Mazhavillinattam Vare

Mazhavillinattam Vare
Directed by	Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri
Produced by	A. Mukundan
Screenplay by	T. A. Razaq
Story by	Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri
Starring	Abbas Hasan Archana Jose Kavi
Music by	Deepankuran
Cinematography	Gunasekaran
Studio	Valluvan Kadavu Creations
Distributed by	Sree Gokulam Films
Release date(s)	Unknown
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Mazhavillinattam Vare (Malayalam: മഴവില്ലിനറ്റം വരെ; translation: Till the End of the Rainbow) is an upcoming Malayalam–language sports and musical film co-written and directed by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The screenplay is written by T.A. Razaq based on the story by Kaithapram.^[1] It will be the directorial debut of Kaithapram, a noted poet, writer, lyricist, composer and actor from Malayalam cinema.^[2] It stars Abbas Hasan and Archana Jose Kavi in the lead roles, with Saikumar, Salim Kumar, Madhu, Nedumudi Venu, Krishna and Kaviyoor Ponnamma playing other prominent roles.^[1] Cricketers Syed Kirmani, Kapil Dev, Roger Binny, and J. K. Mahendra appear in cameo roles.^[3] Produced by A. Mukundan under the banner of Valluvan Kadavu Creations, it features music composed by the director's son Deepankuran and cinematography by Gunasekaran.^[1]

The film is about the life-changing journey of a young Pakistani cricketer (Abbas Hasan) and a college student (Archana Kavi) who is an ardent admirer of him.^[1] Principal photography of the film began in September 2010, and is being completed from Kannur and Thalassery, Kerala.^[4] It is to be distributed by Sree Gokulam Films and is slated for a release on September 2011.^[1]

Cast

• Abbas Hasan as Yassin Mubarak Azad
• Archana Jose Kavi as Rabiya
• Saikumar as the Theyyam artist
• Salim Kumar as the cook
• Madhu
• Nedumudi Venu
• Roger Binny as himself
• Kapil Dev as himself
• Syed Kirmani as himself
• J. K. Mahendra as himself

Casting

The film's protagonist is Yassin Mubarak Azad, a Pakistani cricketer who comes to Kerala on a mission. Pakistani fast bowler Mohammed Asif was originally cast in this role but was replaced when he was found involved in a match fixing scandal.^[5] Kaithapram then signed Pakistani batsman Mohammad Hafeez in the role.^[6] He was also replaced due to his busy cricket schedules.^[1] Kaithapram's final choice was Abbas Hasan, a Canadian-born, Paris-raised, and London-based Pakistani singer.^[7] Hasan is on his acting debut through this film. Malayalee cricketer Sreesanth was also reportedly considered for playing an important role.^[4]

References

Official website: [1]

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f} P. K. Ajith Kumar (4 February 2004). "Bowled over by cinema". The Hindu. http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1152535.ece. Retrieved 2011-02-05. 
2. ^ "Kaithapram to direct". Indiaglitz. 27 July 2010. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/58931.html. Retrieved 2011-02-05. 
3. ^ "World Cup Cricket legends to star in Malayalam movie". Mathrubhumi. 27 December 2010. http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=103682. Retrieved 2011-02-05. 
4. ^ ^{a b} P. K. Ajith Kumar (6 August 2010). "Mollywood innings". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/08/06/stories/2010080651020200.htm. Retrieved 2011-02-06. 
5. ^ Indo-Asian News Service (31 August 2010). "Mohammed Asif dropped from Malayalam film". The Hindu. http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article605596.ece. Retrieved 2011-02-05. 
6. ^ P. K. Ajith Kumar (8 November 2010). "Pakistan cricketer to act in Malayalam movie". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/2010/11/08/stories/2010110852960500.htm. Retrieved 2011-02-05. 
7. ^ "Mazhavillinattam Vare at Thalassery". Indiaglitz. 5 February 2011. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/63702.html. Retrieved 2011-02-05.