| Red Chillies | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shaji Kailas |
| Produced by | M. Renjith |
| Written by | A. K. Sajan |
| Starring | Mohanlal |
| Music by | M. Jayachandran Rajamani (Score) |
| Cinematography | Shaji |
| Edited by | Samjith |
| Productioncompany | Rajaputhra Visual Media |
| Distributed by | Vaishaka Release |
| Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Red Chillies is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by A. K. Sajan, starring Mohanlal in the lead role. It was produced by M. Renjith under Rajaputhra Visual Media and distributed by Vaishaka Release. The film also stars Thilakan, Siddique, Biju Menon, and Hareesh Peradi. Red Chillies was released in India on 14 February 2009 on Valentine's Day. The film was a moderate success at the box office.[1]
Plot[edit]
As part of the disinvestment policy of the Union Cabinet, Hindustan Artillery Limited, a public sector undertaking which manufacturers pistols and rifles for the Indian Armed Forces starts to float their shares. O.M.R Group, an oil business conglomerate based in Singapore owned by O.M.R (Mohanlal) purchases 40% of the shares. Citing threat to national security a mass and indefinite strike is organised by the labourers of H.A.L against the deal. The strike is led by veteran Communist leader Comrade Mani Varghese (Thilakan) who is greatly admired and has a huge following. Though labelled as a nemesis of innovative developmental projects, Comrade Mani is aware about the interests, intentions and unscrupulous nature of corporate houses.
Another business group in Kochi led by Franco Alangadan (Hareesh Peradi), in partnership with an unknown powerful individual plans strategies to thwart the deal by any means. On New Year's Eve, Comrade Mani instructs Com.Surendran (Jagadeesh) to post a confidential letter and goes to the make shift strike shed in order to sleep with the aggrieved labourers. Things take a violent turn when radio jockeys of O.M.R F.M are suspected of murdering Ricky and a brutal hit and run on the labourers striking in front of the H.A.L company at midnight. Com rade Mani and several other labourers are killed in the accident. Investigation is handled by Vyasan (Siddique) and Stalin Mani (Biju Menon), son of Mani Varghese. And, he is at the verge of an emotional outburst. Stalin contends that O.M.R arranged for the killings and nabs the evading radio jockeys from Tamil Nadu.
O.M.R being a lawyer himself, appears for the radio jockeys and proves their innocence at the Court. Post, the almost acquittal of the F.M Jockeys (Seeking a remand instead, to safeguard their lives from the still unknown adversary) O.M.R visits his 'Madom'. Unbeknownst to the society, O.M.R was the progeny of a yesteryear renowned scientist (Nedumudi Venu), who worked with the ISRO. He committed suicide out of lose of honour and public humiliation when a false and grave charge of espionage was charged on him. Ramnathan is still haunted by those agonizing memories (including the suicide of both his sisters)
After further developments and the interrogation of Franco, O.M.R realises that Stalin is the main conspirator. In spite of being an I.P.S officer, Stalin amassed wealth through illegal land deals and he is revealed to be the secret business partner of Franco. Comrade Mani was aware of his son's corrupt nature and had gathered incriminating evidences him. Comrade Mani had confronted his son and informed him about the initiation of a vigilance investigation and his decision to notify his misdeeds to his close friend, the Chief Minister. The letter handed over to Comrade Surendran contained a request by Comrade Mani to the Chief Minister to dismiss Stalin from service and to take stern action against him. After the revelations, Stalin is disavowed by his mother (Sukumari) and arrested by Vyasan and the team.
Cast[edit]
- Mohanlal as O. M. R. / Oyyarath Magaranth Ramanathan / Omar
- Thilakan as Comrade Mani Varghese
- Siddique as Commissioner Vyasan I.P.S
- Biju Menon as S.P Stalin Mani Varghese I.P.S.
- Vijayaraghavan as Colonel / Headmaster
- Vijayakumar as ACP Louie IPS
- Ganesh Kumar as C.I Upendra Varma, police officer
- Jagatheesh as Surendran, Mani Varghese's assistant
- Sukumari as Mrs. Mani Varghese
- Biju Pappan as Banker,OMR's assistant
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Police officer
- Ranjini Jose as Anna Bella
- Dhanya Mary Varghese as Lamna Shankar
- Mrudula Murali as Varadha Bhattadirippadu
- Saba Khan as Jennifer
- Julia George as Maglin
- Leena Maria Paul as Roya Kareena
- Neena as Sahasra
- Krishna Priya as Vega Nambiathiri
- Ruksha as Fabi Akthar
- Samjitha as Roopa Dev
- Reshmi Boban
- Hareesh Peradi as Franco Alangadan
- Biyon as Ricky
- Jagannatha Varma as Sasthri
- T. P. Madhavan
Production[edit]
The film introduced several newcomers in the cast.[2] Singer Renjini Jose debuted as an actress, beside singing two songs in the film with one featuring herself.[3]
Soundtrack[edit]
The film features two songs composed by M. Jayachandran, with lyrics by Gireesh Puthenchery. The background score was composed by C. Rajamani.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chendeloru Vandu" | Reetha, Rasmi Vijayan, Sayanora Philip, Renjini Jose | 4:36 |
| 2. | "Mazha Peyyanu" | Reetha, Renjini Jose | 4:56 |
Release[edit]
Red Chillies was released in Kerala on 14 February 2009 on Valentine's Day.[4] It opened in 80 screens across Kerala.[5] The Indian Express critic described the film as "stylish and slick".[6] The film was a moderate success at the box office with highest opening at that time.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mohanlal's 'Red Chillies' to be remade in Tamil". The New Indian Express. 8 September 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ The New Indian Express (7 January 2009). "Stars in the making". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 October 2016. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Nayar, Parvathy (21 January 2009). "Mirch masala". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 August 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Moviebuzz (9 February 2009). "Mohanlal's Red Chillies on Valentine day!". Sify. Archived from the original on 12 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Moviebuzz (18 February 2009). "Valentine weekend- Kunchacko v/s Red Chillies". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2016. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Nair, Unni R. (6 March 2009). "Red Chillies: Stylish and slick". The Indian Express. Retrieved 12 August 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ "Kerala Box Office (March 2009)". Sify. 6 April 2009. Archived from the original on 18 June 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2019. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
External links[edit]
- Red Chillies at IMDb
