Karinkunnam 6's explained

Karinkunnam 6S
Native Name:Malayalam

കരിങ്കുന്നം സിക്സസ്

Director:Deepu Karunakaran
Producer:Anil Biswas
Jayalal Menon
Screenplay:Deepu Karunakaran
Story:Arunlal Ramachandran
Starring:
Music:Rahul Raj
Cinematography:Jaya Krishna Gummadi
Editing:V. Saajan
Studio:Backwater Studios
Distributor:Magic Frames
Maasthi Release
MAX Release
Country:India
Language:Malayalam
Budget:[1]

Karinkunnam 6's is a 2016 Indian Malayalam sports drama film directed by Deepu Karunakaran[2] and stars Manju Warrier and Anoop Menon. An ex-railway sportswoman who was a volleyball coach trains a group of prisoners portrayed by Babu Antony, Baiju, Padmaraj Ratheesh, Sudev Nair, Sudheer Karamana, Jacob Gregory, and Santhosh Keezhattoor.[3] The musical score and songs are composed by Rahul Raj. It was released in Kerala on 6 July 2016. The film is a tribute to Jimmy George.

Plot

It's an underdog story of motivated prisoners led by Vandhana and Aby. Aby starts a Volleyball Premier League (VPL) with businessman Mukul Keshav and Kuriyachan. Aby's ego doesn't match with his colleagues. Aby gets injured and is unable to train a team for VPL. His Karinkunnam 6's team players get acquired by Kuriyachan under Golden Smashers. Vandhana fills in for Aby's passion and responsibility and attempts to regroup the team under her and Aby's banner Karinkunnam 6's but gets snatched up by Felix for Southern Warriors. Disheartened Vandhana tries to recruit a bunch of prisoners as their team through IG Haritha. The rest of the film follows how Vandhana and her band of misfits from Poojappura Central Prison are able to win VPL facing slight challenges.

Cast

Soundtrack

The songs and score were composed by Rahul Raj. Vinaayak Sasikumar wrote lyrics for the songs. "Ulakathin", the first video song from the film was released by the label Muzik 247 through YouTube on 21 June 2016.[4]

Track listing

Release

The film was certified by the Central Board of Film Certification on 27 June 2016.[5] Karinkunnam 6'S was released on 6 July 2016 in 49 screens in Kerala on the eve of Eid. The film clashed with the coinciding release of Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum.[6]

Box office

The film made a gross collection of in three days at Kerala box office.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kerala box office: 'Anuraga Karikkin Vellam,' 'Karinkunnam 6's' and 'Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum' continue run. 14 July 2016.
  2. Web site: Anoop Menon To Romance Manju Warrier. 27 January 2016.
  3. Web site: 'Karingunnam Sixes' shoot completed. 6 May 2016. 14 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414191920/http://www.nowrunning.com/karingunnam-sixes-shoot-completed/119772/story.htm. dead.
  4. News: James. Anu. Watch 'Ulakathin' song from Manju Warrier's 'Karinkunnam 6s' [VIDEO]]. 11 July 2016. International Business Times. 22 June 2016.
  5. News: James. Anu. Manju Warrier-Anoop Menon's 'Karinkunnam 6's' gets a release date. 11 July 2016. International Business Times. 29 June 2016.
  6. News: James. Anu. Manju Warrier's 'Karinkunnam 6's' review: Live audience updates. 11 July 2016. International Business Times. 7 July 2016.
  7. Web site: Menon. Akhila. Karinkunnam Sixes: 3 Days Kerala Box Office Collections. Filmibeat. 11 July 2016. 11 July 2016.