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| director = Shibu Ganghadharan | | director = Shibu Ganghadharan | ||
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| screenplay = T. P. Devarajan | | screenplay = T. P. Devarajan | ||
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| starring = [[Mammootty]]<br /> [[Akanksha Puri]] <br />[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] | | starring = [[Mammootty]]<br /> [[Akanksha Puri]] <br />[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] | ||
| music = [[Shaan Rahman]]<br />[[Bijibal]] | | music = [[Shaan Rahman]]<br />[[Bijibal]] | ||
| cinematography = Pradeep Nair | | cinematography = Pradeep Nair | ||
| editing = Sreekanth | | editing = Sreekanth | ||
| studio = Galaxy Films | | studio = Galaxy Films | ||
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'''''Praise the Lord''''' is a 2014 [[Malayalam]] film directed by Shibu Gangadharan and starring [[Mammootty]], [[Akanksha Puri]] and [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/10959/malayalam/praise-the-lord/index.htm|title=Praise the Lord (2014) | Praise the Lord Malayalam Movie | Movie Reviews, Showtimes|website=Nowrunning.com|access-date=18 November 2021}}</ref> The film has been adapted from [[Paul Zacharia|Zacharia]]'s eponymous novelette,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tryst-with-romance/article5809593.ece|title=Tryst with romance|first=Saraswathy|last=Nagarajan|date=20 March 2014|access-date=18 November 2021|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref> T. P. Devarajan has written the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2012/jun/22/mammootty-in-praise-the-lord-379686.html|title=Mammootty in 'Praise the Lord'|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=18 November 2021}}</ref> The film was | '''''Praise the Lord''''' is a 2014 [[Malayalam]] film directed by Shibu Gangadharan and starring [[Mammootty]], [[Akanksha Puri]] and [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/10959/malayalam/praise-the-lord/index.htm|title=Praise the Lord (2014) | Praise the Lord Malayalam Movie | Movie Reviews, Showtimes|website=Nowrunning.com|date=28 June 2012 |access-date=18 November 2021}}</ref> The film has been adapted from [[Paul Zacharia|Zacharia]]'s eponymous novelette,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/tryst-with-romance/article5809593.ece|title=Tryst with romance|first=Saraswathy|last=Nagarajan|date=20 March 2014|access-date=18 November 2021|website=Thehindu.com}}</ref> T. P. Devarajan has written the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2012/jun/22/mammootty-in-praise-the-lord-379686.html|title=Mammootty in 'Praise the Lord'|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=18 November 2021}}</ref> The film was produce by Milan Jaleel under his banner Galaxy Films.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2014/mar/14/inspired-by-love-not-religion-586208.html|title=Inspired by Love, not Religion|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=18 November 2021}}</ref> It was released on 20 March 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2014/praise-the-lord-sure-to-entertain-all-says-paul-zacharia-134594.html|title=Praise The Lord Is Sure To Entertain All, Says Paul Zacharia|date=20 March 2014|website=Filmibeat.com|access-date=18 November 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Mammootty]] as Joy | {{Cast listing| | ||
* [[Mammootty]] as Aanamadayil Joy | |||
* [[Akanksha Puri]] as Annie | * [[Akanksha Puri]] as Annie | ||
* [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Sunny | * [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Sunny | ||
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* [[Joy Mathew]] as Kaduvakunnil Kunjutty | * [[Joy Mathew]] as Kaduvakunnil Kunjutty | ||
* [[Suresh Krishna (actor)|Suresh Krishna]] as C.I. Balakrishnan | * [[Suresh Krishna (actor)|Suresh Krishna]] as C.I. Balakrishnan | ||
*[[Mani C. Kappan]] as M P Mathachan | * [[Mani C. Kappan]] as M P Mathachan | ||
* [[Indrans]] as Chacko | * [[Indrans]] as Chacko | ||
* [[Kailash (actor)|Kailash]] as Alwin, Annie's | * [[Kailash (actor)|Kailash]] as Alwin, Annie's boyfriend | ||
*[[Sadiq]] as Kuttappan | * [[Sadiq (Indian actor)|Sadiq]] as Kuttappan | ||
* [[Sajitha Betti]] as Kochu Rani | * [[Sajitha Betti]] as Kochu Rani | ||
* [[Anoop Chandran]] as Sonykutty | * [[Anoop Chandran]] as Sonykutty | ||
* [[Dinesh Panicker]] as Cherian Varghese | * [[Dinesh Panicker]] as Cherian Varghese | ||
*Pauly as Karthyayani | * Pauly as Karthyayani | ||
* Noby as Kulappuram Vakkan | * Noby as Kulappuram Vakkan | ||
*Adinad Sasi as Kunjiraman | * Adinad Sasi as Kunjiraman | ||
*Mohan Ayiroor as Yohannan | * Mohan Ayiroor as Yohannan | ||
*Kalabhavan Haneef as Police constable | * [[Kalabhavan Haneef]] as Police constable | ||
*Nasser Lathif as English Sermon Preacher | * Nasser Lathif as English Sermon Preacher | ||
}} | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The film features songs composed by [[Shaan Rahman]] while [[Bijibal]] composed the background score. [[Manorama Music]] bought the music rights of ''Praise the Lord''. | The film features songs composed by [[Shaan Rahman]] while [[Bijibal]] composed the background score. [[Manorama Music]] bought the music rights of ''Praise the Lord''. | ||
==Reception== | |||
===Critical reception=== | |||
[[The Times of India]] rated the film 2/5 stars and characterised ''Praise the Lord'' as a glossy appearance that vainly tries to mask a weak story, and the narrative is "over-populated with scenes and sequences and actors seldom being just to the lovable characters on the book." Mammootty's performance was considered "wasted" in the poor narrative; Reenu Mathews's performance seemed "off guard." The narrative is described as "dull, faded," lacking flow and rhythm, while also noting that it fails to capture the "blissful comic strain" of the book.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=11 April 2016 |title=Praise the Lord Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Praise the Lord by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/praise-the-lord/movie-review/32550954.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=4 October 2025}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2014 films]] | [[Category:2014 films]] | ||
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[[Category:Films based on short fiction]] | [[Category:Films based on short fiction]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Shaan Rahman]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by Bijibal]] | |||
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| Praise the Lord | |
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.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shibu Ganghadharan |
| Produced by | Milan Jaleel |
| Screenplay by | T. P. Devarajan |
| Based on | Praise the Lord by Zacharia |
| Starring | Mammootty Akanksha Puri Mukesh |
| Music by | Shaan Rahman Bijibal |
| Cinematography | Pradeep Nair |
| Edited by | Sreekanth |
Production company | Galaxy Films |
| Distributed by | Galaxy Films &
Multiplex Movies Tricolor Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Praise the Lord is a 2014 Malayalam film directed by Shibu Gangadharan and starring Mammootty, Akanksha Puri and Mukesh .[1] The film has been adapted from Zacharia's eponymous novelette,[2] T. P. Devarajan has written the screenplay.[3] The film was produce by Milan Jaleel under his banner Galaxy Films.[4] It was released on 20 March 2014.[5]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Mammootty as Aanamadayil Joy
- Akanksha Puri as Annie
- Mukesh as Sunny
- Reenu Mathews as Ancy
- Ahmed Sidhique as Samkutty
- Anoop Krishnan as Samkutty's friend
- Kalabhavan Shajon as Father Antony
- Joy Mathew as Kaduvakunnil Kunjutty
- Suresh Krishna as C.I. Balakrishnan
- Mani C. Kappan as M P Mathachan
- Indrans as Chacko
- Kailash as Alwin, Annie's boyfriend
- Sadiq as Kuttappan
- Sajitha Betti as Kochu Rani
- Anoop Chandran as Sonykutty
- Dinesh Panicker as Cherian Varghese
- Pauly as Karthyayani
- Noby as Kulappuram Vakkan
- Adinad Sasi as Kunjiraman
- Mohan Ayiroor as Yohannan
- Kalabhavan Haneef as Police constable
- Nasser Lathif as English Sermon Preacher
Music[edit | edit source]
The film features songs composed by Shaan Rahman while Bijibal composed the background score. Manorama Music bought the music rights of Praise the Lord.
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
The Times of India rated the film 2/5 stars and characterised Praise the Lord as a glossy appearance that vainly tries to mask a weak story, and the narrative is "over-populated with scenes and sequences and actors seldom being just to the lovable characters on the book." Mammootty's performance was considered "wasted" in the poor narrative; Reenu Mathews's performance seemed "off guard." The narrative is described as "dull, faded," lacking flow and rhythm, while also noting that it fails to capture the "blissful comic strain" of the book.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Praise the Lord (2014) | Praise the Lord Malayalam Movie | Movie Reviews, Showtimes". Nowrunning.com. 28 June 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ Nagarajan, Saraswathy (20 March 2014). "Tryst with romance". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ "Mammootty in 'Praise the Lord'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ "Inspired by Love, not Religion". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ "Praise The Lord Is Sure To Entertain All, Says Paul Zacharia". Filmibeat.com. 20 March 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ "Praise the Lord Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Praise the Lord by Times of India". The Times of India. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
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