Poomaram Explained
| Poomaram |
| Director: | Abrid Shine |
| Producer: | Paul Varghese
Abrid Shine |
| Starring: | Kalidas Jayaram
Neeta Pillai |
| Music: | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath
Gopi Sundar
Faisal Razi
Leela L Girish Kuttan
Arackal Nandakumar
Nasil P
K.A Anish
Vishnu manuSivasankar
Sayoojya Das |
| Cinematography: | Gnaanam Subramanian |
| Editing: | KR Midhun |
| Studio: | Dr. Paul's Entertainment |
| Distributor: | Central Pictures, Popcorn Entertainments (Asia Pacific release) |
| Runtime: | 152 minutes[1] |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Malayalam |
Poomaram is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written, co-produced and directed by Abrid Shine.[2] [3] The film stars Kalidas Jayaram and Neeta Pillai in the lead roles. [4] [5] The film marks the debut of Kalidas Jayaram as a Lead actor in Malayalam cinema.
Plot
The film is based on the Mahatma Gandhi University Youth Festival which takes place every year, where different colleges under the university participate for winning the champion trophy.
Cast
- Kalidas Jayaram as Gauthaman C.A, Chairman of Maharaja's College Union[6]
- Neeta Pillai as Irene George, Chairperson of St. Teresa's College Union[7] [8]
- Merin Philip as Friend of Irene[9]
- Architha Anish as Malavika[10]
- Joju George as Police Inspector Daya Swaroop
- Professor Jayaraman Chakiat Siva Rama Menon as Gauthaman's father
- Rohini Nair as Teacher[11]
- Rajesh varma (Script Writer) as Teacher
- Sarvasri as Singer
- Shikha Prabhakar as Singer
- Ismath P.I as Singer
- Ramya Krishnan as Chenda player
- Pooja Suchithran as Harmonium player
- Aparna as Tablist
- Sreeshma as Meenakshi(Meenu)
- Vivek as Vivek C.B(Kili)
- RLV T K Anil Kumar as Dance Master of St.Teresa's College
- Sangeetha S kumar
- Mintu Maria Vincent
- Noufal PN (Gauthaman's Friend)
- Kunchacko Boban as himself (Cameo appearance)
- Renju Renjimar as herself (Make-up artist)
- Meera Jasmine as herself (Cameo appearance)[12]
- Suresh Thampanoor as Suresh (Cameo Appearance)
- Rasnesh Kannadikuzhi as Sunikuttan
Production
Principal photography began on 12 September 2016 in Ernakulam.[13] [14] Shooting of the movie commenced on 12 September 2016 at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam.[15] St. Kuriakose Senior Secondary School Kaduthuruthy, Mangalam College of Engineering and St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry.[16] [17]
Soundtrack
The first track "Njanum Njanumentallum" was released by Muzik 247 on their YouTube channel in November 2016.[18] The second song "Kadavathoru Thonni" was released in May 2017.[19]
Release
Theatrical
The film was scheduled for release in late-December 2017, but was postponed to March 2018.[20] The film later released on 15 March 2018. The film got mixed reviews.[13] [14]
Accolades
Notes and References
- Web site: Finally, 'Poomaram' is releasing on Mar 33 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180314034454/http://www.sify.com/movies/finally-poomaram-is-releasing-on-mar-15-news-malayalam-sdnj6nccfhjgd.html. dead. 14 March 2018. Sify. 13 March 2018. 13 March 2018.
- Web site: Gopalakrishnan . Aswathy . Poomaram Review: A Half-Hearted Yet Charming Tribute To Adolescence . Silver Screen India . 16 March 2018 . 27 September 2020.
- Web site: Poomaram . Movies of the Soul . 18 March 2018 . 27 September 2020.
- News: Kalidas Jayaram takes trolls about Poomaram's release in good stride - Times of India. The Times of India . 23 December 2017 . 4 March 2018.
- Web site: Was 'Poomaram' delayed? I learned it from the trolls: Abrid Shine. Malayala Manorama. 20 March 2018. 22 April 2020.
- News: പാട്ടിൽ പൂത്ത പൂമരം; റിവ്യു. ManoramaOnline. 2018-03-15.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/neeta-pillai-im-not-a-leader-like-irene/articleshow/63951469.cms Neeta Pillai: I’m not a leader like Irene
- Web site: ഇതാണ് നീത പിള്ള!!! വേനലിൽ പൂത്ത 'പൂമര'ത്തിലെ ഐറിൻ. 2018-03-17. Malayalam. ml. 2020-03-07.
- https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2018/03/24/poomaram-film-fame-merin-philip-interview.html ജീവിതത്തിലും പൂമരം; പോരാട്ടത്തിനൊടുവിൽ വിജയപഥം: അഭിമുഖം
- Web site: Abrid Shine picks youth festival star Archita Anish Kumar for Poomaram. March 17, 2017. Times of India.
- Web site: Rohini teacher, the real-life character in 'Poomaram' bids adieu to Maharaja's College.
- News: Meera Jasmine, Kunchacko Boban join Poomaram cast. 12 December 2016. timesofindia. 5 November 2016.
- Web site: By God's grace, Poomaram will release on Mar 9, says Kalidas Jayaram. https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073400/http://www.sify.com/movies/by-god-s-grace-poomaram-will-release-on-mar-9-says-kalidas-jayaram-news-malayalam-scmpf2bhiaehc.html. dead. 14 February 2018. Sify. 13 February 2018.
- News: A fantastic welcome to Kalidas's Poomaram song. 12 February 2017. timesofindia. 16 January 2017.
- News: Kalidas Jayaram's 'Poomaram' with Abrid Shine starts rolling. 20 January 2018. Malayala Manorama. 13 September 2016.
- News: 'Poomaram' director scouts for actors at MG varsity fest. The New Indian Express. 2017-07-14.
- News: Abrid Shine's next. 6 September 2016. indiatimes. 4 September 2016.
- https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kalidas-jayarams-poomaram-song-becomes-most-liked-malayalam-video-youtube-705989 Kalidas Jayaram's Poomaram song becomes the most liked Malayalam video on YouTube
- https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/poomaram-song-kadavathoru-thoni-kalidas-jayaram-film-song-hits-you-at-the-right-spots-watch-video-4654309/ Poomaram song Kadavathoru Thoni: Kalidas Jayaram film’s song hits you at the right spots. Watch video
- Web site: Poomaram not on March 9. 5 March 2018. 4 March 2018.
- Web site: 'Poomaram' wins big at Mazhavil Mango Music awards.
- https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/03/02/vanitha-film-awards-winners-list-live-show-kochi.html Vanitha Film Awards: Mohanlal wins Best Actor, Manju Warrier is Best Actress
- Web site: SIIMA 2019 FULL nominations list out!. Times Now. 18 July 2019. 19 January 2020.
- Web site: SIIMA 2019 nominations for best debutante actor and actresses. Daily News and Analysis. 30 July 2019. 18 April 2020.
