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| image = Boeing Boeing (1985 film).jpg | | image = Boeing Boeing (1985 film).jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[Priyadarshan]] | | director = [[Priyadarshan]] | ||
| producer = Thiruppathi Chettiyar | | producer = Thiruppathi Chettiyar | ||
| based_on = [[Boeing-Boeing (play)|''Boeing Boeing'']] | |||
| writer = [[Priyadarshan]]<br />[[Sreenivasan]] (dialogue) | | writer = [[Priyadarshan]]<br />[[Sreenivasan]] (dialogue) | ||
| starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br />[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]<br />[[M. G. Soman]]<br />[[Jagathy Sreekumar]]<br />[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]]<br /> [[Sukumari]]<br />[[Menaka (actress)|Menaka]]<br />[[Maniyanpilla Raju]]<br />[[Sankaradi]] | | starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br />[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]<br />[[M. G. Soman]]<br />[[Jagathy Sreekumar]]<br />[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]]<br /> [[Sukumari]]<br />[[Menaka (actress)|Menaka]]<br />[[Maniyanpilla Raju]]<br />[[Sankaradi]] | ||
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| studio = Evershine Productions | | studio = Evershine Productions | ||
| distributor = Evershine Release | | distributor = Evershine Release | ||
| released = {{ | | released = {{Film date|1985|9|1|df=yes}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 150 minutes | ||
| language = Malayalam | | language = Malayalam | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
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'''''Boeing Boeing''''' is a 1985 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy | '''''Boeing Boeing''''' is a 1985 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Priyadarshan]]. The is based on the 1960 French play [[Boeing-Boeing (play)|of the same name]] by [[Marc Camoletti (playwright)|Marc Camoletti]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 May 2021 |title=Happy Birthday Mohanlal: Bollywood films you probably didn't know were remakes of Malayalam flicks starring him |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/photo-gallery-happy-birthday-mohanlal-bollywood-films-remakes-of-malayalam-flicks-starring-the-complete-actor-bhool-bhulaiyaa-manichitratazhu-drishyam-garam-masala-boeing-boeing-gardish-kireedam-hungama-poochakkoru-mookkuthi-khatta-meetha-2 |url-status=live |access-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613014802/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/photo-gallery-happy-birthday-mohanlal-bollywood-films-remakes-of-malayalam-flicks-starring-the-complete-actor-bhool-bhulaiyaa-manichitratazhu-drishyam-garam-masala-boeing-boeing-gardish-kireedam-hungama-poochakkoru-mookkuthi-khatta-meetha-2 |archive-date=13 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=23 July 2013 |title=After comedy, Priyadarshan-Mohanlal team up for horror |work=[[Zee News]] |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/after-comedy-priyadarshan-mohanlal-team-up-for-horror_139624.html |url-status=live |access-date=14 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214115140/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/after-comedy-priyadarshan-mohanlal-team-up-for-horror_139624.html |archive-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2 January 2017 |title=Never a dull moment: Three decades of cinema with Priyadharshan |work=[[The News Minute]] |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/never-dull-moment-three-decades-cinema-priyadharshan-55137 |url-status=live |access-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613014802/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/never-dull-moment-three-decades-cinema-priyadharshan-55137 |archive-date=13 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Akshay Kumar & Priyadarshan: The unlikely hitmakers |work=[[Sify]] |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/akshay-kumar--priyadarshan-the-unlikely-hitmakers-imagegallery-2-bollywood-khvpcuabihgsi.html |url-status=dead |access-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002180942/http://www.sify.com/movies/akshay-kumar--priyadarshan-the-unlikely-hitmakers-imagegallery-2-bollywood-khvpcuabihgsi.html |archive-date=2 October 2018}}</ref> The plot follows Shyam ([[Mohanlal]]) who is dating three [[flight attendant]]s at the same time, and the scenario gets complicated with the arrival of his friend Anilkumar ([[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]) along with other obstructions. | ||
The film is regarded as one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema. The film was a blockbuster and remains one of the cult classic comic capers in [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{ | The film is regarded as one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema. The film was a blockbuster and remains one of the cult classic comic capers in [[Malayalam cinema]]. <ref>{{Cite news |date=12 October 2011 |title=I'm training camera on social causes: Priyadarshan |work=[[IBNLive]] |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/im-training-camera-on-social-causes-priyadarshan/186505-8-68.html |url-status=dead |access-date=14 December 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141214100014/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/im-training-camera-on-social-causes-priyadarshan/186505-8-68.html |archive-date=14 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Manjusha Radhakrishnan |date=19 April 2011 |title=Priyadarshan and Mohanlal back together |work=[[Gulf News]] |url=http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/priyadarshan-and-mohanlal-back-together-1.795464 |url-status=live |access-date=14 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141214120113/http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/film/priyadarshan-and-mohanlal-back-together-1.795464 |archive-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> It was remade in Telugu as ''[[Chilakkottudu]]'' (1997) and in Kannada as ''[[Nee Tata Naa Birla]]''. [[Priyadarshan]] remade it in Hindi in 2005 as ''[[Garam Masala (2005 film)|Garam Masala]]''. The Mohanlal and Mukesh duo became popular after this film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 September 2007 |title=Funny side up! |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/funny-side-up/article2273700.ece |url-status=live |access-date=14 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220601041551/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/funny-side-up/article2273700.ece |archive-date=1 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 July 2009 |title=Kambakkht Ishq inspired by a Tamil movie? |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/archives/kambakkht-ishq-inspired-by-a-tamil-movie/article1-427314.aspx |url-status=dead |access-date=14 December 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141214095912/http://www.hindustantimes.com/news-feed/archives/kambakkht-ishq-inspired-by-a-tamil-movie/article1-427314.aspx |archive-date=14 December 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Shyam | Shyam is a silver-tongued but essentially likeable weasel. He's a flirt, engaged to Sreekutty. He doesn't have much luck with women or his career, but when a bunch of opportunists seem to pop into his life with all kinds of dreamy offers, he bites. Suddenly, he finds himself stirring an ambitious fiancée soup, dating three air hostesses introduced to him by Lambodharan, and driving cars he doesn't own with the help of his friend, driver Kuttappan. He rises to the occasion admirably. Even as he meticulously takes down flight schedules and itinerary details, he finds himself flummoxed on many a turn, where he lies magnificently through his teeth. Soon, he's 'in the zone', a complete player, addicted to the thrills of infidelity and everyone is a co-conspirator. | ||
He rises to the occasion admirably. Even as he meticulously takes down flight schedules and itinerary details, he finds himself flummoxed on many a turn, where he lies magnificently through his teeth. Soon, he's 'in the zone', | Anil is a smarmy stud with an exuberant lack of scruples. While managing to wangle his way to a promotion, a Mumbai trip, he looks up to Shyam. Despite the obvious rivalry, Anil decides to move in as an acolyte. Shyam is a pro, and wants Anil out of his life, but has to begrudgingly admit that he's a huge help with the ladies. Anil acts unflappable with others around but grovels in front of Shyam to let him stay. Beneath the egos and competition, however, it's pretty visible that these two like each other. Another one stirring the broth is Mrs. Dick aka Dickammayi, a moody chef whose husband eloped and married her sister. She has been warned about women in the house but is unaware that her domestic duties would involve shuffling pictures in and out of photo frames and making three different kinds of dinner on the same night. Justifiably, she often flies off the handle and vainly demands a never-forthcoming raise. | ||
Eventually, Shyam and Anil are devastated by the air hostess-surfing game they play. They barely manage to disengage from a lethal imbroglio and look set to quit while they're still ahead. Both men are exhausted, downbeat, and seemingly resigned to their fate. Elena, one of the three air hostesses starts feeling a soft corner for Anil, and they decide to lead a life together. Shyam and Anil size each other up and sigh wearily, and just when they're going to throw in the towel, they solemnly make their decision. 'One for you, two for me,' Shyam mutters. Anil, equally cool, nods and seals the deal. But the commotion doesn't end there. The other two air hostesses find out that they have been cheated. In the end, both Shyam and Anil realize their mistakes, and Shyam decides to marry his "murapennu", Sreekutty. | |||
Eventually, Shyam and Anil are devastated by the | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[Mohanlal]] as Shyam | *[[Mohanlal]] as Shyam | ||
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Anilkumar | *[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Anilkumar | ||
*[[ | *[[Lissy (actress)|Lissy]] as Eleena (1st Cabin-Crew) | ||
*[[Madhuri (Tamil actress)|Madhuri]] as Padma (2nd air-hostess) | *[[Madhuri (Tamil actress)|Madhuri]] as Padma (2nd air-hostess) | ||
*[[Ashwini (actress)|Ashwini]] as Indhu (3rd air-hostess) | *[[Ashwini (actress)|Ashwini]] as Indhu (3rd air-hostess) | ||
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*[[M. G. Soman]] as Lambodharan Pillai | *[[M. G. Soman]] as Lambodharan Pillai | ||
*[[Sankaradi]] as M. T. E. Damodaran | *[[Sankaradi]] as M. T. E. Damodaran | ||
*[[K. P. A. C. Sunny]] as | *[[K. P. A. C. Sunny]] as Sreekandan Nair | ||
*[[Oduvil Unnikrishnan]] as Ramankutty Shop Owner | *[[Oduvil Unnikrishnan]] as Ramankutty Shop Owner | ||
*[[Bobby Kottarakkara]] as (Tea Shop Owner) | *[[Bobby Kottarakkara]] as (Tea Shop Owner) | ||
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*[[Priya (actress)|Priya]] as [[item number]] "Boeing Boeing" | *[[Priya (actress)|Priya]] as [[item number]] "Boeing Boeing" | ||
*[[Vallathol Unnikrishnan]] as Priest | *[[Vallathol Unnikrishnan]] as Priest | ||
*[[Shankar (actor)|Shankar]] as Man at the Restaurant (cameo) | |||
* Pavitran as Ettuveetil Raghavan Pillai | |||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
[[Kottayam Santha]] gave voice ([[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]]) for all the female lead characters in the film.<ref>{{ | [[Kottayam Santha]] gave voice ([[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbed]]) for all the female lead characters in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 June 2017 |title=ഈ മോഹന്ലാല് ചിത്രത്തിലെ എല്ലാ സ്ത്രീ കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾക്കും ശബ്ദം കൊടുത്തത് ഒരാള് !! |url=https://www.eastcoastdaily.com/movie/%E0%B4%88-%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%8B%E0%B4%B9%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B2%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D-%E0%B4%9A%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716132928/https://www.eastcoastdaily.com/movie/%E0%B4%88-%E0%B4%AE%E0%B5%8B%E0%B4%B9%E0%B4%A8%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D%E0%B4%B2%E0%B4%BE%E0%B4%B2%E0%B5%8D%E2%80%8D-%E0%B4%9A%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%B0%E0%B4%A4%E0%B5%8D%E0%B4%A4%E0%B4%BF%E0%B4%B2/ |archive-date=16 July 2019 |access-date=16 July 2019 |website=East Coast Daily |language=ml}}</ref> | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The music was composed by [[Raghu Kumar]] and lyrics | The music was composed by [[Raghu Kumar]] and the lyrics were written by [[Mankombu Gopalakrishnan]]. The film was scored by [[K. J. Joy]]. | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" | {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%;" | ||
! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Oru Punnaaram || [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[KS Chithra]], [[Unni Menon]] || [[Mankombu Gopalakrishnan]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Thozhukai || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || [[Mankombu Gopalakrishnan]] | |||
|} | |} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Boeing Boeing (1965 film)]] | *[[Boeing Boeing (1965 film)]] | ||
*[[Chilakkottudu]] | |||
*[[Garam Masala (2005 film)]] | *[[Garam Masala (2005 film)]] | ||
*[[Nee Tata Naa Birla]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]] | [[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]] | ||
[[Category:1985 films]] | [[Category:1985 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1985 Malayalam-language films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Raghu Kumar]] | |||
[[Category:Indian films based on plays]] | |||
[[Category:Indian romantic comedy films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian remakes of American films]] | |||
[[Category:Films directed by Priyadarshan]] | [[Category:Films directed by Priyadarshan]] | ||
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| Directed by | Priyadarshan |
| Produced by | Thiruppathi Chettiyar |
| Written by | Priyadarshan Sreenivasan (dialogue) |
| Based on | Boeing Boeing |
| Starring | Mohanlal Mukesh M. G. Soman Jagathy Sreekumar Lizy Sukumari Menaka Maniyanpilla Raju Sankaradi |
| Music by | Reghu Kumar K. J. Joy (score) |
| Cinematography | S. Kumar |
| Edited by | K. Sankunni |
Production company | Evershine Productions |
| Distributed by | Evershine Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Boeing Boeing is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan. The is based on the 1960 French play of the same name by Marc Camoletti.[1][2][3][4] The plot follows Shyam (Mohanlal) who is dating three flight attendants at the same time, and the scenario gets complicated with the arrival of his friend Anilkumar (Mukesh) along with other obstructions.
The film is regarded as one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema. The film was a blockbuster and remains one of the cult classic comic capers in Malayalam cinema. [5][6] It was remade in Telugu as Chilakkottudu (1997) and in Kannada as Nee Tata Naa Birla. Priyadarshan remade it in Hindi in 2005 as Garam Masala. The Mohanlal and Mukesh duo became popular after this film.[7][8]
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
Shyam is a silver-tongued but essentially likeable weasel. He's a flirt, engaged to Sreekutty. He doesn't have much luck with women or his career, but when a bunch of opportunists seem to pop into his life with all kinds of dreamy offers, he bites. Suddenly, he finds himself stirring an ambitious fiancée soup, dating three air hostesses introduced to him by Lambodharan, and driving cars he doesn't own with the help of his friend, driver Kuttappan. He rises to the occasion admirably. Even as he meticulously takes down flight schedules and itinerary details, he finds himself flummoxed on many a turn, where he lies magnificently through his teeth. Soon, he's 'in the zone', a complete player, addicted to the thrills of infidelity and everyone is a co-conspirator. Anil is a smarmy stud with an exuberant lack of scruples. While managing to wangle his way to a promotion, a Mumbai trip, he looks up to Shyam. Despite the obvious rivalry, Anil decides to move in as an acolyte. Shyam is a pro, and wants Anil out of his life, but has to begrudgingly admit that he's a huge help with the ladies. Anil acts unflappable with others around but grovels in front of Shyam to let him stay. Beneath the egos and competition, however, it's pretty visible that these two like each other. Another one stirring the broth is Mrs. Dick aka Dickammayi, a moody chef whose husband eloped and married her sister. She has been warned about women in the house but is unaware that her domestic duties would involve shuffling pictures in and out of photo frames and making three different kinds of dinner on the same night. Justifiably, she often flies off the handle and vainly demands a never-forthcoming raise.
Eventually, Shyam and Anil are devastated by the air hostess-surfing game they play. They barely manage to disengage from a lethal imbroglio and look set to quit while they're still ahead. Both men are exhausted, downbeat, and seemingly resigned to their fate. Elena, one of the three air hostesses starts feeling a soft corner for Anil, and they decide to lead a life together. Shyam and Anil size each other up and sigh wearily, and just when they're going to throw in the towel, they solemnly make their decision. 'One for you, two for me,' Shyam mutters. Anil, equally cool, nods and seals the deal. But the commotion doesn't end there. The other two air hostesses find out that they have been cheated. In the end, both Shyam and Anil realize their mistakes, and Shyam decides to marry his "murapennu", Sreekutty.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Mohanlal as Shyam
- Mukesh as Anilkumar
- Lissy as Eleena (1st Cabin-Crew)
- Madhuri as Padma (2nd air-hostess)
- Ashwini as Indhu (3rd air-hostess)
- Menaka as Sreekutty
- Jagathy Sreekumar as O. P. Olassa
- Sukumari as Dick Ammayi
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Kuttappan
- M. G. Soman as Lambodharan Pillai
- Sankaradi as M. T. E. Damodaran
- K. P. A. C. Sunny as Sreekandan Nair
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Ramankutty Shop Owner
- Bobby Kottarakkara as (Tea Shop Owner)
- Kaduvakulam Antony as Fake father
- Manavalan Joseph as Father of Sreekutty
- Priya as item number "Boeing Boeing"
- Vallathol Unnikrishnan as Priest
- Shankar as Man at the Restaurant (cameo)
- Pavitran as Ettuveetil Raghavan Pillai
Kottayam Santha gave voice (dubbed) for all the female lead characters in the film.[9]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Raghu Kumar and the lyrics were written by Mankombu Gopalakrishnan. The film was scored by K. J. Joy.
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| Oru Punnaaram | K. J. Yesudas, KS Chithra, Unni Menon | Mankombu Gopalakrishnan |
| Thozhukai | K. J. Yesudas | Mankombu Gopalakrishnan |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Happy Birthday Mohanlal: Bollywood films you probably didn't know were remakes of Malayalam flicks starring him". Daily News and Analysis. 21 May 2021. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ↑ "After comedy, Priyadarshan-Mohanlal team up for horror". Zee News. 23 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "Never a dull moment: Three decades of cinema with Priyadharshan". The News Minute. 2 January 2017. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar & Priyadarshan: The unlikely hitmakers". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 October 2018. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ↑ "I'm training camera on social causes: Priyadarshan". IBNLive. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Manjusha Radhakrishnan (19 April 2011). "Priyadarshan and Mohanlal back together". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 14 December 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "Funny side up!". The Hindu. 21 September 2007. Archived from the original on 1 June 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "Kambakkht Ishq inspired by a Tamil movie?". Hindustan Times. 1 July 2009. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "ഈ മോഹന്ലാല് ചിത്രത്തിലെ എല്ലാ സ്ത്രീ കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾക്കും ശബ്ദം കൊടുത്തത് ഒരാള് !!". East Coast Daily (in മലയാളം). 26 June 2017. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.