Kamala (film) explained
Kamala is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film written, produced and directed by Ranjith Sankar.[1] The film stars Ruhani Sharma in the title role,[2] with Aju Varghese playing the male lead.[3] It also features Anoop Menon and Biju Sopanam in supporting roles.[4] The film's music was composed by Anand Madhusoodanan while Shehnad Jalal served as the cinematographer.[5] Kamala was theatrically released on 29 November 2019.[6]
Plot
Kamala follows 36 hours in the life of Safar (Aju Varghese), a real-estate broker, and Kamala (Ruhani Sharma), a mysterious traveller whom Safar met during a brokerage six months prior to the events of the film. Kamala travels to Athirappilly to meet Safar, who is in the middle of a tribal land deal. Safar takes her to his friend's resort in the middle of Athirappilly forest where he plans to make a move on her. Kamala, who appears to have ulterior motives, goes missing. The movie progresses through Safar's search for Kamala's real identity and her motives.[7]
Cast
Production
The film was produced by Ranjith Sankar for Dreams N Beyond.[8]
The film opened with positive response from critics and praised Aju Varghese's performance.
Notes and References
- Web site: 'കമല'യെ തേടി അജു; ഫസ്റ്റ്ലുക്ക് ശ്രദ്ധ നേടുന്നു . 8 October 2019 . . Malayalam . 4 November 2019 . 4 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191104130833/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2019/10/08/kamala-malayalam-movie-first-look-ranjith-shankar-aju-vargheese.html . live .
- Web site: Kamala character poster unveils another promising talent . The Times of India . 4 November 2019 . 10 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200110154619/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/kamala-character-poster-unveils-another-promising-talent/articleshow/71784404.cms . live .
- Web site: Aju Varghese to play the lead in Ranjith Sankar's Kamala - Times of India . The Times of India . 20 October 2019 . 10 November 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191110014059/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/aju-varghese-to-play-the-lead-in-ranjith-sankars-kamala/articleshow/70212988.cms . live .
- Web site: Kamala song is melodious and... mysterious . The Times of India . 4 November 2019 . 10 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200110180733/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kamala-song-is-melodious-and-mysterious/articleshow/71866753.cms . live .
- News: Mollywood director Ranjith Sankar says 'Kamala' has revived his enthusiasm for filmmaking . . 25 October 2019 . Nagarajan . Saraswathy . 4 November 2019 . 6 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220506202220/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mollywood-director-ranjith-sankar-says-kamala-has-revived-his-enthusiasm-for-filmmaking/article29797159.ece . live .
- Web site: 'Sound' perception for audiographer Justin Jose working on Malayalam film 'Kamala'. The New Indian Express. 12 November 2019. 12 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191112072837/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/nov/12/sound-perception-for-audiographer-justin-jose-working-on-malyalam-film-kamala-2060310.html. dead.
- Web site: ഒരു മനോഹര കടങ്കഥ, 36 മണിക്കൂര്: 'കമല'യെ അന്വേഷിച്ച് സഫര് എത്തുന്നു . Mathrubhumi . Malayalam . 20 October 2019 . 14 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191014083901/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/kamala-malayalam-movie-ranjith-shankar-aju-vargheese-1.4174176 . live .
- Web site: Filming begins for Aju Varghese-Ranjith Sankar thriller Kamala . 14 September 2019 . The New Indian Express . 20 November 2019 . 5 October 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191005043452/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/sep/14/filming-begins-for-aju-varghese-ranjith-sankar-thriller-kamala-2033331.html . live .