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'''''Matchbox''''' is a 2017 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] [[film]] written by Nikhil Anand and Kenny Peruzzi and directed by [[Sivaram Mony]]. Starring [[Roshan Mathew]], [[Vishak Nair]],<ref name=" | '''''Matchbox''''' is a 2017 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] [[film]] written by Nikhil Anand and Kenny Peruzzi and directed by [[Sivaram Mony]]. Starring [[Roshan Mathew]], [[Vishak Nair]],<ref name="Deccan Chronicle">{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/030517/anandam-actors-in-matchbox.html|title=Anandam actors in Matchbox|date=3 May 2017|website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=27 July 2017}}</ref> and Drishya Raghunath.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/drishya-raghunath-speaks-upcoming-flick-matchbox-65457|title=Drishya Raghunath speaks on upcoming flick 'Matchbox'|date=20 July 2017|website=thenewsminute.com|accessdate=27 July 2017}}</ref> The film was produced by [[Revathy Kalamandhir]]. It is the debut film of [[Sivaram Mony]].<ref name="Deccan Chronicle"/> The film was released on 15 September 2017. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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* [[Roshan Mathew]] as Ernesto Narendran aka Ambu | * [[Roshan Mathew]] as Ernesto Narendran aka Ambu | ||
* [[Vishak Nair]] as Ashok Raj aka Pandi | * [[Vishak Nair]] as Ashok Raj aka Pandi | ||
* Drishya Raghunath as Nidhi | * [[Drishya Raghunath]] as Nidhi | ||
[[File:Drishya Raghunath (Matchbox, 2017 film).jpg|thumb|right|Drishya Raghunath in the film]] | |||
* Joe John Chacko | * Joe John Chacko | ||
* Mathew Joy Mathew | * Mathew Joy Mathew | ||
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* Srinidhi Ganguly | * Srinidhi Ganguly | ||
* [[Valsala Menon]] | * [[Valsala Menon]] | ||
* Fahim Safar | * [[Fahim Safar]] | ||
* Jayadeep. V. Nair as Raju | * Jayadeep. V. Nair as Raju | ||
* [[Sivaram Mony]] as Sathyan | * [[Sivaram Mony]] as Sathyan | ||
* [[Hari Ambro]] as Arjun | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
According to director [[Sivaram Mony]], ''Matchbox'' is a [[coming-of-age]] story containing love, friendship and fun. It was shot in [[Kozhikode]]. "''Matchbox'', as the name suggests, is about how a few people fit perfectly in a box, or a society. Though there are four main characters in the movie, Matchbox is mainly about Ambu," says Sivaram. The film is about four friends and the strong bond they share. "While we paid tribute to the city through the movie, Kozhikode and its unique slang helped us a lot in establishing the depth of friendship the characters share," says Sivaram. ''Matchbox'' was produced under the banner of Revathy Kalamandir.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} | According to director [[Sivaram Mony]], ''Matchbox'' is a [[coming-of-age]] story containing love, friendship and fun. It was shot in [[Kozhikode]]. "''Matchbox'', as the name suggests, is about how a few people fit perfectly in a box, or a society. Though there are four main characters in the movie, Matchbox is mainly about Ambu," says Sivaram. The film is about four friends and the strong bond they share. "While we paid tribute to the city through the movie, Kozhikode and its unique slang helped us a lot in establishing the depth of friendship the characters share," says Sivaram. ''Matchbox'' was produced under the banner of Revathy Kalamandir.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
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A critic from ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' wrote that "Matchbox is a good one-time watch".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2017/sep/23/matchbox-review-an-ode-to-friendship-and-love-1657831.html | title=Matchbox review: An ode to friendship and love | date=23 September 2017 }}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:2017 Malayalam-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Bijibal]] | [[Category:Films scored by Bijibal]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films shot in Kozhikode]] | ||
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| Matchbox | |
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| Directed by | Sivaram Mony |
| Produced by | Revathy Kalamandhir |
| Written by | Nikhil Anand Kenny Peruzzi |
| Starring | Roshan Mathew Vishak Nair Drishya Raghunath Joe John Chacko Mathew Joy Mathew Jibin Ponnachan Rony David Raj Shammi Tilakan Ashokan (actor) Sharath Sai Krishna Sudeep Kartika Kannan Srinidhi Ganguly |
| Music by | Bijibal |
| Cinematography | Udayan Ambaadi |
| Edited by | Raj Kumar |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Matchbox is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written by Nikhil Anand and Kenny Peruzzi and directed by Sivaram Mony. Starring Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair,[1] and Drishya Raghunath.[2] The film was produced by Revathy Kalamandhir. It is the debut film of Sivaram Mony.[1] The film was released on 15 September 2017.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Ambu, a carefree college student falls in love with Nidhi, a girl he sees at a bus stop. He finds out that her father is a friend of his own father and tries to convey his feelings to her. However, by the time he could profess his feelings, things go awry.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Roshan Mathew as Ernesto Narendran aka Ambu
- Vishak Nair as Ashok Raj aka Pandi
- Drishya Raghunath as Nidhi
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- Joe John Chacko
- Mathew Joy Mathew
- Rony David as Vijay Babu
- Mruthul T. Viswanath
- Shammi Thilakan as Sakhavu Narendran
- Ashokan as Vinod, Nidhi's father
- Sharath as Fidel Narendran aka Appu
- Sai Krishna as Kishore
- Sudeep
- Karthika Kannan as Nidhi's mother
- Srinidhi Ganguly
- Valsala Menon
- Fahim Safar
- Jayadeep. V. Nair as Raju
- Sivaram Mony as Sathyan
- Hari Ambro as Arjun
Production[edit | edit source]
According to director Sivaram Mony, Matchbox is a coming-of-age story containing love, friendship and fun. It was shot in Kozhikode. "Matchbox, as the name suggests, is about how a few people fit perfectly in a box, or a society. Though there are four main characters in the movie, Matchbox is mainly about Ambu," says Sivaram. The film is about four friends and the strong bond they share. "While we paid tribute to the city through the movie, Kozhikode and its unique slang helped us a lot in establishing the depth of friendship the characters share," says Sivaram. Matchbox was produced under the banner of Revathy Kalamandir.[citation needed]
Music[edit | edit source]
| # | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Music |
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| 1 | "Aradhyam Thooki Punjiri" | Vishnu Kurup, Shilpa Raju | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal |
| 2 | "Orayiram" | Najim Arshad | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal |
| 3 | "Kettumarannoru" | Anitha Shaiq | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal |
| 4 | "Chuvadukal" | Afsal | Rafeeq Ahamed | Bijibal |
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "Matchbox is a good one-time watch".[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anandam actors in Matchbox". Deccan Chronicle. 3 May 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ↑ "Drishya Raghunath speaks on upcoming flick 'Matchbox'". thenewsminute.com. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ↑ "Matchbox review: An ode to friendship and love". 23 September 2017.
External links[edit | edit source]
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