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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|2011 Malayalam-language Indian film}}<br />
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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Indian Rupee<br />
| image = Indian Rupee film.jpg<br />
| caption = Theaterical poster<br />
| director = [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith Balakrishnan]]<br />
| producer = Shaji Nadesan<br/>[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br/>[[Santhosh Sivan]]<br />
| writer = Ranjith Balakrishnan<br />
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br>[[Thilakan]]<br>[[Rima Kallingal]]<br>[[Tini Tom]]<br>[[Jagathy Sreekumar]]<br />
| music = [[Shahabaz Aman]]<br />
| cinematography = [[S. Kumar (cinematographer)|S. Kumar]]<br />
| editing = Vijay Shankar<br />
| studio = [[August Cinema]]<br />
| distributor = [[August Cinema]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|2011|10|6||df=y}}<br />
| runtime = 155 minutes<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Malayalam<br />
| budget =<br />
| gross =<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Indian Rupee''''' is a 2011 [[Indian cinema|Indian]] Malayalam [[satirical film]] written and directed by [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith Balakrishnan]], and produced by [[August Cinema]]. The film stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Thilakan]], [[Tini Tom]] and [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] in significant roles.<br />
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The film released on 6 October 2011, to a positive response from critics. It received numerous accolades including [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam|Best Feature Film in Malayalam]] and [[Kerala State Film Award]] for [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film]].<br />
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==Plot==<br />
''Indian Rupee'' is a satirical dig on making quick money without sweating it out and youth blindly follows on such examples. Jayaprakash or JP ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]) is a small-time real estate dealer based in [[Kozhikode|Calicut]], who dreams of making it big someday. JP is a school drop-out and in love with his cousin Beena ([[Rima Kallingal]]) who is a doctor, which is unknown to her parents. JP along with his partner CH ([[Tini Tom]]) is scouting for land deals. He is working under a senior agent Raayin([[Mamukoya]]) but wishes to break free as soon as possible. He believes that his fortunes are up for a change, when Achutha Menon ([[Thilakan]]), an old widower approaches him to sell off his first son's land assets, the deal never happens. Achutha Menon stays with JP and CH, he became a part of their life. Things start happening in a fantastic way for JP, soon after. JP manages to earn a decent fortune after some smart moves and tricks, but he learns some valuable lessons by the end of the process. The person whom JP tried to cheat, "Golden" Pappan ([[Jagathy Sreekumar]]), helps him out in this. Jayaprakash later vows to make money from an honest day's work, instead of through tricky deals.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{Cast listing|<br />
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Jayaprakash/JP<br />
* [[Thilakan]] as Adv. Achutha Menon<br />
* [[Rima Kallingal]] as Dr. Beena<br />
* [[Tini Tom]] as C. Hameed /CH<br />
* [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Golden Pappan<br />
* [[Lalu Alex]] as Surendran<br />
* [[Kalpana (Malayalam actress)|Kalpana]] as Mary<br />
* [[Revathi]] as Dr. Sheela Koshy<br />
* [[Mamukkoya]] as raayin ikka<br />
* [[Biju Pappan]] as Joy<br />
* [[Zeenath]] as Yashodha<br />
* [[Mallika (actress)|Mallika]] as Sajitha <br />
* Arun V. Narayan as Satheeshan<br />
* [[Irshad (actor)|Irshad]] as Asharuf<br />
*[[Suresh Krishna (actor)|Suresh Krishna]] as Chandrashekhar Menon<br />
* [[Sadiq]]<br />
*[[Shivaji Guruvayoor]]<br />
* [[Babu Namboothiri]] <br />
* [[Shammi Thilakan]]<br />
* [[T. P. Madhavan]]<br />
* [[Sasi Kalinga]] as Samuel<br />
}}<br />
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The film featured cameo appearances from [[Joju George]], [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]], [[Fahadh Faasil]], and [[Augustine (actor)|Augustine]].<br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Indian Rupee<br />
| type = soundtrack<br />
| artist = [[Shahabaz Aman]]<br />
| cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = {{Start date|df=y|2011|08|23}}<br />
| recorded =<br />
| venue =<br />
| studio =<br />
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]<br />
| length = 17:00<br />
| label = Mathrubhumi Music<br />
| producer = Shahabaz Aman<br />
| prev_title =<br />
| prev_year =<br />
| next_title =<br />
| next_year =<br />
}}<br />
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{{Track listing<br />
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| extra_column = Artist(s)<br />
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| all_music = [[Shahabaz Aman]]<br />
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| title1 = Pokayayi<br />
| extra1 = [[G. Venugopal]], [[Asha G. Menon]]<br />
| lyrics1 = V. R. Santhosh<br />
| length1 = {{Duration|3:36}}<br />
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| title2 = Anthimanam<br />
| extra2 = [[M. G. Sreekumar]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]<br />
| lyrics2 = V. R. Santhosh<br />
| length2 = {{Duration|4:10}}<br />
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| title3 = Ee Puzhayum<br />
| extra3 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]<br />
| lyrics3 = [[Mullanezhi]]<br />
| length3 = {{Duration|4:40}}<br />
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| title4 = Ee Puzhayum<br />
| note4 = unplugged<br />
| extra4 = Vijay Yesudas<br />
| lyrics4 = Mullanezhi<br />
| length4 = {{Duration|4:24}}<br />
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}}<br />
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The audio release function was held at Puliyarmala Krishna Gowdar hall, [[Kalpetta]], [[Wayanad]] on 23 August 2011. The song ''Ee Puzhayum Sandhyakalum'' from the film was the last song of the veteran poet-cum-lyricist [[Mullanezhi]], who died soon after the film was released.<br />
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==Reception==<br />
The film opened to positive reviews from critics. Reviewers have praised [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith Balakrishnan]] in presenting such an "oft-told story" in such a refreshing way.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.sify.com/movies/indian-rupee-review-malayalam-14980724.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131023190454/http://www.sify.com/movies/indian-rupee-review-malayalam-14980724.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 23 October 2013|title = Indian Rupee Review|publisher = Sify.com|date = 7 October 2011|access-date =7 October 2011}}</ref><br />
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''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' said, "Touching a thriving social chord of life, ''Indian Rupee'' is a movie minus drama packed with the intricacies of life's realities."<ref name="Indian Rupee review: A movie sans drama">{{cite web|title=Indian Rupee review: A movie sans drama|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/others/indian-rupee-review-movie-sans-drama-132|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=8 October 2011}}</ref> [[Rediff.com]] observed – "''Indian Rupee'' should be seen by people who think that good stories have vanished from films. Ranjith has just told the story of contemporary Kerala society in a most interesting way." Nowrunning.com commented: "The details are downright gripping, the asides sparkling and the setups almost surreal, so much so that Indian Rupee hops straight into the year's must-see movies list and scrambles right up to the top". the site added that it is as easily one of the best performances from Prithviraj, and says that "Indian Rupee would as much be remembered for Prithviraj the actor, as the actor would be remembered for the film."<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/8825/malayalam/indian-rupee/3371/review.htm|title = Indian Rupee Review|publisher = Nowrunning.com|date = 7 October 2011|access-date =7 October 2011}}</ref><br />
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[[Sify.com]] wrote -"Though it is a bit too melodramatic and even preachy at times, ''Indian Rupee'' is easily one of the finest films of the year. It has honesty written all over it and such efforts need to be seen and appreciated by the audience."<ref name="Indian Rupee">{{cite web|title=Indian Rupee|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/indian-rupee-review-malayalam-14980724.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023190454/http://www.sify.com/movies/indian-rupee-review-malayalam-14980724.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-10-23|publisher=Sify Moviebuzz}}</ref><br />
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==Box office==<br />
The film has taken {{INR}} 2.5 crore as distributor's share from theatres.<ref>{{cite news|title=2011 was troublesome for Malayalam films|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/2011-was-troublesome-for-malayalam-films-434144.html|agency=[[IBN Live]]|date=4 January 2012|location=[[New Delhi]]}}</ref><br />
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==Accolades==<br />
; [[National Film Awards]] (2011)<br />
* [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam|Best Feature Film in Malayalam]]<br />
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; [[Kerala State Film Award]]s (2011)<br />
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film]]<br />
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;[[Filmfare Awards South]]<br />
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam|Best Supporting Actor - Malayalam]] - [[Thilakan]]<br />
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam|Best Playback Singer (Male) - Malayalam]] - "Ee Puzhayum" - [[Vijay Yesudas]]<br />
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; [[Asianet Film Awards]]<br />
* Best Director – [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith Balakrishnan]]<ref>[http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/243038/ "നക്ഷത്രങ്ങള് മണ്ണിലിറങ്ങി; ഉത്സവമായി ഏഷ്യാനെറ്റ് അവാര്ഡ് നിശ"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109022802/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies/malayalam/243038/ |date=9 January 2012 }}. (in Malayalam). ''Mathrubhumi''. 8 January 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2012.</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://www.indianrupeethefilm.com/}}<br />
* {{IMDb title|2078644|Indian Rupee}}<br />
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[[Category:2010s satirical films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian satirical films]]<br />
[[Category:Films directed by Ranjith]]<br />
[[Category:Films shot in Kozhikode]]<br />
[[Category:Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners]]<br />
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