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Stand Up (2019 film)
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| Stand Up | |
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| File:Standup Malayalam Movie Poster.jpeg | |
| Directed by | Vidhu Vincent |
| Produced by | Anto Joseph Unnikrishnan.B |
| Written by | Umesh Omanakuttan |
| Starring | Rajisha Vijayan Nimisha Sajayan Sajitha Madathil |
| Music by | Varkey |
| Cinematography | Tobin Thomas |
| Edited by | Christy Sebastian |
Production company | Anto Joseph Film Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Stand Up is a 2019 Malayalam film directed by Vidhu Vincent.[1] The film narrates the story of Keerthi (Nimisha Sajayan), an aspiring stand-up comedian, who is trying to find some opportunities for her shows amidst several difficulties.[2][3]
Cast[edit]
- Rajisha Vijayan as Diya
- Nimisha Sajayan as Keerthi
- Venkitesh V.P. as Amal[4][5]
- Sajitha Madathil as Maria
- Arjun Ashokan as Sujith
- Jolly Chirayath as Mini
- Seema as Dr. Asha
- Rajesh Sharma as Diya's Father
- Sethu Lakshmi as Acchamma
Plot[edit]
The story revolves around Keerthi an aspiring Stand Up comedian who narrates the story of her friend Diya who was attacked in an apartment and is branded a victim.
Keerthi is at a stage where many stand up comedians are presenting their act. She starts with the typical stand-up comedy and talks about her family. Her brother Amal and her friend Diya are in a relationship. However, there is always a friction between them as Amal considers Diya to be more fond of her friends. things go downhill at times. Amal convinces his mother to agree to their marriage and he meets Diya to convey the same. Diya tells him that she got admission in Delhi University and is going to pursue the same. Amal gets enraged because he had told Diya against it previously. Things get very bad and eventually they break up but Amal is still not willing to let go. Sujith gets Diya to his flat for a final talk. Amal tells Sujith off and begins to talk to Diya angrily. He assaults her and leaves her unconscious. Sujith gets framed for the rape and there is immense pressure on Diya to back off from legal proceedings. Keerthi is forced to leave her home for supporting Diya. How they finally get justice for Diya forms the rest of the movie.
Reception[edit]
Times of India said, "A brave female perspective on addressing abuse" and rated 3.5 out of 5.[6]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Rajisha and Nimisha in team up for Vidhu Vincent's Stand Up - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Nimisha, Rajisha roped in for Vidhu Vincent's 'Stand Up'". OnManorama.
- ↑ "Stand Up is a story of six friends: Divya Gopinath - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Actor Venkitesh Talks About His Movie 'Stand Up'". mathrubhumi.
- ↑ "എല്ലാം കൊണ്ടും 'സ്റ്റാൻഡ് അപ്' അടിപൊളിയാണ് -വെങ്കിടേഷ്". madhyamam (in malayalam).
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Stand Up Movie Review: A brave female perspective on addressing abuse" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
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