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| writer = [[A. K. Sajan]] | | writer = [[A. K. Sajan]] | ||
| starring = [[Mohanlal]] | | starring = [[Mohanlal]] | ||
| music = [[M. Jayachandran]]<br>Rajamani {{small|(Score)}} | | music = [[M. Jayachandran]]<br />Rajamani {{small|(Score)}} | ||
| cinematography = Shaji | | cinematography = [[Shaji Kumar]] | ||
| editing = Samjith | | editing = Samjith | ||
| studio = Rajaputhra Visual Media | | studio = Rajaputhra Visual Media | ||
| distributor = Vaishaka Release | | distributor = Vaishaka Release | ||
| released = {{Film date|2009|02|14|df=y | | released = {{Film date|2009|02|14|df=y}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Malayalam | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Red Chillies''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[ | '''''Red Chillies''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[crime thriller film]] directed by [[Shaji Kailas]] and written by [[A. K. Sajan]], starring [[Mohanlal]] in the lead role. It was produced by M. Renjith under Rajaputhra Visual Media and distributed by Vaishaka Release. The film also stars [[Thilakan]], [[Biju Menon]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] and [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]]. ''Red Chillies'' was released in India on 14 February 2009 on [[Valentine's Day]]. The film was a moderate success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 September 2009 |title=Mohanlal's 'Red Chillies' to be remade in Tamil |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2009/sep/08/mohanlals-red-chillies-to-be-remade-in-tamil-84550.html |access-date=12 August 2019 |archive-date=12 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812153613/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2009/sep/08/mohanlals-red-chillies-to-be-remade-in-tamil-84550.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
As part of the disinvestment policy of the Union Cabinet, Hindustan Artillery Limited, a public sector undertaking which manufacturers pistols and rifles for the Indian Armed Forces starts to float their shares. O.M.R Group, an oil business conglomerate based in Singapore owned by O.M.R purchases 40% of the shares. Citing threat to national security a mass and indefinite strike is organised by the labourers of H.A.L against the deal. The strike is led by veteran Communist leader | As part of the [[disinvestment]] policy of the Union Cabinet, Hindustan Artillery Limited (H.A.L), a public sector undertaking which manufacturers pistols and rifles for the Indian Armed Forces starts to float their shares. O.M.R Group, an oil business conglomerate based in [[Singapore]] owned by O.M.R purchases 40% of the shares. Citing threat to national security, a mass and indefinite strike is organised by the labourers of H.A.L against the deal. The strike is led by veteran Communist leader Com.Mani Varghese who is greatly admired and has a huge following. Though labelled as a nemesis of innovative developmental projects, Com.Mani is aware about the interests, intentions and unscrupulous nature of corporate houses. | ||
Another business group in Kochi led by Franco Alangadan | Another business group in [[Kochi]] led by Franco Alangadan in partnership with an unknown powerful individual plans strategies to thwart the deal by any means. On [[New Year's Eve]], Com. Mani instructs Com.Surendran to post a confidential letter and goes to the make shift strike shed in order to sleep with the aggrieved labourers. Things take a violent turn when radio jockeys of O.M.R F.M are suspected of murdering Ricky and a brutal hit and run on the labourers striking in front of the H.A.L company at midnight. Com.Mani and several other labourers are killed in the accident, where the investigation is handled by Vishal and [[Superintendent of police (India)|SP]] Stalin Mani, son of Com.Mani, who is at the verge of an emotional outburst. Stalin contends that O.M.R arranged for the killings and nabs the evading [[radio jockeys|RJ's]] from [[Tamil Nadu]]. | ||
O.M.R | Being a lawyer himself, O.M.R appears for the radio jockeys and proves their innocence at the court. The almost acquittal of the F.M Jockeys (Seeking a remand instead, to safeguard their lives from the still unknown adversary). Unbeknownst to the society, O.M.R is the son of a yesteryear renowned [[ISRO]] scientist, who committed suicide out of public humiliation when a false and grave charge of [[espionage]] was charged on him. Ramanathan is still haunted by those agonizing memories (including the suicide of both his sisters). After further developments and the interrogation of Franco, O.M.R realises that Stalin is actually the main conspirator. In spite of being DP officer, Stalin amassed wealth through illegal land deals and is revealed to be Franco's secret business partner. | ||
Com.Mani was aware of his son's corrupt nature and had gathered incriminating evidences against him. Mani had confronted his son and informed him about the initiation of a vigilance investigation and his decision to notify his misdeeds to his close friend and [[Chief Minister of Kerala|CM]]. The letter handed over to Comrade Surendran contained a request by Com.Mani to the Chief Minister to dismiss Stalin from service and to take stern action against him. After the revelations, Stalin is disavowed by his mother and arrested by the cops. | |||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Mohanlal]] as Oyyarath Magaranth Ramanathan / | * [[Mohanlal]] as Oyyarath Magaranth Ramanathan / O.M.R | ||
* [[Thilakan]] as | * [[Thilakan]] as Sakhavu Mani Varghese | ||
* [[ | * [[Biju Menon]] as [[Superintendent of Police#India|SP]] Stalin Mani Varghese [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as [[Deputy Inspector General of Police#India|Commissioner]] Vyasan [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] | ||
* [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]] as Colonel / Headmaster | * [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]] as [[Colonel#India|Colonel]] Shone Raj / Headmaster | ||
* [[Vijayakumar (Malayalam actor)|Vijayakumar]] as [[ | * [[Vijayakumar (Malayalam actor)|Vijayakumar]] as [[Inspector]] Louie Pothan | ||
* [[Ganesh Kumar]] as [[ | * [[Ganesh Kumar]] as [[Inspector]] Upendra Varma | ||
* [[Jagatheesh]] as Surendran, Mani Varghese's assistant | * [[Jagatheesh]] as Surendran, Mani Varghese's assistant | ||
* [[Sukumari]] as | * [[Sukumari]] as Mani Varghese's wife and Stalin's mother | ||
* [[Biju Pappan]] as | * [[Biju Pappan]] as Satheeshan, O.M.R's assistant | ||
* [[Maniyanpilla Raju]] as | * [[Maniyanpilla Raju]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Palaniswamy | ||
* [[Ranjini Jose]] as Anna Bella | * [[Ranjini Jose]] as Anna Bella | ||
* [[Dhanya Mary Varghese]] as Lamna Shankar | * [[Dhanya Mary Varghese]] as Lamna Shankar | ||
* [[Mrudula Murali]] as | * [[Mrudula Murali]] as Varada Bhattadirippadu | ||
* Saba Khan as Jennifer | * Saba Khan as Jennifer | ||
* Julia George as Maglin | * Julia George as Maglin | ||
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* [[Hareesh Peradi]] as Franco Alangadan | * [[Hareesh Peradi]] as Franco Alangadan | ||
* [[Biyon]] as Ricky | * [[Biyon]] as Ricky | ||
* [[Jagannatha Varma]] as Sasthri | * [[Jagannatha Varma]] as Sasthri, O.M.R's mentor | ||
* [[T. P. Madhavan]] | * [[T. P. Madhavan]] as Iyengar | ||
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as O.M.R's Father (Photo Presence) | |||
* [[Srividya]] as O.M.R's Mother (Photo Presence) | |||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
==Production== | == Production == | ||
The film introduced several newcomers in the cast.<ref>{{ | The film introduced several newcomers in the cast.<ref>{{Cite news |last=The New Indian Express |date=7 January 2009 |title=Stars in the making |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2009/jan/07/stars-in-the-making-16271.html |access-date=18 October 2016 |archive-date=23 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823064449/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2009/jan/07/stars-in-the-making-16271.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Singer Renjini Jose debuted as an actress, beside singing two songs in the film with one featuring herself.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nayar |first=Parvathy |date=21 January 2009 |title=Mirch masala |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2009/jan/21/mirch-masala-19462.html |access-date=12 August 2019 |archive-date=12 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812153613/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2009/jan/21/mirch-masala-19462.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Soundtrack== | == Soundtrack == | ||
The film features two songs composed by [[M. Jayachandran]], with lyrics by [[Gireesh Puthenchery]]. The [[background score]] was composed by C. Rajamani. | The film features two songs composed by [[M. Jayachandran]], with lyrics by [[Gireesh Puthenchery]]. The [[background score]] was composed by C. Rajamani. | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = | | headline = | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| all_lyrics = | | all_lyrics = | ||
| title1 = Chendeloru Vandu | | title1 = Chendeloru Vandu | ||
| extra1 = Reetha, Rasmi Vijayan, [[Sayanora Philip]], [[Renjini Jose]] | | extra1 = Reetha, Rasmi Vijayan, [[Sayanora Philip]], [[Renjini Jose]] | ||
| length1 = 4:36 | | length1 = 4:36 | ||
| title2 = Mazha Peyyanu | | title2 = Mazha Peyyanu | ||
| extra2 = Reetha, [[Renjini Jose]] | | extra2 = Reetha, [[Renjini Jose]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Release== | == Release == | ||
''Red Chillies'' was released in [[Kerala]] on 14 February 2009 on [[Valentine's Day]].<ref>{{ | ''Red Chillies'' was released in [[Kerala]] on 14 February 2009 on [[Valentine's Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moviebuzz |date=9 February 2009 |title=Mohanlal's Red Chillies on Valentine day! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/mohanlal-s-red-chillies-on-valentine-day-news-malayalam-kkfswCjdhjgsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812155118/https://www.sify.com/movies/mohanlal-s-red-chillies-on-valentine-day-news-malayalam-kkfswCjdhjgsi.html |archive-date=12 August 2019 |access-date=12 August 2019 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> It opened in 80 screens across Kerala.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moviebuzz |date=18 February 2009 |title=Valentine weekend- Kunchacko v/s Red Chillies |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/valentine-weekend-kunchacko-v-s-red-chillies-news-malayalam-kkfsvhhchggsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224093841/http://www.sify.com/movies/valentine-weekend-kunchacko-v-s-red-chillies-news-malayalam-kkfsvhhchggsi.html |archive-date=24 December 2015 |access-date=18 October 2016 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' critic described the film as "stylish and slick".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nair |first=Unni R. |date=6 March 2009 |title=Red Chillies: Stylish and slick |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/red-chillies-stylish-and-slick/430284/ |access-date=12 August 2019 |archive-date=23 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823064448/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/red-chillies-stylish-and-slick/430284/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was a moderate success at the box office with highest opening at that time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2009 |title=Kerala Box Office (March 2009) |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14879144 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140618102659/https://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14879144&cid=14625530 |archive-date=18 June 2014 |access-date=12 August 2019 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{ | * {{IMDb title|1399081}} | ||
{{Authority control}} | {{Authority control}} | ||
[[Category:2009 Malayalam-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2009 films]] | [[Category:2009 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian crime thriller films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Fictional portrayals of the Kerala Police]] | ||
[[Category:Films about lawyers]] | [[Category:Films about lawyers]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Coimbatore]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Kochi]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Singapore]] | |||
[[Category:Films about organised crime in India]] | |||
[[Category:Films about patricide]] | |||
[[Category:Films directed by Shaji Kailas]] | |||
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| Red Chillies | |
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| File:Red Chillies Poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shaji Kailas |
| Produced by | M. Renjith |
| Written by | A. K. Sajan |
| Starring | Mohanlal |
| Music by | M. Jayachandran Rajamani (Score) |
| Cinematography | Shaji Kumar |
| Edited by | Samjith |
Production company | Rajaputhra Visual Media |
| Distributed by | Vaishaka Release |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Red Chillies is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by A. K. Sajan, starring Mohanlal in the lead role. It was produced by M. Renjith under Rajaputhra Visual Media and distributed by Vaishaka Release. The film also stars Thilakan, Biju Menon, Siddique and Vijayaraghavan. Red Chillies was released in India on 14 February 2009 on Valentine's Day. The film was a moderate success at the box office.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
As part of the disinvestment policy of the Union Cabinet, Hindustan Artillery Limited (H.A.L), a public sector undertaking which manufacturers pistols and rifles for the Indian Armed Forces starts to float their shares. O.M.R Group, an oil business conglomerate based in Singapore owned by O.M.R purchases 40% of the shares. Citing threat to national security, a mass and indefinite strike is organised by the labourers of H.A.L against the deal. The strike is led by veteran Communist leader Com.Mani Varghese who is greatly admired and has a huge following. Though labelled as a nemesis of innovative developmental projects, Com.Mani is aware about the interests, intentions and unscrupulous nature of corporate houses.
Another business group in Kochi led by Franco Alangadan in partnership with an unknown powerful individual plans strategies to thwart the deal by any means. On New Year's Eve, Com. Mani instructs Com.Surendran to post a confidential letter and goes to the make shift strike shed in order to sleep with the aggrieved labourers. Things take a violent turn when radio jockeys of O.M.R F.M are suspected of murdering Ricky and a brutal hit and run on the labourers striking in front of the H.A.L company at midnight. Com.Mani and several other labourers are killed in the accident, where the investigation is handled by Vishal and SP Stalin Mani, son of Com.Mani, who is at the verge of an emotional outburst. Stalin contends that O.M.R arranged for the killings and nabs the evading RJ's from Tamil Nadu.
Being a lawyer himself, O.M.R appears for the radio jockeys and proves their innocence at the court. The almost acquittal of the F.M Jockeys (Seeking a remand instead, to safeguard their lives from the still unknown adversary). Unbeknownst to the society, O.M.R is the son of a yesteryear renowned ISRO scientist, who committed suicide out of public humiliation when a false and grave charge of espionage was charged on him. Ramanathan is still haunted by those agonizing memories (including the suicide of both his sisters). After further developments and the interrogation of Franco, O.M.R realises that Stalin is actually the main conspirator. In spite of being DP officer, Stalin amassed wealth through illegal land deals and is revealed to be Franco's secret business partner.
Com.Mani was aware of his son's corrupt nature and had gathered incriminating evidences against him. Mani had confronted his son and informed him about the initiation of a vigilance investigation and his decision to notify his misdeeds to his close friend and CM. The letter handed over to Comrade Surendran contained a request by Com.Mani to the Chief Minister to dismiss Stalin from service and to take stern action against him. After the revelations, Stalin is disavowed by his mother and arrested by the cops.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Mohanlal as Oyyarath Magaranth Ramanathan / O.M.R
- Thilakan as Sakhavu Mani Varghese
- Biju Menon as SP Stalin Mani Varghese IPS
- Siddique as Commissioner Vyasan IPS
- Vijayaraghavan as Colonel Shone Raj / Headmaster
- Vijayakumar as Inspector Louie Pothan
- Ganesh Kumar as Inspector Upendra Varma
- Jagatheesh as Surendran, Mani Varghese's assistant
- Sukumari as Mani Varghese's wife and Stalin's mother
- Biju Pappan as Satheeshan, O.M.R's assistant
- Maniyanpilla Raju as SI Palaniswamy
- Ranjini Jose as Anna Bella
- Dhanya Mary Varghese as Lamna Shankar
- Mrudula Murali as Varada Bhattadirippadu
- Saba Khan as Jennifer
- Julia George as Maglin
- Leena Maria Paul as Roya Kareena
- Neena as Sahasra
- Krishna Priya as Vega Nambiathiri
- Ruksha as Fabi Akthar
- Samjitha as Roopa Dev
- Reshmi Boban as Stalin's wife
- Hareesh Peradi as Franco Alangadan
- Biyon as Ricky
- Jagannatha Varma as Sasthri, O.M.R's mentor
- T. P. Madhavan as Iyengar
- Nedumudi Venu as O.M.R's Father (Photo Presence)
- Srividya as O.M.R's Mother (Photo Presence)
Production[edit | edit source]
The film introduced several newcomers in the cast.[2] Singer Renjini Jose debuted as an actress, beside singing two songs in the film with one featuring herself.[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The film features two songs composed by M. Jayachandran, with lyrics by Gireesh Puthenchery. The background score was composed by C. Rajamani.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chendeloru Vandu" | Reetha, Rasmi Vijayan, Sayanora Philip, Renjini Jose | 4:36 |
| 2. | "Mazha Peyyanu" | Reetha, Renjini Jose | 4:56 |
Release[edit | edit source]
Red Chillies was released in Kerala on 14 February 2009 on Valentine's Day.[4] It opened in 80 screens across Kerala.[5] The Indian Express critic described the film as "stylish and slick".[6] The film was a moderate success at the box office with highest opening at that time.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Mohanlal's 'Red Chillies' to be remade in Tamil". The New Indian Express. 8 September 2009. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ The New Indian Express (7 January 2009). "Stars in the making". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ↑ Nayar, Parvathy (21 January 2009). "Mirch masala". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ Moviebuzz (9 February 2009). "Mohanlal's Red Chillies on Valentine day!". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ Moviebuzz (18 February 2009). "Valentine weekend- Kunchacko v/s Red Chillies". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ↑ Nair, Unni R. (6 March 2009). "Red Chillies: Stylish and slick". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 23 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Kerala Box Office (March 2009)". Sify. 6 April 2009. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Red Chillies on IMDb