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'Mumbai Police' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam language neo-noir psychological thriller film written by Bobby-Sanjay and directed by Rosshan Andrrews It stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rahman and Jayasurya in the lead roles along with Kunchan, Aparna Nair, Deepa Vijayan, and debutant Hima Davis in supporting roles. Shweta Menon and Riyaz Khan appear in guest roles. The film is produced by Nisad Haneefa and co-produced by Nivas Haneef and Niyas Haneefa. The background score was composed by Gopi Sundar and the cinematography was handled by G. Diwakaran. The film was edited by Mahesh Narayanan.

'Mumbai Police' completed filming in 56 days versus the planned schedule was for 60 days. The 'Khaleej Times' identified Mumbai Police as one of the "remarkable box-office success" of 2013.Deepa Gauri. [http://www.khaleejtimes.com/citytimes/inside.asp?xfile=/data/citytimes/2013/December/citytimes_December198.xml§ion=citytimes The best of Malayalam cinema in 2013] 26 December 2013 'Khaleej Times' The film got Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay and Prithviraj's performance was regarded as one of his career best performances.

Synopsis



ACP of Ernakulam Antony Moses a.k.a. Rascal Moses is involved in an accident which causes him, a partial memory loss. Before the accident, he was on a call with his brother-in-law Farhan Aman, Commissioner of Police. He informs Farhan that he has solved the murder case of his best friend, ACP Aryan John Jacob, who was killed by a sniper during a gallantry awards ceremony at the police parade ground. But, before disclosing the name of the murderer, the accident occurs resulting in the partial memory loss. Antony is attacked by assassins at his apartment after he gets discharged but he fights them all off. Farhan tells Antony, about the their relationship with Aryan and the case investigations that Antony has made. The trio were nicknamed 'Mumbai Police' due to their past in the Mumbai counter terrorism division. His capabilities as a police officer being impressive, Farhan reassigns Antony Moses back on the case despite the memory loss. Antony has a hard time adjusting to his new life and it starts affecting his profession. As the investigations continues Antony realizes that he was daredevil cop with an impressive record but was notorious for his use of violence, alcoholism and womanizing. Antony finds that the sniper that was used to assassinate Aryan was remote controlled. As his investigation deteriorates he is asked to be removed from the case by his team members but Antony asks for 2 days time in order to solve the case and find the culprit. A man comes to Antony apartment and starts behaving oddly by laying on his bed, which confuses Antony. The man then tries to kiss Antony but he beats him out of his apartment. Antony realizes that he was a closeted homosexual and breaks down in tears. Antony then confronts Farhan and asks him to reveal the full audio clip on his voicemail that he send before his accident. Before the accident it is shown that Antony met Rebecca, Aryan's fiance who showed him Aryan's award speech rehearsal video in which he dedicated the award to Antony. It is then revealed that it was Antony himself who killed Aryan since he found about his homosexuality and threatened to go public with it and after seeing the video and breaking down Antony had confessed to his crimes to Farhan. Farhan then proceeds to arrest Antony and he says he now really misses the 'Mumbai Police'.

Cast



* Prithviraj Sukumaran as ACP Antony Moses IPS

* Rahman as Commissioner Farhan Aman IPS

* Jayasurya as ACP Aryan John Jacob IPS

* Aparna Nair as ASP Rakhee Menon IPS

* Hima Davis as Rebecca, Aryan's fiance

* Deepa Rahul Easwar as Annie Farhan

* Kunchan as ASI Sudhakaran Nair

* Rohit Vijayan as CI Vishnu

* Chali Pala as DYSP Karunakaran Menon

* Santhosh Krishna as CI James

* Captain Raju as IG Gopinathan Nair IPS

* Mukundan as Captain Sreenivasa Kartha, Indian Navy officer

* Riyaz Khan as Sharpshooting Expert (Cameo)

* Harish Uthaman as Roy

* Shweta Menon as Dr.Tanuja Nair (Cameo)

* Maria Roy as Captain Sreenivasa Kartha's wife (Cameo)

* Sreedevi Unni

* Nihal Pillai

Production



Shooting started in January 2013, and the movie was released on 3 May 2013.

Reception



Critical response

'Sify' and 'Indiaglitz.com' called 'Mumbai Police' one of the best recent Malayalam films.[https://web.archive.org/web/20130509001132/http://www.sify.com/movies/mumbai-police-review-malayalam-15028048.html Review: Mumbai Police 'Sify' ][http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/12974.html Mumbai Police Malayalam Movie Review]. Indiaglitz.com (4 May 2013). Retrieved 19 August 2013. Paresh of 'Rediff.com' called the film a " good suspense thriller which will make history for its interesting story."[http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-mumbai-police-is-impressive/20130506.htm Review: Mumbai Police is impressive Rediff.com Movies]. Rediff.com (6 May 2013). Retrieved 19 August 2013. Aswin of 'The Times of India' says that the film " arrests and engages the audience with bold portrayals from a well-chosen cast."[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/malayalam/movie-reviews/Mumbai-Police/movie-review/19893068.cms]

Veeyen of 'Nowrunning.com' praised the writing and said the "dark lined elegance that the movie sports, makes it a gritty, knotty thriller a hardboiled treat."[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/8860/malayalam/mumbai-police/4221/review.htm Indian Movies, showtimes, reviews, videos Indian movie portal]. nowrunning.com. Retrieved 19 August 2013.

Shekhar of Oneindia.in praised the narrative and said the story has surprises.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2013/mumbai-police-movie-review-108928.html]

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