Nothing but Life explained

Nothing but Life
Director:Rajiv Anchal
Producer:Naveen Chathappuram
Starring:R. Madhavan
Neha Pendse
Kaveri
Nassar
Sreenivasan
Cinematography:Keith Gruchala
Editing:Ajoy Varma
Distributor:Mudra Arts
Studio:Golden Wings Studio
Released: (English)
(Malayalam)
Runtime:120 minutes
Language:Malayalam
English

Nothing but Life is a 2004 Indian English language film and directed by Rajiv Anchal. The experimental film featured actors R. Madhavan, Neha Pendse, Kaveri, Nassar and Sreenivasan. The film was made simultaneously in Malayalam and released later on as Made in USA on May 6, 2005.

Plot

Roby Thomas migrates to the U.S. with the help of a priest and works as a barman in a casino in Las Vegas. Roby is a simple youngster who believes in helping people in distress but he has a suicidal tendency. The film focuses on the inner turmoil of a youngster who seems to have a positive attitude towards life and emphasizes the importance of inter-personal relationship and friendship.

Cast

!Cast (English)!Cast (Malayalam)!Role
Roby Thomas
Vandhana
Neha PendseRachel
Thampi AntonyColonel Abdullah
Doctor Maddy
InnocentProf. Ponnachan PhD
Babu AntonyOmar (special appearance)
Johnny
John Weltz Rachel's father

Production

Madhavan signed the film in June 2004 and began shooting for the film almost immediately.[1] The film was initially titled Life in Las Vegas, before the makers decided on different titles in English and Malayalam.[2] Actress Kaveri as heroine and actress Neha Pendse made her debut in South Indian films, whilst Nassar and Sreenivasan reprised the roles of the doctor alternatively in the English and Malayalam versions respectively.[3] The film was shot within 40 days in Las Vegas, Albuquerque and New Mexico in the United States, whilst scenes were later recorded in New York City.[4] The movie was shot using high-density television camera with cine lenses instead of a TV lens.[5]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for this film was composed by Vidyasagar and Biju Kurian. Biju Kurian has composed a song for the film, Vidyasagar has composed the remainder. Lyricists were O. N. V. Kurup and Rajiv Alunkal. The background score for this film was recorded by Ouseppachan.[6]

Made in USA
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Vidyasagar
Released:2005
Genre:World Music
Producer:Vidyasagar
Prev Title:Chanthupottu
Prev Year:2005
Next Title:Kochirajavu
Next Year:2005
Title Singer(s) Composer Lyricist
1 "Chirapuraathana"
2 "Ilamaan Azhake" Aparna RajeevBiju Kurian Rajeev Alunkal
3 "Punnellin Kathirola" Aparna RajeevVidyasagar O. N. V. Kurup
4 "Punnellin Kathirola" Vidyasagar O. N. V. Kurup
5 "Thaazhunna Sooryane" Vidyasagar O. N. V. Kurup

Release

The English version played across film festivals such as at the Kerala International Film Festival. The Malayalam version of the film opened to audiences in Kerala on 6 May 2005 gathering mixed reviews.[7] Whilst one reviewer cited that "given the present crisis in Malayalam films where good themes are in short supply, "Made in USA" is certainly a welcome change";[8] another cited that the movie "left audience confused", describing the film as "plainly mediocre".[9] [10] The film became a financial failure at the Kerala box office, gaining poor collections.[11]

The English version prepared for a release in India in August 2006, with director indicating that the film will be released across multiplex cinemas nationwide.[12] [4] The film won Surya S. Nair a Kerala State Award for her dubbing work in the film.[13] The film was later dubbed in 2008 into Tamil and released as Ananda Punnagai, and then in Telugu as Anjali in America.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Madhavan to star in a bilingual.
  2. Web site: Forthcoming movies of R Madhavan . www.rmadhavan.com:80 . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040804181109/http://www.rmadhavan.com:80/forthcoming.html . 4 August 2004 . dead.
  3. Web site: The Hindu : Nasser - fearless and forthright . www.hindu.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040927161918/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/09/10/stories/2004091002200300.htm . 27 September 2004 . dead.
  4. Web site: The Hindu : Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Interview : On the ties that bind society . www.hindu.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121109104049/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/08/11/stories/2006081100520300.htm . 9 November 2012 . dead.
  5. Web site: Tamil Cinema News Tamil Movie Reviews Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil. https://web.archive.org/web/20050507104952/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/14525.html. dead. 7 May 2005.
  6. Web site: മലയാളസംഗീതം.ഇന്‍ഫോ - MSI MalayalaSangeethamm.Info MSIDB.org. malayalasangeetham.info.
  7. Web site: Movie Review : Made in USA . . 10 August 2022 . https://archive.today/20130628022731/http://www.sify.com/movies/made-in-usa-review-malayalam-13738705.html . 28 June 2013 . dead.
  8. Web site: Made in USA Review Made in USA Malayalam Movie Review by Sanu George.
  9. Web site: Malayalam Cinema News Malayalam Movie Reviews Malayalam Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Malayalam. https://web.archive.org/web/20051203081228/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/7594.html. dead. 3 December 2005.
  10. Web site: THE MADE IN USA MOVIE REVIEW. dead. apunkachoice. https://web.archive.org/web/20121006183319/http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/mad/made-in-usa/mid_528/reviews-editor/. 6 October 2012.
  11. Web site: 'Kochi Rajavu' - the surprise topper. IANS. Nowrunning. Palicha. Paresh C.. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121012212241/http://www.nowrunning.com/news/news.aspx?it=3380. 12 October 2012.
  12. Web site: Malayalam Cinema News : Week-long Kerala International Film Festival begins. Bharat Waves. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20081011155259/https://www.bharatwaves.com/news/-Week-long-Kerala-International-Film-Festival-begins-10518.html. 11 October 2008.
  13. Web site: The Hindu : Metro Plus Kochi / Profiles : "Sound" work . www.hindu.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121109104940/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/05/13/stories/2010051351510400.htm . 9 November 2012 . dead.
  14. Web site: Madhavan's "Made in USA" now in Tamil IndiHot.Com . indihot.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081005222452/http://indihot.com/indihot-news/madhavans-made-in-usa-now-in-tamil.html . 2008-10-05.