| Ingane Oru Nilapakshi | |
| Director: | Anil–Babu |
| Starring: | Kunchacko Boban Sneha Sangeetha Sujitha |
| Producer: | Sargam Kabeer |
| Cinematography: | Prakash Kutti |
| Music: | Sanjoy–Antara |
| Studio: | Sargam Speed Productions |
| Language: | Malayalam |
| Country: | India |
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Anil–Babu and starring Kunchako Boban, Sneha (credited as Manasi), Sangeetha (credited as Rasika) and Sujitha. The film was a box office failure.[1] This film is recognized for being Sneha's debut film.[2] [3]
Dubai-based Sneha (known at the time as Suhasini),[4] aged nineteen,[5] was spotted by Fazil who recommended her to Anil–Babu who were looking for an actress to play the role of an aspiring dancer.[6] [7] She was renamed Manasi since there was already an actress named Suhasini.[8] Sneha received offers to work in Tamil and Telugu-language films before she had finished the shoot of this film.[9]
The music was composed by Salil Chowdhury's children Sanjoy and Antara.[10] [11] Yusufali Kechery worked as the lyricist for this film.[10]
A critic from indiainfo.com rated the film and wrote that "Kunchacko Boban, who has so far been used by directors to do desi rap, gets a chance to perform classical dance in the film. And does a fine job too though its unlikely that the audience will take a liking to it. His sensitive portrayal of a man caught between his love for dance and music and a girl who dotes on him is excellent. Sujitha, the child artiste who was discovered by Fazil in Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal, gives a very fine performance. This film has some very good music by Sanjay-Antra, the son-daughter duo of Salil Chowdury and the choreography by Kala is impressive. Debutant Manasi manages an average performance".[12] A critic from keralatalkies.com wrote that "With riveting performances, Ingane Oru Nilapakshi holds forth promise".[13]