranam'' was released on 6 September 2018 across 150 theaters in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ranam Trailer Thrills ,Release on September 6 |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/ranam-trailer-thrills-release-on-sep-6-news-malayalam-si4kLydffjeib.html|publisher =Sify |access-date =6 Sep 2018 |date=30 Aug 2018}}</ref> Rest of India release was on 7 September and outside India on 13 September.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6615894}}
* {{Facebook|RanamMovie|Ranam - Detroit Crossing}}

[[Category:2018 films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Atlanta]]
[[Category:Films shot in Detroit]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2018 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian-American films]]
[[Category:Films set in Detroit]]

Ranam (2018 film)

2023-05-24T20:15:57Z

2409:4073:2E82:7644:0:0:480B:E00F:

{{for|2021 Kannada movie|Ranam (2021 film)}}
{{short description|Malayalam movie}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ranam
| image = Ranam (2018) film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = [[Nirmal Sahadev]]
| producer = Anand Payannur Rani & Lawson Biju
| writer = Nirmal Sahadev
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] [[Isha Talwar]]
| cinematography = Jigme Tenzing
| music = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| editing = Sreejith Sarang
| studio = Yes Cinema Production Lawson Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|9|6|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Ranam''''' ({{trans|War}}), also known as '''''Detroit Crossing''''', is a 2018 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Nirmal Sahadev]]. The film stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] and [[Isha Talwar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/jan/31/high-voltage-action-sequences-in-prithvirajs-ranam-1766254.html|title=High voltage action sequences in Prithviraj's 'Ranam'|publisher=}}</ref> It was released on 6 September 2018. Ranam is a different gener movie of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and this movie become average grosser at the box office collection. This movie best crime film in malayalam industry and cult classic and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and [[Rahman]] scored the film. And Ranam is a different gener movie of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and this movie become average grosser at the box office collection. Ranam is best crime movie in malayalam language and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and [[Rahman[] scored the film.

==Plot==
Aadhi ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]) is a Malayali, who worked earlier for a Sri Lankan Tamilian drug lord, Damodar Ratnam ([[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]). The story is narrated as a flashback by the hero, who is lying fatally wounded but is not dead yet.
He gives you some idea about how [[Detroit]], the city that is situated in the US-Canada border, lost its charm some decades back and makes some curious comparisons to the plight of some of the upper caste households losing their might in Kerala. He also describes how much everyone suffers from escaping to Toronto.

Aadhi, who was formerly working for Damodar as a [[getaway driver]], is now a mechanic in a garage owned by his uncle Bhaskaran. Bhaskaran's son Aju (Mathew Arun) has a crush on his classmate Deepika, the daughter of Seema, who gave birth and got married at a Young age. The drug addict Deepika has no respect for her mother. Moreover, Rajan, who is Seema's husband, currently has no regard for her as a wife. Being a tycoon, he is flirty and has extramarital affairs with his female colleagues and secretary. Ahmed, an investigation officer, is an ex-boyfriend of Seema, and knows about her bad condition very well. Damodar, who wants Adhi to work under him again, decides to negotiate. Later, he entrusts Aju to transport the latest party drug, Redex via Aju's friend, who is Damodar's aide. Ajit is saved by Adhi before he gets caught by the police. Bhaskar sends Aju to live with his relative. Deepika, who had fallen for Adhi (whom she always meets with Aju), leaves her house to meet Adhi. Adhi asks her to go back. But she refuses, and later leaves after forcefully buying a packet of Redex from him. That night, Deepika overdoses on Redex and is taken to the hospital in vain while Adhi sits outside, remorsefully thinking that he is the one responsible for it. Seema, who is shattered at the death of her daughter, leaves her home after finding out that the rogue Rajan is cheating on her and continuing his affairs despite his daughter's death. While travelling to Ahmed's house, a group of eve-teasers try to molest her, but Adhi, who was with Seema all through the journey, saves her from them. He safely drops Seema at Ahmed's home. Ahmed's wife is disturbed at Seema's presence which causes Seema to voluntarily leave the house. Adhi takes Seema to his own house, and the two of them fall in love later. But she is shattered to know from Ahmed that Adhi is the part of the gang, which lead to her daughter's death. Consequently, she slaps him and leaves his house.

Damodar plans to trigger a major attack during an important festivity in the city, by killing three important aides of Antoni, the leader of the rival Polish gang. He appoints his brother Selvam, Adhi and Bhaskaran to carry out his operation. Adhi is directed to park a car at the lot of a building in the heart of the city where the Polish gang is to have an emergency meeting. However, after parking, he finds a bomb at the rear end that will blast in one day's time. Bhaskar fails to carry out a killing commissioned by Damodar. He begs Damodar to leave him and his family alone, and gets killed by Damodar. Adhi, in anger finishes Selvam and confronts Damodar at the same building in which he parked the car.
A fight ensues, in which Adhi is shot dangerously near his chest, but overpowers Damodar
and stabs him. It is shown that Adhi had informed Antoni and his friends about Damodar's location. Antoni and his thugs arrive and kill Damodar by opening fire at him. Adhi walks away, locking the door. As he walks away injured, the bomb blasts killing everyone inside. The dangerously injured Adhi walks to Ahmed's office and collapses, unconscious.

It is shown that Adhi had informed Seema to visit Adhi's house and check his car. He had kept an amount of money in it, and says that half of it should be given to Bhaskaran's wife, and the other half is for herself. He also asks to take the car and go to a far off place (Toronto) for a new start. The final shot shows a still alive Adhi suddenly coming to his senses.

== Cast ==
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Aadhi, an orphan mechanic raised in Detroit, who also works under Damodar as a [[getaway driver]].
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as Damodar Ratnam, a [[Sri Lankan Tamils|Sri Lankan Tamil]]ian drug lord, who dreams to own Detroit.
* [[Isha Talwar]] as Seema, a dance teacher in Detroit, who married and gave birth to her daughter at a very young age.
* [[Nandhu]] as Bhaskar, a middle-aged mechanic in Detroit; Aadhi's uncle.
* [[Mathew Arun]] as Aju, a high-school student; son of Bhasker.
* Celine Joseph as Deepika, a high-school student; daughter of Seema.
* Ashwin Kumar as Selvan, brother of Damodar, who is often seen as his sidekick during drug dealings.
* Giju John as Detective Ahmed Siddique, a detective, specialized for drug dealers in Detroit; known for being a polyglot.
* [[Shyamaprasad]] as Chandran, a mediator among drug dealers; who owns a restaurant in Detroit.
* [[Shivajith Padmanabhan]] as Rajan Kuriakose
* Justin David as Sean
* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Aadhi's father

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The film was first announced by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in July 2016 through his Facebook page. He has mentioned that [[Ivide|'Ivide]]' was his first honest attempt at a cross over the film from Malayalam, and his second one will be 'Ranam/Detroit Crossing'.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj All Set To Join Hands With A Debut Director!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/prithviraj-all-set-to-join-hands-with-a-debut-director-235692.html|publisher=FilmiBeat}}</ref> ''Ranam'' is produced by Anand Payannur and Lawson Biju under the banner Yes Cinema Productions and Lawson Entertainment.

=== Casting ===
Initially, [[Mamta Mohandas]] was cast as the female lead paired opposite [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], but was replaced by [[Isha Talwar]] as the former was unable to allocate dates due to her prior commitment for ''[[Carbon (2018 film)|Carbon]]''. The film's schedule was postponed following certain technical issues.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas opts out of 'Detroit Crossing'|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mamta-mohandas-opts-out-detroit-crossing-68240|publisher=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Radhakrishnan|first1=Manjusha|title=Mamta Mohandas talks ‘Carbon’ and a new phase in her life|url=https://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/mamta-mohandas-talks-carbon-and-a-new-phase-in-her-life-1.2167504|accessdate=30 April 2018|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=3 February 2018}}</ref> Tamil Actors [[Sampath Raj]] and Ashwin K. Kumar was confirmed by director in March 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj’s Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing-will-have-sampath-and-ashwin-k-kumar/articleshow/57536231.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Malayalam actor [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] replaced actor Sampath in the role and had joined the cast in October 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahman joins Prithviraj in Detroit Crossing|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahman-joins-prithviraj-in-detroit-crossing/articleshow/60911263.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The filming began in [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] on 22 August 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing/Ranam starts rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing/ranam-starts-rolling/articleshow/60192258.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Later the crew shifted to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] and [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] to shoot the remaining portions. Over 95 per cent of the film was shot in the [[United States]], and remaining portions in [[Kerala]]. Filming was completed in 45 days.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gopalakrishnan|first1=Aswathy|title=There's No Hero Or Villain In 'Ranam': Nirmal Sahadev On His Directorial Debut|url=https://silverscreen.in/malayalam/features/theres-no-hero-or-villain-in-ranam-nirmal-sahadev-on-his-directorial-debut/|publisher=Silverscreen.in|accessdate=2 May 2018|date=11 April 2018}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The original soundtrack and [[background score]] were composed by [[Jakes Bejoy]]. The title track of the film was released on [[YouTube]] in March 2018, as a part of a promotion.
<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranam’s title track has an international appeal and what a treat it is!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ranams-title-track-has-an-international-appeal-and-what-a-treat-it-is/articleshow/63565937.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Ranam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Ranam (Title Track)
| extra1 = Ajaey Shravan, Neha S. Nair, Jakes Bejoy, Saint T.F.C.
| length1 = 5:01

| title2 = Pathiye
| extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length2 = 4:29

| title3 = Ini Raave
| extra3 = [[Vidhu Prathap]]
| length3 = 4:37

| title4 = Damodhar (Theme)
| length4 = 1:02

| title5 = Soul of Ranam
| length5 = 1:32
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Original score

| title1 = Intro–Second Chances
| length1 = 1:17

| title2 = Ranam Prelude
| length2 = 2:02

| title3 = Chase
| length3 = 2:42

| title4 = Damodhar Ratnam
| length4 = 1:01

| title5 = Seema Theme
| length5 = 0:36

| title6 = Let Antony Know
| length6 = 1:49

| title7 = Young Love
| length7 = 0:59

| title8 = Sign Boards
| length8 = 1:30

| title9 = Nice Way
| length9 = 0:58

| title10 = Marzaana
| length10 = 2:49

| title11 = Detroit Crossing
| length11 = 2:28

| title12 = Outro–A New Beginning
| length12 = 1:18
}}

==Release==
''Ranam'' was released on 6 September 2018 across 150 theaters in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ranam Trailer Thrills ,Release on September 6 |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/ranam-trailer-thrills-release-on-sep-6-news-malayalam-si4kLydffjeib.html|publisher =Sify |access-date =6 Sep 2018 |date=30 Aug 2018}}</ref> Rest of India release was on 7 September and outside India on 13 September.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6615894}}
* {{Facebook|RanamMovie|Ranam - Detroit Crossing}}

[[Category:2018 films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Atlanta]]
[[Category:Films shot in Detroit]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2018 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian-American films]]
[[Category:Films set in Detroit]]

Ranam (2018 film)

2023-05-24T20:13:27Z

2409:4073:2E82:7644:0:0:480B:E00F:

{{for|2021 Kannada movie|Ranam (2021 film)}}
{{short description|Malayalam movie}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ranam
| image = Ranam (2018) film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = [[Nirmal Sahadev]]
| producer = Anand Payannur Rani & Lawson Biju
| writer = Nirmal Sahadev
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] [[Isha Talwar]]
| cinematography = Jigme Tenzing
| music = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| editing = Sreejith Sarang
| studio = Yes Cinema Production Lawson Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|9|6|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Ranam''''' ({{trans|War}}), also known as '''''Detroit Crossing''''', is a 2018 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Nirmal Sahadev]]. The film stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] and [[Isha Talwar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/jan/31/high-voltage-action-sequences-in-prithvirajs-ranam-1766254.html|title=High voltage action sequences in Prithviraj's 'Ranam'|publisher=}}</ref> It was released on 6 September 2018. Ranam is a different gener movie of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and this movie become average grosser at the box office collection. This movie best crime film in malayalam industry and cult classic and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and [[Rahman]] scored the film.

==Plot==
Aadhi ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]) is a Malayali, who worked earlier for a Sri Lankan Tamilian drug lord, Damodar Ratnam ([[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]). The story is narrated as a flashback by the hero, who is lying fatally wounded but is not dead yet.
He gives you some idea about how [[Detroit]], the city that is situated in the US-Canada border, lost its charm some decades back and makes some curious comparisons to the plight of some of the upper caste households losing their might in Kerala. He also describes how much everyone suffers from escaping to Toronto.

Aadhi, who was formerly working for Damodar as a [[getaway driver]], is now a mechanic in a garage owned by his uncle Bhaskaran. Bhaskaran's son Aju (Mathew Arun) has a crush on his classmate Deepika, the daughter of Seema, who gave birth and got married at a Young age. The drug addict Deepika has no respect for her mother. Moreover, Rajan, who is Seema's husband, currently has no regard for her as a wife. Being a tycoon, he is flirty and has extramarital affairs with his female colleagues and secretary. Ahmed, an investigation officer, is an ex-boyfriend of Seema, and knows about her bad condition very well. Damodar, who wants Adhi to work under him again, decides to negotiate. Later, he entrusts Aju to transport the latest party drug, Redex via Aju's friend, who is Damodar's aide. Ajit is saved by Adhi before he gets caught by the police. Bhaskar sends Aju to live with his relative. Deepika, who had fallen for Adhi (whom she always meets with Aju), leaves her house to meet Adhi. Adhi asks her to go back. But she refuses, and later leaves after forcefully buying a packet of Redex from him. That night, Deepika overdoses on Redex and is taken to the hospital in vain while Adhi sits outside, remorsefully thinking that he is the one responsible for it. Seema, who is shattered at the death of her daughter, leaves her home after finding out that the rogue Rajan is cheating on her and continuing his affairs despite his daughter's death. While travelling to Ahmed's house, a group of eve-teasers try to molest her, but Adhi, who was with Seema all through the journey, saves her from them. He safely drops Seema at Ahmed's home. Ahmed's wife is disturbed at Seema's presence which causes Seema to voluntarily leave the house. Adhi takes Seema to his own house, and the two of them fall in love later. But she is shattered to know from Ahmed that Adhi is the part of the gang, which lead to her daughter's death. Consequently, she slaps him and leaves his house.

Damodar plans to trigger a major attack during an important festivity in the city, by killing three important aides of Antoni, the leader of the rival Polish gang. He appoints his brother Selvam, Adhi and Bhaskaran to carry out his operation. Adhi is directed to park a car at the lot of a building in the heart of the city where the Polish gang is to have an emergency meeting. However, after parking, he finds a bomb at the rear end that will blast in one day's time. Bhaskar fails to carry out a killing commissioned by Damodar. He begs Damodar to leave him and his family alone, and gets killed by Damodar. Adhi, in anger finishes Selvam and confronts Damodar at the same building in which he parked the car.
A fight ensues, in which Adhi is shot dangerously near his chest, but overpowers Damodar
and stabs him. It is shown that Adhi had informed Antoni and his friends about Damodar's location. Antoni and his thugs arrive and kill Damodar by opening fire at him. Adhi walks away, locking the door. As he walks away injured, the bomb blasts killing everyone inside. The dangerously injured Adhi walks to Ahmed's office and collapses, unconscious.

It is shown that Adhi had informed Seema to visit Adhi's house and check his car. He had kept an amount of money in it, and says that half of it should be given to Bhaskaran's wife, and the other half is for herself. He also asks to take the car and go to a far off place (Toronto) for a new start. The final shot shows a still alive Adhi suddenly coming to his senses.

== Cast ==
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Aadhi, an orphan mechanic raised in Detroit, who also works under Damodar as a [[getaway driver]].
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as Damodar Ratnam, a [[Sri Lankan Tamils|Sri Lankan Tamil]]ian drug lord, who dreams to own Detroit.
* [[Isha Talwar]] as Seema, a dance teacher in Detroit, who married and gave birth to her daughter at a very young age.
* [[Nandhu]] as Bhaskar, a middle-aged mechanic in Detroit; Aadhi's uncle.
* [[Mathew Arun]] as Aju, a high-school student; son of Bhasker.
* Celine Joseph as Deepika, a high-school student; daughter of Seema.
* Ashwin Kumar as Selvan, brother of Damodar, who is often seen as his sidekick during drug dealings.
* Giju John as Detective Ahmed Siddique, a detective, specialized for drug dealers in Detroit; known for being a polyglot.
* [[Shyamaprasad]] as Chandran, a mediator among drug dealers; who owns a restaurant in Detroit.
* [[Shivajith Padmanabhan]] as Rajan Kuriakose
* Justin David as Sean
* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Aadhi's father

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The film was first announced by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in July 2016 through his Facebook page. He has mentioned that [[Ivide|'Ivide]]' was his first honest attempt at a cross over the film from Malayalam, and his second one will be 'Ranam/Detroit Crossing'.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj All Set To Join Hands With A Debut Director!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/prithviraj-all-set-to-join-hands-with-a-debut-director-235692.html|publisher=FilmiBeat}}</ref> ''Ranam'' is produced by Anand Payannur and Lawson Biju under the banner Yes Cinema Productions and Lawson Entertainment.

=== Casting ===
Initially, [[Mamta Mohandas]] was cast as the female lead paired opposite [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], but was replaced by [[Isha Talwar]] as the former was unable to allocate dates due to her prior commitment for ''[[Carbon (2018 film)|Carbon]]''. The film's schedule was postponed following certain technical issues.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas opts out of 'Detroit Crossing'|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mamta-mohandas-opts-out-detroit-crossing-68240|publisher=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Radhakrishnan|first1=Manjusha|title=Mamta Mohandas talks ‘Carbon’ and a new phase in her life|url=https://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/mamta-mohandas-talks-carbon-and-a-new-phase-in-her-life-1.2167504|accessdate=30 April 2018|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=3 February 2018}}</ref> Tamil Actors [[Sampath Raj]] and Ashwin K. Kumar was confirmed by director in March 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj’s Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing-will-have-sampath-and-ashwin-k-kumar/articleshow/57536231.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Malayalam actor [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] replaced actor Sampath in the role and had joined the cast in October 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahman joins Prithviraj in Detroit Crossing|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahman-joins-prithviraj-in-detroit-crossing/articleshow/60911263.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The filming began in [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] on 22 August 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing/Ranam starts rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing/ranam-starts-rolling/articleshow/60192258.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Later the crew shifted to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] and [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] to shoot the remaining portions. Over 95 per cent of the film was shot in the [[United States]], and remaining portions in [[Kerala]]. Filming was completed in 45 days.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gopalakrishnan|first1=Aswathy|title=There's No Hero Or Villain In 'Ranam': Nirmal Sahadev On His Directorial Debut|url=https://silverscreen.in/malayalam/features/theres-no-hero-or-villain-in-ranam-nirmal-sahadev-on-his-directorial-debut/|publisher=Silverscreen.in|accessdate=2 May 2018|date=11 April 2018}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The original soundtrack and [[background score]] were composed by [[Jakes Bejoy]]. The title track of the film was released on [[YouTube]] in March 2018, as a part of a promotion.
<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranam’s title track has an international appeal and what a treat it is!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ranams-title-track-has-an-international-appeal-and-what-a-treat-it-is/articleshow/63565937.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Ranam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Ranam (Title Track)
| extra1 = Ajaey Shravan, Neha S. Nair, Jakes Bejoy, Saint T.F.C.
| length1 = 5:01

| title2 = Pathiye
| extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length2 = 4:29

| title3 = Ini Raave
| extra3 = [[Vidhu Prathap]]
| length3 = 4:37

| title4 = Damodhar (Theme)
| length4 = 1:02

| title5 = Soul of Ranam
| length5 = 1:32
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Original score

| title1 = Intro–Second Chances
| length1 = 1:17

| title2 = Ranam Prelude
| length2 = 2:02

| title3 = Chase
| length3 = 2:42

| title4 = Damodhar Ratnam
| length4 = 1:01

| title5 = Seema Theme
| length5 = 0:36

| title6 = Let Antony Know
| length6 = 1:49

| title7 = Young Love
| length7 = 0:59

| title8 = Sign Boards
| length8 = 1:30

| title9 = Nice Way
| length9 = 0:58

| title10 = Marzaana
| length10 = 2:49

| title11 = Detroit Crossing
| length11 = 2:28

| title12 = Outro–A New Beginning
| length12 = 1:18
}}

==Release==
''Ranam'' was released on 6 September 2018 across 150 theaters in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ranam Trailer Thrills ,Release on September 6 |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/ranam-trailer-thrills-release-on-sep-6-news-malayalam-si4kLydffjeib.html|publisher =Sify |access-date =6 Sep 2018 |date=30 Aug 2018}}</ref> Rest of India release was on 7 September and outside India on 13 September.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6615894}}
* {{Facebook|RanamMovie|Ranam - Detroit Crossing}}

[[Category:2018 films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Atlanta]]
[[Category:Films shot in Detroit]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2018 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian-American films]]
[[Category:Films set in Detroit]]

Ranam (2018 film)

2023-05-24T20:10:50Z

2409:4073:2E82:7644:0:0:480B:E00F:

{{for|2021 Kannada movie|Ranam (2021 film)}}
{{short description|Malayalam movie}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ranam
| image = Ranam (2018) film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = [[Nirmal Sahadev]]
| producer = Anand Payannur Rani & Lawson Biju
| writer = Nirmal Sahadev
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] [[Isha Talwar]]
| cinematography = Jigme Tenzing
| music = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| editing = Sreejith Sarang
| studio = Yes Cinema Production Lawson Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|9|6|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Ranam''''' ({{trans|War}}), also known as '''''Detroit Crossing''''', is a 2018 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Nirmal Sahadev]]. The film stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] and [[Isha Talwar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/jan/31/high-voltage-action-sequences-in-prithvirajs-ranam-1766254.html|title=High voltage action sequences in Prithviraj's 'Ranam'|publisher=}}</ref> It was released on 6 September 2018. And Ranam is a different gener movie of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and this movie become average grosser at the box office collection.

==Plot==
Aadhi ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]) is a Malayali, who worked earlier for a Sri Lankan Tamilian drug lord, Damodar Ratnam ([[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]). The story is narrated as a flashback by the hero, who is lying fatally wounded but is not dead yet.
He gives you some idea about how [[Detroit]], the city that is situated in the US-Canada border, lost its charm some decades back and makes some curious comparisons to the plight of some of the upper caste households losing their might in Kerala. He also describes how much everyone suffers from escaping to Toronto.

Aadhi, who was formerly working for Damodar as a [[getaway driver]], is now a mechanic in a garage owned by his uncle Bhaskaran. Bhaskaran's son Aju (Mathew Arun) has a crush on his classmate Deepika, the daughter of Seema, who gave birth and got married at a Young age. The drug addict Deepika has no respect for her mother. Moreover, Rajan, who is Seema's husband, currently has no regard for her as a wife. Being a tycoon, he is flirty and has extramarital affairs with his female colleagues and secretary. Ahmed, an investigation officer, is an ex-boyfriend of Seema, and knows about her bad condition very well. Damodar, who wants Adhi to work under him again, decides to negotiate. Later, he entrusts Aju to transport the latest party drug, Redex via Aju's friend, who is Damodar's aide. Ajit is saved by Adhi before he gets caught by the police. Bhaskar sends Aju to live with his relative. Deepika, who had fallen for Adhi (whom she always meets with Aju), leaves her house to meet Adhi. Adhi asks her to go back. But she refuses, and later leaves after forcefully buying a packet of Redex from him. That night, Deepika overdoses on Redex and is taken to the hospital in vain while Adhi sits outside, remorsefully thinking that he is the one responsible for it. Seema, who is shattered at the death of her daughter, leaves her home after finding out that the rogue Rajan is cheating on her and continuing his affairs despite his daughter's death. While travelling to Ahmed's house, a group of eve-teasers try to molest her, but Adhi, who was with Seema all through the journey, saves her from them. He safely drops Seema at Ahmed's home. Ahmed's wife is disturbed at Seema's presence which causes Seema to voluntarily leave the house. Adhi takes Seema to his own house, and the two of them fall in love later. But she is shattered to know from Ahmed that Adhi is the part of the gang, which lead to her daughter's death. Consequently, she slaps him and leaves his house.

Damodar plans to trigger a major attack during an important festivity in the city, by killing three important aides of Antoni, the leader of the rival Polish gang. He appoints his brother Selvam, Adhi and Bhaskaran to carry out his operation. Adhi is directed to park a car at the lot of a building in the heart of the city where the Polish gang is to have an emergency meeting. However, after parking, he finds a bomb at the rear end that will blast in one day's time. Bhaskar fails to carry out a killing commissioned by Damodar. He begs Damodar to leave him and his family alone, and gets killed by Damodar. Adhi, in anger finishes Selvam and confronts Damodar at the same building in which he parked the car.
A fight ensues, in which Adhi is shot dangerously near his chest, but overpowers Damodar
and stabs him. It is shown that Adhi had informed Antoni and his friends about Damodar's location. Antoni and his thugs arrive and kill Damodar by opening fire at him. Adhi walks away, locking the door. As he walks away injured, the bomb blasts killing everyone inside. The dangerously injured Adhi walks to Ahmed's office and collapses, unconscious.

It is shown that Adhi had informed Seema to visit Adhi's house and check his car. He had kept an amount of money in it, and says that half of it should be given to Bhaskaran's wife, and the other half is for herself. He also asks to take the car and go to a far off place (Toronto) for a new start. The final shot shows a still alive Adhi suddenly coming to his senses.

== Cast ==
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Aadhi, an orphan mechanic raised in Detroit, who also works under Damodar as a [[getaway driver]].
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as Damodar Ratnam, a [[Sri Lankan Tamils|Sri Lankan Tamil]]ian drug lord, who dreams to own Detroit.
* [[Isha Talwar]] as Seema, a dance teacher in Detroit, who married and gave birth to her daughter at a very young age.
* [[Nandhu]] as Bhaskar, a middle-aged mechanic in Detroit; Aadhi's uncle.
* [[Mathew Arun]] as Aju, a high-school student; son of Bhasker.
* Celine Joseph as Deepika, a high-school student; daughter of Seema.
* Ashwin Kumar as Selvan, brother of Damodar, who is often seen as his sidekick during drug dealings.
* Giju John as Detective Ahmed Siddique, a detective, specialized for drug dealers in Detroit; known for being a polyglot.
* [[Shyamaprasad]] as Chandran, a mediator among drug dealers; who owns a restaurant in Detroit.
* [[Shivajith Padmanabhan]] as Rajan Kuriakose
* Justin David as Sean
* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Aadhi's father

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The film was first announced by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in July 2016 through his Facebook page. He has mentioned that [[Ivide|'Ivide]]' was his first honest attempt at a cross over the film from Malayalam, and his second one will be 'Ranam/Detroit Crossing'.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj All Set To Join Hands With A Debut Director!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/prithviraj-all-set-to-join-hands-with-a-debut-director-235692.html|publisher=FilmiBeat}}</ref> ''Ranam'' is produced by Anand Payannur and Lawson Biju under the banner Yes Cinema Productions and Lawson Entertainment.

=== Casting ===
Initially, [[Mamta Mohandas]] was cast as the female lead paired opposite [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], but was replaced by [[Isha Talwar]] as the former was unable to allocate dates due to her prior commitment for ''[[Carbon (2018 film)|Carbon]]''. The film's schedule was postponed following certain technical issues.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas opts out of 'Detroit Crossing'|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mamta-mohandas-opts-out-detroit-crossing-68240|publisher=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Radhakrishnan|first1=Manjusha|title=Mamta Mohandas talks ‘Carbon’ and a new phase in her life|url=https://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/mamta-mohandas-talks-carbon-and-a-new-phase-in-her-life-1.2167504|accessdate=30 April 2018|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=3 February 2018}}</ref> Tamil Actors [[Sampath Raj]] and Ashwin K. Kumar was confirmed by director in March 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj’s Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing-will-have-sampath-and-ashwin-k-kumar/articleshow/57536231.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Malayalam actor [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] replaced actor Sampath in the role and had joined the cast in October 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahman joins Prithviraj in Detroit Crossing|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahman-joins-prithviraj-in-detroit-crossing/articleshow/60911263.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The filming began in [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] on 22 August 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing/Ranam starts rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing/ranam-starts-rolling/articleshow/60192258.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Later the crew shifted to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] and [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] to shoot the remaining portions. Over 95 per cent of the film was shot in the [[United States]], and remaining portions in [[Kerala]]. Filming was completed in 45 days.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gopalakrishnan|first1=Aswathy|title=There's No Hero Or Villain In 'Ranam': Nirmal Sahadev On His Directorial Debut|url=https://silverscreen.in/malayalam/features/theres-no-hero-or-villain-in-ranam-nirmal-sahadev-on-his-directorial-debut/|publisher=Silverscreen.in|accessdate=2 May 2018|date=11 April 2018}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The original soundtrack and [[background score]] were composed by [[Jakes Bejoy]]. The title track of the film was released on [[YouTube]] in March 2018, as a part of a promotion.
<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranam’s title track has an international appeal and what a treat it is!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ranams-title-track-has-an-international-appeal-and-what-a-treat-it-is/articleshow/63565937.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Ranam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Ranam (Title Track)
| extra1 = Ajaey Shravan, Neha S. Nair, Jakes Bejoy, Saint T.F.C.
| length1 = 5:01

| title2 = Pathiye
| extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length2 = 4:29

| title3 = Ini Raave
| extra3 = [[Vidhu Prathap]]
| length3 = 4:37

| title4 = Damodhar (Theme)
| length4 = 1:02

| title5 = Soul of Ranam
| length5 = 1:32
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Original score

| title1 = Intro–Second Chances
| length1 = 1:17

| title2 = Ranam Prelude
| length2 = 2:02

| title3 = Chase
| length3 = 2:42

| title4 = Damodhar Ratnam
| length4 = 1:01

| title5 = Seema Theme
| length5 = 0:36

| title6 = Let Antony Know
| length6 = 1:49

| title7 = Young Love
| length7 = 0:59

| title8 = Sign Boards
| length8 = 1:30

| title9 = Nice Way
| length9 = 0:58

| title10 = Marzaana
| length10 = 2:49

| title11 = Detroit Crossing
| length11 = 2:28

| title12 = Outro–A New Beginning
| length12 = 1:18
}}

==Release==
''Ranam'' was released on 6 September 2018 across 150 theaters in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ranam Trailer Thrills ,Release on September 6 |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/ranam-trailer-thrills-release-on-sep-6-news-malayalam-si4kLydffjeib.html|publisher =Sify |access-date =6 Sep 2018 |date=30 Aug 2018}}</ref> Rest of India release was on 7 September and outside India on 13 September.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6615894}}
* {{Facebook|RanamMovie|Ranam - Detroit Crossing}}

[[Category:2018 films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Atlanta]]
[[Category:Films shot in Detroit]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2018 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian-American films]]
[[Category:Films set in Detroit]]

Ranam (2018 film)

2023-05-24T20:10:28Z

2409:4073:2E82:7644:0:0:480B:E00F:

{{for|2021 Kannada movie|Ranam (2021 film)}}
{{short description|Malayalam movie}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ranam
| image = Ranam (2018) film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = [[Nirmal Sahadev]]
| producer = Anand Payannur Rani & Lawson Biju
| writer = Nirmal Sahadev
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] [[Isha Talwar]]
| cinematography = Jigme Tenzing
| music = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| editing = Sreejith Sarang
| studio = Yes Cinema Production Lawson Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|9|6|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Ranam''''' ({{trans|War}}), also known as '''''Detroit Crossing''''', is a 2018 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Nirmal Sahadev]]. The film stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] and [[Isha Talwar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/jan/31/high-voltage-action-sequences-in-prithvirajs-ranam-1766254.html|title=High voltage action sequences in Prithviraj's 'Ranam'|publisher=}}</ref> It was released on 6 September 2018.

==Plot==
Aadhi ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]) is a Malayali, who worked earlier for a Sri Lankan Tamilian drug lord, Damodar Ratnam ([[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]). The story is narrated as a flashback by the hero, who is lying fatally wounded but is not dead yet.
He gives you some idea about how [[Detroit]], the city that is situated in the US-Canada border, lost its charm some decades back and makes some curious comparisons to the plight of some of the upper caste households losing their might in Kerala. He also describes how much everyone suffers from escaping to Toronto.

Aadhi, who was formerly working for Damodar as a [[getaway driver]], is now a mechanic in a garage owned by his uncle Bhaskaran. Bhaskaran's son Aju (Mathew Arun) has a crush on his classmate Deepika, the daughter of Seema, who gave birth and got married at a Young age. The drug addict Deepika has no respect for her mother. Moreover, Rajan, who is Seema's husband, currently has no regard for her as a wife. Being a tycoon, he is flirty and has extramarital affairs with his female colleagues and secretary. Ahmed, an investigation officer, is an ex-boyfriend of Seema, and knows about her bad condition very well. Damodar, who wants Adhi to work under him again, decides to negotiate. Later, he entrusts Aju to transport the latest party drug, Redex via Aju's friend, who is Damodar's aide. Ajit is saved by Adhi before he gets caught by the police. Bhaskar sends Aju to live with his relative. Deepika, who had fallen for Adhi (whom she always meets with Aju), leaves her house to meet Adhi. Adhi asks her to go back. But she refuses, and later leaves after forcefully buying a packet of Redex from him. That night, Deepika overdoses on Redex and is taken to the hospital in vain while Adhi sits outside, remorsefully thinking that he is the one responsible for it. Seema, who is shattered at the death of her daughter, leaves her home after finding out that the rogue Rajan is cheating on her and continuing his affairs despite his daughter's death. While travelling to Ahmed's house, a group of eve-teasers try to molest her, but Adhi, who was with Seema all through the journey, saves her from them. He safely drops Seema at Ahmed's home. Ahmed's wife is disturbed at Seema's presence which causes Seema to voluntarily leave the house. Adhi takes Seema to his own house, and the two of them fall in love later. But she is shattered to know from Ahmed that Adhi is the part of the gang, which lead to her daughter's death. Consequently, she slaps him and leaves his house.

Damodar plans to trigger a major attack during an important festivity in the city, by killing three important aides of Antoni, the leader of the rival Polish gang. He appoints his brother Selvam, Adhi and Bhaskaran to carry out his operation. Adhi is directed to park a car at the lot of a building in the heart of the city where the Polish gang is to have an emergency meeting. However, after parking, he finds a bomb at the rear end that will blast in one day's time. Bhaskar fails to carry out a killing commissioned by Damodar. He begs Damodar to leave him and his family alone, and gets killed by Damodar. Adhi, in anger finishes Selvam and confronts Damodar at the same building in which he parked the car.
A fight ensues, in which Adhi is shot dangerously near his chest, but overpowers Damodar
and stabs him. It is shown that Adhi had informed Antoni and his friends about Damodar's location. Antoni and his thugs arrive and kill Damodar by opening fire at him. Adhi walks away, locking the door. As he walks away injured, the bomb blasts killing everyone inside. The dangerously injured Adhi walks to Ahmed's office and collapses, unconscious.

It is shown that Adhi had informed Seema to visit Adhi's house and check his car. He had kept an amount of money in it, and says that half of it should be given to Bhaskaran's wife, and the other half is for herself. He also asks to take the car and go to a far off place (Toronto) for a new start. The final shot shows a still alive Adhi suddenly coming to his senses.

== Cast ==
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Aadhi, an orphan mechanic raised in Detroit, who also works under Damodar as a [[getaway driver]].
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as Damodar Ratnam, a [[Sri Lankan Tamils|Sri Lankan Tamil]]ian drug lord, who dreams to own Detroit.
* [[Isha Talwar]] as Seema, a dance teacher in Detroit, who married and gave birth to her daughter at a very young age.
* [[Nandhu]] as Bhaskar, a middle-aged mechanic in Detroit; Aadhi's uncle.
* [[Mathew Arun]] as Aju, a high-school student; son of Bhasker.
* Celine Joseph as Deepika, a high-school student; daughter of Seema.
* Ashwin Kumar as Selvan, brother of Damodar, who is often seen as his sidekick during drug dealings.
* Giju John as Detective Ahmed Siddique, a detective, specialized for drug dealers in Detroit; known for being a polyglot.
* [[Shyamaprasad]] as Chandran, a mediator among drug dealers; who owns a restaurant in Detroit.
* [[Shivajith Padmanabhan]] as Rajan Kuriakose
* Justin David as Sean
* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Aadhi's father

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The film was first announced by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in July 2016 through his Facebook page. He has mentioned that [[Ivide|'Ivide]]' was his first honest attempt at a cross over the film from Malayalam, and his second one will be 'Ranam/Detroit Crossing'.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj All Set To Join Hands With A Debut Director!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/prithviraj-all-set-to-join-hands-with-a-debut-director-235692.html|publisher=FilmiBeat}}</ref> ''Ranam'' is produced by Anand Payannur and Lawson Biju under the banner Yes Cinema Productions and Lawson Entertainment.

=== Casting ===
Initially, [[Mamta Mohandas]] was cast as the female lead paired opposite [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], but was replaced by [[Isha Talwar]] as the former was unable to allocate dates due to her prior commitment for ''[[Carbon (2018 film)|Carbon]]''. The film's schedule was postponed following certain technical issues.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas opts out of 'Detroit Crossing'|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mamta-mohandas-opts-out-detroit-crossing-68240|publisher=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Radhakrishnan|first1=Manjusha|title=Mamta Mohandas talks ‘Carbon’ and a new phase in her life|url=https://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/mamta-mohandas-talks-carbon-and-a-new-phase-in-her-life-1.2167504|accessdate=30 April 2018|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=3 February 2018}}</ref> Tamil Actors [[Sampath Raj]] and Ashwin K. Kumar was confirmed by director in March 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj’s Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing-will-have-sampath-and-ashwin-k-kumar/articleshow/57536231.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Malayalam actor [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] replaced actor Sampath in the role and had joined the cast in October 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahman joins Prithviraj in Detroit Crossing|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahman-joins-prithviraj-in-detroit-crossing/articleshow/60911263.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The filming began in [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] on 22 August 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing/Ranam starts rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing/ranam-starts-rolling/articleshow/60192258.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Later the crew shifted to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] and [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] to shoot the remaining portions. Over 95 per cent of the film was shot in the [[United States]], and remaining portions in [[Kerala]]. Filming was completed in 45 days.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gopalakrishnan|first1=Aswathy|title=There's No Hero Or Villain In 'Ranam': Nirmal Sahadev On His Directorial Debut|url=https://silverscreen.in/malayalam/features/theres-no-hero-or-villain-in-ranam-nirmal-sahadev-on-his-directorial-debut/|publisher=Silverscreen.in|accessdate=2 May 2018|date=11 April 2018}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The original soundtrack and [[background score]] were composed by [[Jakes Bejoy]]. The title track of the film was released on [[YouTube]] in March 2018, as a part of a promotion.
<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranam’s title track has an international appeal and what a treat it is!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ranams-title-track-has-an-international-appeal-and-what-a-treat-it-is/articleshow/63565937.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Ranam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Ranam (Title Track)
| extra1 = Ajaey Shravan, Neha S. Nair, Jakes Bejoy, Saint T.F.C.
| length1 = 5:01

| title2 = Pathiye
| extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length2 = 4:29

| title3 = Ini Raave
| extra3 = [[Vidhu Prathap]]
| length3 = 4:37

| title4 = Damodhar (Theme)
| length4 = 1:02

| title5 = Soul of Ranam
| length5 = 1:32
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Original score

| title1 = Intro–Second Chances
| length1 = 1:17

| title2 = Ranam Prelude
| length2 = 2:02

| title3 = Chase
| length3 = 2:42

| title4 = Damodhar Ratnam
| length4 = 1:01

| title5 = Seema Theme
| length5 = 0:36

| title6 = Let Antony Know
| length6 = 1:49

| title7 = Young Love
| length7 = 0:59

| title8 = Sign Boards
| length8 = 1:30

| title9 = Nice Way
| length9 = 0:58

| title10 = Marzaana
| length10 = 2:49

| title11 = Detroit Crossing
| length11 = 2:28

| title12 = Outro–A New Beginning
| length12 = 1:18
}}

==Release==
''Ranam'' was released on 6 September 2018 across 150 theaters in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ranam Trailer Thrills ,Release on September 6 |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/ranam-trailer-thrills-release-on-sep-6-news-malayalam-si4kLydffjeib.html|publisher =Sify |access-date =6 Sep 2018 |date=30 Aug 2018}}</ref> Rest of India release was on 7 September and outside India on 13 September.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6615894}}
* {{Facebook|RanamMovie|Ranam - Detroit Crossing}}

[[Category:2018 films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Atlanta]]
[[Category:Films shot in Detroit]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2018 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian-American films]]
[[Category:Films set in Detroit]]

Ranam (2018 film)

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{{short description|Malayalam movie}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ranam
| image = Ranam (2018) film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| director = [[Nirmal Sahadev]]
| producer = Anand Payannur Rani & Lawson Biju
| writer = Nirmal Sahadev
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] [[Isha Talwar]]
| cinematography = Jigme Tenzing
| music = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| editing = Sreejith Sarang
| studio = Yes Cinema Production Lawson Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2018|9|6|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Ranam''''' ({{trans|War}}), also known as '''''Detroit Crossing''''', is a 2018 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action thriller film]] written and directed by [[Nirmal Sahadev]]. The film stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] and [[Isha Talwar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/jan/31/high-voltage-action-sequences-in-prithvirajs-ranam-1766254.html|title=High voltage action sequences in Prithviraj's 'Ranam'|publisher=}}</ref> It was released on 6 September 2018.

==Plot==
Aadhi ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]) is a Malayali, who worked earlier for a Sri Lankan Tamilian drug lord, Damodar Ratnam ([[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]). The story is narrated as a flashback by the hero, who is lying fatally wounded but is not dead yet.
He gives you some idea about how [[Detroit]], the city that is situated in the US-Canada border, lost its charm some decades back and makes some curious comparisons to the plight of some of the upper caste households losing their might in Kerala. He also describes how much everyone suffers from escaping to Toronto.

Aadhi, who was formerly working for Damodar as a [[getaway driver]], is now a mechanic in a garage owned by his uncle Bhaskaran. Bhaskaran's son Aju (Mathew Arun) has a crush on his classmate Deepika, the daughter of Seema, who gave birth and got married at a Young age. The drug addict Deepika has no respect for her mother. Moreover, Rajan, who is Seema's husband, currently has no regard for her as a wife. Being a tycoon, he is flirty and has extramarital affairs with his female colleagues and secretary. Ahmed, an investigation officer, is an ex-boyfriend of Seema, and knows about her bad condition very well. Damodar, who wants Adhi to work under him again, decides to negotiate. Later, he entrusts Aju to transport the latest party drug, Redex via Aju's friend, who is Damodar's aide. Ajit is saved by Adhi before he gets caught by the police. Bhaskar sends Aju to live with his relative. Deepika, who had fallen for Adhi (whom she always meets with Aju), leaves her house to meet Adhi. Adhi asks her to go back. But she refuses, and later leaves after forcefully buying a packet of Redex from him. That night, Deepika overdoses on Redex and is taken to the hospital in vain while Adhi sits outside, remorsefully thinking that he is the one responsible for it. Seema, who is shattered at the death of her daughter, leaves her home after finding out that the rogue Rajan is cheating on her and continuing his affairs despite his daughter's death. While travelling to Ahmed's house, a group of eve-teasers try to molest her, but Adhi, who was with Seema all through the journey, saves her from them. He safely drops Seema at Ahmed's home. Ahmed's wife is disturbed at Seema's presence which causes Seema to voluntarily leave the house. Adhi takes Seema to his own house, and the two of them fall in love later. But she is shattered to know from Ahmed that Adhi is the part of the gang, which lead to her daughter's death. Consequently, she slaps him and leaves his house.

Damodar plans to trigger a major attack during an important festivity in the city, by killing three important aides of Antoni, the leader of the rival Polish gang. He appoints his brother Selvam, Adhi and Bhaskaran to carry out his operation. Adhi is directed to park a car at the lot of a building in the heart of the city where the Polish gang is to have an emergency meeting. However, after parking, he finds a bomb at the rear end that will blast in one day's time. Bhaskar fails to carry out a killing commissioned by Damodar. He begs Damodar to leave him and his family alone, and gets killed by Damodar. Adhi, in anger finishes Selvam and confronts Damodar at the same building in which he parked the car.
A fight ensues, in which Adhi is shot dangerously near his chest, but overpowers Damodar
and stabs him. It is shown that Adhi had informed Antoni and his friends about Damodar's location. Antoni and his thugs arrive and kill Damodar by opening fire at him. Adhi walks away, locking the door. As he walks away injured, the bomb blasts killing everyone inside. The dangerously injured Adhi walks to Ahmed's office and collapses, unconscious.

It is shown that Adhi had informed Seema to visit Adhi's house and check his car. He had kept an amount of money in it, and says that half of it should be given to Bhaskaran's wife, and the other half is for herself. He also asks to take the car and go to a far off place (Toronto) for a new start. The final shot shows a still alive Adhi suddenly coming to his senses.

== Cast ==
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Aadhi, an orphan mechanic raised in Detroit, who also works under Damodar as a [[getaway driver]].
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as Damodar Ratnam, a [[Sri Lankan Tamils|Sri Lankan Tamil]]ian drug lord, who dreams to own Detroit.
* [[Isha Talwar]] as Seema, a dance teacher in Detroit, who married and gave birth to her daughter at a very young age.
* [[Nandhu]] as Bhaskar, a middle-aged mechanic in Detroit; Aadhi's uncle.
* [[Mathew Arun]] as Aju, a high-school student; son of Bhasker.
* Celine Joseph as Deepika, a high-school student; daughter of Seema.
* Ashwin Kumar as Selvan, brother of Damodar, who is often seen as his sidekick during drug dealings.
* Giju John as Detective Ahmed Siddique, a detective, specialized for drug dealers in Detroit; known for being a polyglot.
* [[Shyamaprasad]] as Chandran, a mediator among drug dealers; who owns a restaurant in Detroit.
* [[Shivajith Padmanabhan]] as Rajan Kuriakose
* Justin David as Sean
* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Aadhi's father

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The film was first announced by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in July 2016 through his Facebook page. He has mentioned that [[Ivide|'Ivide]]' was his first honest attempt at a cross over the film from Malayalam, and his second one will be 'Ranam/Detroit Crossing'.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj All Set To Join Hands With A Debut Director!|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/prithviraj-all-set-to-join-hands-with-a-debut-director-235692.html|publisher=FilmiBeat}}</ref> ''Ranam'' is produced by Anand Payannur and Lawson Biju under the banner Yes Cinema Productions and Lawson Entertainment.

=== Casting ===
Initially, [[Mamta Mohandas]] was cast as the female lead paired opposite [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], but was replaced by [[Isha Talwar]] as the former was unable to allocate dates due to her prior commitment for ''[[Carbon (2018 film)|Carbon]]''. The film's schedule was postponed following certain technical issues.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas opts out of 'Detroit Crossing'|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mamta-mohandas-opts-out-detroit-crossing-68240|publisher=The News Minute}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Radhakrishnan|first1=Manjusha|title=Mamta Mohandas talks ‘Carbon’ and a new phase in her life|url=https://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/mamta-mohandas-talks-carbon-and-a-new-phase-in-her-life-1.2167504|accessdate=30 April 2018|work=[[Gulf News]]|date=3 February 2018}}</ref> Tamil Actors [[Sampath Raj]] and Ashwin K. Kumar was confirmed by director in March 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj’s Detroit Crossing will have Sampath and Ashwin K Kumar|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing-will-have-sampath-and-ashwin-k-kumar/articleshow/57536231.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Malayalam actor [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] replaced actor Sampath in the role and had joined the cast in October 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rahman joins Prithviraj in Detroit Crossing|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/rahman-joins-prithviraj-in-detroit-crossing/articleshow/60911263.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The filming began in [[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] on 22 August 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prithviraj's Detroit Crossing/Ranam starts rolling|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithvirajs-detroit-crossing/ranam-starts-rolling/articleshow/60192258.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref> Later the crew shifted to [[Atlanta, Georgia]] and [[Detroit]], [[Michigan]] to shoot the remaining portions. Over 95 per cent of the film was shot in the [[United States]], and remaining portions in [[Kerala]]. Filming was completed in 45 days.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gopalakrishnan|first1=Aswathy|title=There's No Hero Or Villain In 'Ranam': Nirmal Sahadev On His Directorial Debut|url=https://silverscreen.in/malayalam/features/theres-no-hero-or-villain-in-ranam-nirmal-sahadev-on-his-directorial-debut/|publisher=Silverscreen.in|accessdate=2 May 2018|date=11 April 2018}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The original soundtrack and [[background score]] were composed by [[Jakes Bejoy]]. The title track of the film was released on [[YouTube]] in March 2018, as a part of a promotion.
<ref>{{cite news |title=Ranam’s title track has an international appeal and what a treat it is!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ranams-title-track-has-an-international-appeal-and-what-a-treat-it-is/articleshow/63565937.cms|publisher=Times of India}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Ranam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Ranam (Title Track)
| extra1 = Ajaey Shravan, Neha S. Nair, Jakes Bejoy, Saint T.F.C.
| length1 = 5:01

| title2 = Pathiye
| extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length2 = 4:29

| title3 = Ini Raave
| extra3 = [[Vidhu Prathap]]
| length3 = 4:37

| title4 = Damodhar (Theme)
| length4 = 1:02

| title5 = Soul of Ranam
| length5 = 1:32
}}

{{Track listing
| headline = Original score

| title1 = Intro–Second Chances
| length1 = 1:17

| title2 = Ranam Prelude
| length2 = 2:02

| title3 = Chase
| length3 = 2:42

| title4 = Damodhar Ratnam
| length4 = 1:01

| title5 = Seema Theme
| length5 = 0:36

| title6 = Let Antony Know
| length6 = 1:49

| title7 = Young Love
| length7 = 0:59

| title8 = Sign Boards
| length8 = 1:30

| title9 = Nice Way
| length9 = 0:58

| title10 = Marzaana
| length10 = 2:49

| title11 = Detroit Crossing
| length11 = 2:28

| title12 = Outro–A New Beginning
| length12 = 1:18
}}

==Release==
''Ranam'' was released on 6 September 2018 across 150 theaters in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Ranam Trailer Thrills ,Release on September 6 |url= http://www.sify.com/movies/ranam-trailer-thrills-release-on-sep-6-news-malayalam-si4kLydffjeib.html|publisher =Sify |access-date =6 Sep 2018 |date=30 Aug 2018}}</ref> Rest of India release was on 7 September and outside India on 13 September. And Ranam is a different gener movie of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and this movie become average grosser at the box office collection.

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|6615894}}
* {{Facebook|RanamMovie|Ranam - Detroit Crossing}}

[[Category:2018 films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action thriller films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Atlanta]]
[[Category:Films shot in Detroit]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films shot in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2018 action thriller films]]
[[Category:Indian-American films]]
[[Category:Films set in Detroit]]