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'''''Doubles''''' is a 2011 [[Malayalam]] [[drama film]] directed by debutant Sohan Seenulal and written by the Sachi-Sethu duo. It stars [[Mammootty]], [[Nadia Moidu]], [[Taapsee Pannu]], [[Saiju Kurup]], [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]], [[Salim Kumar]], Anoop Chandran, Bijukkuttan and Avinash, and features [[Roma (actress)|Roma]] and [[Rima Kallingal]] in cameo roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/reema-and-roma-to-do-cameos-in-doubles/38951/story.htm|title=Reema and Roma to do cameos in |
'''''Doubles''''' is a 2011 [[Malayalam]] [[drama film]] directed by debutant Sohan Seenulal and written by the Sachi-Sethu duo. It stars [[Mammootty]], [[Nadia Moidu]], [[Taapsee Pannu]], [[Saiju Kurup]], [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]], [[Salim Kumar]], Anoop Chandran, Bijukkuttan and Avinash, and features [[Roma (actress)|Roma]] and [[Rima Kallingal]] in cameo roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/reema-and-roma-to-do-cameos-in-doubles/38951/story.htm|title=Reema and Roma to do cameos in ''Doubles''}}</ref> The film is an emotional drama that also combines comedy content.<ref name="Release">{{cite web|url=http://marconimalayalam.com/index.php/home/newnews_menu/1029/2011-04-01/new/0|title=വിഷുവിനു വീണ്ടുമൊരു താരയുദ്ധം|language=[[Malayalam]]|date= April 3, 2011 |publisher=Marconimalayalam.com|accessdate=April 8, 2011}}</ref> It is produced by K. K. Narayanadas under the banner of Reels on Wheels Entertainment. The film released coinciding with the festival of [[Vishu]] on 14 April 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/its-mohanlal-vs-mammootty-again-this-vishu/776244/|title=It’s Mohanlal Vs Mammootty again this Vishu|publisher=''[[Screen India]]''|date=April 15, 2011|accessdate=April 15, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://keralaboxoffice.com/doubles-release-date-confirmed/|title=''Doubles'' Release Date Confirmed|publisher=Keralaboxoffice.com|date=April 4, 2011|accessdate=April 7, 2011}}</ref> The film features music by [[James Vasanthan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://calcuttatube.com/james-vasanthan-music-director-signed-up-for-doubles/25978/|title=James Vasanthan-music director signed up for ''Doubles''|publisher=Calcuttatube|date=March 2, 2011|accessdate=March 2, 2011}}</ref> cinematography by P. Sukumar, and editing by V. Sajan. |
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The shooting of the film was held at [[Goa]] and [[Pondicherry]]. Mammootty plays the role of Giri and Nadia his twin sister Gowri. [[Mumbai]] based model [[Taapsee Pannu]] acts Mammootty's heroine role. |
The shooting of the film was held at [[Goa]] and [[Pondicherry]]. Mammootty plays the role of Giri and Nadia his twin sister Gowri. [[Mumbai]] based model [[Taapsee Pannu]] acts Mammootty's heroine role. |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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''Doubles'' is the directorial debut of Sohan Seenulal. He is the fiftieth director to collaborate with Mammootty for the debut film. Seenulal had previously worked as an assistant director for many films including three starring Mammootty. It was during the filming of ''[[Mayavi (film)|Mayavi]]'' (2007) that Seenulal approached Mammootty to make a film with him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/04/15/stories/2011041511110100.htm|title=Dual treat for Vishu |publisher=''[[The Hindu]]''|date=April 15, 2011|accessdate=April 15, 2011}}</ref> Nadia Moidu, who was one of the most adored actresses of Malayalam cinema of all time, makes her comeback in Malayalam with this film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/doubles-nadiya-moidu-mammootty-190809.html|title=Nadiya Moidu with Mammootty in Doubles |publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|date=August 9, 2009|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> Mammootty and Nadia had earlier worked in ''[[Shyama (film)|Shyama]]'' (1986) and ''[[Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal]]'' (1986). Both the actors will be working together again after over two decades. Originally planned to begin on 15 November 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/mammoottys-doubles-to-start-shooting-this-november_100430783.html|title=Mammootty's Doubles' To Start Shooting This November|date=September 18, 2010 |publisher=Thaindian.com|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> the film started principal production only by January.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mallusherald.com/mallu-movies/mammoottys-doubles-starts-shooting/|title=Mammootty's Doubles starts filming |date=January 15, 2011|publisher=Mallusherald.com|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> Filming took place from January 2011 through March 2011 in [[Pondicherry]] and [[Goa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spiderkerala.net/resources/5654-Upcoming-new-movies-lists-Mammootty.aspx|title=Upcoming new movies lists of Mammootty in 2011 |date= February 27, 2011 |publisher=Spiderkerala.net|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> |
''Doubles'' is the directorial debut of Sohan Seenulal. He is the fiftieth director to collaborate with Mammootty for the debut film. Seenulal had previously worked as an assistant director for many films including three starring Mammootty. It was during the filming of ''[[Mayavi (film)|Mayavi]]'' (2007) that Seenulal approached Mammootty to make a film with him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/04/15/stories/2011041511110100.htm|title=Dual treat for Vishu |publisher=''[[The Hindu]]''|date=April 15, 2011|accessdate=April 15, 2011}}</ref> Nadia Moidu, who was one of the most adored actresses of Malayalam cinema of all time, makes her comeback in Malayalam with this film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/doubles-nadiya-moidu-mammootty-190809.html|title=Nadiya Moidu with Mammootty in ''Doubles'' |publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|date=August 9, 2009|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> Mammootty and Nadia had earlier worked in ''[[Shyama (film)|Shyama]]'' (1986) and ''[[Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal]]'' (1986). Both the actors will be working together again after over two decades. Originally planned to begin on 15 November 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entertainment/mammoottys-doubles-to-start-shooting-this-november_100430783.html|title=Mammootty's ''Doubles'' To Start Shooting This November|date=September 18, 2010 |publisher=Thaindian.com|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> the film started principal production only by January.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mallusherald.com/mallu-movies/mammoottys-doubles-starts-shooting/|title=Mammootty's ''Doubles'' starts filming |date=January 15, 2011|publisher=Mallusherald.com|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> Filming took place from January 2011 through March 2011 in [[Pondicherry]] and [[Goa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spiderkerala.net/resources/5654-Upcoming-new-movies-lists-Mammootty.aspx|title=Upcoming new movies lists of Mammootty in 2011 |date= February 27, 2011 |publisher=Spiderkerala.net|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> |
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An item song, featuring [[Sonia Agarwal]], [[Roma (actress)|Roma]] and [[Rima Kallingal]] was reportedly included in the film. However, Sonia has officially confirmed that she will not be doing any cameo in the film. She said, "I was approached by the director Sohan of Mammootty's ''Doubles'' to do a song but due to personal reasons I politely refused. Now I see that in media and internet sites, the news about me in the film. It is baseless".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/i-am-not-doing-any-cameo-sonia-news-malayalam-ldelO1hidfg.html|title=I am not doing any cameo: Sonia|date=March 4, 2011|publisher=[[Sify|Sify.com]]|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> |
An item song, featuring [[Sonia Agarwal]], [[Roma (actress)|Roma]] and [[Rima Kallingal]] was reportedly included in the film. However, Sonia has officially confirmed that she will not be doing any cameo in the film. She said, "I was approached by the director Sohan of Mammootty's ''Doubles'' to do a song but due to personal reasons I politely refused. Now I see that in media and internet sites, the news about me in the film. It is baseless".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/i-am-not-doing-any-cameo-sonia-news-malayalam-ldelO1hidfg.html|title=I am not doing any cameo: Sonia|date=March 4, 2011|publisher=[[Sify|Sify.com]]|accessdate=March 5, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Critical reception== |
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The film received mostly mixed to negative reviews upon release. Paresh C. Pallicha of [[Rediff.com]] reted the movie two in a scale of five and stated, "On the whole, 'Doubles' has fallen to the level of a never-ending tacky television serial."<ref>Paresh C. Pallicha. (April 15, 2011). [http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-doubles/20110415.htm "Review: ''Doubles'' is like a tacky TV serial"]. [[Rediff.com]]. Retrieved April 16, 2011.</ref> Veeyen of Nowrunning.com rated the film 1.5 in a scale of five and said, "''Doubles'' offers a desultory tour through streets that you have been through several times before. It's a dreary drama that has been dipped in the mundane. So, the disappointments are double, the predictability double and the corniness even more than double."<ref>Veeyen. (April 15, 2011). [http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/7507/malayalam/doubles/3044/review.htm "''Doubles'' Review"]. Nowrunning.com. Retrieved April 16, 2011.</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 14:03, 16 April 2011
| Doubles | |
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| Cinematography | P. Sukumar |
| Edited by | V. Sajan |
| Music by | James Vasanthan |
Production company | Reels on Wheels |
| Distributed by | Plaza Group of Release |
Release date |
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| Country | Template:Film India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Doubles is a 2011
Roma and Rima Kallingal in cameo roles.[2] The film is an emotional drama that also combines comedy content.[1] It is produced by K. K. Narayanadas under the banner of Reels on Wheels Entertainment. The film released coinciding with the festival of Vishu on 14 April 2011.[3][4] The film features music by James Vasanthan,[5]
cinematography by P. Sukumar, and editing by V. Sajan.
The shooting of the film was held at Goa and Pondicherry. Mammootty plays the role of Giri and Nadia his twin sister Gowri. Mumbai based model Taapsee Pannu acts Mammootty's heroine role.
Synopsis
The film tells the story of fraternal twins Giri (
Nadia Moidu), who lost their parents in an accident early in life. They grew up together, inseparable. And when they grew rich, they set up an accident rescue unit in memories of their parents. One day they rescues a girl named Saira Banu (Taapsee Pannu
) from an accident, but then on, with Saira's identity remaining a mystery. Giri finds that Saira's accident was fabricated by Gowri's fiance Mishal. Everything around their happy life takes a sudden change from that point.
Cast
- Mammootty as Giri
- Nadia Moiduas Gowri
- Taapsee Pannu as Saira Banu
- Saiju Kurup as Sameer
- Anoop Chandran
- Bijukkuttan
- Avinash
- Suresh as Mishal
- Y. G. Mahendra as Piyari Sayipp
- Suresh
- Francis[6]
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Adv. Lawrence
- Salim Kumar as Mayyazhi
- Abu Saleem
- Narayanankutty
- Anand Raj as Pathan
- Jaya Menon
- Geetha Vijayan as Giri and Gowri's mother
- Roma(cameo)
- Rima Kallingal (cameo)
Production
Doubles is the directorial debut of Sohan Seenulal. He is the fiftieth director to collaborate with Mammootty for the debut film. Seenulal had previously worked as an assistant director for many films including three starring Mammootty. It was during the filming of Mayavi (2007) that Seenulal approached Mammootty to make a film with him.[7] Nadia Moidu, who was one of the most adored actresses of Malayalam cinema of all time, makes her comeback in Malayalam with this film.[8] Mammootty and Nadia had earlier worked in Shyama (1986) and Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986). Both the actors will be working together again after over two decades. Originally planned to begin on 15 November 2010,[9] the film started principal production only by January.[10] Filming took place from January 2011 through March 2011 in Pondicherry and Goa.[11]
An item song, featuring
Roma and Rima Kallingal was reportedly included in the film. However, Sonia has officially confirmed that she will not be doing any cameo in the film. She said, "I was approached by the director Sohan of Mammootty's Doubles to do a song but due to personal reasons I politely refused. Now I see that in media and internet sites, the news about me in the film. It is baseless".[12]
Critical reception
The film received mostly mixed to negative reviews upon release. Paresh C. Pallicha of Rediff.com reted the movie two in a scale of five and stated, "On the whole, 'Doubles' has fallen to the level of a never-ending tacky television serial."[13] Veeyen of Nowrunning.com rated the film 1.5 in a scale of five and said, "Doubles offers a desultory tour through streets that you have been through several times before. It's a dreary drama that has been dipped in the mundane. So, the disappointments are double, the predictability double and the corniness even more than double."[14]
References
- ^ a b "വിഷുവിനു വീണ്ടുമൊരു താരയുദ്ധം" (in Malayalam). Marconimalayalam.com. April 3, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ "Reema and Roma to do cameos in Doubles".
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- ^ "Doubles Release Date Confirmed". Keralaboxoffice.com. April 4, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
- ^ "James Vasanthan-music director signed up for Doubles". Calcuttatube. March 2, 2011. Retrieved March 2, 2011.
- ^ "Francis Joe". Francis Joe Official website. Retrieved April 7, 2011.
- ^ "Dual treat for Vishu". The Hindu. April 15, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - Oneindia.in. August 9, 2009. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "Mammootty's Doubles To Start Shooting This November". Thaindian.com. September 18, 2010. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "Mammootty's Doubles starts filming". Mallusherald.com. January 15, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "Upcoming new movies lists of Mammootty in 2011". Spiderkerala.net. February 27, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "I am not doing any cameo: Sonia". Sify.com. March 4, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ Paresh C. Pallicha. (April 15, 2011). "Review: Doubles is like a tacky TV serial". Rediff.com. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
- ^ Veeyen. (April 15, 2011). "Doubles Review". Nowrunning.com. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
Further reading
- "ഗിരിയും ഗൗരിയും ഡബിൾസ്" (in Malayalam). Malayala Manorama. December 22, 2010.
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