Kohinoor (2015 film)

Kohinoor
Kohinoor
Film score by Rahul Raj
Released	10 September 2015
Studio	Sound Factory, Cochin
Genre	Film soundtrack
Label	Muzik 247
Producer	Rahul Raj
Rahul Raj chronology

Kohinoor
Kohinoor
	Theatrical poster
Directed by	Vinay Govind
Written by	Ranjeet Kamala Shankar; Salil V
Produced by	Asif Ali; Sajin Jaffer; Brijeesh Muhammed
Starring	Asif Ali; Indrajith Sukumaran; Aju Varghese; Vinay Forrt; Chemban Vinod Jose
Cinematography	Pradheesh M. Varma
Edited by	Arju Ben
Music by	Rahul Raj
Production; company	Adam's World of Imagination
Distributed by	Time Ads
Release date	24 September 2015;
Running time	143 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Kohinoor is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language heist comedy film, set in the late 1980s. The film is directed by Vinay Govind and features Asif Ali and Indrajith Sukumaran in the lead role along with an ensemble cast of Aju Varghese, Chemban Vinod Jose, Vinay Forrt, Aparna Vinod, and Shraddha Srinath. It was produced by Asif Ali in his debut film production and was co-produced by Sajin Jaffer and Brijeesh Muhammed under the banner Adam's World of Imagination. Rahul Raj composed the original music. It became a critical and commercial success.

The film was released on 24 September 2015 to positive reviews.^[1] It released online through Reelmonk for audiences abroad a few weeks later.

Plot

The story is set in 1988. Haider who worked for Mumbai underworld develops a plan to steal diamonds from a racket based in Kohinoor textile store in Cherupuzha run by Mamman and Xavier. He hires Nicholas and Freddy from Kochi for the theft. They in turn make a sub-contract to a small-time thief, Aandikunju, who gets his friend, Louis, involved to steal for the group. Louis as a 1980s characterized youth has admiration for the underworld dons and is highly fascinated by Mammootty's character, Tharadas, from the popular film Athirathram and Mohanlal's character, Sagar Alias Jacky, from the popular film Irupatham Noottandu, and wants to be a successful smuggler like them. The team runs into various obstacles during the robbery. In the end, both Haider and Louis' teams take a share of the diamonds by risking life.

Cast

Asif Ali as Louis
- Nebish Benson as young Louis
Indrajith Sukumaran as Haider
Aju Varghese as Andrew
Vinay Forrt as Freddy
Chemban Vinod Jose as Nicholas
Shraddha Srinath as Nancy
Aditi Ravi as Freddy's Lover
Aparna Vinod as Daisy
Sudheer Karamana as Maman
Riza Bava as Xavier
Mamukkoya as Aaliyakka
Guru Somasundaram as Naikkar
Kundara Johny as Superintendent of Police
Pradeep Kottayam as Lilly's father(cameo appearance)
Bhavana as Lilly (Cameo appearance)
Saiju Kurup as DYSP Mohan Raghavan (Cameo appearance)
Harikrishnan as Charlie (Cameo appearance)

Critical reception

Malayala Manorama rated 2.75 out of 5 stars and concluded "Kohinoor is a fun-filled thriller and has all the elements of an entertainer, with a pinch of romance, friendship and wicked twists" and gave special mention to cinematography and lead performances especially for Indrajith's screen presence and dialogue delivery.^[2] Filmibeat.com rated 2.5 out of 5 stars and described as "A well-packed entertainer with the right elements of humour, thrill and nostalgia", giving special mention to Indrajith's performance, also cinematography, editing, art and costumes which helps to create the ambience of the 80s.^[3] Indiaglitz rated 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "It has a liner narration and what would stead the movie in good stead is the comic touch throughout. 'Kohinoor' has been able to make it till the far end and not flatter halfway".^[4]

The Hindu stated "The proceedings before interval, which focusses on the planning of the heist, are marked by aimlessness. Things pick up post-interval especially in the long sequence set inside the textile shop. The quick twists and turns come together in the end to make an average heist movie in the end".^[5]

Soundtrack

All the songs are composed, arranged, and produced by Rahul Raj. The lyrics were written by B. K. Harinarayanan. Muzik 247 was the music label. The audio launch was held in Kochi on 8 September. Apart from the cast and crew, film personalities, such as Mammootty, Sibi Malayil, Kunchacko Boban etc. were also present. Mammooty and Sibi Malayil together launched the audio by unveiling the CD. The songs were streamed live on Muzik247's YouTube channel at the event.^[6] The official launch of the production house, Adams World of Imagination, was held coinciding with the audio launch function. It was launched by Mammootty.^[7]

The melody Hemanthamen which was released on 5 August, received an overwhelming response from critics and the public alike.^[8] It garnered more than 100000 views within three days of release on YouTube and as of 6 December 2016, the song has reached to three million views.^[6] Actor Dulquer Salmaan officially released and shared the YouTube link of the song "Dum Dum Dum" on Facebook.^[9]