Ee Adutha Kaalathu Explained

Ee Adutha Kaalathu
Native Name:
Starring:Indrajith Sukumaran
Murali Gopy
Anoop Menon
Nishan
Miya George
Mythili
Tanu Roy
Jagathy Sreekumar
Director:Arun Kumar Aravind
Producer:Raju Malliath
Cinematography:Shehnad Jalal
Editing:Arun Kumar Aravind
Music:Gopi Sunder
Distributor:PJ Entertainments
Studio:Ragam Movies
Runtime:160 minutes
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Ee Adutha Kaalathu (English: In Recent Times) is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy crime film written by Murali Gopy and directed by Arun Kumar Aravind.[1] [2] The film marks the second directorial venture by Arun Kumar Aravind, after his notable directorial debut Cocktail (2010). Kerala State Award winning cinematographer Shehnad Jalal handled the camera.[3]

The narrative is patterned like a Rubik's Cube; it's a brainy entertainer that mixes various genres. It features the lives of six different persons from different strata of the social life of the city, interconnected due to unexpected events beyond their control. Bengali model and theater artiste Tanushree Ghosh makes her debut in Malayalam cinema with this film.[4] The cast includes Indrajith, Murali Gopy, Anoop Menon, Nishan, Jagathy Sreekumar and Mythili.[5] The music is composed by Gopi Sundar and the lyrics are by Rafeeq Ahmed.[6]

The film was released on 24 February 2012 in Kerala to positive reviews.[7] [8] The film is considered a path-breaker for its bold and realistic narration and the innovative style of weaving story threads together.[9] [10] It was screened at the Malayalam Cinema Today category of the 17th International Film Festival of Kerala,[11] where it won the NETPAC Award for Best Malayalam Film.[12] Discussions are underway for the Hindi remake of the movie.[13]

Premise

Vishnu is an unemployed man who makes toys from garbages for the living. He has a wife named Ramani two daughters and mother. Ajay Kurien is a rich businessman who tries to ignore his wife Madhuri, who is a former actress.

Production

The film started the shooting on 12 September 2011 at Thiruvananthapuram.[14] The official teaser was released on 5 September, even before the commencement of shooting.[15] The teaser has been highly appreciated for its originality, the use of Malayalam words and for the background score.[16] The second schedule of shooting started on 28 October.[17] Almost the whole movie was shot at Thiruvananthapuram except for few scenes which were shot at Nagercoil. The theatrical trailer was released on 27 January which became a hit in YouTube and social networking sites.

Music

Ee Adutha Kaalathu
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Gopi Sundar
Caption:Album cover for Ee Adutha Kaalathu
Recorded:Sunsa Digital Work Station, Chennai
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Label:Manorama Music[18]
Producer:Raju Malliath

The background score of the film has been composed by Gopi Sundar. The sound track was released by Manorama Music.[19]

Reception

The film was released on 24 February in 63 centers inside Kerala. The film received positive reviews from the audiences and critics alike and has become a hit. It was mostly welcomed by the youth. The positive critical response from the viewers shows the thirst of viewers for varied films, rather than star, action oriented masala films.[20]

Critical response

Malayala Manorama called the film "A must watch movie" and commented that "By the loud, standing ovation at the end, when the lights are on, Arun Kumar can rest assured that he has established himself as a director who has once again successfully brought about the phenomenal change Malayalam cinema has ever been thirsting for".[21]

Indiaglitz.com rated the film (3.5/5) and said that "'Ee Adutha Kalathu' is one movie that is a definite prescription for a demanding viewer. A well-made film that works for its powerful plot and structuring, engaging script, and super performances."[22] Metromatinee.com rated the movie as "Excellent" and said "'Ee Adutha Kalathu' is a remarkably refreshing and sensitive movie making a candid statement of life in the cities".[23]

Veeyen of Nowrunning.com rated the film (3/5) and said, "Arun Kumar Aravind's 'Ee Adutha Kaalathu' is an emotionally bruising film that is oxymoronic to the core; it's the kind of film that is pleasingly depressing, casually engrossing and placidly terrorizing. A must-watch in short!"[24]

Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff.com gave the movie a (3/5) rating and said that "Ee Adutha Kaalathu shows the life of six different people living a city, in a very entertaining manner".[25]

Accolades

Mohan Raghavan Foundation Awards[26]
Asiavision Movie Awards[27]
International Film Festival of Kerala (2012)
Nana Film Awards
P. Bhaskaran Foundation Awards[28]
Sathyan Award
Asianet Film Awards[29]
Vanitha Film Awards[30]

Notes and References

  1. News: The new 'Cocktail' party . . 2011-07-24 . 2011-09-20 . 25 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160325233445/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article423048.ece . dead .
  2. Web site: Arunkumar's next movie titled Ee Adutha Kaalathu . . 2011-07-29 . 2011-09-20 . 22 October 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121022170621/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2011/arunkumar-shoot-ee-adutha-kaalathu-290711.html . dead .
  3. News: Focus on perfection. Chennai, India. The Hindu. Usha. Zacharias. 2011-06-04. 29 December 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120517024905/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2073668.ece. 17 May 2012. dead. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Jeeva girl in tinsel world. 29 December 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120426005639/http://wwv.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/kochi/jeeva-girl-tinsel-world-075. 26 April 2012. dead. dmy-all.
  5. Web site: Arunkumar ready for his second . https://web.archive.org/web/20120122075216/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/69099.html . dead . 22 January 2012 . Indiaglitz.com . 2011-07-27 . 2011-09-20.
  6. Web site: Ee Aduthakalathu - Unusual narratives for 'Ee Adutha kalathu' . https://web.archive.org/web/20111020204031/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/preview/14005.html. dead. 20 October 2011.
  7. Web site: "E Adutha Kalathu" from Tomorrow.. . Metromatinee.com . 2011-09-11 . 2011-09-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120619070833/http://www.metromatinee.com/News/E%20Adutha%20Kalathu%20from%20Tommorrow..-3411-1 . 19 June 2012 . dead . dmy-all .
  8. Web site: "Ee Adutha Kaalathu opens to a fantastic response" . 22 March 2012 . 2 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120502014558/http://www.balconybeats.com/2012/malayalam-films/ee-adutha-kaalathu-opens-to-a-fantastic-response/ . live .
  9. Web site: 'Sincerity is My Genre!'. 23 December 2012. 24 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224120941/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article342485.ece?service=print. dead.
  10. News: Ee Adutha Kalathu duo teams up again . https://web.archive.org/web/20130930141036/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-18/news-interviews/31360903_1_duo-murali-first-movie . dead . 2013-09-30 . . Indiatimes.com. 2012-04-18.
  11. Web site: Nine films for IFFK. 21 September 2012. 1 May 2023. www.thehindu.com. 1 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230501173716/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/nine-films-for-iffk/article3925223.ece. live.
  12. News: Curtains down on IFFK, Sta. Nina bags Suvarna Chakoram. Malayala Manorama. 14 December 2012. 2012-12-14. dead. https://archive.today/20130111052013/http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=13032215&tabId=1&programId=11565535. 11 January 2013. dmy-all.
  13. Web site: Interview of the Week . 26 March 2012 . 24 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120324094510/http://www.yentha.com/news/view/4/interview-of-the-week-arun-kumar-gaining-steps-one-at-a-time . dead .
  14. Web site: "Ee Adutha Kalathu" shoot starts from 12 September 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111201172417/http://www.kottaka.com/blog/2011/09/ee-adutha-kalathu-shoot-starts-from-12-september-2011/ . 1 December 2011 . dmy .
  15. Web site: EE Adutha Kalathu Teaser [www.axeleron.net]]. 1 May 2023. www.youtube.com. 22 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160522155056/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJKrdkYpMQQ. live.
  16. Web site: Without Doubt, Ee Adutha Kaalathe Best Trailer!. 29 December 2011. 16 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231216173735/http://ww01.balconybeats.com/?pid=9POT3387I&pbsubid=b4010439-f321-4ac1-a5ed-05cc617c2b6e&noads=http%3A%2F%2Fww01.balconybeats.com%2F%3Fskipskenzo%3Dtrue&enc_txt=1AYDpbKKoVBNz8gD989jB5cPlGAXyUb7JV9DcM0z6FQ8OzFayHsSUStACpANLaVO%2BPdCrc2gCq7fPkXx1hNgVhVkzl5k6jix4GEggXUxT2V0a23rbf3qdwLKFavKMOHY&enc_lnk=MAvBUsVwfIBFaMWoICl7iOqnjgMsmuuvTpyOIv0F0qi2TNGEgVq0G2T78oJpLKN%2F. live.
  17. Web site: Ee Adutha Kaalath Second Schedule starts. 29 December 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111231122240/http://www.metromatinee.com/News/Ee%20Adutha%20Kaalath%20Second%20Schedule%20starts.-3533-1. 31 December 2011. dead. dmy-all.
  18. Web site: EE ADUTHAKAALATH (2012). 1 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120306003504/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/musicAlbumDetails.do?albumOid=2837727. 6 March 2012. dead.
  19. Web site: Malayam News. www.manoramaonline.com. 1 May 2023. 1 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230501173718/https://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=11137835&tabId=4%7B%7BDead+link%7Cdate=December+2019+%7Cbot=InternetArchiveBot+%7Cfix-attempted=yes+%7D%7D. dead.
  20. Web site: Saying it like never before . 22 March 2012 . 10 March 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120310005049/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/mollywood/saying-it-never-803 . dead .
  21. Web site: Ee Adutha Kaalahthu: A must watch movie . https://archive.today/20120713093821/http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMONline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?programId=1080132927&contentId=11123495&tabId=19 . dead . 2012-07-13 . manoramaonline.com .
  22. Web site: Ee Aduthakalathu Movie Review. https://web.archive.org/web/20120229201419/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/14005.html. dead. 29 February 2012. indiaglitz.com.
  23. Web site: Ee Adutha Kalathu Review. https://archive.today/20120907005749/http://www.metromatinee.com/showtime/Review/Ee%20Adutha%20Kalathu%20Review.-155-1. dead. 2012-09-07. Metromatinee. 2012-02-24. 2012-02-25.
  24. Web site: Ee Adutha kalathu Review. Nowrunning.com. Veeyen. 2012-02-25. 2012-02-25. 29 February 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120229050043/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/9405/malayalam/ee-adutha-kalathu/3586/review.htm. live.
  25. Web site: Ee Adutha Kaalathu is interesting. Rediff. Paresh C. Palicha. 2012-02-27. 2012-02-27. 2 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120302004816/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-ee-adutha-kaalathu-is-interesting/20120227.htm. live.
  26. News: Mohan Raghavan film awards. 17 October 2012. thehindu.com. 17 October 2012. 14 March 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130314002558/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/mohan-raghavan-film-awards/article4004534.ece. live.
  27. News: çÎÞÙXÜÞÜßÈᢠùßÎÏíAᢠ¯×cÞ Õß×X ¥ÕÞVÁí. 22 October 2012. manoramaonline.com. 22 October 2012.
  28. News: Jagathy Sreekumar gets P Bhasakaran award . Thiruvananthapuram, India . manoramaonline . 16 January 2013 . 16 January 2013 . dmy-all .
  29. Web site: Asianet Film Awards 2013 – Winners List. 21 January 2013. 13 February 2013. 12 November 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131112212135/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2013/asianet-film-awards-2013-winners-list-102810.html. dead.
  30. Web site: Manorama Online | TTK Prestige-Vanitha film award declared . https://archive.today/20130411071922/http://english.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/contentView.do?contentId=13431235&tabId=1&programId=11565555&channelId=-1073865026 . 11 April 2013 . dead.

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