Hallelooya Explained

Hallelooya
Director:	Sudhi Anna
Producer:	K. M. Surendran
Narrators:	-->
Music:	Chandran Ramamangalam
Cinematography:	Rakesh Narayanan
Editing:	Ragesh Narayanan
Studio:	Barking Dogs Seldom Bite Films
Distributors:	-->
Country:	India
Language:	Malayalam

Hallelooya (or Hallelujah) is a 2016 Malayalam-language film, directed by Sudhi Anna in his feature film debut, starring Narain and Meghana Raj in the lead roles.^{[1] [2]} It also features Sudheer Karamana, Sunil Sukhada, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Sasi Kalinga, Saju Navodaya and Master Eric in significant roles.^[3] The film, produced by K. M. Surendran under the banner of Barking Dogs Seldom Bite Films, was released in May 2016.^[4]

Plot

After living 23 years in France, psychiatrist Dr. Roy (Narain) is called back to his village by Fr. Francis, the man who raised him during his childhood. He has no idea why he was asked back. When he returns, he meets his childhood friend, Dr. Meera Menon (Meghna Raj), who has become a pediatrician. Meeting her again brings him memories of their being in love years back.

Cast

• Narain as Dr. Roy^{[5] [6]}
• Meghna Raj as Dr. Meera Menon^[7]
• Sudheer Karamana as Thoma
• Sunil Sukhada as Sreedharan Unnithan
• K. B. Ganesh Kumar as Father Francis
• Sasi Kalinga as Outha
• Saju Navodaya as Uthaman
• Sajitha Madathil as Mary
• Devi Ajith as Susi Teacher
• Shobha Mohan as Dr. Sudha Menon
• Gayatri as Kunjamma
• Rajmohan Unnithan
• Jeeja Surendran as Vilasini
• Master Eric Zachariah as Young Roy
• Baby Durga Premjith as Young Meera
• Kalabhavan Niyaz as Susheelan
• Chali Pala as S.I.
• Shivaji Guruvayoor as Lazer Sir
• Poojappura Radhakrishnan as Cheriyachan
• Ancy as Sreeja
• Vinod Kedamangalam as Cheeran

Notes and References

1. News: staff. Narain plays the lead in 'Hallelooya'. https://web.archive.org/web/20150603144532/http://www.sify.com/movies/Narain-plays-the-lead-in-Hallelooya-imagegallery-malayalam-pgdmXihcjbabb.html. dead. 3 June 2015. 21 March 2016. Sify. 13 March 2015.
2. News: K S. Aravind. The birth of Hallelooya. 21 March 2016. Deccan Chronicle. 8 October 2015.
3. News: George. BVijay. Rekindling old bonds. 21 March 2016. The Hindu. 14 May 2015.
4. News: Anand. Shilpa Nair. ‘I did not want to be typecast’. 21 March 2016. The Hindu. 16 March 2016.
5. News: K. Aswathy. he Is Back. https://web.archive.org/web/20150414044609/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/He-is-Back/2015/04/14/article2762771.ece. dead. 14 April 2015. 21 March 2016. New Indian Express. 14 April 2015.
6. News: K.S.. Aravind. Narain to make a grand comeback. 21 March 2016. Deccan Chronicle. 12 October 2015.
7. News: K. Aswathy. It's Hallelujah for Meghana. https://web.archive.org/web/20150426214644/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Its-Hallelujah-for-Meghana/2015/04/23/article2777769.ece. dead. 26 April 2015. 21 March 2016. New Indian Express. 23 April 2015.