Star (2021 film) explained

Star
Director:Domin D'Silva
Producer:Abraham Mathew
Starring:Joju George
Sheelu Abraham
Jaffar Idukki
Cinematography:Tharun Bhaskaran
Editing:Lalkrishnan S. Achutham
Music:M Jayachandran
Ranjin Raj
Studio:Abaam Movies
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Star is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Domin D'Silva, written by Suvin S. Somasekharan and produced by Abraham Mathew under the banner of Abaam Movies. The film stars Joju George, Sheelu Abraham, Jaffar Idukki and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a cameo appearance.[1]

The film was released worldwide on 29 October 2021 to mostly negative reviews.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Plot

The film is about a couple, Roy and Ardra, married for 17 years and living happily with their four children. Their life turns upside down once Ardra starts behaving very strangely all of a sudden.

Cast

Music

The music of the film is composed by M. Jayachandran and Ranjin Raj.

Star
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:M. Jayachandran
Ranjin Raj
Recorded:2021
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Label:Saina
Producer:Abraham Mathew

Release

The film was originally planned to release on 9 April 2021, but was postponed due to second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India. The film was released theatrically on 29 October 2021.[8]

Reception

Deepa Soman critic of The Times of India gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated that "Then again, Star’s team deserves praise for at least thinking about making a movie on the subject.".[9] A critic from Onmanorama wrote that "The acting prowess of Joju is the takeaway from Star, directed by Domin D’Silva"[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2 January 2021. Prithviraj in Joju George-Sheelu Abraham thriller Star. 26 December 2021. Times of India.
  2. News: Star Movie Review: A misleading portrayal of a relevant topic. The Times of India.
  3. News: 'Star' is an attempt to bust myths and superstitions, says director Domin d'Silva. The Hindu. 27 October 2021. M. Athira.
  4. Web site: Star movie review: Despite its strong ending, Domin d'Silva takes a drawn-out, convoluted path to reach there.
  5. Web site: Domin Dsilva reveals how Prithviraj was roped in for a cameo in 'Star'.
  6. Web site: Joju George's Star to have Prithviraj in key role. .
  7. Web site: Joju George, Sheelu Abraham join Domin d'Silva's next, Star.
  8. Web site: 29 October 2021. 'Star' movie review: A bid to deflate myths. 26 December 2021. Onmanorama.
  9. News: Star Movie Review : A misleading portrayal of a relevant topic . The Times of India . 2023-05-01 . 0971-8257.
  10. Web site: 'Star' movie review: A bid to deflate myths . 2023-05-01 . OnManorama.