Peace (film) explained

Peace
Director:Sanfeer K
Producer:Thayaparan A.C
Screenplay:Safar Sanal
Ramesh Girija
Story:Sanfeer K
Starring:Joju George
Asha Sharath
Music:Jubair Muhammed
Editing:Noufal Abdullah
Cinematography:Shameer Gibran
Studio:Script Doctor Pictures
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Peace is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film directed by Sanfeer K.[1] The film stars Joju George, Asha Sharath and Mamukkoya in important roles. “The film tracks the chain of unprecedented events following an hyperlink narrative,” said the director.[1] The Malayalam language version was released on 26 August, while Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi language versions are awaiting its release.[2] [3]

Summary

Peace revolves around a string of events happening in Carlos's life.

Cast

Production

The principal photography of the film began on 15 November 2020.[4] Sanfeer K, a scientist,[5] launched himself as the director with 'Peace', following a narrative structure similar films like Super Deluxe, Andhadhun and Ludo. The production team of 'Script Doctor Pictures', signed actors Joju George, Asha Sharath, Siddhique, Aditi Ravi, Anil Nedumangad and Mamukkoya for major roles. The major locations of the film are Ernakulam and Thodupuzha, where actor Anil Nedumangad drowned while bathing near the Malankara Dam site. The actor had gone to bath with friends during a break when the mishap occurred on Christmas Day.[6] [7] [8] [9] Actress Asha Sharath plays a self made entrepreneur, who runs a local restaurant and works as an Auto rickshaw driver in the film [10] and the character teaser revealed her name as Jalaja.[11] [12] Remya Nambeesan was signed to play Dr.Angel, a character with grey shades.[13] Actors Mohanlal, Rakshith Shetty, Vijay Sethupathi and Bharat launched the film's official title poster through their social media pages.[3] Singer Shahabaz Aman recorded a satirical song, written by Sanfeer K and composed by Jubair Muhammed.[14] [1] [15] The trailer of the film was released on 4 August 2022, with The Times of India saying that, "the movie promises to offer thrills and chills".[16]

Soundtrack

The songs were tuned by Jubair Muhammed for the lyrics written by Sanfeer K and Dinu Mohan. 'Kallatharam..' song has Sanfeer K also, as composer. Shahabaz Aman and Joju George are among the playback singers of the film.[17]

Release

Peace had a theatrical release on 26 August 2022.[18] The film was released through the SunNXT OTT platform on 5 October 2022.[19]

Critical response

Princy Alexander of Onmanorama mentioned that "The film scores well in the climax, and the movie ends with a promise of a second part".[20] Aparna Prasanthi of Malayalam Indian Express appreciated the movie as a "Non-linear experimental film", but also stated that it's not everyone's cup of tea.[21] Tony of ManoramaOnline stated that the film is an enjoyable black humour fun ride and appreciated the director for showing maturity in his debut film itself.[22] A reviewer of Asianet News called the movie as a thrilling and enjoyable film, appreciating the entire cast, the twist in climax and the debutant director.[23]

Notes and References

  1. News: Soman . Deepa . Shahabaz Aman sings a satirical song in 'Peace' . 12 July 2021 . . 12 July 2021.
  2. News: അഞ്ചുഭാഷകളിലായി ജോജു ജോർജ്ജിന്റെ 'പീസ്‌' . 19 June 2021 . ml. . 31 May 2021.
  3. News: Peace movie title launch: Joju George-starrer to release in five languages . 19 June 2021 . . 31 May 2021.
  4. News: Shoot begins for Joju George's Peace . 26 December 2020 . . 17 November 2020.
  5. News: Joju George's 'Peace' is a hyperlink film . 26 December 2020 . . 9 December 2020.
  6. News: Praveen . S.R. . Anil Nedumangad passes away . 26 December 2020 . . 25 December 2020.
  7. News: Malayalam Actor Anil P Nedumangad Drowns to Death in Malankara Dam, Celebs Mourn Tragic Demise . 26 December 2020 . . 25 December 2020.
  8. News: Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam . 26 December 2020 . . 26 December 2020.
  9. News: Malayalam Actor Anil Nedumangad Dies At 48. Prithviraj, Biju Menon, Dulquer Salmaan And Others Pay Tributes . 26 December 2020 . . 26 December 2020.
  10. News: Soman . Deepa . Asha Sharath plays a free-spirited entrepreneur in 'Peace' . 30 May 2021 . . 9 May 2021.
  11. News: Asha Sharath - പുക വലിച്ചു വിട്ട്, കുറെയേറെ ഉത്തരവാദിത്തങ്ങളുമായി ആശ ശരത്തിന്റെ ജലജ; 'പീസ്' ക്യാരക്ടർ ടീസർ . 31 July 2022 . . 30 July 2022.
  12. News: കെട്ടാനൊക്കെ ഇനിയും സമയമുണ്ടല്ലോ, ആദ്യം നിന്റെ അപ്പന് പ്രായമാവട്ടെ; 'പീസ്' കാരക്റ്റർ ടീസർ . 31 July 2022 . . 31 July 2022.
  13. News: Soman . Deepa . Remya Nambeesan plays a character with grey shades in Peace . 7 August 2022 . . 31 January 2021.
  14. News: 'പീസിൽ' പരീക്ഷണാത്മക ഗാനവുമായി ഷഹബാസ് അമൻ . 10 July 2021 . ml. . 10 July 2021.
  15. News: Babu . Bibin . സറ്റയർ ഗാനവുമായി ഷഹബാസ് അമൻ; 'പീസി'ലെ 'മാമ ചായേൽ ഉറുമ്പ്' ഗാനം പരീക്ഷണാത്മകം . 15 July 2021 . . 11 July 2021.
  16. News: 'Peace' movie trailer: Joju George starrer offers thrills and chills . 5 August 2022 . . 4 August 2022.
  17. News: Actor Joju George Turns Singer For His Next Titled Peace . 19 August 2022 . . 25 July 2022.
  18. News: ജോജു ജോര്‍ജിന്റെ 'പീസ്' നാളെ തിയറ്ററുകളില്‍ . 5 October 2022 . 25 August 2022 . Asianet News.
  19. News: Big films to release on OTT this week . 4 October 2022 . OnManorama . 5 October 2022.
  20. News: Alexander . Princy . Joju George's 'Peace': A few far-fetched scenes mar an engaging thriller . 27 August 2022 . . 28 August 2022.
  21. News: Prasanthi . Aparna . വീണ്ടുമൊരു നോൺ ലീനിയർ പരീക്ഷണം, പീസ് റിവ്യൂ . 27 August 2022 . Indian Express Malayalam . 26 August 2022 . ml.
  22. News: Tony . Tony . ചിരിയുടെ 'പീസ്'; റിവ്യു . 27 August 2022 . . 26 August 2022 . ml.
  23. News: 'കാര്‍ലോസാ'യി നിറഞ്ഞാടി ജോജു, 'പീസ്' റിവ്യു . 27 August 2022 . . 26 August 2022 . ml.