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{{short description|2015 Malayalam Movie}}
{{for|the 2015 Hindi film|Kohinoor (1960 film)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kohinoor
| image = Kohinoor2015Mal.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = [[Vinay Govind]]
| producer = [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] Sajin Jaffer Brijeesh Muhammed
| writer = Ranjeet Kamala Shankar Salil V
| narrator =
| starring = [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] [[Aju Varghese]] [[Vinay Forrt]] [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]
| music = [[Rahul Raj]]
| cinematography = Pradheesh M. Varma
| editing = Arju Ben
| studio = [[Adam's World of Imagination]]
| distributor = Time Ads
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|09|24}}
| runtime = 143 Minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Kohinoor''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[heist film|heist]] [[comedy film]], set in the late 1980s. The film is directed by [[Vinay Govind]] and features [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] and [[Indrajith Sukumaran]] in the lead role along with an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Aju Varghese]], [[Chemban Vinod Jose]], [[Vinay Forrt]], [[Aparna Vinod]] and [[Shraddha Srinath]]. It was produced by [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] in his debut film production which was co-produced by Sajin Jaffer and Brijeesh Muhammed under the banner Adam's World of Imagination. [[Rahul Raj]] composed the original music. It became a critical and commercial success.

The film released on 24 September 2015 to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sachin Jose|title='Kohinoor' movie review by audience: Live updates on Asif Ali film|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kohinoor-movie-review-by-audience-live-updates-asif-ali-film-647818|accessdate=27 September 2015|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=24 September 2015}}</ref> It released online through [[Reelmonk]] for audiences abroad a few weeks later.

==Plot==
The story is set in 1988. Haider ([[Indrajith Sukumaran|Indrajith]]) who worked for [[Mumbai]] underworld develops a plan to steal diamonds from a racket based in Kohinoor textile store in [[Cherupuzha (Kannur)|Cherupuzha]] run by Mamman ([[Sudheer Karamana]]) and Xavier ([[Riza Bava]]). He hires Nicholas ([[Chemban Vinod Jose|Chemban Vinod]]) and Freddy ([[Vinay Forrt]]) from [[Kochi]] for the theft. They in turn make sub-contract to a small-time thief Aandikunju ([[Aju Varghese]]), who gets his friend Louis ([[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]]) involved to steal for the group. Louis as a 1980s characterized youth has admiration for the underworld dons and is highly fascinated by [[Mammootty]]'s character Tharadas from the popular film ''[[Athirathram (film)|Athirathram]]'' and [[Mohanlal]]'s character Sagar Alias Jacky from the popular film ''[[Irupatham Noottandu]]'', and wants to be a successful smuggler like them. The team runs into many obstacles during the thievery. In the end both Haider's team (Haider, Nicholas, Freddy and Nancy) and Louis' team (Louis and Andrew) takes a share of the diamonds, while risking life and a show of confidence.

==Cast==
* [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] as Louis
* [[Indrajith Sukumaran]] as Haider
* [[Aju Varghese]] as Andrew/Aandikkunju/Aandi
* [[Vinay Forrt]] as Freddy
* [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] as Nicholas
* [[Shraddha Srinath]] as Nancy
* [[Aditi Ravi]] as Freddy's Lover
* [[Aparna Vinod]] as Daisy
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Maman
* [[Riza Bava]] as Xavier
* [[Mamukkoya]] as Aaliyakka
*[[Guru Somasundaram]] as Naikkar
* Pradeep Kottayam as Lilly's father(cameo appearance)
* [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] as Lilly (Cameo appearance)
* [[Saiju Kurup]] as DYSP Mohan Raghavan (Cameo appearance)
* [[Harikrishnan]] as Charlie (Cameo appearance)
* Nebish Benson

==Critical reception==
''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' rated 2.75 out of 5 stars and concluded "Kohinoor is a fun-filled thriller and has all the elements of an entertainer, with a pinch of romance, friendship and wicked twists" and gave special mention to cinematography and lead performances especially for Indrajith's screen presence and dialogue delivery.<ref>{{cite news|author=Litty Simon|title='Kohinoor': Stirring up a toofan|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/kohinoor-asif-ali-indrajith-vinay-govind-malayalam-movie-review.html|agency=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=25 September 2015|accessdate=27 September 2015}}</ref> ''[[One India|Filmibeat.com]]'' rated 2.5 out of 5 stars and described as "A well-packed entertainer with the right elements of humour, thrill and nostalgia", giving special mention to Indrajith's performance, also cinematography, editing, art and costumes which helps to create the ambience of the 80s.<ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Kohinoor Movie Review: A Complete Package Of Humour, Thrill And Nostalgia!|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2015/kohinoor-movie-review-asif-ali-indrajith-with-vinay-govind-199331.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|date=24 September 2015}}</ref> ''Indiaglitz'' rated 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "It has a liner narration and what would stead the movie in good stead is the comic touch throughout. 'Kohinoor' has been able to make it till the far end and not flatter halfway".<ref>{{cite web|title=Kohinoor Movie Review - A hearty thoofan|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/kohinoor-malayalam-movie-review-20218.html|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|date=25 September 2015}}</ref>

''[[The Hindu]]'' stated "The proceedings before interval, which focusses on the planning of the heist, are marked by aimlessness. Things pick up post-interval especially in the long sequence set inside the textile shop. The quick twists and turns come together in the end to make an average heist movie in the end".<ref>{{cite news|author=S.R. PRAVEEN|title=Heist plot heaped with nostalgia|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/heist-plot-heaped-with-nostalgia/article7693935.ece|accessdate=27 September 2015|agency=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 September 2015}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kohinoor
| type = film
| artist = [[Rahul Raj]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2015|9|10}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio = Sound Factory, Cochin
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Muzik 247]]
| producer = [[Rahul Raj]]
| prev_title = [[Ain (film)|Ain]]
| prev_year = 2015
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}

All songs are composed, arranged and produced by [[Rahul Raj]]. The lyrics were written by B. K. Harinarayanan. [[Muzik 247]] was the music label. The audio launch event was held in [[Kochi]] on 8 September. Apart from the cast and crew, film personalities such as [[Mammootty]], [[Sibi Malayil]], [[Kunchacko Boban]] etc. were also present. Mammooty and Sibi Malayil together launched the audio by unveiling the CD. The songs were streamed live on Muzik247's YouTube channel at the event.<ref name=audio>{{cite news|title=Songs of Asif Ali starrer 'Kohinoor' released|url=http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=68937|accessdate=29 October 2015|agency=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]|date=14 September 2015}}</ref> The official launch of the production house Adams World of Imagination was held coinciding with the audio launch function. It was launched by Mammootty.<ref>{{cite news|author=Express Features|title=Kohinoor Sparkles|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Kohinoor-Sparkles/2015/09/10/article3019456.ece|accessdate=29 October 2015|agency=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=10 September 2015}}</ref>

The melody ''Hemanthamen'' which was released on 5 August, received overwhelming response from critics and public alike.<ref>{{cite news|title=തനി നാടൻ 'മണവുമായി' ഹേമന്തമെൻ...|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-mix/hemanthamen-song-from-kohinoor.html|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|date=7 September 2015|newspaper=[[Malayala Manorama]]}}</ref> It garnered more than 100000 views within three days of release in YouTube and as of December 6, 2016, the song has reached to 3 million views.<ref name=audio/> Actor [[Dulquer Salmaan]] officially released and shared the YouTube link of the song "Dum Dum Dum" on [[Facebook]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Dulquer Salmaan Releases Asif Ali-Bhavana's 'Dum Dum Dum' Song from 'Kohinoor' [VIDEO]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/dulquer-salmaan-releases-asif-ali-bhavanas-dum-dum-dum-song-kohinoor-video-647212|accessdate=29 October 2015|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=September 19, 2015}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! No. !! Title !! Artist(s) !! Length
|-
| 1 || "Hemanthamen" || [[Vijay Yesudas]] || 4:18
|-
| 2 || "Dum Dum Dum" || [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]] || 4:0
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=5022424}}

[[Category:2015 films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2015 crime films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian crime films]]
[[Category:Indian heist films]]
[[Category:Films set in the 1980s]]
[[Category:Films set in 1988]]
[[Category:Films shot in Thalassery]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kannur]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kochi]]

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