Best Actor (film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Best Actor
| image = Bestactor_film.jpg
| caption = Theatrical Poster
| director = [[Martin Prakkat]]
| producer = Naushad
| writer = {{ubl|[[Bipin Chadran]]|Martin Prakatt}}
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Sonu (actress)|Sruthi Krishnan]] [[Nedumudi Venu]] [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] [[Salim Kumar]] [[Vinayakan]]
| music = [[Bijibal]] [[Viswajith]]
| cinematography = [[Ajayan Vincent]]
| editing = Don Max
| distributor = {{ubl|Souparnika|Big Screen|PJ Entertainments Europe}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|12|9}}
| runtime = 155 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Best Actor''''' is a 2010 [[Malayalam-language]] [[comedy-drama film]] co-written and directed by [[Martin Prakkat]]. It stars [[Mammootty]], [[Sonu (actress)|Sruthi Ramakrishnan]], [[Nedumudi Venu]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Salim Kumar]], [[Vinayakan]], Master Vivas, [[Sreenivasan (actor)|Sreenivasan]], [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]], Master Sreedharan Nampoothiri and [[Sukumari]] in major roles. The film marks the debut of Prakatt as director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharatstudent.com/cafebharat/view_news-Malayalam-News_and_Gossips-4,63434.php|title=Martin Prakkat getting ready with his first venture|accessdate=15 April 2010|publisher=Bharathstudent}}</ref> It was produced by Naushad under the banner of Big Screen. Several film directors made [[cameo appearance]]s in the film.<ref name="directors">{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/blessy-s-cameo-appearance-in-best-actor-news-malayalam-klbkrghfaaf.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119014015/http://sify.com/movies/blessy-s-cameo-appearance-in-best-actor-news-malayalam-klbkrghfaaf.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 November 2010|title=Blessy's cameo appearance in Best Actor|accessdate=1 November 2010 |publisher=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The film is all about the travails of a schoolteacher who dreams of being a film actor. It features cinematography by Ajayan Vincent, music by [[Bijibal]] and editing by Don Max.

==Plot==
Mohan ([[Mammootty]]) is an upper primary schoolteacher who lives with his wife and their six-year-old son. He is actively involved in the cultural activities in his school and in his village too. His ambition is to act in films. Mohan is so besotted with his dream of becoming a star that he dresses and behaves like one. Although his colourful clothes and obsession with his looks invite the ridicule of his colleagues, his wife supports his aspirations. Then a film crew comes to the village for a shoot. Mohan makes several attempts to make his dream happen but certain incidents occur and the story takes a different turn.

On another occasion, Mohan meets a team of young filmmakers who ask him about his experience as an actor and inspire him by telling the story of [[Bollywood]] actor [[Vivek Oberoi]] who disguised himself and lived in [[Mumbai]] underworld slums to understand and learn the life styles of the actual gangsters. inspired from this Mohan goes to [[Fort Kochi]] to learn about the underworld. Later he becomes a member of the gang led by Denver Aashan([[Nedumudi Venu]])

==Cast==
* [[Mammootty]] as Mohan, a UP school teacher who wants to be an actor. / Bombay, a former [[Mumbai]]-based don, actually Mohan's dupe identity.
* [[Sonu (actress)|Sruthi Ramakrishnan]] as Savithri. Wife of Mohan and a music teacher by profession.
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as Denver Aashan, the leader of a goonda gang
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Vandippetta Shaji,
* [[Salim Kumar]] as Vadival Pranchi,
* [[Vinayakan]] as Pottan
* [[Bijukuttan]] as Surendran
* Master Vivas as Unnikkuttan. He is the son of Mohan.
* [[Sreenivasan (actor)|Sreenivasan]] as Sreekumar, a renowned film director.
* [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]]
* [[Sukumari]] as Mother Superior
* [[Manikandan Pattambi]]
* [[Joju George]]
* [[Baiju Santhosh]] as police officer
* [[Lal Jose]] as himself
* [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]] as himself
* [[Blessy]] as himself
* Vipin Mohan as himself
* K. K. Rajeev as himself
* Mafia Sasi as himself
* [[Sunil Sukhada]]
*Sreedharan Nampoothiri aka nammude nampoori as contestant
*[[Jijoy Rajagopal]] as asst director

==Production==
The filming began on 6 June 2010 in [[Ernakulam]]. The first schedule was completed in various parts of [[Amaravila]] and [[Thrippunithura]] Boys High School. Second and last schedule was held at [[Mattancherry]] from 5 August onwards. The filming was completed on 9 September, with some post-production activities left.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinebuzz.co.in/news/Best%20Actor-is-complete.htm|title='Best Actor' is complete|accessdate=9 September 2010|publisher=Cinebuzz|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101002021825/http://www.cinebuzz.co.in/news/Best%20Actor-is-complete.htm|archivedate=2 October 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The movie was earlier titled ''Oru Cinemakkatha''.<ref name="Production">{{cite web|url=http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/06/08/mammootty-is-the-best-actor-for-martin-prakkat|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100611124234/http://www.cinefundas.com/2010/06/08/mammootty-is-the-best-actor-for-martin-prakkat|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 June 2010|title=Mammootty is the 'Best Actor' for Martin Prakkat|accessdate=8 June 2010|publisher=Cinefundas}}</ref> The heroine of the film is Kannada actress Sruthi Krishnan. The film marks her debut in Malayalam cinema.<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article516961.ece|title=Stars in his eyes|work=[[The Hindu]]|author=Vijay George|accessdate=15 July 2010}}</ref>
According to Martin Prakatt, "This is not a cinema-within-cinema format, but it shows the world of movies from the point of view of an outsider".<ref name="The Hindu"/>

==Release==
A preview of the film was held at AVM preview theatre in [[Chennai]]. Those who watched the preview said that "it is a light hearted comedy entertainer".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/mammootty-s-best-actor-censored-news-malayalam-kmhnKshifag.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210110512/http://sify.com/movies/mammootty-s-best-actor-censored-news-malayalam-kmhnKshifag.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-12-10|title=Mammootty's Best Actor censored|accessdate=2010-12-07|publisher=[[Sify]]}}</ref> The film released on 9 December 2010, in 78 theatres in [[Kerala]] and in another 12 theatres outside [[Kerala]].<ref name="Release">[http://www.mastimovies.in/2010/11/best-actor-release-on-24th-december-2010/ Best Actor Release On 9 December 2010]. Masti Movies. Retrieved 17 November 2010.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinebuzz.co.in/news/BestAtorin100centers.htm|title=Best Actor in 100 centers|publisher=Cinebuzz|accessdate=26 November 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203012921/http://www.cinebuzz.co.in/news/BestAtorin100centers.htm|archivedate=3 December 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

==Reception==

===Critical response===
Indiaglitz published a positive review saying "the movie really scores well with its fluid narratives and balancing of emotions. All in all, Mammootty and Martin Prakkat definitely have a winner in ''Best Actor''. The movie which is almost sure to work well with the family audiences and the fans is definitely a right start for a promising director."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/12404.html|title=Best Actor – Martin Prakkat with a real good debut|accessdate=11 December 2010|publisher=Indiaglitz|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101214091302/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/12404.html|archivedate=14 December 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Paresh C Palicha of [[Rediff]] rated the film 3 in a scale of 5 and commented that "the movie is watchable" and "has a very compelling feel good story."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-best-actor/20101210.htm|title=Best Actor is watchable|author=Paresh C Palicha|accessdate=10 December 2010|publisher=[[Rediff]]}}</ref> Nowrunning published an extreme positive review saying, "''Best Actor'' is more than reason for celebration for fans of Mammootty. For the rest of us who would like to have a bit more than star charisma from his films, Martin Prakkatt has plenty to offer as well."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/7722/malayalam/best-actor/2856/review.htm|title=Best Actor Review|author=VN|accessdate=11 December 2010|publisher=Nowrunning}}</ref> Metromatinee also published a positive review saying, "Through ''Best Actor'' Martin Prakatt has plenty to offer as well. In his directorial debut Martin tells a simple story in a surprisingly imposing manner that does make us sit up and take note of his promising entry into films."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/Review/Best%20Actor%20Malayalam%20Movie%20Review.-74-1|title=Best Actor Malayalam Movie Review|author=|accessdate=11 December 2010|publisher=Metromatinee|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716000812/http://www.metromatinee.com/Review/Best%20Actor%20Malayalam%20Movie%20Review.-74-1|archive-date=16 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Sify]] gave the movie a verdict of Above Average saying that, "Best Actor may not stir you up but could be fine, if you are there at the cinemas without much expectation. The film has its moments, but gives the feeling that it could have worked even better, if it had a better script and was approached with more passion."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/best-actor-review-malayalam-14959396.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130628022717/http://www.sify.com/movies/best-actor-review-malayalam-14959396.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 June 2013|title=Best Actor Review|author=Moviebuzz|accessdate=11 December 2010|publisher=[[Sify]]}}</ref> Reviewscreen also published a positive review and rated the film 4 in a scale of 5. They said that "The movie is a clean family entertainer. A total fun-filled movie with all the ingredients audience demanded. It is going to be one of the best movies of 2010."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalam.reviewscreen.com/2010/10/best-actor.html|title=Best Actor review|accessdate=11 December 2010|publisher=Reviewscreen|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213010358/http://malayalam.reviewscreen.com/2010/10/best-actor.html|archivedate=13 December 2010|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Mammootty received the [[Best Actor]] award from [[Asianet Film Awards]] while Nedumudi Venu won the Best Supporting Actor- Male.

===Box office===
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite news |title=Low-key Christmas for Malayalam film industry|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-low-key-christmas-in-malayalam/20101224.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=24 December 2010 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
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| name = Best Actor
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Bijibal
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| released = {{Start date|df=y|2010|11|27}}
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
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| label = [[Manorama Music]]
| producer = [[Bijibal]]
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The film score and songs were composed by [[Bijibal]], with lyrics penned by Santhosh Varma and Sreerekha. The audio, consisting of five songs, was released by [[Manorama Music]] on 1 December 2010. The audio release function was held at Kadavu Resorts, Calicut and Mammootty presented the first copy to director [[V. M. Vinu]].<ref>{{cite web
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|url-status=dead
|archive-date=10 December 2010
|title=Best Actor audio launched
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|publisher=[[Sify]]
|date=1 December 2010
|accessdate=8 December 2010
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{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| title1 = Swapnam Oru Chak | extra1 = [[Arun Alat]]
| title2 = Kanalu Malayude | extra2 = [[Anand Narayan]], [[Bijibal]]
| title3 = Machuva Eri | extra3 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| title4 = Katha Poloru | extra4 = Vishwajith
| title5 = Swapnam Oru Chak | note5 = Remix | extra5 = [[Arun Alat]]
| title6 = Katha Poloru | note6 = Instrumental | extra6 = [[Rajesh Cherthala]]
}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=1680306|title=Best Actor}}

[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2010 films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Martin Prakkat]]

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