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	\| distributor = E4 Entertainment		\| distributor = E4 Entertainment
	\| released = {{Film date\|2017\|02\|10\|[[India]]}}		\| released = {{Film date\|2017\|02\|10\|India\|df=y}}
	\| runtime = 150 minutes		\| runtime = 150 minutes
	\| country = [[India]]		\| country = [[India]]
	\| language = [[Malayalam]]		\| language = [[Malayalam]]
	\| budget = {{INR}}8 Crores		\| budget = {{INR}}8 Crores
	\| gross = {{INR}}36 Crores name="CatchNewsGross">{{cite web\|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html\|title=Ezra : Prithviraj starrer emerges 8th Rs. 50 crore grosser of Malayalam cinema\|work=Catchnews\|date=13 April 2017}}</ref>		\| gross = {{INR}}36 Crores<ref name="CatchNewsGross">{{cite web\|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html\|title=Ezra : Prithviraj starrer emerges 8th Rs. 50 crore grosser of Malayalam cinema\|work=Catchnews\|date=13 April 2017}}</ref>
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	'''''Ezra''''' is a ~~[[List of Malayalam films of 2017\|~~2017]] [[~~Cinema of~~ India~~\|Indian~~]] [[Malayalam-language]] [[Horror film\|horror]] [[~~Thriller~~ film~~\|thriller~~]] ~~film~~ written and directed by Jay K. starring [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Priya Anand]], [[Tovino Thomas]], [[Sujith Shankar]], [[Vijayaraghavan\|Vijayaraghavan Pillai]], and [[Sudev Nair]] in the leading roles.<ref name="fil">{{cite news\|title=ഭയപ്പെടുത്താൻ പൃഥ്വിരാജ്; എസ്ര ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക്\|trans-title=Prithiviraj for scaring; Ezra Firstlook\|language=ml\|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/ezra-first-look-prithviraj.html\|access-date=30 October 2016\|work=[[Manoramaonline.com]]\|date=11 October 2016}}</ref> Principal photography began in late-June 2016. Major filming locations were [[Fort Cochin]] and [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name="roll">{{cite news\|title=Prithviraj’s Ezra to roll from June 29\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/prithvirajs-ezra-to-roll-from-wednesday-june-29-2880870/\|access-date=30 October 2016\|work=[[Indian Express]]\|date=28 June 2016\|location=[[Kochi]]}}</ref> The movie grossed {{INR}}41 [[crore]] at the box-office.<ref name="CatchNewsGross">{{cite web\|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html\|title=Ezra : Prithviraj starrer emerges 8th Rs. 50 crore grosser of Malayalam cinema\|work=Catchnews\|date=13 April 2017}}</ref> It is an adaptation of US movie , The Possession (2012).		'''''Ezra''''' is a 2017 [[India]]n [[Malayalam-language]] [[supernatural]] [[Horror film\|horror]] [[thriller film]] written and directed by Jay K. starring [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Priya Anand]], [[Tovino Thomas]], [[Sujith Shankar]], [[Vijayaraghavan\|Vijayaraghavan Pillai]], and [[Sudev Nair]] in the leading roles.<ref name="fil">{{cite news\|title=ഭയപ്പെടുത്താൻ പൃഥ്വിരാജ്; എസ്ര ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക്\|trans-title=Prithiviraj for scaring; Ezra Firstlook\|language=ml\|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/ezra-first-look-prithviraj.html\|access-date=30 October 2016\|work=[[Manoramaonline.com]]\|date=11 October 2016}}</ref> Principal photography began in late-June 2016. Major filming locations were [[Fort Cochin]] and [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name="roll">{{cite news\|title=Prithviraj’s Ezra to roll from June 29\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/prithvirajs-ezra-to-roll-from-wednesday-june-29-2880870/\|access-date=30 October 2016\|work=[[Indian Express]]\|date=28 June 2016\|location=[[Kochi]]}}</ref> The movie grossed {{INR}}41 [[crore]] at the box-office.<ref name="CatchNewsGross">{{cite web\|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html\|title=Ezra : Prithviraj starrer emerges 8th Rs. 50 crore grosser of Malayalam cinema\|work=Catchnews\|date=13 April 2017}}</ref> It is an adaptation of US movie , The Possession (2012).

	==Plot==		==Plot==
	The film opens with the death of the last [[Malabar Jews\|Malabar Jew]] in [[Cochin]]. An antique seller steals antique items including a strange looking box with Jewish inscriptions from the Jew's house. An unseen force from the box mauls and kills a worker in his shop at night. [[Assistant commissioner of police (India)\|A.C.P]] Shafeer Ahammed ([[Tovino Thomas]]) is assigned the case but is unable to reach a lead.		The film opens with the death of the last [[Malabar Jews\|Malabar Jew]] in [[Cochin]]. An antique seller steals antique items including a strange looking box with Jewish inscriptions from the Jew's house. An unseen force from the box mauls and kills a worker in his shop at night. [[Assistant commissioner of police (India)\|A.C.P]] Shafeer Ahammed ([[Tovino Thomas]]) is assigned the case but is unable to reach a lead.

	Ranjan Mathew ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]), a nuclear waste management specialist based in [[Mumbai]], is transferred to [[Kochi]] with wife Priya Raghuram ([[Priya Anand]]). Being both a [[Marathi people\|Marathi]] and a [[Malayali]], Priya finds it hard to adjust to the shift from Mumbai to Kerala. On a [[retail therapy]], Priya buys the strange box from the antique shop. Upon opening it, paranormal experiences begin.		Ranjan Mathew ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]), a nuclear waste management specialist based in [[Mumbai]], is transferred to [[Kochi]] with wife Priya Raghuram ([[Priya Anand]]). Being both a [[Marathi people\|Marathi]] and a [[Malayali]], Priya finds it hard to adjust to the shift from Mumbai to Kerala. On a [[retail therapy]], Priya buys the strange box from the antique shop. Upon opening it, paranormal experiences begin.
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	==Cast==		==Cast==
	* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Ranjan Mathew		* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Ranjan Mathew
	* [[Priya Anand]] as Priya Ranjan ([[Voice-over\|voiceover]] given by [[Angel Shijoy~~\|Angel Shijoy)~~]]		* [[Priya Anand]] as Priya Ranjan ([[Voice-over\|voiceover]] given by [[Angel Shijoy]])
	* [[Tovino Thomas]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police\|A. C. P.]] Shafeer Ahammed IPS		* [[Tovino Thomas]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police\|A. C. P.]] Shafeer Ahammed IPS
	* ~~Pranay Ranjan~~ as ~~Pra Ranjan~~		* [[Sudev Nair]] as Abraham Ezra<ref>{{cite news\|last=Soman\|first=Deepa\|title=Something is spooky about Ezra: Sudev Nair\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Something-is-spooky-about-Ezra-Sudev-Nair/articleshow/53634952.cms\|access-date=27 November 2016\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=11 August 2016}}</ref>
	* [[Sujith Shankar]] as [[Rabbi]] Marques ([[voiceover]] given by [[Sunny Wayne]])		* [[Sujith Shankar]] as [[Rabbi]] Marques ([[voiceover]] given by [[Sunny Wayne]])
	* [[Sudev Nair]] as Abraham Ezra<ref>{{cite news\|last=Soman\|first=Deepa\|title=Something is spooky about Ezra: Sudev Nair\|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Something-is-spooky-about-Ezra-Sudev-Nair/articleshow/53634952.cms\|access-date=27 November 2016\|work=[[The Times of India]]\|date=11 August 2016}}</ref>
	* [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)\|Vijayaraghavan Pillai]] as [[Father (title)\|Fr.]] Samuel		* [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)\|Vijayaraghavan Pillai]] as [[Father (title)\|Fr.]] Samuel
	* [[Pratap K. Pothen]] as [[Colonel (India)\|Colonel]] Nambiar <ref name=jew>{{cite news\|last=R.\|first=Manoj Kumar\|title=Prithviraj’s Ezra explores Kerala’s Jewish background\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/prithviraj-ezra-explores-keralas-jewish-background-4384651/\|access-date=27 November 2016\|work=[[The Indian Express]]\|date=19 November 2016}}</ref>		* [[Pratap K. Pothen]] as [[Colonel (India)\|Colonel]] Nambiar<ref name=jew>{{cite news\|last=R.\|first=Manoj Kumar\|title=Prithviraj’s Ezra explores Kerala’s Jewish background\|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/prithviraj-ezra-explores-keralas-jewish-background-4384651/\|access-date=27 November 2016\|work=[[The Indian Express]]\|date=19 November 2016}}</ref>
	* [[Babu Antony]]<ref name=jew/> as Rabbi David Benyamin		* [[Babu Antony]]<ref name=jew/> as Rabbi David Benyamin
	*[[Sandeep Narayanan]] as Ranjan's friend and colleague		*[[Sandeep Narayanan]] as Ranjan's friend and colleague
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	[[Rahul Raj]] was signed as the composer of the film. He composed the song ''Lailakame'' and left the project for reasons unknown. Sushin Shyam, who had worked in ''Sapthmashree Thaskaraha'' was then selected to compose the background score in addition to two songs ("Thambiran" & "Irul Neelum").		[[Rahul Raj]] was signed as the composer of the film. He composed the song ''Lailakame'' and left the project for reasons unknown. Sushin Shyam, who had worked in ''Sapthmashree Thaskaraha'' was then selected to compose the background score in addition to two songs ("Thambiran" & "Irul Neelum").

	The song ''Lailakame'' became a smash hit,<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/rahul-rajs-cover-for-lailakame-from-ezra-goes-viral/articleshow/57603535.cms Rahul Raj's Cover for Lailakame from Ezra Goes Viral]. [[Times of India]].</ref> prompting several cover versions, including one by Rahul Raj himself.		The song ''Lailakame'' became a smash hit,<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/rahul-rajs-cover-for-lailakame-from-ezra-goes-viral/articleshow/57603535.cms Rahul Raj's Cover for Lailakame from Ezra Goes Viral]. [[Times of India]].</ref> prompting several cover versions, including one by Rahul Raj himself.

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{{short description|2017 film written and directed by Jay K}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Ezra
| image = Ezra movie poster.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Jay K.
| producer = {{plainlist|
*A. V. Anoop
*Mukesh R. Mehta
*C. V. Sarathy
}}
| writer = {{plainlist|
*Manu Gopal
*Jay K.
}}
| narrator = [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]
| screenplay = Jay K.
| story = Jay K.
| based_on =
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
*[[Tovino Thomas]]
*[[Priya Anand]]
*[[Sujith Shankar]]
*Pranay Ranjan
*[[Vijayaraghavan|Vijayaraghavan Pillai]]
*[[Sudev Nair]]
}}
| music = {{plainlist|
*[[Rahul Raj]]
*[[Sushin Shyam]]<ref>[http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/music/ezra-songs-music-review-sushin-shyam-rahul-raj-lailakame.html "Ezra music review: This tune is sure to bewitch you"]. ''manoramaonline.com''.</ref>
}}
| cinematography = [[Sujith Vaassudev]]
| editing = [[Vivek Harshan]]
| studio = {{plainlist|
*AVA productions
}}
| distributor = E4 Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2017|02|10|[[India]]}}
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INR}}8 Crores
| gross = {{INR}}36 Crores name="CatchNewsGross">{{cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html|title=Ezra : Prithviraj starrer emerges 8th Rs. 50 crore grosser of Malayalam cinema|work=Catchnews|date=13 April 2017}}</ref>
}}

'''''Ezra''''' is a [[List of Malayalam films of 2017|2017]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam-language]] [[Horror film|horror]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film written and directed by Jay K. starring [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Priya Anand]], [[Tovino Thomas]], [[Sujith Shankar]], [[Vijayaraghavan|Vijayaraghavan Pillai]], and [[Sudev Nair]] in the leading roles.<ref name="fil">{{cite news|title=ഭയപ്പെടുത്താൻ പൃഥ്വിരാജ്; എസ്ര ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക്|trans-title=Prithiviraj for scaring; Ezra Firstlook|language=ml|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/new-releases/ezra-first-look-prithviraj.html|access-date=30 October 2016|work=[[Manoramaonline.com]]|date=11 October 2016}}</ref> Principal photography began in late-June 2016. Major filming locations were [[Fort Cochin]] and [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name="roll">{{cite news|title=Prithviraj’s Ezra to roll from June 29|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/prithvirajs-ezra-to-roll-from-wednesday-june-29-2880870/|access-date=30 October 2016|work=[[Indian Express]]|date=28 June 2016|location=[[Kochi]]}}</ref> The movie grossed {{INR}}41 [[crore]] at the box-office.<ref name="CatchNewsGross">{{cite web|url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/ezra-prithviraj-starrer-emerges-8th-rs-50-crore-grosser-of-malayalam-cinema-57679.html|title=Ezra : Prithviraj starrer emerges 8th Rs. 50 crore grosser of Malayalam cinema|work=Catchnews|date=13 April 2017}}</ref> It is an adaptation of US movie , The Possession (2012).

==Plot==
The film opens with the death of the last [[Malabar Jews|Malabar Jew]] in [[Cochin]]. An antique seller steals antique items including a strange looking box with Jewish inscriptions from the Jew's house. An unseen force from the box mauls and kills a worker in his shop at night. [[Assistant commissioner of police (India)|A.C.P]] Shafeer Ahammed ([[Tovino Thomas]]) is assigned the case but is unable to reach a lead.

Ranjan Mathew ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]), a nuclear waste management specialist based in [[Mumbai]], is transferred to [[Kochi]] with wife Priya Raghuram ([[Priya Anand]]). Being both a [[Marathi people|Marathi]] and a [[Malayali]], Priya finds it hard to adjust to the shift from Mumbai to Kerala. On a [[retail therapy]], Priya buys the strange box from the antique shop. Upon opening it, paranormal experiences begin.

Ranjan's uncle Father Samuel ([[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]]), who had looked after Ranjan as an orphan, is invited to Ranjan's house. Samuel feels that something is amiss and he tells Ranjan that the box from the antique shop is a [[Dybbuk]] box, with the name “Abraham Ezra” written on it in Hebrew. At his behest, Ranjan finds more about the Dybbuk from a [[Rabbi]] David Benyamin ([[Babu Antony]]) in Mumbai. He tells Ranjan that the Dybbuk only possesses people with mental stability or children under 3 years, and whoever exorcises the Dybbuk becomes its worst enemy. The next day, Rabbi Benyamin dies and Ranjan learns that Priya is pregnant and realizes his child will be possessed by the dybbuk. Ranjan requests Rabbi Benyamin's son, Rabbi Marques ([[Sujith Shankar]]) for help. Marques arrives in Kochi and finds the Dybbuk is named Abraham Ezra.

Ranjan and Marques find an ex-Jew named Joshua Yehudi, a former friend of Marques' father, and get a historical book from him, which reveals the story of Abraham Ezra in 1941 in [[Thiru-Kochi]]. The film moves to the historical era, where a rich Jewish boy Abraham Ezra ([[Sudev Nair]]) and a poor Christian girl Rosy (Ann Sheetal) fall in love during Ezra's visits to Thiru Kochi, and eventually Rosy becomes pregnant. Rosy is not able to tell Ezra that she is pregnant. Ezra's father Yakoob Ezra refuses to let him marry Rosy, since she is not a jew. Rosy does not reveal Ezra is her unborn child's father. Months later, depressed Ezra writes to Rosy telling her to end the relationship and Rosy commits suicide. Rosy's father finds Ezra's letter and he with the villagers confronts the father-son duo when they arrive in Thiru Kochi. In the ensuing scrimmage he is killed and Ezra is left paralysed. When the doctors said that Ezra will be in this state for the rest of his life, Yakoob decides to take revenge on the town using [[black magic]]. He euthanises and puts his son's soul into a Dybbuk box, which on opening will release Ezra's spirit that will possess and destroy. A wooden dummy is buried in place of Ezra's body. Yakoob takes the corpse and dumps it in the sea. Thus is created the Dybbuk box which eventually finds its way to Ranjan.

The story comes back to Ranjan. Marques and Samuel take Shafeer into confidence, both confirm that Abraham Ezra's story is true by exhuming the wooden mannequin.

The film then takes a twist when it is revealed that it is not Priya, but Ranjan who has now been possessed by the spirit when Ranjan would be searching for Priya one night. Fr. Samuel tells them that Ranjan, as an orphan had mental problems. Hence he was probably vulnerable to the Dybbuk. It is understood that the spirit left Priya and possessed Ranjan when it noted that Ranjan handles Nuclear waste and he could be controlled into using that to destroy the city. At last, Ranjan is exorcised and the dybbuk is sent back into the box by Marques, using [[Exorcism#Judaism|Jewish exorcism]] rituals. The box is then taken to the ocean by Marques and Shafeer and dumped, just as Ezra's body was disposed.

Later, Priya gives birth to a healthy baby and she and Ranjan share the news with Marques. In a mid-credit scene, the Dybbuk box is found by two young men along the seashore. They carry it away, planning to open it.

==Cast==
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Ranjan Mathew
* [[Priya Anand]] as Priya Ranjan ([[Voice-over|voiceover]] given by [[Angel Shijoy|Angel Shijoy)]]
* [[Tovino Thomas]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police|A. C. P.]] Shafeer Ahammed IPS
* Pranay Ranjan as Pra Ranjan
* [[Sujith Shankar]] as [[Rabbi]] Marques ([[voiceover]] given by [[Sunny Wayne]])
* [[Sudev Nair]] as Abraham Ezra<ref>{{cite news|last=Soman|first=Deepa|title=Something is spooky about Ezra: Sudev Nair|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Something-is-spooky-about-Ezra-Sudev-Nair/articleshow/53634952.cms|access-date=27 November 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 August 2016}}</ref>
* [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan Pillai]] as [[Father (title)|Fr.]] Samuel
* [[Pratap K. Pothen]] as [[Colonel (India)|Colonel]] Nambiar <ref name=jew>{{cite news|last=R.|first=Manoj Kumar|title=Prithviraj’s Ezra explores Kerala’s Jewish background|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/prithviraj-ezra-explores-keralas-jewish-background-4384651/|access-date=27 November 2016|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=19 November 2016}}</ref>
* [[Babu Antony]]<ref name=jew/> as Rabbi David Benyamin
*[[Sandeep Narayanan]] as Ranjan's friend and colleague
* [[Reina Maria]] as Lekha
* [[Bharat Dabholkar]] as Ezra's father Yakoob Ezra
* [[Alencier Ley Lopez|Alencier Lopez]] as Moosa
* [[Ann Sheetal]] as Rosy
* [[Rajesh Sharma (Malayalam actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] as Sabatti
* [[Thara Kalyan]] as Priya's mother
* [[Manikandan R Achari]] (cameo)
* [[Balu Varghese|Balu Vargheese]] (cameo)
* [[Indrajith Sukumaran]] as the [[narrator]]

== Production ==
On February 2016, Jay K, who was an associate director to [[Rajeev Ravi]], announced that he will make his directorial debut through a film called Ezra.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prithviraj-sukumaran-star-opposite-priya-anand-ezra-665319|title=Prithviraj Sukumaran to star opposite Priya Anand in 'Ezra'?|last=James|first=Anu|newspaper=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=28 December 2016}}</ref> It was announced that the film will be a horror thriller involving a love story and will explore the history of [[Jewish culture]] in [[Kerala]]. Jay K said that the film is not made to frighten the spectators, but has a strong plot. He also confirmed that the film will be dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] languages.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/ezra-is-not-a-typical-horror-movie-director-jay-k-247505.html|title=Ezra Is Not A Typical Horror Movie: Director Jay K|last=Akhila|first=Menon|date=20 November 2016|newspaper=FilmiBeat|access-date=28 December 2016}}</ref> Mukesh R. Mehta, C. V. Sarathy and A. V. Anoop produce the film under the banner of E4 Entertainment and AVA Productions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/ezra-trailer-the-terror-inducing-film-has-been-long-overdue-in-the-horror-genre-watch-video-4428335/|title=Ezra trailer: The terror-inducing film has been long overdue in the horror genre, watch video|last=Express Web Desk|date=15 December 2016|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=2 January 2017}}</ref> [[Rahul Raj]] and [[Tirru]] were roped in for the music and cinematography respectively. But both of them left the project for reasons unknown. While Tirru left in the early stage of production, Rahul Raj left after giving the song ''Lailakame''.

==Box office==

The film grossed {{INR}}1.6 crore in the opening day and {{INR}}2.5 crore on second day from Kerala box office.<ref name=gross>{{cite news|last1=Anu|first1=James|title=Kerala box office: Ezra, Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol score big; but far behind Pulimurugan collection record|url=http://www.ibtimes.aco.in/kerala-box-office-ezra-munthirivallikal-thalirkkumbol-score-big-far-behind-pulimurugan-717794|access-date=23 February 2017|work=IB Times |date=22 February 2017}}</ref> It grossed {{INR}}15.02 crore in its first week from Kerala .<ref>James, Anu. [http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-prithviraj-sukumarans-ezra-breaks-pulimurugans-8-day-collection-record-by-716497 "Kerala box office: Prithviraj Sukumaran's Ezra breaks Pulimurugan's 8-day collection record by a tiny margin at Kochi multiplexes"]. ''ibtimes.co.in''. </ref> The film grossed around {{INR}}40 [[crore]] from Kerala box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amp.ibtimes.co.in/mollywood-2017-top-malayalam-movies-that-earned-big-kerala-box-office-this-year-753935|title=Mollywood in 2017: Top Malayalam movies that earned big at Kerala box office this year|publisher=[[International Business Times]]|date=20 December 2017}}</ref> It grossed {{INR}}50 [[crore]] from worldwide box office.<ref name="CatchNewsGross"/>

== Reception ==
===Critical reception===

K R Rajeesh of nowrunning has given a 3.5/5 and praised it for the extensive paranormal research and visuals.<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/18533/malayalam/ezra/5720/review/ "Ezra Review – Malayalam Movie Ezra nowrunning review"]. ''nowrunning.com''.</ref>
Indian Express rated it at 3/5. Ezra not only tries to frighten the audience but it has got an extraordinary storyline, too.
It also tells the history of the Jews who once lived in Kerala. The remarkable flashback stays as a feeling of sorrow in the audience. It describes how the caste system and discrimination of the society spoils the relationships between people.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/ezra-movie-review-a-film-with-infinite-possibilities-cast-away-like-a-corpse-in-the-sea-4518264/ "Ezra movie review: A film with infinite possibilities cast away like a corpse in the sea"]. ''indianexpress.com''. 10 February 2017.</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Ezra<ref>[https://music.apple.com/us/album/ezra-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-single/1188598391 Ezra Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Single]. [[Apple Music]].</ref>
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Rahul Raj]] and [[Sushin Shyam]]
| cover =
| released = December 20,2016
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 12:45
| label = [[Muzik247]]
| producer = [[Rahul Raj]]<br>[[Sushin Shyam]]
| chronology = [[Rahul Raj]]
| prev_title = [[Inspector_Dawood_Ibrahim|IDI- Inspector Dawood Ibrahim]]
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title = [[E_(2017_film)|E]]
| next_year = 2017
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Sushin Shyam]]
| prev_title= [[Kismath]]
| prev_year = 2016
| title = Ezra
| year = 2016
| next_title = [[The Great Father]]
| next_year = 2017
}}
}}
[[Rahul Raj]] was signed as the composer of the film. He composed the song ''Lailakame'' and left the project for reasons unknown. Sushin Shyam, who had worked in ''Sapthmashree Thaskaraha'' was then selected to compose the background score in addition to two songs ("Thambiran" & "Irul Neelum").

The song ''Lailakame'' became a smash hit,<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/rahul-rajs-cover-for-lailakame-from-ezra-goes-viral/articleshow/57603535.cms Rahul Raj's Cover for Lailakame from Ezra Goes Viral]. [[Times of India]].</ref> prompting several cover versions, including one by Rahul Raj himself.

{{Track listing
| all_writing =
| collapsed = no
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Lailakame
| length1 = 4.16
| lyrics1 = Harinarayanan B K
| music1 = [[Rahul Raj]]
| extra1 = [[Haricharan]]
| title2 = Thambiran
| length2 = 4.07
| lyrics2 = Anwar Ali
| music2 = [[Sushin Shyam]]
| extra2 = Vipin Raveendran
| title3 = Irulu Neelum Raave
| length3 = 4.22
| lyrics3 = Vinayak Sasikumar
| music3 = Sushin Shyam
| extra3 = Sachin Balu
| total_length = 12.45
}}

==Remake==
In April 2019, it was officially confirmed that the [[Hindi]] remake of the [[Ezra (2020 film)|film]] has been commissioned by the production company [[Panorama Studios]] and has signed [[Emraan Hashmi]] to star in the lead role. Jay K. was signed to direct the remake as well. The film started shooting in [[Mauritius]] on 18 July 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emraan Hashmi All Set to Star in the Hindi Remake of Malayalam Horror Film 'Ezra'|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/emraan-hashmi-all-set-to-star-in-the-hindi-remake-of-malayalam-horror-film-ezra-2106215.html|access-date=17 April 2019|work=[[CNN-News18]]|agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|date=17 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/emraan-hashmi-starrer-ezra-goes-on-floors20190718141852/|title=Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Ezra' goes on floors|publisher=ANI News|date=18 July 2019|access-date=18 July 2019}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://rightchapters.com/2017/02/ezra-malayalam-movie-review-rating/ Ezra Movie Audience Responses, Critics Review]
* {{facebook|EzraMovie}}
* {{IMDb title|5892746}}

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