Momo In Dubai Explained
Momo in Dubai |
Director: | Ameen Aslam |
Producer: | - Zakariya Mohammed
- Harris Desom
- P.B. Anish
- Nahla Al Fahad
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Starring: | |
Cinematography: | Sajith Purushan |
Editing: | Ratheesh Raj |
Music: | Jassie Gift Gafoor M. Khayyam Yakzan Gary Pereira Neha Nair |
Studio: | Imagine Cinemas Cross Border Camera |
Distributor: | Icon Cinemas |
Country: | India |
Language: | Malayalam |
Momo In Dubai is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Ameen Aslam and produced by Zakariya Mohammed, Haris Desom, P. B. Aneesh and Nahla Al Fahad under the banners Imagine Cinemas and Cross Border Camera.[1] The movie features Athrey Baiju Raj in the titular role with Anu Sithara, Johny Antony, Aneesh G. Menon as supporting cast.[2] The film was released on 3 February 2023.[3]
Plot
Momo in Dubai is all about a child called momo who wants to see Burj khalifa and his struggles
Cast
- Athrey Baiju Raj as Muhammed a.k.a Momo
- Anu Sithara as Khadeeja, Momo's mother
- Aneesh G. Menon as Habeeb a.k.a Muthutty, Momo's father
- Johny Antony as Hussain Mama
- Najin as Dhillu, Momo's brother
- Arafa Rahman as Shana, Momo's sister
- Mubarak Mashi as Abdullah
- Sruthy Jayan as Teacher
- Ahammed Yahiya Izawi as safety officer
- Jennifer Castro as Jennifer
- Bhanumathi Payyannur as Grandmother
- Mani Mash as Grandfather
Production
The film was announced in December 2020 with Zakariya Mohammed as writer and producer.[4] Ameen Aslam would direct the movie with Ashif Kakkodi as co-writer. Emirati Filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad joined the movie as co-producer.[5] On associating with the film, she said:Principal photography started on 5 October 2021 in Dubai.[6] Shoot was wrapped on 15 November 2021.[7] The first look poster of the film was revealed on the occasion of Children's Day, 14 November 2021.[8] [9] The trailer was released on 18 January 2023.[10] [11] Ameen Aslam mentioned that the film will be a Children's film in an interview with Times of India.[12]
Release
The film released in theatres on 3 February 2023. The digital rights of the film is acquired by ManoramaMAX and started streaming from 17 March 2023.[1]
Reception
Conceived as a Children's film, The movie generally received positive reviews.[13] [14] Gopika I.S. of Times of india rated the movie 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Ameen Aslam succeeds in bringing forth the emotions of children and subsequently their parents when they realise their dreams".[15] Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express stated that "The film literally ends on a high ensuring the audience leaves the cinema hall with moist eyes" and gave 3.5 out 5 stars.[16]
Music
The film features songs composed by Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair.[17] The film score is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair. Lyrics were penned by B. K. Harinarayanan, Ameen Karakkunnu and Dr. Hikmathulla.[18]
Notes and References
- Web site: 'Momo in Dubai' starring Anu Sithara will be available on this OTT platform from March 17 . OnManorama . 28 March 2023 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328081641/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2023/03/15/momo-in-dubai-anu-sithara-aneesh-menon-ott-release.html . live .
- Web site: Momo in Dubai OTT release date: When, where to watch Anu Sithara, Athrey's movie . 2023-03-30 . OTTPlay . en . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329225949/https://www.ottplay.com/news/momo-in-dubai-ott-release-date-when-where-to-watch-anu-sithara-athrey-aneesh-menons-family-entertainer/7babe7fd63206 . live .
- Web site: Archived copy . 30 March 2023 . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329225943/https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/momo-in-dubai.html . live .
- News: Mathews . Anna . Ameen Aslam's Momo in Dubai is a children's film told from the point of view of a 6-year-old . The Times of India . 28 March 2023 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328081641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ameen-aslams-momo-in-dubai-is-a-childrens-film-told-from-the-point-of-view-of-a-6-year-old/articleshow/80000295.cms . live .
- Web site: Menon . Lekha . Why Malayalam film 'Momo in Dubai' produced by an Emirati filmmaker is creating waves . Khaleej Times . en . 28 March 2023 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328083409/https://www.khaleejtimes.com/entertainment/local-events/why-malayalam-film-momo-in-dubai-produced-by-an-emirati-filmmaker-is-creating-waves . live .
- Web site: 2021-10-05 . Momo in Dubai സക്കരിയയുടെ 'മൊമോ ഇൻ ദുബായ്' ചിത്രീകരണം ആരംഭിച്ചു . News18 Malayalam . ml . 30 March 2023 . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329224631/https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-momo-in-dubai-a-movie-produced-by-zakariya-starts-rolling-in-dubai-mm-453691.html . live .
- Web site: 2021-11-15 . 'Momo in Dubai' shoot wrapped up in Dubai . 2023-03-30 . NOWRUNNING . en . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329224628/https://www.nowrunning.com/momo-in-dubai-shoot-wrapped-up-in-dubai/143412/story.htm . live .
- Web site: First look of Momo in Dubai revealed . 2023-03-28 . . en . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328075240/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2021/nov/15/first-look-of-momo-in-dubai-revealed-27861.html . live .
- News: 'Momo in Dubai': Ameen Aslam unveils a first look poster of his children - family entertainer . The Times of India . 2023-03-28 . 0971-8257 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328081642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/momo-in-dubai-ameen-aslam-unveils-a-first-look-poster-of-his-children-family-entertainer/articleshow/87696922.cms?frmapp=yes&from=mdr . live .
- News: 'Momo in Dubai' trailer: Anu Sithara starrer promises an engaging family drama . The Times of India . 2023-03-28 . 0971-8257 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328081642/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/momo-in-dubai-trailer-anu-sithara-starrer-promises-an-engaging-family-drama/articleshow/97163545.cms . live .
- News: Anu Sithara starrer 'Momo in Dubai' gets a release date . The Times of India . 2023-03-28 . 0971-8257 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328081641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/anu-sithara-starrer-momo-in-dubai-gets-a-release-date/articleshow/96827189.cms . live .
- News: Mathews . Anna . Ameen Aslam's Momo in Dubai is a children's film told from the point of view of a 6-year-old . The Times of India . 2023-03-28 . 0971-8257 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328081641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/ameen-aslams-momo-in-dubai-is-a-childrens-film-told-from-the-point-of-view-of-a-6-year-old/articleshow/80000295.cms . live .
- Web site: Bharadwaj . Aswin . 2023-02-04 . Momo in Dubai Review . Lensmen Reviews . 28 March 2023 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328075243/https://lensmenreviews.com/momo-in-dubai-malayalam-movie-review-2023/ . live .
- Web site: എം.പി . മനീഷ് . 2023-02-08 . മോമോ ഇൻ ദുബൈ: സന്തോഷ നിമിഷങ്ങൾ കോർത്തിണക്കിയ കുഞ്ഞുസിനിമ Madhyamam . 2023-03-30 . www.madhyamam.com . ml . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329231517/https://www.madhyamam.com/entertainment/movie-news/movie-review-momo-in-dubai-1126662 . live .
- News: Momo In Dubai Movie Review : A wonderful watch for children and parents . The Times of India . 28 March 2023 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328075243/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/momo-in-dubai/movie-review/97586587.cms . live .
- Web site: 'Momo in Dubai' movie review: Feel-good cinema done right . The New Indian Express . 28 March 2023 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328075240/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/feb/03/momo-in-dubai-movie-review-feel-good-cinema-done-right-2543776.html . live .
- Web site: മോമോ ഇൻ ദുബായ് . Malayalam . 30 March 2023 . 29 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329224631/https://m3db.com/film/momo-dubai . live .
- News: 'Momo in Dubai': Ameen Aslam unveils a first look poster of his children - family entertainer . The Times of India . 28 March 2023 . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328081644/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/momo-in-dubai-ameen-aslam-unveils-a-first-look-poster-of-his-children-family-entertainer/articleshow/87696922.cms . live .