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| director = [[Jayaraj]] | | director = [[Jayaraj]] | ||
| | | producer = {{unbulleted list|K. Mohan (Seven Arts Mohan)|Vinod Vijayan}} | ||
| screenplay = | | screenplay = | ||
| story = [[Joshy Mangalath]] | | story = | ||
| based_on = {{based on|Vanka|[[Anton Chekhov]]}} | | writer = [[Joshy Mangalath]] | ||
| based_on = {{based on|''Vanka''|[[Anton Chekhov]]}} | |||
| starring = {{unbulleted list|Ashanth K. Sha|Kumarakom Vasudevan|[[Shine Tom Chacko]]|Sabitha Jayaraj|Thomas J. Kannampuzha}} | | starring = {{unbulleted list|Ashanth K. Sha|Kumarakom Vasudevan|[[Shine Tom Chacko]]|Sabitha Jayaraj|Thomas J. Kannampuzha}} | ||
| narrator = | | narrator = | ||
| music = [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]], [[Sreevalsan J. Menon]] (Background music) | | music = [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]], [[Sreevalsan J. Menon]] (Background music) | ||
| cinematography = [[M. J. Radhakrishnan]] | | cinematography = [[M. J. Radhakrishnan]] | ||
| editing = [[B. Ajithkumar]] | | editing = [[B. Ajithkumar]] | ||
| studio = Director Cutz Film Company Ltd | | studio = Director Cutz Film Company Ltd | ||
| distributor = Qube India<br> | | distributor = Qube India<br>Reelmonk | ||
| released = {{ | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2015|11|06|India}} | ||
| runtime = 81 minutes | | runtime = 81 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
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''''' Ottaal''''' (English: ''The Trap'') is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[Jayaraj]], an adaptation of the short story "Vanka" | ''''' Ottaal''''' (English: ''The Trap'') is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[Jayaraj]], an adaptation of the [[Anton Chekhov]] 1886 short story [[Vanka (short story)|"Vanka"]].<ref name="YTalkies">{{cite news|title = 'OTTAAL': JAYARAJ ADAPTS CHEKHOV'S STORY|url = http://www.ytalkies.com/mollywood-film-news/ottaal-jayaraj-adapts-chekhovs-story|access-date = 2 November 2015|publisher = YTalkies|date = 16 February 2015}}</ref> The film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as [[Shine Tom Chacko]], Sabitha Jayaraj and Thomas G. Kannampuzha.<ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news|title = When a photo inspired a film|url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/when-a-photo-inspired-a-film/article7030356.ece|access-date = 2 November 2015|work = The Hindu|date = 27 March 2015}}</ref> | ||
It became the first movie in [[India]] to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/ottaal-to-have-simultaneous-release-in-theatres-online-115110501216_1.html|title='Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online|publisher=[[Business Standard]]|date=5 November 2015|access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref> The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to | It became the first movie in [[India]] to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/ottaal-to-have-simultaneous-release-in-theatres-online-115110501216_1.html|title='Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online|publisher=[[Business Standard]]|date=5 November 2015|access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref> The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to sweep all the top awards in the 20-year history of the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]].<ref name="Malayalam Manorama Online">{{cite news|title = Jayaraj's 'Ottaal' sweeps top honours|url = http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/iffk-2015/iffk-news/iffk-2015-ottaal-jayaraj-suvarna-chakoram-award-kerala-film-festival.html|access-date = 22 November 2015|publisher = Manorama Online|date = 11 November 2015}}</ref> It was one of four [[Malayalam films]] selected to be a part of the ''Indian Panorama'' at the [[International Film Festival of India]] in [[Goa]] in November 2015.<ref name="New India Express">{{cite news|title = Four Malayalam Films to be Screened at International Film Festival|url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Four-Malayalam-Films-to-be-Screened-at-International-Film-Festival/2015/11/04/article3112335.ece|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151106014504/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Four-Malayalam-Films-to-be-Screened-at-International-Film-Festival/2015/11/04/article3112335.ece|url-status = dead|archive-date = 6 November 2015|access-date = 4 November 2015|publisher = New Indian Express|date = 4 November 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom | This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom Chacko's character, Mesthri, also has a pivotal role in the story.<ref name="Manorama Online">{{cite news|title = 'Ottal' is more than an environmental film: Jayaraj|url = http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/jayaraj-national-award-film-ottal-is-more-than-an-environmental-film.html|access-date = 2 November 2015|publisher = Manorama Online|date = 30 March 2015}}</ref> ''Ottaal'' is an adaptation of one of Anton Chekhov's timeless works, Vanka. A story of the 18th century, but one that has travelled the time and space to be retold in the present day at a small village in the South of India. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The film has one song | The film has one song, "Aa Manathilirrunnu",<ref name="Aa Manathilirrunnu video song- Youtube">{{cite news|title = Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAv4Ou03lAo/|access-date = 10 November 2015|publisher = Youtube|date = 8 November 2015}}</ref> composed by Padma Bhushan [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]].<ref name="Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review">{{cite news|title = Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review|url = http://www.sajmedia.in/reviews/ottaal-review/|access-date = 10 November 2015|publisher = Saj Media|date = 8 November 2015|archive-date = 4 March 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304043324/http://www.sajmedia.in/reviews/ottaal-review/|url-status = dead}}</ref> The background score composed by [[Sreevalsan J. Menon]] was praised by the jury when the film won the [[Crystal Bear]] at the [[Berlinale]] 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/malayalam-film-wins-crystal-bear-at-berlinale/article8263067.ece|title=Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale|work=The Hindu|date=21 February 2016|access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Release and reception== | ==Release and reception== | ||
The film was released in | The film was released in theatres and online on 6 November 2015. The online platform was Reelmonk. It was the first Indian film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on the internet.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/exploring-online-market-for-movie-release/article7844516.ece|title=Exploring online market for movie release|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 November 2015|access-date=4 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.janmabhumidaily.com/news341886|title=Ottaal releasing this Friday|publisher=JanmaBhumi Daily|date=5 November 2015|access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.india.com/showbiz/malayalam-film-ottaal-to-release-in-theatres-online-on-same-day-685663/|title = Malayalam film Ottaal to release in theatres, online on same day|date = 5 November 2015|access-date = 5 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Ottaal-First-Indian-Film-to-be-Released-Online-in-Real-time/2015/11/06/article3115527.ece|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151106024948/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Ottaal-First-Indian-Film-to-be-Released-Online-in-Real-time/2015/11/06/article3115527.ece|url-status = dead|archive-date = 6 November 2015|title = 'Ottaal' First Indian Film to be Released Online in Real-time|date = 6 November 2015|access-date = 8 November 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Accolades== | ==Accolades== | ||
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! scope="row" rowspan=1|[[Berlin Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/malayalam-film-wins-crystal-bear-at-berlinale/article8263067.ece|title=Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale|work=The Hindu|date=21 February 2016|access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> | ! scope="row" rowspan=1|[[Berlin Film Festival]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/malayalam-film-wins-crystal-bear-at-berlinale/article8263067.ece|title=Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale|work=The Hindu|date=21 February 2016|access-date=21 February 2016}}</ref> | ||
|Crystal Bear | |[[Crystal Bear]] | ||
|Ottaal | |Ottaal | ||
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| Ottaal | |
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Jayaraj |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Joshy Mangalath |
| Based on | Vanka by Anton Chekhov |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Kavalam Narayana Panicker, Sreevalsan J. Menon (Background music) |
| Cinematography | M. J. Radhakrishnan |
| Edited by | B. Ajithkumar |
Production company | Director Cutz Film Company Ltd |
| Distributed by | Qube India Reelmonk |
Release date |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam English |
Ottaal (English: The Trap) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Jayaraj, an adaptation of the Anton Chekhov 1886 short story "Vanka".[1] The film stars Ashanth K Sha and Kumarakom Vasudevan, as well as Shine Tom Chacko, Sabitha Jayaraj and Thomas G. Kannampuzha.[2]
It became the first movie in India to be released online on the same day as its theatrical release.[3] The film made history, becoming the first ever Malayalam movie to sweep all the top awards in the 20-year history of the International Film Festival of Kerala.[4] It was one of four Malayalam films selected to be a part of the Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India in Goa in November 2015.[5]
Plot[edit | edit source]
This film tells the story of a young boy (Ashanth K Sha) and his relationship with his grandfather (Kumarakom Vasudevan), his only living relative in the world. Actor Kumarakom Vasudevan is a fisherman in real life, whom Director Jayaraj found during his hunt for actors to play the role. Shine Tom Chacko's character, Mesthri, also has a pivotal role in the story.[6] Ottaal is an adaptation of one of Anton Chekhov's timeless works, Vanka. A story of the 18th century, but one that has travelled the time and space to be retold in the present day at a small village in the South of India.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Master Ashanth K Sha as Kuttappai
- Kumarakaom Vasudevan as Vallyappachayi
- Shine Tom Chacko as Mesthri
- Thomas J Kannampuzha as Betty
- Sabitha Jayaraj as Moly
- Master Hafis Muhammed as Tinku
- Vavachan as Outha
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The film has one song, "Aa Manathilirrunnu",[7] composed by Padma Bhushan Kavalam Narayana Panicker.[8] The background score composed by Sreevalsan J. Menon was praised by the jury when the film won the Crystal Bear at the Berlinale 2016.[9]
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
The film was released in theatres and online on 6 November 2015. The online platform was Reelmonk. It was the first Indian film to be released simultaneously in theaters and on the internet.[10][11][12][13]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards[14] | Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted) | Joshy Mangalath | Won |
| Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation | Ottaal | Won | |
| Kerala State Film Awards[15] | Best Film | Jayaraj | Won |
| Mumbai Film Festival[16] | Golden Gateway of India Award | Ottaal | Won |
| Film for Social Impact Award | Ottaal | Won | |
| International Film Festival of Kerala[17] | Suvarna Chakoram (Best Film) | Ottaal | Won |
| Best Film - International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) jury | Ottaal | Won | |
| Best Malayalam film - Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) jury | Ottaal | Won | |
| Rajatha Chakoram - Audience Prize | Ottaal | Won | |
| Berlin Film Festival[18] | Crystal Bear | Ottaal | Won |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "'OTTAAL': JAYARAJ ADAPTS CHEKHOV'S STORY". YTalkies. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ "When a photo inspired a film". The Hindu. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ "'Ottaal' to have simultaneous release in theatres, online". Business Standard. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "Jayaraj's 'Ottaal' sweeps top honours". Manorama Online. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ↑ "Four Malayalam Films to be Screened at International Film Festival". New Indian Express. 4 November 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "'Ottal' is more than an environmental film: Jayaraj". Manorama Online. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review". Youtube. 8 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ottaal Multiple Award Winning Movie Review". Saj Media. 8 November 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ↑ "Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale". The Hindu. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ↑ "Exploring online market for movie release". The Hindu. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "Ottaal releasing this Friday". JanmaBhumi Daily. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "Malayalam film Ottaal to release in theatres, online on same day". 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "'Ottaal' First Indian Film to be Released Online in Real-time". 6 November 2015. Archived from the original on 6 November 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ↑ "National Awards: Kangana Ranaut Collects Best Actress Award". NDTV. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards 2014 - Winners List". Now Running. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ↑ "JIO MAMI 2015: 'Haraamkhor', 'Chauthi Koot' bag top honours; complete list of winners". IB Times. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ↑ "Malayalam film 'Ottaal' sweeps all awards ar International Film Festival of Kerala". DNA India. 11 May 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ↑ "Malayalam film wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale". The Hindu. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.