The Metro (film)

The Metro
Directed by	Bipin Prabhakar
Produced by	Dileep
Written by	Vyasan Edavanakkadu
Starring	Sharath Kumar Bhavana Nivin Pauly Suraj Venjaramoodu Suresh Krishna Bhagath Manuel Biyon Gemini Arun
Music by	Shan Rahman
Cinematography	Sreeram
Editing by	Mahesh Narayanan
Studio	Grand Productions
Release date(s)	21 January 2011 (2011-01-21)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

The Metro is a 2011 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Bipin Prabhakar starring Sharath Kumar, Bhavana, Nivin Pauly, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Suresh Krishna, Bhagath Manuel, Biyon Gemini and Arun. It is an anthology film based on three separate incidents that take place in Kochi.^[1] The film is produced by Dileep under his Grand Productions.^[2]

Plot

The film is based on three separate incidents that take place in Kochi. The first one involves the murder of a young politician, Jaimy Padamadan, which is being investigated by Jacob Alexander (Sharath Kumar). The murder occurs during an election season and the main suspect in the case is a local don named Paruthikkadan (Suresh Krishna). The investigation is affected due to his political influences.

The next story is about Anupama (Bhavana), an I. T. Employee. She is being followed by a group of gangsters. The story takes new turns and the mystery gets solved.

The third story is about a group of five friends, Harikrishnan (Nivin Pauly), Usman (Bhagath Manuel) and the characters played by Suraj Venjaramoodu, Biyon Gemini, and Arun. Harikrishnan is a youth working in Gulf. He and his friends are travelling to [[Palai]. He has a package from Gulf which he is supposed to give to another person. The story takes new turns during their journey.

Cast

• Sharath Kumar as Jacob Alexander
• Bhavana as Anupama
• Nivin Pauly as Harikrishnan
• Suresh Krishna as Paruthikkadan
• Bhagath Manuel as Usman
• Suraj Venjaramoodu
• Biyon Gemini
• Arun

Production

The Metro is the fourth directoral venture of Bipin Prabhakar, who previously directed Samasthakeralam PO, One Way Ticket and Khaki.^[1] The film's cast includes several new faces along with Sharath Kumar, who does his first lead role in a Malayalam film.^[3][4] Nivin Pauly and Bhagath Manuel, who debuted through Malarvaadi Arts Club once again combines in this film. Sreeram handles the camera while Mahesh Narayanan is the editor. Major parts were filmed from Kochi.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Vijay George (2011-01-14). "Unravelling a mystery". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/01/14/stories/2011011450920200.htm. 
2. ^ "Dileep to produce 'Metro'; Sarath Kumar to lead". Nowrunning.com. 2010-08-24.
3. ^ "First look: Sarath Kumar in Metro". Sify.
4. ^ "Sarath Kumar in Malayalam film Metro". Oneindia.in. 2010-08-26.