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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Bamboo Boys | | name = Bamboo Boys | ||
| image = Bamboo Boys.jpg | | image = Bamboo Boys.jpg | ||
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| director = [[Ali Akbar (director)|Ali Akbar]] | | director = [[Ali Akbar (director)|Ali Akbar]] | ||
| producer = V. H. M. Rafeeque | | producer = V. H. M. Rafeeque | ||
| writer = Ali | | writer = [[Ali Akbar (director)|Ali Akbar]] | ||
| starring = [[Kalabhavan Mani]]<br/>[[Cochin Haneefa]]<br/>[[Harishree Ashokan]]<br/>[[Salim Kumar]] | | starring = [[Kalabhavan Mani]]<br/>[[Cochin Haneefa]]<br/>[[Harishree Ashokan]]<br/>[[Salim Kumar]]<br/>[[Nadirshah]]<br/>[[Jagathy Sreekumar]]<br/>[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] | ||
| music = Thej Mervin<br />C. Rajamani (Score) | | music = Thej Mervin<br />C. Rajamani (Score) | ||
| cinematography = [[J. Williams (cinematographer)|J. Williams]] | | cinematography = [[J. Williams (cinematographer)|J. Williams]] | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = [[Malayalam]] | | language = [[Malayalam]] | ||
| budget = | | budget =<!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
| gross = | | gross =<!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
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'''''Bamboo Boys''''' is a 2002 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[ | '''''Bamboo Boys''''' is a 2002 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[Ali Akbar (director)|Ali Akbar]]. It stars [[Kalabhavan Mani]], [[Cochin Haneefa]], [[Harishree Ashokan]], [[Salim Kumar]], [[Nadirshah]], [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] and [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]]. The film was released on 11 October 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalasangeetham.info/|title=Bamboo Boys|publisher=Malayalam Movie Database|accessdate=11 March 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217033756/http://malayalasangeetham.info/|archivedate=17 December 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film follows a group of [[Tribe|tribals]] who attempt to bring a doctor from town to the forest to treat their headman's wife. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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Four tribal men from a jungle - | Four tribal men from a jungle - Olanga, Nakki, Makku and Themba come to town in search of a doctor to cure their headman's wife and to win the hands of Kuduki, the headman's daughter. Being in town for the first time, everything seems new and strange for them. They engage in mischief and cause much havoc. | ||
Olanga | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{Cast listing| | |||
*[[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Olanga | *[[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Olanga | ||
*[[Cochin Haneefa]] as Makku | *[[Cochin Haneefa]] as Makku | ||
*[[Harishree Ashokan]] as Nakki | *[[Harishree Ashokan]] as Nakki | ||
*[[Salim Kumar]] as Themba | *[[Salim Kumar]] as Themba | ||
*[[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Varkey | *[[Nadirshah]] as Velumban | ||
*[[Janardanan]] as Mula Swamy | *[[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as [[Inspector |CI]] Varkey | ||
*[[Mamukkoya]] as Harithakumari's Father | *[[Janardanan]] as Balachandran aka Mula Swamy | ||
*[[Mamukkoya]] as Kannan, Harithakumari's Father | |||
*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Harithakumari | *[[Bindu Panicker]] as Harithakumari | ||
*[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as | *[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as [[Inspector |SI]] Jagan | ||
*Sagar Shiyas | *Sagar Shiyas | ||
*Sajan Palluruthy | *Sajan Palluruthy as Velumban's assistant | ||
* Sidha Raj as Frederick Alberto, Underworld Don | *Sidha Raj as Frederick Alberto, Underworld Don | ||
* Kalabhavan Haneef | *[[Kalabhavan Haneef]] as Krishnankutty | ||
*[[RLV Ramakrishnan]] as Dassappan | |||
}} | |||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The film's soundtrack contains 8 songs, all composed by | The film's soundtrack contains 8 songs, all composed by Thej Merwin. Lyrics were by [[Gireesh Puthenchery]] and [[Ali Akbar (director)|Ali Akbar]]. | ||
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| "Karutha Kozhi" | | "Karutha Kozhi" | ||
| Kalabhavan Mani | | [[Kalabhavan Mani]] | ||
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| [[K. S. Chitra]] | | [[K. S. Chitra]] | ||
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== Reception == | |||
A critic from ''Chithram'' wrote that " In short, 'Bamboo Boys' is a slapstick comedy, worth watching".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.123kerala.com/chithram/review_bambooboys.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030213165859/http://www.123kerala.com/chithram/review_bambooboys.html | archive-date=13 February 2003 | title=Bamboo Boys - Film Review @ Chithram.net }}</ref> A critic from ''Cinesouth'' wrote that "This should give you a fair idea of what the film would be like. Never mind the fact that the film ends well. Sometimes, nothing works like a good laugh".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2003-02-15 |title=Malayalam Movie Review - Bamboo Boys - Kalabhavan Mani, Cochin Haneefa, Salim Kumar, Priyadarshini, Harishri Ashokan, CA Varkee, Director - Ali Akbar, Producer - V.H.M.Rafeeque, Banner - Sealine Movies |url=http://malayalam.cinesouth.com/english/scopes/reviews/bambooboys.shtml |access-date=2024-12-07 |archive-date=15 February 2003 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030215144027/http://malayalam.cinesouth.com/english/scopes/reviews/bambooboys.shtml |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041225092112/http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=12088905&ctid=5&cid=2428</ref> | |||
In a 2023 interview with ''[[Deshabhimani]]'' magazine, Salim Kumar, one of the leading actors in the film, expressed that the movie humiliated people residing in the jungle. He revealed that he frequently left the set due to clashes over ideas and the script with the director, Ali Akbar. Kumar also mentioned that he would not have participated in the film if he were given the choice today.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Web Desk |date=2023-03-06 |title='ബാംബുബോയ്സ്' ആദിവാസികളെ അപമാനിക്കുന്ന സിനിമ, സെറ്റില് നിന്ന് ഇറങ്ങിപ്പോയിട്ടുണ്ട്-സലീം കുമാര് |url=https://www.mediaoneonline.com/entertainment/i-left-the-set-of-bamboo-boys-salim-kumar-210698 |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=www.mediaoneonline.com |language=ml}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:2002 films]] | [[Category:2002 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2002 Malayalam-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Malayalam-language comedy films]] | ||
{{2000s-Malayalam-film-stub}} | {{2000s-Malayalam-film-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:09, 4 March 2026
| Bamboo Boys | |
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| Directed by | Ali Akbar |
| Produced by | V. H. M. Rafeeque |
| Written by | Ali Akbar |
| Starring | Kalabhavan Mani Cochin Haneefa Harishree Ashokan Salim Kumar Nadirshah Jagathy Sreekumar Kalabhavan Shajohn |
| Music by | Thej Mervin C. Rajamani (Score) |
| Cinematography | J. Williams |
| Edited by | G. Murali |
Production company | Sealine Movies |
| Distributed by | Sealine Release Central Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Bamboo Boys is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Ali Akbar. It stars Kalabhavan Mani, Cochin Haneefa, Harishree Ashokan, Salim Kumar, Nadirshah, Jagathy Sreekumar and Kalabhavan Shajohn. The film was released on 11 October 2002.[1] The film follows a group of tribals who attempt to bring a doctor from town to the forest to treat their headman's wife.
Plot[edit | edit source]
 | This article needs an improved plot summary. (November 2019) |
Four tribal men from a jungle - Olanga, Nakki, Makku and Themba come to town in search of a doctor to cure their headman's wife and to win the hands of Kuduki, the headman's daughter. Being in town for the first time, everything seems new and strange for them. They engage in mischief and cause much havoc.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Kalabhavan Mani as Olanga
- Cochin Haneefa as Makku
- Harishree Ashokan as Nakki
- Salim Kumar as Themba
- Nadirshah as Velumban
- Jagathy Sreekumar as CI Varkey
- Janardanan as Balachandran aka Mula Swamy
- Mamukkoya as Kannan, Harithakumari's Father
- Bindu Panicker as Harithakumari
- Kalabhavan Shajohn as SI Jagan
- Sagar Shiyas
- Sajan Palluruthy as Velumban's assistant
- Sidha Raj as Frederick Alberto, Underworld Don
- Kalabhavan Haneef as Krishnankutty
- RLV Ramakrishnan as Dassappan
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The film's soundtrack contains 8 songs, all composed by Thej Merwin. Lyrics were by Gireesh Puthenchery and Ali Akbar.
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Bamboo Boys" | Madhu Balakrishnan, Chorus |
| 2 | "Eninnale Choppanam" | Kalabhavan Mani |
| 3 | "Karutha Kozhi" | Kalabhavan Mani |
| 4 | "Karutha Muthe" | K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan |
| 5 | "Karutha Muthe" (F) | Sujatha Mohan |
| 6 | "Karutha Muthe" (M) | K. J. Yesudas |
| 7 | "Olakkai Kondu Thaalam Pidichu" | M. G. Sreekumar |
| 8 | "Om Jaya Showre" | K. S. Chitra |
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from Chithram wrote that " In short, 'Bamboo Boys' is a slapstick comedy, worth watching".[2] A critic from Cinesouth wrote that "This should give you a fair idea of what the film would be like. Never mind the fact that the film ends well. Sometimes, nothing works like a good laugh".[3][4]
In a 2023 interview with Deshabhimani magazine, Salim Kumar, one of the leading actors in the film, expressed that the movie humiliated people residing in the jungle. He revealed that he frequently left the set due to clashes over ideas and the script with the director, Ali Akbar. Kumar also mentioned that he would not have participated in the film if he were given the choice today.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bamboo Boys". Malayalam Movie Database. Archived from the original on 17 December 2010. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
- ↑ "Bamboo Boys - Film Review @ Chithram.net". Archived from the original on 13 February 2003.
- ↑ "Malayalam Movie Review - Bamboo Boys - Kalabhavan Mani, Cochin Haneefa, Salim Kumar, Priyadarshini, Harishri Ashokan, CA Varkee, Director - Ali Akbar, Producer - V.H.M.Rafeeque, Banner - Sealine Movies". 15 February 2003. Archived from the original on 15 February 2003. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20041225092112/http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=12088905&ctid=5&cid=2428
- ↑ Web Desk (6 March 2023). "'ബാംബുബോയ്സ്' ആദിവാസികളെ അപമാനിക്കുന്ന സിനിമ, സെറ്റില് നിന്ന് ഇറങ്ങിപ്പോയിട്ടുണ്ട്-സലീം കുമാര്". www.mediaoneonline.com (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 28 June 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Bamboo Boys on IMDb
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