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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Amar Akbar Anthony | | name = Amar Akbar Anthony | ||
| image = Amar Akbar Anthony (2015) film poster.jpg | | image = Amar Akbar Anthony (2015) film poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Nadirshah]] | | director = [[Nadirshah]] | ||
| producer = Zachariah Thomas<br />Alwin Antony | | producer = Zachariah Thomas<br />Alwin Antony | ||
| | | writer = [[Bibin George]]<br />[[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]] | ||
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br>[[Jayasurya]]<br>[[Indrajith Sukumaran]] | | starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br/>[[Jayasurya]]<br/>[[Indrajith Sukumaran]]<br/>[[Namitha Pramod]] | ||
| music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Nadirshah]]<br>'''Background | | music = '''Songs:'''<br />[[Nadirshah]]<br />'''Background Score:'''<br />[[Bijibal]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Sujith Vaassudev]] | | cinematography = [[Sujith Vaassudev]] | ||
| editing = | | editing = [[Johnkutty]] | ||
| studio = United Global Media Entertainment<br />Ananya Films | | studio = United Global Media Entertainment<br />Ananya Films | ||
| distributor = Thameens Release & Tricolor Entertainment | | distributor = Thameens Release & Tricolor Entertainment | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|10|16}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|10|16}} | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Malayalam | | language = Malayalam | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = ₹50 [[crore]]<ref name="thenewsminute.com" /> | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Amar Akbar Anthony''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[ | '''''Amar Akbar Anthony''''' is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action comedy film]] directed by [[Nadirshah]] and written by [[Bibin George]] and [[Vishnu Unnikrishnan]]. It stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Jayasurya]] and [[Indrajith Sukumaran]] in titular roles, alongside an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Namitha Pramod]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]], [[Saju Navodaya]], [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]], [[Meenakshi Anoop]], [[Srinda|Srindha]], [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]], [[Sasi Kalinga]], Shafeeq Rahman, [[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]], [[Bindu Panicker]], [[Pradeep Kottayam|Kottayam Pradeep]], [[V. K. Sreeraman|V.K Sreeraman]] and [[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]]. 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 | The production of ''Amar Akbar Anthony'' was completed in 65 days. It became a major blockbuster 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== | ||
The | The plot revolves around three bachelor friends Amar, Akbar and Anthony who live in the same colony in [[Kochi]]. Their struggle to live a luxurious life and to visit [[Pattaya]] is constantly met with issues. The bike-stunt master and [[Travel agency|travel agent]], 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 to a hospital where he meets other patients. Faizal explains the reason for the accident to the other patients by narrating a story about his three clients Amar, Akbar and Anthony. The three are best friends, who are living a middle-class life. | ||
Amar's father Ramanan works as a security officer at [[Automated teller machine|ATM]] counter, while his mother is a marriage broker | Amar's father Ramanan works as a [[Security guard|security officer]] at [[Automated teller machine|ATM]] counter, while his mother, Chandrika is a marriage broker, who arranges the marriage of orphan woman Resmiya, but Resmiya's husband runs off with her jewellery hence Resmiya arrives at Amar's house to stay with her kid Fathima whom they lovingly call Pathu. Akbar is a handicapped person, whose father, Stalin Mammali, is a [[Communism|communist]] [[Bodybuilding|bodybuilder]] while his mother Jameela is a homemaker. Anthony works as a [[Pizza delivery|pizza delivery boy]] at a mall, and is an [[orphan]] where his foster father Chakkappan found him left alone inside a movie theatre and lives with his step-parents. | ||
All the friends have a common nemesis Nallavanyana Unni, a gentleman whom everyone likes in the colony, who is later arrested by the police for growing [[marijuana]] in his own terrace. | |||
Apart from their usual work, the trio occasionally work as [[catering service]] boys for marriages and other functions under the supervision of Rejimon, whose mother 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]]. Their only goal and dream is to visit [[Pattaya]], [[Thailand]]. However, due to family issues, their aim gets delayed each time. | |||
Meanwhile, Amar's father met with an accident and is saved by an [[Emergency medical technician|ambulance driver]] name Jadayu Sabu and the money which was saved by the three friends was spent on his father's treatment. Simultaneously, a [[Bengalis|Bengali]] [[Child abuse|child abuser]] named Dhappan kidnaps small girls. Amar, Akbar and Anthony often bump into the man, but they do not care much about it. Meanwhile, during a celebration in the colony Pathu goes missing and later she is found murdered in a [[drainage]]. The new [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Sethunath suspects Dhappan in the case. He scolds the trio for being lazy and not reacting to the issue, which happened between them. Realising their mistake and being thirsty for revenge, the friends catches Dhappan after a long fight and Amar goes to kill him with a sword. | |||
However, Sethunath stops Amar and reveals that Dhappan killed all the small girls but he didn't kill Pathu. However, Sanju, a boy in their colony who goes into mental depression after losing in a reality show, knows who is the main culprit. Amar, Akbar and Antony announced to the colony people that Sanju witnessed the scene and the culprit was their respected colony leader Mash, who was very much loved by Pathu. They along with the villagers attacks him and Dhappan. Amar tells Resmiya to avenge according to her wish and she stabs Mash with a bottle. On the other side, Dhappan is being stabbed to death by the people along with Mash and Akbar hits him with a stick, which he throws above. This stick flies through the sky and gets stuck in a bike which was racing by Faizal. It is at this point that its revealed that Faizal is a travel agent at ''[[Pattaya]] tour and travel''. The trio starts a child protection and welfare charity fund under Pathu's name. | |||
Faizal | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Prithviraj Sukumaran | {{colbegin}} | ||
*[[Jayasurya]] as Akbar | *[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Amarnath (Amar), a floor manager of a shopping mall | ||
*[[Indrajith Sukumaran | *[[Jayasurya]] as Akbar (Akku) a lift operator | ||
*[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Sethunath V. R. | **Master Allen as Young Akbar | ||
*[[Saju Navodaya]] as Rejimon | *[[Indrajith Sukumaran]] as Anthony (Thalapathy), a pizza delivery boy | ||
*[[Namitha Pramod]] as Jenny, a dancer | |||
*[[Baby Meenakshi]] as Fathima (Pathumma/Pathu) | |||
*[[Srinda Ashab]] as Resmina, Fathima's | *[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Sethunath V. R. | ||
*[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as | *[[Saju Navodaya]] as Rejimon (Durantham Reji) | ||
*[[Sasi Kalinga]] as Ramanan, Amar's | *[[Srinda Ashab]] as Resmina, Fathima's mother | ||
*[[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] as Stalin Mammali, Akbar's | *[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as Jadayu Sabu, an ambulance driver | ||
*[[Pradeep Kottayam]] as Chakkappan, Anthony's | *[[Sasi Kalinga]] as Ramanan, Amar's father | ||
*[[V. K. Sreeraman]] | *[[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] as Stalin Mammali, Akbar's father | ||
*[[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] as Chandrika, Amar's | *[[Pradeep Kottayam]] as Chakkappan, Anthony's adopted father | ||
*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Jameela, Akbar's | *[[V. K. Sreeraman]] as Mash,The main antagonist, who killed Pathu | ||
*Priyanka Anoop as Anthony's | *[[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] as Chandrika, Amar's mother | ||
*[[Chali Pala]] as Sajeevan, police constable | *[[Bindu Panicker]] as Jameela, Akbar's mother | ||
*Priyanka Anoop as Anthony's adopted mother | |||
*[[Chali Pala]] as Sajeevan, police constable, Jenny's father | |||
*[[Ramesh Pisharody]] as Nallavanaya Unni | *[[Ramesh Pisharody]] as Nallavanaya Unni | ||
*Balaji Sharma | *Balaji Sharma | ||
*[[Sona Heiden]] as Sajeevan's | *[[Sona Heiden]] as Sajeevan's daughter | ||
*Shafique Rahman as Dhappan | * Shafique Rahman as Dhappan, The Second Main antagonist and The baby child's killer | ||
*[[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] as 'Black' Suni | *[[Dharmajan Bolgatty]] as 'Black' Suni | ||
* Harimurali as Amalnath, Amar's | *Harimurali as Amalnath, Amar's brother | ||
* [[Ena Saha]] as Amar's | *[[Ena Saha]] as Amar's girlfriend | ||
* Tarushi Jha as Amar's | *Tarushi Jha as Amar's girlfriend | ||
* [[Ponnamma Babu]] as Gauri's | *[[Ponnamma Babu]] as Gauri's mother | ||
* Molly Kannamaly as Ammachy | *Molly Kannamaly as Ammachy | ||
* [[Pauly Valsan]] as Fish Seller | *[[Pauly Valsan]] as Fish Seller | ||
* [[Mareena Michael Kurisingal|Mareena Michael]] as Angel | *[[Mareena Michael Kurisingal|Mareena Michael]] as Angel | ||
*[[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] as Faizal ( | *[[Asif Ali (actor)|Asif Ali]] as Faizal (extended cameo) | ||
*[[Akanksha Puri]] as Gauri, Amar's | *[[Akanksha Puri]] as Gauri, Amar's girlfriend (Cameo) | ||
* [[ | *[[Ineya]] 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) | *Abdul Majeed as Pizza Shop Manager (Cameo) | ||
* [[Sujith Vasudev]] as | *[[Sujith Vasudev]] as himself (Cameo) | ||
* [[Thesni Khan]] as Nurse | *[[Thesni Khan]] as Nurse | ||
* [[K.T.S. Padannayil]] as Patient | *[[K.T.S. Padannayil]] as Patient | ||
* Nandhu Pothuval as Swami | *Nandhu Pothuval as Swami | ||
*[[Sagar Shiyas]] as man at the mall | |||
*[[Eloor George]] as Man At Cycle | |||
*[[Kalabhavan Haneef]] as thattukada owner | |||
*[[Sajan Palluruthy]] as man at theatre | |||
*[[Harisree Yousuf]] as Kulukki Sarbath shop owner | |||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
[[Nadirshah]] made his successful debut with ''Amar Akbar Anthony''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sreeju Sudhakaran|title=Amar Akbar Anthony trailer: Prithviraj, Indrajith and Jayasurya bring Three Stooges to Malayalam cinema!|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/amar-akbar-anthony-trailer-prithviraj-indrajith-and-jayasurya-bring-three-stooges-to-malayalam-cinema/|publisher=Bollywood Life|access-date=5 October 2015|date=5 October 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|author=Meera Suresh|title=The Sweet Taste of Success|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/The-Sweet-Taste-of-Success/2015/10/22/article3091317.ece|access-date=27 October 2015|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=22 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022212249/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/The-Sweet-Taste-of-Success/2015/10/22/article3091317.ece|archive-date=22 October 2015|url-status= | [[Nadirshah]] made his successful debut with ''Amar Akbar Anthony''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Sreeju Sudhakaran|title=Amar Akbar Anthony trailer: Prithviraj, Indrajith and Jayasurya bring Three Stooges to Malayalam cinema!|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/amar-akbar-anthony-trailer-prithviraj-indrajith-and-jayasurya-bring-three-stooges-to-malayalam-cinema/|publisher=Bollywood Life|access-date=5 October 2015|date=5 October 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|author=Meera Suresh|title=The Sweet Taste of Success|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/The-Sweet-Taste-of-Success/2015/10/22/article3091317.ece|access-date=27 October 2015|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=22 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022212249/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/The-Sweet-Taste-of-Success/2015/10/22/article3091317.ece|archive-date=22 October 2015|url-status=dead|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=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | |||
==Remake== | ==Remake== | ||
The film | The film was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''[[John Jani Janardhan (2016 film)|John Jani Janardhan]]''. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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===Critical reception=== | ===Critical reception=== | ||
''[[International Business Times]]'' rated the film by 4/5. The film also revolves around the social issues and how to deal it.<ref name=IBTreview>{{cite news|title='Amar Akbar Anthony' review: Fun filled family entertainer with a social message|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/amar-akbar-anthony-review-fun-filled-family-entertainer-social-message-650899|author=Anu James|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=17 October 2015|access-date=28 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022041354/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/amar-akbar-anthony-review-fun-filled-family-entertainer-social-message-650899|archive-date=22 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[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."<ref>{{cite web|title=Amar Akbar Anthony|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/amar-akbar-anthony-review--pkrj2veidebgh.html| | ''[[International Business Times]]'' rated the film by 4/5. The film also revolves around the social issues and how to deal it.<ref name=IBTreview>{{cite news|title='Amar Akbar Anthony' review: Fun filled family entertainer with a social message|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/amar-akbar-anthony-review-fun-filled-family-entertainer-social-message-650899|author=Anu James|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=17 October 2015|access-date=28 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022041354/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/amar-akbar-anthony-review-fun-filled-family-entertainer-social-message-650899|archive-date=22 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[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."<ref>{{cite web|title=Amar Akbar Anthony|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/amar-akbar-anthony-review--pkrj2veidebgh.html|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=18 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019104706/http://www.sify.com/movies/amar-akbar-anthony-review--pkrj2veidebgh.html|archive-date=19 October 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> ''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. .<ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Amar Akbar Anthony Movie Review: Comical Extravaganza!|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2015/amar-akbar-anthony-movie-review-prithviraj-jayasurya-indrajith-trio-is-back-201941.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|access-date=16 October 2015|date=16 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017113815/http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2015/amar-akbar-anthony-movie-review-prithviraj-jayasurya-indrajith-trio-is-back-201941.html|archive-date=17 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> [[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".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Litty Simon|title='Amar Akbar Anthony': Bringing down theatres|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/amar-akbar-anthony-prithviraj-sukumaran-jayasurya-indrajith-nadhirshah-malayalam-movie-review.html|access-date=22 October 2015|agency=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=17 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151019233942/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/amar-akbar-anthony-prithviraj-sukumaran-jayasurya-indrajith-nadhirshah-malayalam-movie-review.html|archive-date=19 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
===Box office=== | ===Box office=== | ||
At [[Kerala]], the film earned {{INR Convert|5.10|c}} in 3 days and {{INR}}52 lakhs from the rest of the other Indian states.<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Kerala box office: 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'LL7K' make good collection; 'Pathemari' still enjoying housefull shows|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-amar-akbar-anthony-ll7k-makes-good-collection-pathemari-still-enjoying-651113|access-date=20 October 2015|work=[[International Business Times]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020151234/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-amar-akbar-anthony-ll7k-makes-good-collection-pathemari-still-enjoying-651113|archive-date=20 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It earned more than {{INR}}11.20 crore within 8 days of its official release with a net amount of {{INR}}9.02 crore.<ref>{{cite news|title='Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Amar Akbar Anthony' rule Kerala box office despite release of 'Rani Padmini', 'Kanal'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ennu-ninte-moideen-amar-akbar-anthony-rule-kerala-box-office-despite-release-rani-padmini-652098|work=[[International Business Times]]|author=Anu James|date=27 October 2015|access-date=27 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028123144/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ennu-ninte-moideen-amar-akbar-anthony-rule-kerala-box-office-despite-release-rani-padmini-652098|archive-date=28 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> During the first 14 days, it claimed to have made {{INR}}16.3 crore<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title='Pathemari', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Kanal', 'Rani Padmini', 'LL7K': Review of October Malayalam releases|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pathemari-amar-akbar-anthony-kanal-rani-padmini-ll7k-review-october-malayalam-652741|access-date=1 November 2015|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=31 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102035804/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pathemari-amar-akbar-anthony-kanal-rani-padmini-ll7k-review-october-malayalam-652741|archive-date=2 November 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and {{INR Convert|22.6|c}} in 21 days.<ref name=21days>{{cite web|author=Aswini|title=BoxOffice Report: How much Amar Akbar Anthony collected from 21 days?|url=http://malayalam.filmibeat.com/news/kerala-box-office-prithviraj-s-ennu-ninte-moideen-stays-on-top-03-025801.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|date=9 November 2015|access-date=30 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208150825/http://malayalam.filmibeat.com/news/kerala-box-office-prithviraj-s-ennu-ninte-moideen-stays-on-top-03-025801.html|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film collected approximately {{INRConvert|28.5|c}} from the worldwide cinemas in 45 days.<ref name="gross">{{cite web|last1=James|first1=Anu|title=Amar Akbar Anthony completes 50 days at box office; makers release special poster|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/amar-akbar-anthony-completes-50-days-box-office-makers-release-special-poster-657737|website=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=29 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222120958/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/amar-akbar-anthony-completes-50-days-box-office-makers-release-special-poster-657737|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film was played for over 100 days in Indian theatres.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amar Akbar Anthony completes 100 days|url=https:// | At [[Kerala]], the film earned {{INR Convert|5.10|c}} in 3 days and {{INR}}52 lakhs from the rest of the other Indian states.<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Kerala box office: 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'LL7K' make good collection; 'Pathemari' still enjoying housefull shows|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-amar-akbar-anthony-ll7k-makes-good-collection-pathemari-still-enjoying-651113|access-date=20 October 2015|work=[[International Business Times]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020151234/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-amar-akbar-anthony-ll7k-makes-good-collection-pathemari-still-enjoying-651113|archive-date=20 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> It earned more than {{INR}}11.20 crore within 8 days of its official release with a net amount of {{INR}}9.02 crore.<ref>{{cite news|title='Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Amar Akbar Anthony' rule Kerala box office despite release of 'Rani Padmini', 'Kanal'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ennu-ninte-moideen-amar-akbar-anthony-rule-kerala-box-office-despite-release-rani-padmini-652098|work=[[International Business Times]]|author=Anu James|date=27 October 2015|access-date=27 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028123144/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ennu-ninte-moideen-amar-akbar-anthony-rule-kerala-box-office-despite-release-rani-padmini-652098|archive-date=28 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> During the first 14 days, it claimed to have made {{INR}}16.3 crore<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title='Pathemari', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Kanal', 'Rani Padmini', 'LL7K': Review of October Malayalam releases|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pathemari-amar-akbar-anthony-kanal-rani-padmini-ll7k-review-october-malayalam-652741|access-date=1 November 2015|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=31 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102035804/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pathemari-amar-akbar-anthony-kanal-rani-padmini-ll7k-review-october-malayalam-652741|archive-date=2 November 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and {{INR Convert|22.6|c}} in 21 days.<ref name=21days>{{cite web|author=Aswini|title=BoxOffice Report: How much Amar Akbar Anthony collected from 21 days?|url=http://malayalam.filmibeat.com/news/kerala-box-office-prithviraj-s-ennu-ninte-moideen-stays-on-top-03-025801.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|date=9 November 2015|access-date=30 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208150825/http://malayalam.filmibeat.com/news/kerala-box-office-prithviraj-s-ennu-ninte-moideen-stays-on-top-03-025801.html|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film collected approximately {{INRConvert|28.5|c}} from the worldwide cinemas in 45 days.<ref name="gross">{{cite web|last1=James|first1=Anu|title=Amar Akbar Anthony completes 50 days at box office; makers release special poster|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/amar-akbar-anthony-completes-50-days-box-office-makers-release-special-poster-657737|website=International Business Times, India Edition|date=2 December 2015 |access-date=29 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222120958/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/amar-akbar-anthony-completes-50-days-box-office-makers-release-special-poster-657737|archive-date=22 December 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film collected ₹50 crore from Worldwide box office in its final run.<ref name="thenewsminute.com">{{cite web|title=We meant to play the roles: 'Amar Akbar Anthony' writer|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/we-meant-play-roles-amar-akbar-anthony-writer-138837|website=[[The News Minute]]|date=2 December 2020}}</ref> The film was played for over 100 days in Indian theatres.<ref>{{cite web|title=Amar Akbar Anthony completes 100 days|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Amar-Akbar-Anthony-set-to-celebrate-100-days/articleshow/50637260.cms|website=The Times of India|date=24 January 2017}}</ref> | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
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The first MP4 song "Premamennal" sung by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Indrajith Sukumaran]], [[Jayasurya]] and [[Kalabhavan Shajon]] was released on 14 October by [[Sony Music India]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Sachin Jose|title='Premamennal' song of 'Amar Akbar Anthony' released online [VIDEO]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/premamennal-song-amar-akbar-anthony-released-online-video-prithviraj-indrajith-jayasurya-nadhirshah-650589|access-date=15 October 2015|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=15 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017205935/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/premamennal-song-amar-akbar-anthony-released-online-video-prithviraj-indrajith-jayasurya-nadhirshah-650589|archive-date=17 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The song "Yenno Njanente" featuring Baby Meenakshi is sung by Sreya Jayadeep was released on 22 October.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Anu James|title=Watch baby singer Shreya's 'Amar Akbar Anthony' song 'Yenno Njanente' featuring baby Meenakshi [VIDEO]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/watch-baby-singer-shreyas-amar-akbar-anthony-song-yenno-njanente-featuring-baby-meenakshi-651669|work=[[International Business Times]]|access-date=27 October 2015|date=23 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024055754/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/watch-baby-singer-shreyas-amar-akbar-anthony-song-yenno-njanente-featuring-baby-meenakshi-651669|archive-date=24 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The romantic song "Manjaadum" lyrics are written in Malayalam, [[Hindi]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref name=IBTreview/> | The first MP4 song "Premamennal" sung by [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Indrajith Sukumaran]], [[Jayasurya]] and [[Kalabhavan Shajon]] was released on 14 October by [[Sony Music India]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Sachin Jose|title='Premamennal' song of 'Amar Akbar Anthony' released online [VIDEO]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/premamennal-song-amar-akbar-anthony-released-online-video-prithviraj-indrajith-jayasurya-nadhirshah-650589|access-date=15 October 2015|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=15 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017205935/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/premamennal-song-amar-akbar-anthony-released-online-video-prithviraj-indrajith-jayasurya-nadhirshah-650589|archive-date=17 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The song "Yenno Njanente" featuring Baby Meenakshi is sung by Sreya Jayadeep was released on 22 October.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Anu James|title=Watch baby singer Shreya's 'Amar Akbar Anthony' song 'Yenno Njanente' featuring baby Meenakshi [VIDEO]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/watch-baby-singer-shreyas-amar-akbar-anthony-song-yenno-njanente-featuring-baby-meenakshi-651669|work=[[International Business Times]]|access-date=27 October 2015|date=23 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024055754/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/watch-baby-singer-shreyas-amar-akbar-anthony-song-yenno-njanente-featuring-baby-meenakshi-651669|archive-date=24 October 2015|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The romantic song "Manjaadum" lyrics are written in Malayalam, [[Hindi]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref name=IBTreview/> | ||
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| extra1 = Nadirshah, [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]], [[Indrajith Sukumaran|Indrajith]], [[Jayasurya]], [[Kalabhavan Shajon]] | | extra1 = Nadirshah, [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]], [[Indrajith Sukumaran|Indrajith]], [[Jayasurya]], [[Kalabhavan Shajon]] | ||
| lyrics1 = [[Nadirshah]] | | lyrics1 = [[Nadirshah]] | ||
| length1 = | | length1 = 5:30 | ||
| title2 = Manjaadum | | title2 = Manjaadum | ||
| extra2 = Nadirshah, [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Afsal]], Samad | | extra2 = Nadirshah, [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Afsal]], Samad | ||
| lyrics2 = | | lyrics2 = Santhosh Varma | ||
| length2 = | | length2 = 4:25 | ||
| title3 = Yenno Njaanende | | title3 = Yenno Njaanende | ||
| extra3 = Nadirshah, [[Sreya Jayadeep|Baby Sreya]] | | extra3 = Nadirshah, [[Sreya Jayadeep|Baby Sreya]] | ||
| lyrics3 = Bapu Vavad | | lyrics3 = Bapu Vavad | ||
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| title4 = Pranayam | | title4 = Pranayam | ||
| extra4 = Nadirshah | | extra4 = Nadirshah | ||
| lyrics4 = Nadirshah | | lyrics4 = Nadirshah | ||
| length4 = | | length4 = 4:34 | ||
| title5 = Premamennaal (Reprise) | | title5 = Premamennaal (Reprise) | ||
| extra5 = Nadirshah | | extra5 = Nadirshah | ||
| lyrics5 = Nadirshah | | lyrics5 = Nadirshah | ||
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;[[2015 Kerala State Film Awards|Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-state-film-awards-2015-live-updates-thiruvanchoor-radhakrishnan-announce-winners-668840 | title=Kerala State Film Awards 2015 | work=Anu James | date=1 March 2016 | access-date=1 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310011822/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-state-film-awards-2015-live-updates-thiruvanchoor-radhakrishnan-announce-winners-668840 | archive-date=10 March 2016 | url-status=live | df=dmy-all }}</ref> | ;[[2015 Kerala State Film Awards|Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-state-film-awards-2015-live-updates-thiruvanchoor-radhakrishnan-announce-winners-668840 | title=Kerala State Film Awards 2015 | work=Anu James | date=1 March 2016 | access-date=1 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310011822/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-state-film-awards-2015-live-updates-thiruvanchoor-radhakrishnan-announce-winners-668840 | archive-date=10 March 2016 | url-status=live | df=dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
* [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury Mention]] - Baby Sreya | * [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)|Special Jury Mention]] - Baby Sreya | ||
==Legacy== | |||
[[Ramesh Pisharody]] reiterate his character ''Nallavanaya Unni'' in 2019 Malayalam film [[Pattabhiraman]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:36, 26 March 2026
| Amar Akbar Anthony | |
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_film_poster.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nadirshah |
| Produced by | Zachariah Thomas Alwin Antony |
| Written by | Bibin George Vishnu Unnikrishnan |
| Starring | Prithviraj Sukumaran Jayasurya Indrajith Sukumaran Namitha Pramod |
| Music by | Songs: Nadirshah Background Score: Bijibal |
| Cinematography | Sujith Vaassudev |
| Edited by | Johnkutty |
Production company | United Global Media Entertainment Ananya Films |
| Distributed by | Thameens Release & Tricolor Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹50 crore[1] |
Amar Akbar Anthony is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Nadirshah and written by Bibin George and Vishnu Unnikrishnan. It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayasurya and Indrajith Sukumaran in titular roles, alongside an ensemble cast including Namitha Pramod, Siddique, Saju Navodaya, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Meenakshi Anoop, Srindha, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Sasi Kalinga, Shafeeq Rahman, Abu Salim, Bindu Panicker, Kottayam Pradeep, V.K Sreeraman and Asif Ali. 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. It became a major blockbuster at the box office.[2] Its soundtrack was released by the Sony Music India.[3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
The plot revolves around three bachelor friends Amar, Akbar and Anthony who live in the same colony in Kochi. Their struggle to live a luxurious life and to visit Pattaya is constantly met with issues. The bike-stunt master and travel agent, 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 to a hospital where he meets other patients. Faizal explains the reason for the accident to the other patients by narrating a story about his three clients Amar, Akbar and Anthony. The three are best friends, who are living a middle-class life.
Amar's father Ramanan works as a security officer at ATM counter, while his mother, Chandrika is a marriage broker, who arranges the marriage of orphan woman Resmiya, but Resmiya's husband runs off with her jewellery hence Resmiya arrives at Amar's house to stay with her kid Fathima whom they lovingly call Pathu. Akbar is a handicapped person, whose father, Stalin Mammali, is a communist bodybuilder while his mother Jameela is a homemaker. Anthony works as a pizza delivery boy at a mall, and is an orphan where his foster father Chakkappan found him left alone inside a movie theatre and lives with his step-parents.
All the friends have a common nemesis Nallavanyana Unni, a gentleman whom everyone likes in the colony, who is later arrested by the police for growing marijuana in his own terrace.
Apart from their usual work, the trio occasionally work as catering service boys for marriages and other functions under the supervision of Rejimon, whose mother 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. Their only goal and dream is to visit Pattaya, Thailand. However, due to family issues, their aim gets delayed each time.
Meanwhile, Amar's father met with an accident and is saved by an ambulance driver name Jadayu Sabu and the money which was saved by the three friends was spent on his father's treatment. Simultaneously, a Bengali child abuser named Dhappan kidnaps small girls. Amar, Akbar and Anthony often bump into the man, but they do not care much about it. Meanwhile, during a celebration in the colony Pathu goes missing and later she is found murdered in a drainage. The new CI Sethunath suspects Dhappan in the case. He scolds the trio for being lazy and not reacting to the issue, which happened between them. Realising their mistake and being thirsty for revenge, the friends catches Dhappan after a long fight and Amar goes to kill him with a sword.
However, Sethunath stops Amar and reveals that Dhappan killed all the small girls but he didn't kill Pathu. However, Sanju, a boy in their colony who goes into mental depression after losing in a reality show, knows who is the main culprit. Amar, Akbar and Antony announced to the colony people that Sanju witnessed the scene and the culprit was their respected colony leader Mash, who was very much loved by Pathu. They along with the villagers attacks him and Dhappan. Amar tells Resmiya to avenge according to her wish and she stabs Mash with a bottle. On the other side, Dhappan is being stabbed to death by the people along with Mash and Akbar hits him with a stick, which he throws above. This stick flies through the sky and gets stuck in a bike which was racing by Faizal. It is at this point that its revealed that Faizal is a travel agent at Pattaya tour and travel. The trio starts a child protection and welfare charity fund under Pathu's name.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Amarnath (Amar), a floor manager of a shopping mall
- Jayasurya as Akbar (Akku) a lift operator
- Master Allen as Young Akbar
- Indrajith Sukumaran as Anthony (Thalapathy), a pizza delivery boy
- Namitha Pramod as Jenny, a dancer
- Baby Meenakshi as Fathima (Pathumma/Pathu)
- Siddique as CI Sethunath V. R.
- Saju Navodaya as Rejimon (Durantham Reji)
- Srinda Ashab as Resmina, Fathima's mother
- Kalabhavan Shajohn as Jadayu Sabu, an ambulance driver
- Sasi Kalinga as Ramanan, Amar's father
- Abu Salim as Stalin Mammali, Akbar's father
- Pradeep Kottayam as Chakkappan, Anthony's adopted father
- V. K. Sreeraman as Mash,The main antagonist, who killed Pathu
- K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Chandrika, Amar's mother
- Bindu Panicker as Jameela, Akbar's mother
- Priyanka Anoop as Anthony's adopted mother
- Chali Pala as Sajeevan, police constable, Jenny's father
- Ramesh Pisharody as Nallavanaya Unni
- Balaji Sharma
- Sona Heiden as Sajeevan's daughter
- Shafique Rahman as Dhappan, The Second Main antagonist and The baby child's killer
- Dharmajan Bolgatty as 'Black' Suni
- Harimurali as Amalnath, Amar's brother
- Ena Saha as Amar's girlfriend
- Tarushi Jha as Amar's girlfriend
- Ponnamma Babu as Gauri's mother
- Molly Kannamaly as Ammachy
- Pauly Valsan as Fish Seller
- Mareena Michael as Angel
- Asif Ali as Faizal (extended cameo)
- Akanksha Puri as Gauri, Amar's girlfriend (Cameo)
- Ineya as Item Dancer (Cameo)
- Vishnu Unnikrishnan as Rogue Man (Cameo)
- Bibin George as Furniture Shop Employee (Cameo)
- Abdul Majeed as Pizza Shop Manager (Cameo)
- Sujith Vasudev as himself (Cameo)
- Thesni Khan as Nurse
- K.T.S. Padannayil as Patient
- Nandhu Pothuval as Swami
- Sagar Shiyas as man at the mall
- Eloor George as Man At Cycle
- Kalabhavan Haneef as thattukada owner
- Sajan Palluruthy as man at theatre
- Harisree Yousuf as Kulukki Sarbath shop owner
Production[edit | edit source]
Nadirshah made his successful debut with Amar Akbar Anthony.[4] 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.[5]
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).[6]
Remake[edit | edit source]
The film was remade in Kannada as John Jani Janardhan.
Release[edit | edit source]
The film was released on 16 October 2015 in India.[7][8] The television satellite was sold to Surya TV.[9] 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.[3] The trailer was viewed by the two lakh viewers in just two days.[10]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
International Business Times rated the film by 4/5. The film also revolves around the social issues and how to deal it.[11] 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."[12] 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. .[13] 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".[14]
Box office[edit | edit source]
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.[15] It earned more than ₹11.20 crore within 8 days of its official release with a net amount of ₹9.02 crore.[16] During the first 14 days, it claimed to have made ₹16.3 crore[17] and ₹22.6 crore (US$3.2 million) in 21 days.[18] The film collected approximately ₹28.5 crore (US$4.0 million) from the worldwide cinemas in 45 days.[19] The film collected ₹50 crore from Worldwide box office in its final run.[1] The film was played for over 100 days in Indian theatres.[20]
Music[edit | edit source]
| Amar Akbar Anthony | ||||
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| Released | 9 October 2015 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Sony Music | |||
| Producer | Nadirshah | |||
| Nadirshah chronology | ||||
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The audios were officially launched by Nivin Pauly and Dileep at an event which was organised by the filmmakers at Kochi on 9 October.[21][22][23]
The first MP4 song "Premamennal" sung by Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jayasurya and Kalabhavan Shajon was released on 14 October by Sony Music India.[24] The song "Yenno Njanente" featuring Baby Meenakshi is sung by Sreya Jayadeep was released on 22 October.[25] The romantic song "Manjaadum" lyrics are written in Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil.[11]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Premamennaal" | Nadirshah | Nadirshah, Prithviraj, Indrajith, Jayasurya, Kalabhavan Shajon | 5:30 |
| 2. | "Manjaadum" | Santhosh Varma | Nadirshah, Vijay Yesudas, Afsal, Samad | 4:25 |
| 3. | "Yenno Njaanende" | Bapu Vavad | Nadirshah, Baby Sreya | 3:47 |
| 4. | "Pranayam" | Nadirshah | Nadirshah | 4:34 |
| 5. | "Premamennaal (Reprise)" | Nadirshah | Nadirshah | 5:30 |
Awards[edit | edit source]
The film won the following awards:
- Special Jury Mention - Baby Sreya
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Ramesh Pisharody reiterate his character Nallavanaya Unni in 2019 Malayalam film Pattabhiraman.
References[edit | edit source]
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