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{{Short description|2010 film by Saji Surendran}} | {{Short description|2010 film by Saji Surendran}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Four Friends | | name = Four Friends | ||
| image = FOURFRIENDS Movie POSTER.jpg | | image = FOURFRIENDS Movie POSTER.jpg | ||
| alt = <!-- see WP:ALT --> | | alt = <!-- see WP:ALT --> | ||
| caption = | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Saji Surendran]] | | director = [[Saji Surendran]] | ||
| producer = [[Tomichan Mulakupadam]] | | producer = [[Tomichan Mulakupadam]] | ||
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| studio = [[Mulakuppadam Films]] | | studio = [[Mulakuppadam Films]] | ||
| distributor = [[Mulakuppadam Release]] | | distributor = [[Mulakuppadam Release]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|10|28|}} | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|10|28|India}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Malayalam | ||
| budget = {{INR}}5.75 crore<ref name=budget/> | | budget = {{INR}}5.75 crore<ref name=budget/> | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''4 Friends''''' is a 2010 Indian [[Malayalam]] [[comedy]] | '''''4 Friends''''' is a 2010 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy-drama]] film directed by [[Saji Surendran]]. It stars [[Jayaram]], [[Kunchacko Boban]], [[Jayasurya]], and [[Meera Jasmine]] in the lead roles with [[Kamal Haasan]] appearing in a cameo as himself. | ||
== | The film was released on 28 October 2010 to negative reviews. It was dubbed into Tamil as ''Anbulla Kamal''. | ||
Roy | |||
==Synopsis== | |||
Roy, Surya, Amir, and Gauri come from entirely different backgrounds. One thing they have in common is cancer. Roy is a multi-millionaire; Amir is a small-time [[goonda]] and a die-hard fan of [[Kamal Haasan]]; Soorya is an [[MBA]] student; and Gouri is an [[MBBS]] student. Each of them is dying from the disease (blood, liver, bone, and lung cancer, respectively), and they all come for treatment at a plush hospital, Pratheeksha, run by Dr. Nandakumar. Though they take some time to become friends, they eventually grow close. They decide to go to [[Malaysia]] to meet Surya's girlfriend Vineetha because they want a positive outlook on their lives. This forms the rest of the story. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Jayaram]] as Roy Mathew, the MD of RM | {{cast listing| | ||
* [[Kunchacko Boban]] as Surya, an MBA student | * [[Jayaram]] as Roy Mathew, a rich businessman and the MD of RM Groups, a multinational company | ||
* [[Jayasurya]] as Amir, a | * [[Kunchacko Boban]] as Surya, an [[MBA]] student | ||
* [[Meera Jasmine]] as | * [[Jayasurya]] as Amir, a [[Kamal Haasan]] fan who earns a living by selling black tickets in theatres and gang works | ||
* [[Meera Jasmine]] as Gauripriya, a brilliant fourth-semester [[MBBS]] student | |||
* [[Lalu Alex]] as Surya's father | * [[Lalu Alex]] as Haridas, Surya's father | ||
* [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] as [[Malaysian ringgit|Ringgit]] Sasi | |||
* [[Salim Kumar]] as Kochaousepp, a staff in Pratheeksha | |||
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Dr. Siddharth | * [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Dr. Siddharth | ||
* [[ | * [[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]] as Dr. Nandagopal | ||
* [[ | * [[Sukumari]] as Amir'a grandmother | ||
* [[ | * [[Manikuttan]] as Vishnu, Gouri's brother (voiceover by [[Jis Joy]]) | ||
* [[Prem Prakash]] as Murali, Gouri's father | |||
* [[ | |||
* [[Sarayu (actress)|Sarayu]] as Vineetha | * [[Sarayu (actress)|Sarayu]] as Vineetha | ||
* [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Surya's mother | * [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Lathika, Surya's mother | ||
* [[Srinda Arhaan|Srinda]] as Ayisha, Amir's sister | * [[Srinda Arhaan|Srinda]] as Ayisha, Amir's sister | ||
* [[Kamal Haasan]] as himself at the airport (cameo appearance) | |||
}} | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
{{Expand section|date=October 2010}} | {{Expand section|date=October 2010}} | ||
The film was shot at locations | The film was shot at locations in [[Kerala]] and [[Malaysia]]. It was produced by [[Tomichan Mulakuppadam]] under the company [[Mulakuppadam Films]] on a budget of {{INR}}5.75 crore.<ref name=budget>{{cite news|author1=Chandrakanth Viswanath|title=The Tiger Behind Pulimurugan|url=https://epaper.newindianexpress.com/1047813/The-New-Indian-Express-Kochi/25122016#page/15/1|access-date=16 January 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express|The New Sunday Express]]|date=25 December 2016}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
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| type = [[Soundtrack]] | | type = [[Soundtrack]] | ||
| artist = [[M. Jayachandran]] | | artist = [[M. Jayachandran]] | ||
| cover = | | cover =blank | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| released = 19 August 2010 | | released = 19 August 2010 | ||
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{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = | | headline = Tracklist | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| total_length = | | total_length = | ||
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| length2 = | | length2 = | ||
| title3 = Yeh Dosti | | title3 = Yeh Dosti | ||
| note3 = | | note3 = Hindi Remakeing Song | ||
| extra3 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Udit Narayan]] | | extra3 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]], [[Udit Narayan]] | ||
| lyrics3 = | | lyrics3 = Arjith singh | ||
| length3 = | | length3 = | ||
| title4 = Parayamo Rappadi | | title4 = Parayamo Rappadi | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== Reception == | |||
Paresh C. Palicha of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated the film 1.5/5 and wrote, "The basic thread of the film is taken from the Hollywood film ''The Bucket List'' starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. But the comparison ends there. Four Friends is melodramatic and far from reality".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-four-friends/20101029.htm | title=Four Friends is unreal |work=[[Rediff.com]]|last=Palicha|first=Paresh C.|date=29 October 2010|access-date=1 July 2025}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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*{{official website|http://www.fourfriendsmovie.com}} | *{{official website|http://www.fourfriendsmovie.com}} | ||
* {{IMDb title|1820446|Four Friends}} | * {{IMDb title|1820446|Four Friends}} | ||
{{Mulakuppadam Films}} | |||
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[[Category:Films scored by M. Jayachandran]] | |||
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[[Category:Films directed by Saji Surendran]] | [[Category:Films directed by Saji Surendran]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:16, 25 March 2026
| Four Friends | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Saji Surendran |
| Produced by | Tomichan Mulakupadam |
| Written by | Krishna Poojapura |
| Starring | |
| Music by | M. Jayachandran |
| Cinematography | Anil Nair |
| Edited by | Manoj |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mulakuppadam Release |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹5.75 crore[1] |
4 Friends is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Saji Surendran. It stars Jayaram, Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, and Meera Jasmine in the lead roles with Kamal Haasan appearing in a cameo as himself.
The film was released on 28 October 2010 to negative reviews. It was dubbed into Tamil as Anbulla Kamal.
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
Roy, Surya, Amir, and Gauri come from entirely different backgrounds. One thing they have in common is cancer. Roy is a multi-millionaire; Amir is a small-time goonda and a die-hard fan of Kamal Haasan; Soorya is an MBA student; and Gouri is an MBBS student. Each of them is dying from the disease (blood, liver, bone, and lung cancer, respectively), and they all come for treatment at a plush hospital, Pratheeksha, run by Dr. Nandakumar. Though they take some time to become friends, they eventually grow close. They decide to go to Malaysia to meet Surya's girlfriend Vineetha because they want a positive outlook on their lives. This forms the rest of the story.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Jayaram as Roy Mathew, a rich businessman and the MD of RM Groups, a multinational company
- Kunchacko Boban as Surya, an MBA student
- Jayasurya as Amir, a Kamal Haasan fan who earns a living by selling black tickets in theatres and gang works
- Meera Jasmine as Gauripriya, a brilliant fourth-semester MBBS student
- Lalu Alex as Haridas, Surya's father
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Ringgit Sasi
- Salim Kumar as Kochaousepp, a staff in Pratheeksha
- Siddique as Dr. Siddharth
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar as Dr. Nandagopal
- Sukumari as Amir'a grandmother
- Manikuttan as Vishnu, Gouri's brother (voiceover by Jis Joy)
- Prem Prakash as Murali, Gouri's father
- Sarayu as Vineetha
- Seema as Lathika, Surya's mother
- Srinda as Ayisha, Amir's sister
- Kamal Haasan as himself at the airport (cameo appearance)
Production[edit | edit source]
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The film was shot at locations in Kerala and Malaysia. It was produced by Tomichan Mulakuppadam under the company Mulakuppadam Films on a budget of ₹5.75 crore.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Four Friends | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 19 August 2010 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Manorama Music | |||
| Producer | Tomichan Mulakupadam | |||
| M. Jayachandran chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack was composed by M. Jayachandran, with lyrics penned by Kaithapram. It features three original compositions and a remix version of the 1975 hit song "Yeh Dosti" from the film Sholay.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oru Naal Annorunaal" | Kaithapram | Karthik, Swetha | |
| 2. | "Ente Chithira" | Kaithapram | K. J. Yesudas, Vijay Yesudas, Akhila Anand | |
| 3. | "Yeh Dosti" (Hindi Remakeing Song) | Arjith singh | Shankar Mahadevan, Udit Narayan | |
| 4. | "Parayamo Rappadi" | Kaithapram | P. Jayachandran |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff.com rated the film 1.5/5 and wrote, "The basic thread of the film is taken from the Hollywood film The Bucket List starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. But the comparison ends there. Four Friends is melodramatic and far from reality".[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chandrakanth Viswanath (25 December 2016). "The Tiger Behind Pulimurugan". The New Sunday Express. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ↑ Palicha, Paresh C. (29 October 2010). "Four Friends is unreal". Rediff.com. Retrieved 1 July 2025.