Rajamma @ Yahoo (Read as Rajamma at Yahoo) is a 2015 Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Reghu Rama Varma. It stars Kunchacko Boban and Asif Ali. The film was released on 11 November 2015 coinciding with Diwali.[2]
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Reghu Rama Varma |
| Written by | M. Sindhuraj |
| Produced by | Shine Augustine Ramesh Nambiar Benny T. C. Babu |
| Starring | Kunchacko Boban Asif Ali |
| Cinematography | S. Kumar |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
| Music by | Bijibal |
Production company | MTM Wellflow Productions |
| Distributed by | LJ Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹5.5 crore (US$659,004) (21 days)[1] |
Plot
editTwo brothers – Michel Rajamma known as Rajamma and Vishnu Yohannan known as Yahoo. They are born to the inter-caste couple Yohannan and Rajamma, who fell in love during their college days. After the sudden demise of their parents, they live alone in their house, a bungalow under the care of Aimutty. After leading a carefree life, the duo plans to rent out parts of their bungalow to different families. One to Yahoo's girlfriend, Naseema and family, another to Pavitran, a village officer and another to Sherin, who came from Wayanad. The film follows Sherin and her problems, in which Rajamma and Yahoo intervenes.
Cast
edit- Kunchacko Boban as Michael Rajamma a.k.a. Rajamma
- Asif Ali as Vishnu Yohannan a.k.a. Yahoo
- Master IIhan as Young Yahoo
- Renji Panicker as Mayor Abraham Pothen
- Nikki Galrani as Sherin
- Anusree as Naseema a.k.a. Nessi
- Kalabhavan Shajon as K. Pavithran Nair
- Mamukkoya as Aimoottikka
- Hareesh Perumanna as Thattukada Chandran
- Parvathy Nambiar as Najumma
- Kailash as Aby Thomas
- Sadiq as Manjapra Vasu
- Anil Murali as Kundara Surendran
- Vijayakumar as Antony, Pothan's son
- Saiju Kurup as Yohannan
- Tessa Joseph as Rajamma
- Sneha Sreekumar as Indu
- Yoga Thinesh as Karindrum
- Manjusha Sajish
- Muthumani as Mary Thomas
Production
editRajamma @ Yahoo is the directorial debut of Raghu Rama Varma, the former assistant of director Lal Jose. The film was shot in Kozhikode. The script was penned by M. Sindhuraj. Produced by Ramesh Nambiar, Shine Augustine, Benny and T.C. Babu under the banner of MTM Wellflow Productions.[3]
Critical response
editAnu James of International Business Times rated 2 out of 5 stars and said "The first half is interesting, but there are a few boring moments in the second part, making it just an average entertainer. There are a few moments that might make you laugh, but the film lacks a strong script. The chemistry between Kunchacko and Asif is impressive, but they could have done more if the film had a strong script", she also criticised the music.[4] Navamy Sudhish of The New Indian Express stated "Though the film has a delightful first half, the post-interval part is in need of a little more briskness. The director and scenarist Sindhuraj have succeeded in making Rajamma a neat entertainer as the film is devoid of any melodrama or unbearable attempts at humour", and praised Kunchacko's performance.[5] Akhila Menon of Filmibeat.com rated 2 out of 5 stars, she praised the lead performance and cinematography, but criticised the script, music and editing. She wrote "The first half was entertaining; while the second half and climax were weak and ineffective".[6]
Box office
editThe film collected ₹1.78 crore (US$210,000) in 3 days of release and ₹3.14 crore (US$380,000) in 7 days.[1]
Music
editLyrics penned by Rafeeq Ahammed, Anil Panachooran, Santhosh Varma and D. B. Ajith Kumar have been tuned by Bijibal, who also scores the background score.[3] Music released under the label Muzik247.[7]
| Track | Title | Artist (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Meghamani" | Najim Arshad | 3:32 |
| 2 | "Ullathu Chonnaal" | Vineeth Sreenivasan, Sangeetha Sreekanth | 3:39 |
| 3 | "Ottathoval" | Ganesh Sundaram, Roopa Revathi | 2:56 |
| 4 | "Maanaanivalude" | Alphons Joseph | 3:53 |
| 5 | "Olivile Kalikal" | Bijibal | 2:42 |
References
edit- ^ a b Aswini (28 November 2015). "ബോക്സോഫീസ് റിപ്പോര്ട്ട്: സുധിയും രാജമ്മയും ഒപ്പത്തിനൊപ്പം". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ Anu James (20 November 2015). "'Rajamma at Yahoo' review by audience: Live updates of Kunchacko Boban-Asif Ali movie". International Business Times. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ a b P. K. Ajith Kumar (1 October 2015). "Two of a kind". Thiruvananthapuram. The Hindu. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ Anu James (21 November 2015). "Rajamma at Yahoo review: Predictable, simple, average entertainer". International Business Times. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ Navamy Sudhish (21 November 2015). "Rajamma@Yahoo: A Watchable Fare". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 23 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ Akhila Menon (20 November 2015). "Rajamma @ Yahoo Movie Review: A Comedy With Flaws". Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ Our Correspondent (12 November 2015). "Kunchacko-Asif Ali's 'Rajamma @ Yahoo' songs out". Manorama Online. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
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