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Nothing But Life Directed by Rajiv Anchal Produced by Naveen Chathappuram Written by Bobby Nair Starring R. Madhavan
Neha Pandse
Kaveri
Nassar
SreenivasanMusic by Vidyasagar
Biju Kurian
OuseppachanCinematography Keith Gruchala Editing by Ajoy Varma Distributed by Mudra Arts Release date(s) 
25 December 2004Running time 120 min. Language Malayalam
EnglishBudget $1,000,000 (estimated) Nothing But Life is a 2004 bilingual English and Malayalam film directed by Rajiv Anchal for an Indian production house dealing with matters of health. The experimental film featured actors R. Madhavan, Neha Pandse, Kaveri, Nassar and Sreenivasan.
The film had been made simultaneously in Malayalam and released later on as Made in USA in May 2006. The film was later dubbed in 2008 into Tamil and released as Ananda Punnagai.[1]
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Plot
Roby Thomas (R. Madhavan) migrates to the U.S. with the help of a priest and works as a barman in a casino in Las Vegas. Roby is a simple youngster who believes in helping people in distress but he has a suicidal tendency. The film focuses on the inner turmoil of a youngster who seems to have a positive attitude towards life and emphasizes the importance of inter-personal relationship and friendship.
Cast
- Madhavan as Roby Thomas
- Kaveri as Vandana
- Neha Pendse as Rachel
- Nassar as Dr Mathew (English version)
- Sreenivasan as Dr Mathew (Malayalam version)
- Babu Antony as Omar
- Innocent as Ponnachan
- Thampi Antony
- Madhupal as Johnny
Production
Madhavan signed the film in June 2004 and began shooting for the film almost immediately.[2] Actress Neha Pandse made her debut in South Indian films, whilst Nassar and Sreenivasan reprised the roles of the doctor alternatively in the English and Malayalam versions respectively.[3] The film was shot within 40 days in Las Vegas, Albuquerque and New Mexico in the United States, whilst scenes were later recorded in New York.[4] The movie was shot using high-density television with cine lenses instead of a TV lens.[5]
Release
The Malayalam version of the film opened to audiences in Kerala on 6 May 2005 gathering mixed reviews.[6] Whilst one reviewer cited that "given the present crisis in Malayalam films where good themes are in short supply, "Made in USA" is certainly a welcome change";[7] another cited that the movie "left audience confused", describing the film as "plainly mediocre".[8][9] The film became a financial failure at the Keralan box office, gaining poor collections.[10]
The English film played across film festivals such as at the Kerala International Film Festival and then prepared for a release in India in August 2006, with director indicating that the film will be released across multiplex cinemas nationwide.[11][12] The film won Surya S. Nair a Kerala State Award for her dubbing work in the film.[13]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack for this film was composed by Vidyasagar and Biju Kurian. Biju Kurian has composed a song for the film and while Vidyasagar has composed the remainder. Lyricists were O. N. V. Kurup and Rajiv Alunkal. The background score for this film was recorded by Ouseppachan.[14]
Made in USA Soundtrack album by Vidyasagar Released 2005 Producer Vidyasagar Vidyasagar chronology Chanthupottu
(2005)Made in USA
(2005)Kochirajavu
(2005)# Title Singers(s) Composer Lyricist 1 Chirapuraathana K. J. Yesudas Vidyasagar O. N. V. Kurup 2 Ilamaan Azhake Aparna Rajeev Biju Kurian Rajiv Alunkal 3 Punnellin Kathirola Aparna Rajeev Vidyasagar O. N. V. Kurup 4 Punnellin Kathirola P. Jayachandran Vidyasagar O. N. V. Kurup 5 Thaazhunna Sooryane Sujatha Vidyasagar O. N. V. Kurup References
- ^ http://indihot.com/indihot-news/madhavans-made-in-usa-now-in-tamil.html
- ^ http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2004/jun/28madhavan.htm
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/09/10/stories/2004091002200300.htm
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/08/11/stories/2006081100520300.htm
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/14525.html
- ^ http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=13738705&ctid=5&cid=2428
- ^ http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2234/malayalam/made-in-usa/484/review.htm
- ^ http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/7594.html
- ^ http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/mad/made-in-usa/mid_528/reviews-editor/
- ^ http://www.nowrunning.com/news/news.aspx?it=3380
- ^ http://www.bharatwaves.com/news/-Week-long-Kerala-International-Film-Festival-begins-10518.html
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/08/11/stories/2006081100520300.htm
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/05/13/stories/2010051351510400.htm
- ^ http://malayalasangeetham.info/php/MovieDetails.php?mid=1687&encode=utf
External links
Categories:- Indian films
- 2004 films
- Indian film stubs
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