Grrr (transl. Lion sound) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam language comedy film directed by Jay K. Based on the true story of a lion who escaped from Thiruvananthapuram Zoo in 2018,[1] the film stars Kunchacko Boban[2] and Suraj Venjaramoodu.[3][4][5] It was released on June 14 2024 to mixed reviews from critics.[6]
| Grrr | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jay K |
| Written by | Jay K |
| Produced by | Shaji Nadesan Arya |
| Starring | Kunchacko Boban Suraj Venjaramoodu |
| Cinematography | Jayesh Nair |
| Edited by | Vivek Harshan |
| Music by | Dawn Vincent Kailas Menon Tony Tarz |
Production company | August Cinema |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Premise
editRejimon Nadar got drunk after heartbreak over his lover Rachana because of caste issues, while KJ Haridas Nair was the employer of a zoo who dealt with his problems because of his corruption. The latter learns that Reji was struck in the lion's den, and rushes to save him only to fight with him for survival, as news media cover the event.
Cast
edit- Kunchacko Boban as Rejimon Nadar
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as Haridas Nair
- Shruti Ramachandran as Mridula Nair
- Anagha as Rachana
- Rajesh Madhavan as Anas
- Manju Pillai as Fauziya Fathima
- Shobi Thilakan as Iravikutty Pillai
- Senthil Krishna as CI Kamalesh
- Alencier Ley Lopez as Thambi Himagiri
- Ramesh Pisharody as TV Reporter
- Parvathy R Krishna as TV Reporter
Production
editMoJo, a South African lion who featured in Hollywood and Bollywood films, stars in the film.[7][8] To choose a lion for the film, lions were trained and videos of the lion were sent to the film crew for approval.[9]
Reception
editThe Hindu found the film "forgettable"[6] while The Week stated, "comic scenes mostly fall flat despite the best efforts of Suraj and Chackochan"[4] The News Minute too was quite critical of the overall production.[10] Cinema Express too was very mixed: "Just like a part of Darshan's meat is regularly stolen by the guards, denying the lion what it needs fairly, the film as a whole leaves a lot to be desired. While it soars in parts as a man vs beast tale, the lion's share of Grrr overstays its welcome."[11] A review in The Indian Express was more positive and found it was an "an enjoyable, light-hearted film".[12]
However Times Now[13] and The South First praised the film.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu team up for action-comedy 'GRRR'; teaser out". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "ചിരിപ്പിക്കാൻ സുരാജും ചാക്കോച്ചനും 'ദർശൻ' സിംഹവും; 'ഗർർർ' റിലീസ് ഡേറ്റ് പുറത്ത്". Mathrubhumi. 2024-05-05. Archived from the original on 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu's 'GRRR' gets a release date". The Times of India. 2024-05-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ a b "'Grrr..' movie review: Loud roars of satire yet no bite". The Week. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Kunchacko Boban's Grrr gets a release date". Cinema Express. 2024-05-06. Archived from the original on 2024-05-06. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ a b Praveen, S. R. "'Grrr' movie review: A forgettable attempt at blending comedy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE! 'GRRR' director Jay K: Audiences can expect king-size entertainment from the Kunchacko Boban-Suraj Venjaramoodu starrer". The Times of India. May 4, 2024. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (June 6, 2024). "'The lion is not graphics'; Kunchacko Boban's Grrr BTS is here". Cinema Express.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (June 14, 2024). "'We auditioned for the right lion'". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Cris (2024-06-14). "Grrr review: Kunchacko-Suraj cannot save this lacklustre comedy". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ Santhosh, Vivek (2024-06-07). "Grrr Movie Review: Screeches where it should have roared". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Grrr movie review: Kunchacko Boban and Suraj Venjaramoodu deliver an enjoyable, light-hearted film". The Indian Express. 2024-06-14. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Grrr... Review: A Loud Entertainer With A Subtle Message". Times Now. 2024-06-14. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ Ramachandran, Arjun (2024-06-14). "Grrr review: Kunchacko Boban, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and the lion are the USP". The South First. Archived from the original on 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
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