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| producer = T. B Ragunathan | | producer = T. B Ragunathan | ||
| writer = Jiju Asokan | | writer = Jiju Asokan | ||
| starring = [[ | | starring = [[Vinay Forrt]]<br />[[Chemban Vinod Jose]]<br />[[Sudheer Karamana]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Vishnu | | cinematography = [[Vishnu Narayanan]] | ||
| music = [[Gopi Sunder]] | | music = [[Gopi Sunder]] | ||
| editing = Lijo Paul | | editing = Lijo Paul | ||
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| runtime = 139 minutes | | runtime = 139 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Malayalam | ||
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'''''Urumbukal Urangarilla''''' ( | '''''Urumbukal Urangarilla''''' ({{translation|''Ants Don't Sleep''}}) is a 2015 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy thriller]] film written and directed by [[Jiju Asokan]]. It features [[Vinay Forrt]], [[Chemban Vinod Jose]], [[Sudheer Karamana]], [[Aju Varghese]], [[Musthafa]], [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]], [[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]], [[Vanitha Krishnachandran]], Janaki Krishnan, [[Thesni Khan]]<ref>{{cite news|title=The Ant Story|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/The-Ant-Story/2015/09/10/article3019450.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920005424/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/The-Ant-Story/2015/09/10/article3019450.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 September 2015|access-date=18 September 2015|newspaper=Indian Express|date=10 September 2015}}</ref> and [[Kalabhavan Shajon]]. The film was released on 19 September 2015 to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title='Urumbukal Urangarilla' review roundup: A complete entertainer worth watching|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/urumbukal-urangarilla-review-roundup-complete-entertainer-worth-watching-647368|access-date=29 September 2015|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=21 September 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
A young man named Manoj associates with Kelu Ashan, a guru of thieves, to learn the tricks of the craft. However, Kelu Ashan is now old and retired and hence, introduces him to one of his former disciples, Benny, to train him in the "art of robbery". Benny trains Manoj well. After Benny is caught, Manoj meets Kelu Ashan again, who teaches him the "science of theft". Manoj eventually gets caught and is sent to jail where he meets Benny. In jail, Manoj meets a dangerous thief named Carlos and befriends him. After getting released, Carlos plans to rob a house along with Manoj's friends. In a twist, it emerges that Manoj had actually been looking for Carlos all along as he had murdered his parents. His motivation to become a thief and go to jail emerged after he learned that Carlos was also in the jail. The robbery was actually a plan used to trap Carlos. After revealing all this, Manoj kills Carlos viciously by pouring [[honey]], slathering [[sugar|sugar solution]] all over his body and scattering [[meat ants]]. Later, Manoj starts an old age home and his friends and Benny are shown living happily. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Vinay Forrt]] as Vinod /Manoj | |||
* [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] as Benny | * [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] as Benny | ||
* [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Madhavan Nair | * [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Madhavan Nair | ||
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Kelu Aasan | * [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Kelu Aasan | ||
* [[Aju Varghese]] as Babukuttan | * [[Aju Varghese]] as Babukuttan | ||
* [[Musthafa]] as Balu | * [[Musthafa]] as Balu | ||
* [[Ananya (actress)|Ananya]] as Sheela | |||
* [[Vanitha Krishnachandran]] as Radha | |||
* Janaki Krishnan as Deepa | |||
* [[Kalabhavan Shajon]] as Carlos | * [[Kalabhavan Shajon]] as Carlos | ||
* [[Sreejith Ravi]] as Choodan Rajappan | * [[Sreejith Ravi]] as Choodan Rajappan | ||
* [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as | * [[Santhosh Keezhattoor]] as Anto | ||
* Vettukili Prakash as Bhaskaran | * Vettukili Prakash as Bhaskaran | ||
* | * [[Thesni Khan]] as Rosely | ||
* [[ | * [[Manju Pathrose|Manju Sunichan]] as Janamma | ||
* Lakshmipriya as Anitha (cameo) | * Lakshmipriya as Anitha (cameo) | ||
* [[Pradeep Kottayam]] as Sulu's husband (cameo) | * [[Pradeep Kottayam]] as Sulu's husband (cameo) | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = | | length = | ||
| language = [[ | | language = [[Malayalam]] | ||
| label = | | label = | ||
| producer = [[T. B Ragunathan]] | | producer = [[T. B Ragunathan]] | ||
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| next_year = | | next_year = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The music was scored by [[Gopi Sunder]] and tracks were penned by Hari Narayanan. | The music was scored by [[Gopi Sunder]] and the tracks were penned by Hari Narayanan. | ||
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! Song !! Singer !! Lyrics | ! Song !! Singer !! Lyrics | ||
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==Reception== | |||
''[[Sify]]'' gave the verdict "above average" and said "Urumbukal Urangarilla may not offer many surprises and may not be that great for a discerning viewer. But even then this one has its moments for sure and ends up as a decent entertainer".<ref>{{cite web|title=Urumbukal Urangarilla|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/urumbukal-urangarilla-review--pjwkoTchghiab.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927063400/http://www.sify.com/movies/urumbukal-urangarilla-review--pjwkoTchghiab.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 September 2015|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=29 September 2015}}</ref> | |||
''Metromatinee.com'' wrote "Urumbukal Urangarilla is nicely executed and technically the movie stands on its feet", also added "Urumbukal Urangarilla is a decent enough effort that engages off and on. There is some well worked out humour and if some avoidable glitches weren't there this one would have endeared even better to the audience".<ref>{{cite web|author=Raj Vikram |title=Urumbukal Urangarilla Movie Review |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/urumbukal-urangarilla-movie-review-633 |publisher=Metrimatinee |access-date=29 September 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930020451/http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/urumbukal-urangarilla-movie-review-633 |archive-date=30 September 2015 }}</ref> | |||
''Nowrunning.com'' rated 2.5 out of 6 stars and said "Urumbukal Urangarilla is original and creative, and comes across as an appealing cinematic disquisition on a population that apparently never sleeps. It's a quirky, comic film that provides plenty of silly, and yet inventive fun".<ref>{{cite web|author=Veeyen|title=Urumbukal Urangarilla Review|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16915/malayalam/urumbukal-urangarilla/5230/review/|access-date=29 September 2015|date=27 September 2015|archive-date=29 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929190758/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16915/malayalam/urumbukal-urangarilla/5230/review|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.urumbukalurangarilla.tk/ Official website] | |||
*{{IMDb title|4974230}} | *{{IMDb title|4974230}} | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian comedy thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Palani]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Pollachi]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Ottapalam]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Thrissur]] | |||
[[Category:2015 Malayalam-language films]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:09, 4 March 2026
| Urumbukal Urangarilla | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical-release poster | |
| Directed by | Jiju Asokan |
| Produced by | T. B Ragunathan |
| Written by | Jiju Asokan |
| Starring | Vinay Forrt Chemban Vinod Jose Sudheer Karamana |
| Music by | Gopi Sunder |
| Cinematography | Vishnu Narayanan |
| Edited by | Lijo Paul |
Production company | Kamalam Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Urumbukal Urangarilla (transl. Ants Don't Sleep) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Jiju Asokan. It features Vinay Forrt, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sudheer Karamana, Aju Varghese, Musthafa, Innocent, Ananya, Vanitha Krishnachandran, Janaki Krishnan, Thesni Khan[1] and Kalabhavan Shajon. The film was released on 19 September 2015 to positive reviews.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
A young man named Manoj associates with Kelu Ashan, a guru of thieves, to learn the tricks of the craft. However, Kelu Ashan is now old and retired and hence, introduces him to one of his former disciples, Benny, to train him in the "art of robbery". Benny trains Manoj well. After Benny is caught, Manoj meets Kelu Ashan again, who teaches him the "science of theft". Manoj eventually gets caught and is sent to jail where he meets Benny. In jail, Manoj meets a dangerous thief named Carlos and befriends him. After getting released, Carlos plans to rob a house along with Manoj's friends. In a twist, it emerges that Manoj had actually been looking for Carlos all along as he had murdered his parents. His motivation to become a thief and go to jail emerged after he learned that Carlos was also in the jail. The robbery was actually a plan used to trap Carlos. After revealing all this, Manoj kills Carlos viciously by pouring honey, slathering sugar solution all over his body and scattering meat ants. Later, Manoj starts an old age home and his friends and Benny are shown living happily.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Vinay Forrt as Vinod /Manoj
- Chemban Vinod Jose as Benny
- Innocent as Madhavan Nair
- Sudheer Karamana as Kelu Aasan
- Aju Varghese as Babukuttan
- Musthafa as Balu
- Ananya as Sheela
- Vanitha Krishnachandran as Radha
- Janaki Krishnan as Deepa
- Kalabhavan Shajon as Carlos
- Sreejith Ravi as Choodan Rajappan
- Santhosh Keezhattoor as Anto
- Vettukili Prakash as Bhaskaran
- Thesni Khan as Rosely
- Manju Sunichan as Janamma
- Lakshmipriya as Anitha (cameo)
- Pradeep Kottayam as Sulu's husband (cameo)
Music[edit | edit source]
| Urumbukal Urangarilla | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album to Urumbukal Urangarilla by Gopi Sunder | |
| Released | 6 September 2015 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Producer | T. B Ragunathan |
The music was scored by Gopi Sunder and the tracks were penned by Hari Narayanan.
| Song | Singer | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Muthe Muthe" | P. Jayachandran, Swetha Mohan | B. K. Harinarayanan |
| "Kallan Kallan Kallan" | Mithun Raj | B.K. Harinarayanan[3] |
| "Urumbukal Urangarilla" | Midhun Anand, Ajay Sen, Gopi Sundar | B. K. Harinarayanan |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Sify gave the verdict "above average" and said "Urumbukal Urangarilla may not offer many surprises and may not be that great for a discerning viewer. But even then this one has its moments for sure and ends up as a decent entertainer".[4]
Metromatinee.com wrote "Urumbukal Urangarilla is nicely executed and technically the movie stands on its feet", also added "Urumbukal Urangarilla is a decent enough effort that engages off and on. There is some well worked out humour and if some avoidable glitches weren't there this one would have endeared even better to the audience".[5]
Nowrunning.com rated 2.5 out of 6 stars and said "Urumbukal Urangarilla is original and creative, and comes across as an appealing cinematic disquisition on a population that apparently never sleeps. It's a quirky, comic film that provides plenty of silly, and yet inventive fun".[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The Ant Story". Indian Express. 10 September 2015. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ Anu James (21 September 2015). "'Urumbukal Urangarilla' review roundup: A complete entertainer worth watching". International Business Times. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ "First song of Urumbukal Urangarilla released". Times of India. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ↑ "Urumbukal Urangarilla". Sify. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ Raj Vikram. "Urumbukal Urangarilla Movie Review". Metrimatinee. Archived from the original on 30 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
- ↑ Veeyen (27 September 2015). "Urumbukal Urangarilla Review". Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 29 September 2015.