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Karinkunnam 6's
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| Karinkunnam 6S | |
|---|---|
| File:Karinkunnam 6'S poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Deepu Karunakaran |
| Produced by | Anil Biswas Jayalal Menon |
| Screenplay by | Deepu Karunakaran |
| Story by | Arunlal Ramachandran |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Rahul Raj |
| Cinematography | Jaya Krishna Gummadi |
| Edited by | V. Saajan |
Production company | Backwater Studios |
| Distributed by | Magic Frames Maasthi Release MAX Release |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | [1] |
Karinkunnam 6's is a 2016 Indian Malayalam sports drama film directed by Deepu Karunakaran.[2] It stars Manju Warrier an ex-railway sportswoman who as a volleyball coach trains a group of prisoners portrayed by Babu Antony, Baiju, Padmaraj Ratheesh, Sudev Nair, Sudheer Karamana, Jacob Gregory, and Santhosh Keezhattoor.[3] The musical score and songs are composed by Rahul Raj. The film was released in Kerala on 6 July 2016. The film is a tribute to Jimmy George.
Plot[edit]
It's an underdog story of motivated prisoners led by Vandhana and Aby. Aby starts a Volleyball Premier League (VPL) with businessman Mukul Keshav and Kuriyachan. Aby's ego doesn't match with his colleagues. Aby gets injured and is unable to train a team for VPL. His Karinkunnam 6's team players get acquired by Kuriyachan under Golden Smashers. Vandhana fills in for Aby's passion and responsibility and finds a team and attempts to regroup them under her and Aby's banner Karinkunnam 6's but gets snatched up by Felix for Southern Warriors. Disheartened Vandhana tries to recruit a bunch prisoners as their team through IG Haritha. The rest of the film follows how Vandhana and her band of misfits from Poojappura Central Prison are able to win VPL facing slight challenges.
Cast[edit]
- Manju Warrier as Vandhana, Aby's Wife
- Babu Antony as Douglas
- Baiju as Lalu
- Sudheer Karamana as Sasankan
- Sreejith Ravi as Barnabas, Prison Warden
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Nelson, Prison Warden
- Sudev Nair as Ikru
- Jacob Gregory as Bruno
- Padmaraj Ratheesh as Mohsin
- Santhosh Keezhattoor as Vasudev
- Anoop Menon as Aby
- Samuthirakani as Saravanan (Cameo)
- Jagadish as Commentator
- Pradeep Kottayam as Bhasi, Vandhana's assistant
- Nandhu as Ambootty
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Pillai
- Shyamaprasad as Mukul Keshav
- Vijayakumar as Pranchi
- Balaji Sharma as Satheeshan
- Manikuttan as Vishnu
- Shaji Nadeshan as Kuriyachan
- Gayathri Suresh as Photographer (Cameo)
- Rony David
- Vivek Gopan as Team player
- DySP Rajkumar Rajasekharan
- Taniya Stanley as Shreya, Ikru's girlfriend
- Major Ravi as IG Thobias John IPS
- Lena as IG Haritha Krishnan IPS
- Hareesh Peradi as Shreya's Father
- Asottan Bombay as Referee
- Bindhu Krishna as Vasudev's wife
- Ambika Mohan
Soundtrack[edit]
The songs and score were composed by Rahul Raj. Vinaayak Sasikumar wrote lyrics for the songs. "Ulakathin", the first video song from the film was released by the label Muzik 247 through YouTube on 21 June 2016.[4]
- Track listing
- "Ulakathin" (Rahul Raj, Arun Alat, Joju Sebastian) - 3:17
- "Medapoompattum Chutti" (Najim Arshad) - 1:29
- "Dhadakne De" (Rahul Raj, Najim Arshad) - 2:49
Release[edit]
The film was certified by the Central Board of Film Certification on 27 June 2016.[5] Karinkunnam 6'S was released on 6 July 2016 in 49 screens in Kerala on the eve of Eid. The film clashed with the coinciding release of Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum.[6]
Box office[edit]
The film made a gross collection of ₹1.9 crore (US$270,000) in three days at Kerala box office.[7]
Awards and nominations[edit]
- Asiavision Awards - 2017
- Best Actress - Manju Warrier (shared with Vettah)
- Best Actress - Manju Warrier (shared with Vettah)
- Best Actress - Manju Warrier (shared with Vettah)
- NAFA 2017
- Best Actress - Manju Warrier (shared with Vettah)
- Nominated — Best Actress - Manju Warrier (shared with Vettah)
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-anuraga-karikkin-vellam-karinkunnam-6s-shajahanum-pareekuttiyum-686598
- ↑ "Anoop Menon To Romance Manju Warrier". 27 January 2016.
- ↑ "'Karingunnam Sixes' shoot completed".
- ↑ James, Anu (22 June 2016). "Watch 'Ulakathin' song from Manju Warrier's 'Karinkunnam 6s' [VIDEO]". International Business Times. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ↑ James, Anu (29 June 2016). "Manju Warrier-Anoop Menon's 'Karinkunnam 6's' gets a release date". International Business Times. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ↑ James, Anu (7 July 2016). "Manju Warrier's 'Karinkunnam 6's' review: Live audience updates". International Business Times. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ↑ Menon, Akhila (11 July 2016). "Karinkunnam Sixes: 3 Days Kerala Box Office Collections". Filmibeat. Retrieved 11 July 2016.