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{{Infobox film
| name          = Amar Akbar Anthony  
| name          = Amar Akbar Anthony  
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| editing        = John Kutty
| editing        = John Kutty
| studio        = United Global Media Entertainment<br />Ananya Films<br><small>(in association with)</small>
| studio        = United Global Media Entertainment<br />Ananya Films<br><small>(in association with)</small>
| distributor    = Thameens Release  
| distributor    = Thameens Release & Tricolor Entertainment
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|10|16}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|10|16}}
| runtime        = 144 minutes
| runtime        = 145 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Malayalam
| language      = Malayalam
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'''''Amar Akbar Anthony''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Comedy film|comedy]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film directed by [[Nadirshah]] and written by Bibin George and [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]]. It stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Jayasurya]] and [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]. The music is composed by Nadirshah, while the background music is given by [[Bijibal]]. It was released on 16 October 2015.
'''''Amar Akbar Anthony''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Comedy film|comedy]] [[Thriller film|thriller]] film directed by [[Nadirshah]] and written by Bibin George and [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]]. It stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Jayasurya]] and [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]. The music is composed by Nadirshah, while the background music is given by [[Bijibal]]. It was released on 16 October 2015.


The production of ''Amar Akbar Anthony'' was completed in 65 days with a cost of {{INR Convert|6|c}}. It earned a major commercial success at the box office.<ref name="The Times of India">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Mollywoods-small-budget-films-that-did-big-wonders-at-the-box-office/photostory/53020290.cms|title=Mollywood's small-budget films that did big wonders at the box office|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 July 2016|access-date=4 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804143850/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Mollywoods-small-budget-films-that-did-big-wonders-at-the-box-office/photostory/53020290.cms|archive-date=4 August 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Its soundtrack was released by the [[Sony Music India]].<ref name=trailer/> The film is remade in [[Kannada]] 2016 comedy drama film [[John Jani Janardhan (2016 film)|John Jani Janardhan]].
The production of ''Amar Akbar Anthony'' was completed in 65 days with a cost of {{INR Convert|6|c}}. It earned a major commercial success at the box office.<ref name="The Times of India">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Mollywoods-small-budget-films-that-did-big-wonders-at-the-box-office/photostory/53020290.cms|title=Mollywood's small-budget films that did big wonders at the box office|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=2 July 2016|access-date=4 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160804143850/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/Mollywoods-small-budget-films-that-did-big-wonders-at-the-box-office/photostory/53020290.cms|archive-date=4 August 2016|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Its soundtrack was released by the [[Sony Music India]].<ref name=trailer/>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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*[[Jayasurya]] as Akbar aka Akku
*[[Jayasurya]] as Akbar aka Akku
*[[Indrajith Sukumaran|Indrajith]] as Anthony aka Thalapathy
*[[Indrajith Sukumaran|Indrajith]] as Anthony aka Thalapathy
* [[Akanksha Puri]] as Gauri, Amar's Girlfriend (Cameo)
*[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Sethunath V. R.
*[[Saju Navodaya]] as Rejimon aka Durantham Reji
*[[Namitha Pramod]] as Jenny  
*[[Namitha Pramod]] as Jenny  
*[[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] as Faizal (Extended Cameo)
*[[Baby Meenakshi]] as Fathima aka Pathumma  
*[[Baby Meenakshi]] as Fathima aka Pathumma  
*[[Srinda Ashab]] as Resmina,  Fathima's Mother
*[[Srinda Ashab]] as Resmina,  Fathima's Mother
*Shafique Rahman as Dhappan
*[[V. K. Sreeraman]]  as Mash
*[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as Jadayi Sabu
*[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as Jadayi Sabu
*[[Sasi Kalinga]] as Ramanan, Amar's Father
*[[Sasi Kalinga]] as Ramanan, Amar's Father
*[[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] as Stalin Mammali, Akbar's Father
*[[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] as Stalin Mammali, Akbar's Father
*[[Pradeep Kottayam]] as Chakkappan, Anthony's Father
*[[Pradeep Kottayam]] as Chakkappan, Anthony's Father
*[[Saju Navodaya]] as Rejimon aka Durantham Reji
*[[V. K. Sreeraman]] as Mash
*[[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] as Chandrika, Amar's Mother
*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Jameela, Akbar's Mother
*Priyanka Anoop as Anthony's Mother
*[[Chali Pala]] as Sajeevan, police constable
*[[Ramesh Pisharody]] as Nallavanaya Unni
*[[Ramesh Pisharody]] as Nallavanaya Unni
*Balaji Sharma
*[[Sona Heiden]] as Sajeevan's Wife
*Shafique Rahman as Dhappan
*[[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] as 'Black' Suni
*[[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] as 'Black' Suni
*[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as C.I Sethunath V. R.
* [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] as Chandrika, Amar's Mother
* [[Bindu Panicker]] as Jameela, Akbar's Mother
* Priyanka Anoop as Anthony's Mother
* Harimurali as Amalnath, Amar's Brother
* Harimurali as Amalnath, Amar's Brother
* [[Ena Saha]] as Amar's Girlfriend
* [[Ena Saha]] as Amar's Girlfriend
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* [[Pauly Valsan]] as Fish Seller
* [[Pauly Valsan]] as Fish Seller
* [[Mareena Michael Kurisingal|Mareena Michael]] as Angel
* [[Mareena Michael Kurisingal|Mareena Michael]] as Angel
* [[Sona Heiden]] as Sajeevan's Wife
*[[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] as Faizal (Extended Cameo)
* [[Chali Pala]] as Sajeevan
*[[Akanksha Puri]] as Gauri, Amar's Girlfriend (Cameo)
* [[Iniya]] as Item Dancer (Cameo)
* [[Iniya]] as Item Dancer (Cameo)
* [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] as Rogue Man (Cameo)  
* [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] as Rogue Man (Cameo)  
* Bibin George as Furniture Shop Employee (Cameo)
* Bibin George as Furniture Shop Employee (Cameo)
* Abdul Majeed as Pizza Shop Manager (Cameo)
* [[Sujith Vasudev]] as Himself (Cameo)
* [[Sujith Vasudev]] as Himself (Cameo)
* [[Thesni Khan]] as Nurse
* [[Thesni Khan]] as Nurse
* T. S. Padannayil as Patient
* [[K.T.S. Padannayil]] as Patient
* Nandhu Pothuval as Swami
* Nandhu Pothuval as Swami


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The film was originally scheduled for 70 days with an estimated budget of {{INR Convert|7|c}}. However, it was completed in 65 days with an approximate production cost {{INR Convert|6|c}}.<ref name=cost>{{cite news|author=Express Features|title=Prithviraj Clocks Three Blockbusters With Debutant Directors|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Prithviraj-Clocks-Three-Blockbusters-With-Debutant-Directors/2015/11/18/article3133173.ece|access-date=24 November 2015|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=18 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125003355/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Prithviraj-Clocks-Three-Blockbusters-With-Debutant-Directors/2015/11/18/article3133173.ece|archive-date=25 November 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
The film was originally scheduled for 70 days with an estimated budget of {{INR Convert|7|c}}. However, it was completed in 65 days with an approximate production cost {{INR Convert|6|c}}.<ref name=cost>{{cite news|author=Express Features|title=Prithviraj Clocks Three Blockbusters With Debutant Directors|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Prithviraj-Clocks-Three-Blockbusters-With-Debutant-Directors/2015/11/18/article3133173.ece|access-date=24 November 2015|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=18 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125003355/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Prithviraj-Clocks-Three-Blockbusters-With-Debutant-Directors/2015/11/18/article3133173.ece|archive-date=25 November 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
==Remake==
The film is remade in [[Kannada]] 2016 comedy drama film [[John Jani Janardhan (2016 film)|John Jani Janardhan]].


==Release==
==Release==

Revision as of 18:59, 1 July 2021

Amar Akbar Anthony
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNadirshah
Produced byZachariah Thomas
Alwin Antony
Screenplay byBibin George
Vishnu Unnikrishnan
StarringPrithviraj Sukumaran
Jayasurya
Indrajith Sukumaran
Music bySongs:
Nadirshah
Background score:
Bijibal
CinematographySujith Vaassudev
Edited byJohn Kutty
Production
company
United Global Media Entertainment
Ananya Films
(in association with)
Distributed byThameens Release & Tricolor Entertainment
Release date
  • 16 October 2015 (2015-10-16)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹6 crore[1]

Amar Akbar Anthony is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Nadirshah and written by Bibin George and Vishnu Unnikrishnan. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayasurya and Indrajith Sukumaran. The music is composed by Nadirshah, while the background music is given by Bijibal. It was released on 16 October 2015.

The production of Amar Akbar Anthony was completed in 65 days with a cost of ₹6 crore (US$840,000). It earned a major commercial success at the box office.[1] Its soundtrack was released by the Sony Music India.[2]

Plot

The film centers on three bachelor friends who live in the same colony Kochi. Their struggle is to live a luxurious life and to visit Thailand. The bike-stunt master and travel agent Asif Ali, as "Faizal", is also living in the same colony. He receives several injuries when he met an accident while performing bike-stunts. He is then admitted in a hospital where he meets other patients. Faizal explains the reason of accident to the other patients by narrating a story about his three clients Amar, Akbar and Anthony. All the friends are living a middle-class life.

Amar's father Ramanan works as a security officer at ATM counter, while his mother is a marriage broker. His mother arranges the marriage of orphan woman Resmiya. After an interval, Remiya's husband runs off with her jewellery hence Resmiya comes to amar's house to stay with her kid Fathima whom they lovingly call Pathu.

Akbar, Amar's close friend is a handicap person. His father, Stalin Mammali, is a body builder, while his mother Jameela is the housewife.

Anthony, another friend works as a pizza delivery boy at a mall. Anthony is an adopted child. His stepfather Pradeep Kottayam found him left alone inside a movie theatre.

All the friends have a common enemy Nallavanyana Unni aka Unni. Apart from their usual work, they occasionally work as catering service boys for marriages and other functions under the supervision of Rejimon. His grandmother, usually engages herself with multiple social networking sites. She created a fake Facebook account and tried to make Amar fall in love with her.

All three friends have a crush on Jenny, a dancer. They planned to take her to the beach in Thailand. Their only goal and dream is to visit Pattaya, Thailand along with a bar dancer. However, due to family issues, their "aim gets delayed each time". Meanwhile, Amar's father met with an accident and the money which was saved by the three friends was spent on his father's treatment. Akbar was unaware of Amar's love story. His friends Jenny, disclosed his story before Akbar. Meanwhile, when they were told that their neighbor "Fathima" had been murdered by a Bengali killer, they went to search the criminal.

Faizal discontinuous his story. The patients liked his story. Faizal is basically a travel agent at Pattaya tour and travel.

Cast

Production

Nadirshah made his successful debut with Amar Akbar Anthony.[3] Mimicry artists, script writers along with Bibin and Vishnu completed the film screenplay in three years. They told the script to Nadirshah they knew for a long time. At listening to the script, Nadirshah showed interest.[4]

The film was originally scheduled for 70 days with an estimated budget of ₹7 crore (US$980,000). However, it was completed in 65 days with an approximate production cost ₹6 crore (US$840,000).[5]

Remake

The film is remade in Kannada 2016 comedy drama film John Jani Janardhan.

Release

The film was released on 16 October 2015 in India.[6][7] The television satellite was sold to Surya TV.[8] Sony Music India released the trailer on 5 October 2015. One day before the official release, its trailer was leaked on the video sharing website YouTube on 4 October which was later removed by the website.[2] The trailer was viewed by the two lakh viewers in just two days.[9]

Critical reception

International Business Times rated the film by 4/5. The film also revolves around the social issues and how to deal it.[10] Sify.com stated that "How much you enjoy Amar Akbar Anthony will depend on your liking for loud, verbal comedy. Even if you are not a great fan of such jokes, this film can keep you entertained."[11] Filmibeat rated the film 3 out of 5 calling it "comical extravaganza" The reviewer also noted that the film is indeed a good one that revolves around both comedy and social issues. .[12] Malayala Manorama, a morning newspaper in Malayalam published from Kottayam, Kerala, rated 3 out of 5. According to the company, "As the film tries to capture everything in the running time. Nadhirshah skilfully maintains a pace in the plot and effortlessly switches between fillers, comedy and thriller, like a seasoned director".[13]

Box office

At Kerala, the film earned ₹5.10 crore (US$720,000) in 3 days and ₹52 lakhs from the rest of the other Indian states.[14] It earned more than ₹11.20 crore within 8 days of its official release with a net amount of ₹9.02 crore.[15] During the first 14 days, it claimed to have made ₹16.3 crore[16] and ₹22.6 crore (US$3.2 million) in 21 days.[17] The film collected approximately ₹28.5 crore (US$4.0 million) from the worldwide cinemas in 45 days.[18] The film was played for over 100 days in Indian theatres.[19]

Music

Amar Akbar Anthony
Film score by
Nadirshah
Released9 October 2015
GenreFilm soundtrack
LabelSony Music
ProducerNadirshah
Nadirshah chronology
Sringaravelan
(2013) 		Amar Akbar Anthony
(2015) 		Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan'
(2016)

The audios were officially launched by Nivin Pauly and Dileep at an event which was organised by the filmmakers at Kochi on 9 October.[20][21][22]

The first MP4 song "Premamennal" sung by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jayasurya and Kalabhavan Shajon was released on 14 October by Sony Music India.[23] The song "Yenno Njanente" featuring Baby Meenakshi is sung by Sreya Jayadeep was released on 22 October.[24] The romantic song "Manjaadum" lyrics are written in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil.[10]

Amar Akbar Anthony
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Premamennaal"  Nadirshah, Prithviraj, Indrajith, Jayasurya, Kalabhavan Shajon 05:30
2. "Manjaadum"  Nadirshah, Vijay Yesudas, Afsal, Samad 04:25
3. "Yenno Njaanende"  Nadirshah, Baby Sreya 03:47
4. "Pranayam"  Nadirshah 04:34
5. "Premamennaal (Reprise)"  Nadirshah 05:30

Awards

The film won the following awards:

Kerala State Film Awards[25]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Mollywood's small-budget films that did big wonders at the box office". The Times of India. 2 July 2016. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Anu James (5 October 2015). "Watch 'Amar Akbar Anthony' official trailer featuring Prithviraj, Indrajith, Jayasurya [VIDEO]". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  3. ↑ Sreeju Sudhakaran (5 October 2015). "Amar Akbar Anthony trailer: Prithviraj, Indrajith and Jayasurya bring Three Stooges to Malayalam cinema!". Bollywood Life. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Meera Suresh (22 October 2015). "The Sweet Taste of Success". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 22 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Express Features (18 November 2015). "Prithviraj Clocks Three Blockbusters With Debutant Directors". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  6. ↑ Anu James (15 October 2015). "Multi-starrer films 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi' to lock horns at Kerala box office". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Anu James (16 October 2015). "'Amar Akbar Anthony' movie review by audience: Live updates". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 18 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  8. ↑ Anu James (8 October 2015). "Sun Network buys satellite rights of 'Pathemari', 'Kanal', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', other Malayalam films". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 7 November 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  9. ↑ Sachin Jose (7 October 2015). "'Amar Akbar Anthony': Trailer of Prithviraj-Indrajith-Jayasurya movie garners 2 lakh views". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Anu James (17 October 2015). "'Amar Akbar Anthony' review: Fun filled family entertainer with a social message". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 22 October 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  11. ↑ "Amar Akbar Anthony". Sify. Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  12. ↑ Akhila Menon (16 October 2015). "Amar Akbar Anthony Movie Review: Comical Extravaganza!". Filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.3/5 stars
  13. ↑ Litty Simon (17 October 2015). "'Amar Akbar Anthony': Bringing down theatres". Malayala Manorama. Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2015.
  14. ↑ Anu James. "Kerala box office: 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'LL7K' make good collection; 'Pathemari' still enjoying housefull shows". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 20 October 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
  15. ↑ Anu James (27 October 2015). "'Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Amar Akbar Anthony' rule Kerala box office despite release of 'Rani Padmini', 'Kanal'". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 28 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  16. ↑ Anu James (31 October 2015). "'Pathemari', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Kanal', 'Rani Padmini', 'LL7K': Review of October Malayalam releases". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  17. ↑ Aswini (9 November 2015). "BoxOffice Report: How much Amar Akbar Anthony collected from 21 days?". Filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  18. ↑ James, Anu. "Amar Akbar Anthony completes 50 days at box office; makers release special poster". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  19. ↑ "Amar Akbar Anthony completes 100 days". The Times of India. 24 January 2017.
  20. ↑ Nelson K Paul (13 October 2015). "'Amar Akbar Anthony' music review". Malayala Manorama. Archived from the original on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  21. ↑ "TALK – Amar Akbar Antony Movie Audio Music Launch Photos". Metromatinee.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
  22. ↑ Sanjith Sidhardhan (6 October 2015). "Amar Akbar Anthony audio launch on Oct 9". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  23. ↑ Sachin Jose (15 October 2015). "'Premamennal' song of 'Amar Akbar Anthony' released online [VIDEO]". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  24. ↑ Anu James (23 October 2015). "Watch baby singer Shreya's 'Amar Akbar Anthony' song 'Yenno Njanente' featuring baby Meenakshi [VIDEO]". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 24 October 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  25. ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards 2015". Anu James. 1 March 2016. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.

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