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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Escape from Uganda | | name = Escape from Uganda | ||
| image = Escape_from_Uganda.jpg | | image = Escape_from_Uganda.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | alt = | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | |||
| director = [[Rajesh Nair|Rajesh Mohanan]] | | director = [[Rajesh Nair|Rajesh Mohanan]] | ||
| producer = Girisch Nair<br>Usha Rajesh,Kishor Nair | | writer = salin mankuzhy | ||
| starring = [[Rima Kallingal]]<br>[[Vijay Babu]]<br>[[R. Parthiepan | | screenplay = Sandeep Robinson<br>Deepak Prabhakaran<br>Nithin Bhadran | ||
| story = Rajesh Nair | |||
| producer = Girisch Nair<br>Usha Rajesh,Kishor Nair | |||
| starring = [[Rima Kallingal]]<br>[[Vijay Babu]]<br>[[R. Parthiepan]] | |||
| cinematography = [[Vishnu Sarma]] | | cinematography = [[Vishnu Sarma]] | ||
| editing = Ratheesh Raj<br>[[Gopi Sunder]] (Background Score) | | editing = Ratheesh Raj<br>[[Gopi Sunder]] (Background Score) | ||
| studio = Vaya Films<br>River Nile Motion Pictures | | music = [[Varun Unni]]<br/>Gopi Sunder | ||
| distributor = [[Kalasangham Films]]<br> KAS & Right | | studio = Vaya Films<br>River Nile Motion Pictures | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2013|11|29}} | | distributor = [[Kalasangham Films]]<br> KAS & Right | ||
| runtime = | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2013|11|29}} | ||
| country = India | | runtime = | ||
| language = Malayalam | | country = India | ||
| budget = INR 6.50 Cr | | language = Malayalam | ||
| gross = | | budget = INR 6.50 Cr | ||
| gross = | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Escape from Uganda''''' is a 2013 [[Malayalam]] [[thriller (genre)|thriller]] film directed by [[Rajesh Nair|Rajesh Mohanan]].<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-06/news-and-interviews/37499286_1_tollywood-uganda-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308005930/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-06/news-and-interviews/37499286_1_tollywood-uganda-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-03-08 |title=Rajesh Nair's next film goes to Tollywood|date=2013-03-06 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> The cast includes [[Rima Kallingal]], [[Vijay Babu]], [[R. Parthiepan]], [[Joju George|Joju]], [[Tashu Kaushik]], Winston Witecker and also [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] in a cameo appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-25/news-and-interviews/40792284_1_uganda-first-look-vijay-babu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729083614/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-25/news-and-interviews/40792284_1_uganda-first-look-vijay-babu |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-29 |title=The first look of Escape from Uganda|date=2013-07-25 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> The story is by Rajesh Nair, screenplay by Sandeep Robinson, Deepak Prabhakaran and Nithin Bhadran and dialogue by Salin Mankuzy.<ref name="indiatimes2">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-04/news-and-interviews/37436584_1_daredevil-stunts-uganda-malayalam-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001090623/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-04/news-and-interviews/37436584_1_daredevil-stunts-uganda-malayalam-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-01 |title=Now, Rima Kallingal turns to action|date=2013-03-04 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> Several plots as well as the general thread of the movie have an uncanny similarity to the [[Hollywood]] thriller ''[[The Next Three Days]]''. ''Escape From Uganda'' started rolling in Uganda from 7 July.<ref name="indiatimes3">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-30/news-and-interviews/40285604_1_uganda-local-languages-director-rajesh-nair |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101093128/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-30/news-and-interviews/40285604_1_uganda-local-languages-director-rajesh-nair |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-11-01 |title=It's a language cocktail in Escape from Uganda|date=2013-06-30 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> It was shot completely in [[Uganda]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rima-in-escape-from-uganda-news-malayalam-nirnl5jagif.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820072822/http://www.sify.com/movies/rima-in-escape-from-uganda-news-malayalam-nirnl5jagif.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-08-20 |title=Rima in 'Escape from Uganda' |publisher=Sify.com |date=2013-08-17 |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> and was the first Malayalam film to be shot extensively in Africa.<ref name="indiatimes3"/> | '''''Escape from Uganda''''' is a 2013 [[Malayalam]] [[thriller (genre)|thriller]] film directed by [[Rajesh Nair|Rajesh Mohanan]].<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-06/news-and-interviews/37499286_1_tollywood-uganda-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308005930/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-06/news-and-interviews/37499286_1_tollywood-uganda-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-03-08 |title=Rajesh Nair's next film goes to Tollywood|date=2013-03-06 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> The cast includes [[Rima Kallingal]], [[Vijay Babu]], [[R. Parthiepan]], [[Joju George|Joju]], [[Tashu Kaushik]], Winston Witecker and also [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] in a cameo appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-25/news-and-interviews/40792284_1_uganda-first-look-vijay-babu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729083614/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-25/news-and-interviews/40792284_1_uganda-first-look-vijay-babu |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-29 |title=The first look of Escape from Uganda|date=2013-07-25 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> The story is by Rajesh Nair, screenplay by Sandeep Robinson, Deepak Prabhakaran and Nithin Bhadran and dialogue by Salin Mankuzy.<ref name="indiatimes2">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-04/news-and-interviews/37436584_1_daredevil-stunts-uganda-malayalam-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001090623/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-04/news-and-interviews/37436584_1_daredevil-stunts-uganda-malayalam-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-01 |title=Now, Rima Kallingal turns to action|date=2013-03-04 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> Several plots as well as the general thread of the movie have an uncanny similarity to the [[Hollywood]] thriller ''[[The Next Three Days]]''. ''Escape From Uganda'' started rolling in Uganda from 7 July.<ref name="indiatimes3">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-30/news-and-interviews/40285604_1_uganda-local-languages-director-rajesh-nair |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101093128/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-30/news-and-interviews/40285604_1_uganda-local-languages-director-rajesh-nair |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-11-01 |title=It's a language cocktail in Escape from Uganda|date=2013-06-30 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> It was shot completely in [[Uganda]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rima-in-escape-from-uganda-news-malayalam-nirnl5jagif.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820072822/http://www.sify.com/movies/rima-in-escape-from-uganda-news-malayalam-nirnl5jagif.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-08-20 |title=Rima in 'Escape from Uganda' |publisher=Sify.com |date=2013-08-17 |accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> and was the first Malayalam film to be shot extensively in Africa.<ref name="indiatimes3"/> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Shikha Samuel ([[Rima Kallingal]]), along with her husband Jayakrishnan ([[Vijay Babu (actor, born 1976)|Vijay Babu]]), has chosen of all places in the world, Uganda, to find refuge in, after her family in Kerala objects to their marriage. The couple is leading a happy life with their daughter, Meenakshi (Meenu). Jayakrishnan is employed as a manager in a coffee shop and Shikha runs a designer boutique of her own. She soon sets up a boutique of her own in the African country. The tranquillity of their life is shattered when Shikha is arrested on the charges of committing two murders, one of the victim is the daughter of the local Mayor, who has pledged to keep her in jail for the rest of her life. Jayakrishnan meets Antony ([[R. Parthiepan|Parthiepan]]) through his working area owner Gautham ([[Joju George]]). Antony gives tips and materials for Shikha to get out of jail. After come out of jail, Jayakrishnan and Shikha finds out that Antony is a local Don who was behind the murders, now | Shikha Samuel ([[Rima Kallingal]]), along with her husband Jayakrishnan ([[Vijay Babu (actor, born 1976)|Vijay Babu]]), has chosen of all places in the world, Uganda, to find refuge in, after her family in Kerala objects to their marriage. The couple is leading a happy life with their daughter, Meenakshi (Meenu). Jayakrishnan is employed as a manager in a coffee shop and Shikha runs a designer boutique of her own. She soon sets up a boutique of her own in the African country. The tranquillity of their life is shattered when Shikha is arrested on the charges of committing two murders, one of the victim is the daughter of the local Mayor, who has pledged to keep her in jail for the rest of her life. Jayakrishnan meets Antony ([[R. Parthiepan|Parthiepan]]) through his working area owner Gautham ([[Joju George]]). Antony gives tips and materials for Shikha to get out of jail. After come out of jail, Jayakrishnan and Shikha finds out that Antony is actually Carlose Kennedy a local Don who was behind the murders, now he wants to trap them. Jayakrishnan who already informed local police of Carlos's evil plans now gets help from local police. Carlos gets arrested. Finally Jayakrishnan and Shikha escape from Uganda by helicopter before the goons could trap and attack.<ref name="indiatimes2"/> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:15, 2 August 2021
| Escape from Uganda | |
|---|---|
| File:Escape from Uganda.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rajesh Mohanan |
| Produced by | Girisch Nair Usha Rajesh,Kishor Nair |
| Written by | salin mankuzhy |
| Screenplay by | Sandeep Robinson Deepak Prabhakaran Nithin Bhadran |
| Story by | Rajesh Nair |
| Starring | Rima Kallingal Vijay Babu R. Parthiepan |
| Music by | Varun Unni Gopi Sunder |
| Cinematography | Vishnu Sarma |
| Edited by | Ratheesh Raj Gopi Sunder (Background Score) |
Production company | Vaya Films River Nile Motion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Kalasangham Films KAS & Right |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | INR 6.50 Cr |
Escape from Uganda is a 2013 Malayalam thriller film directed by Rajesh Mohanan.[1] The cast includes Rima Kallingal, Vijay Babu, R. Parthiepan, Joju, Tashu Kaushik, Winston Witecker and also Mukesh in a cameo appearance.[2] The story is by Rajesh Nair, screenplay by Sandeep Robinson, Deepak Prabhakaran and Nithin Bhadran and dialogue by Salin Mankuzy.[3] Several plots as well as the general thread of the movie have an uncanny similarity to the Hollywood thriller The Next Three Days. Escape From Uganda started rolling in Uganda from 7 July.[4] It was shot completely in Uganda[5] and was the first Malayalam film to be shot extensively in Africa.[4]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Shikha Samuel (Rima Kallingal), along with her husband Jayakrishnan (Vijay Babu), has chosen of all places in the world, Uganda, to find refuge in, after her family in Kerala objects to their marriage. The couple is leading a happy life with their daughter, Meenakshi (Meenu). Jayakrishnan is employed as a manager in a coffee shop and Shikha runs a designer boutique of her own. She soon sets up a boutique of her own in the African country. The tranquillity of their life is shattered when Shikha is arrested on the charges of committing two murders, one of the victim is the daughter of the local Mayor, who has pledged to keep her in jail for the rest of her life. Jayakrishnan meets Antony (Parthiepan) through his working area owner Gautham (Joju George). Antony gives tips and materials for Shikha to get out of jail. After come out of jail, Jayakrishnan and Shikha finds out that Antony is actually Carlose Kennedy a local Don who was behind the murders, now he wants to trap them. Jayakrishnan who already informed local police of Carlos's evil plans now gets help from local police. Carlos gets arrested. Finally Jayakrishnan and Shikha escape from Uganda by helicopter before the goons could trap and attack.[3]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Rima Kallingal as Shikha Samuel
- Vijay Babu as Jayakrishnan
- R. Parthiepan as Antony / Carlose Kennedy
- Joju George as Gautham
- Tashu Kaushik as Angel Mathews
- Mukesh as Firoz (extended cameo)
- Winston Witecker
- Michael Wawuyo
- Sam Bagenda as the Mayor
- Wilberforce Mutete
- Anita Kyalimpa as Oldra
- Carlos George Ombonya
- Baby Durga premjith
Production[edit | edit source]
Rima Kallingal was signed to play the lead role of a mother of a three-year-old in the film. She was said to be seen in a never before seen avatar, doing some daredevil stunts for the first time in her career.[1] Rima, who is trained in the Kerala martial art form Kalaripayattu and the Manipuri martial art Chau, will be using them in action sequences.[6]
The film's cast also included a few actors from Uganda thanks to Xtrim Casting and Casting Director, Wilber Rugarama. Anita Kyalimpa, first runner up of Miss Uganda 2013, made her acting debut in the film as the murdered daughter of a city mayor, who was played by Ebonies’ Sam Bagenda (aka Dr. Bbosa) while veteran Ugawood actor, Micheal Wawuyo, played the head of military intelligence. Actor and police officer, Wilberforce Mutete, played his day job role in the film too. Brenda Nanyonjo, Miss Uganda organiser and Tricksters star, Carlos Ombonya, were also part of the cast.[7]
The climax of the film was said to be shot in the Luzira Maximum Security Prison, a notorious prison in Uganda. The team claimed that besides shooting at the source of the Nile, they will also can some shots near hot water springs and live volcanoes.[8]
Promotional events[edit | edit source]
The music launch of the function was conducted in Kochi on 3 November 2013. The function was attended by the lead actor Rima Kallingal, Director Rajesh Nair, Music Director Varun Unni as well as the cast and crew of the movie, along with Dileep and Mukesh and Malayalam movie directors Lal Jose and Aashiq Abu. As part of the launch, an audio CD of the movie was presented to Lal Jose by Dileep. A trailer of the movie along with two video songs were screened at the function. This included a melody composed by Varun Unni and a promotional track by Gopi Sundar. Aashiq Abu and Rima Kalingal had become married just a few days prior to the launch and the function was their first formal appearance as a couple. The cast and crew of the movie celebrated the occasion with the newly weds by surprising them with a wedding cake.[9]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Escape from Uganda | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 3 November 2013 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Label | Satyam Audio |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ea Sundari" | Gopi Sunder, Anna Katharina Valayil | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Ee Eravile" | Rahul Nambiar | 4:52 |
| 3. | "Thenalle" | Sachin Warrier | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Yaanam" | Suchith Suresan | 2:49 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Rajesh Nair's next film goes to Tollywood". The Times of India. 6 March 2013. Archived from the original on 8 March 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "The first look of Escape from Uganda". The Times of India. 25 July 2013. Archived from the original on 29 July 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Now, Rima Kallingal turns to action". The Times of India. 4 March 2013. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "It's a language cocktail in Escape from Uganda". The Times of India. 30 June 2013. Archived from the original on 1 November 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "Rima in 'Escape from Uganda'". Sify.com. 17 August 2013. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Rima Kallingal is on a roll". Deccan Chronicle. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ Kamukama, Polly (11 August 2013). "The Observer - Escape from Uganda trailer is a thriller". Observer.ug. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "Rajesh Nair heads to Uganda for location hunt". The Times of India. 22 May 2013. Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
- ↑ "Escape from Uganda Movie Music Launch". Kerala 9. 3 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.