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]
| Star | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Domin D'Silva |
| Written by | Suvin S. Somasekharan |
| Produced by | Abraham Mathew |
| Starring | Joju George Sheelu Abraham Jaffar Idukki |
| Cinematography | Tharun Bhaskaran |
| Edited by | Lalkrishnan S. Achutham |
| Music by | M Jayachandran Ranjin Raj |
Production company | Abaam Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film was released worldwide on 29 October 2021 to mostly negative reviews.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
Plot
editThe 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
edit- Joju George as Roy
- Sheelu Abraham as Ardra
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Dr. Derrick (cameo appearance)
- Jaffar Idukki
- Subbalakshmi
- Baby Sreelakshmi
- Gayathri Ashok
- Rajesh B.
- Tanmay Mithun Madhavan
- Saniya Babu
- Sarasa Balusherry
- Shiny Sarah
- Sabhita Calicut
- karam hamadneh
Music
editThe music of the film is composed by M. Jayachandran and Ranjin Raj.
| Star | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 2021 |
| Recorded | 2021 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 4:38 |
| Label | Saina |
| Producer | Abraham Mathew |
| Singles from Star | |
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kuruvaa Kaavile" | B.K. Harinarayanan | Sithara Krishnakumar | 3:50 |
| 2. | "AayiramThara Deepangal" | B.K. Harinarayanan | Mridula Warrier | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Ninnodu Cheran" | B.K. Harinarayanan | Nithya Mammen | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Poothalam Pularithalam" | B.K. Harinarayanan | Vijay Yesudas | 3:08 |
| Total length: | 15:31 | |||
Release
editThe 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
editDeepa 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]
References
edit- ^ "Prithviraj in Joju George-Sheelu Abraham thriller Star". Times of India. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Star Movie Review: A misleading portrayal of a relevant topic". The Times of India.
- ^ M, Athira (27 October 2021). "'Star' is an attempt to bust myths and superstitions, says director Domin d'Silva". The Hindu.
- ^ "Star movie review: Despite its strong ending, Domin d'Silva takes a drawn-out, convoluted path to reach there".
- ^ "Domin Dsilva reveals how Prithviraj was roped in for a cameo in 'Star'".
- ^ "Joju George's Star to have Prithviraj in key role". Cinema Express. 23 March 2021.
- ^ "Joju George, Sheelu Abraham join Domin d'Silva's next, Star". 19 September 2020.
- ^ "'Star' movie review: A bid to deflate myths". Onmanorama. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Star Movie Review : A misleading portrayal of a relevant topic". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
- ^ "'Star' movie review: A bid to deflate myths". OnManorama. Retrieved 1 May 2023.