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Boeing Boeing (1985 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Boeing Boeing' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan.The movie is a remake of the 1965 film of the same name which was based on the 1960 French play of the same name. The plot follows Shyam (Mohanlal) who is dating three flight attendants at the same time and the scenario get complicated with the arrival of his friend Anilkumar (Mukesh) along with other obstructions.
The film is regarded as one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema. The film was a blockbuster and remains one of the cult classic comic capers in Malayalam cinema. It was remade in Telugu as 'Chilakkottudu' (1997) and in Kannada as 'Nee Tata Naa Birla'. Priyadarshan remade the film in Hindi as 'Garam Masala' (2005) starring Akshay Kumar . Mohanlal and Mukesh combo become famous . Boeing Boeing is a super hit comedy film .
Synopsis
Shyam, is a silver tongued but essentially likeable weasel. He's a flirt, engaged to Sreekutty. He doesn't have much luck with women, or his career, but when a bunch of opportunists seem to pop into his life with all kinds of dreamy offers, he bites. Suddenly, he finds himself stirring an ambitious fiance soup, dating three air hostesses introduced to him by Lambodharan, and driving cars he doesn't own with the help of his friend, driver Kuttappan.
He rises to the occasion admirably. Even as he meticulously takes down flight schedules and itinerary details, he finds himself flummoxed on many a turn, where he lies magnificently through his teeth. Soon, he's 'in the zone', and a complete player, addicted to the thrills of infidelity.
And everyone is a co-conspirator. Anil, a smarmy stud with an exuberant lack of scruples. While managing to wangle his way to a promotion, a Mumbai trip, he looks up to Shyam, despite the obvious rivalry, Anil decides to move in as acolyte.
Shyam is a pro, and wants Anil out of his life, but has to begrudgingly admit that he's a huge help with the ladies. Anil might act unflappable with others around, but grovels in front of Shyam to let him stay. Beneath the egos and competition, however, it's pretty visible that these two like each other.
Another one stirring the broth is Mrs. Dick aka Dickammayi, a moody chef whose husband was in Military, who eloped and married her sister. She has been warned about women in the house, but is unaware of her domestic duties would involve shuffling pictures in and out of photo-frames, and making three different kinds of dinner on the same night. Justifiably, she often flies off the handle and vainly demands a never-forthcoming raise.
Eventually, Shyam and Anil are devastated by the airhostess-surfing game they play. They've barely managed to disengage from a lethal imbroglio, and look set to quit while they're still ahead. Both men are exhausted, downbeat and seemingly resigned to their fate. Elena, one of the three airhostess starts feeling softcorner for Anil and they decide to lead a life together. Shyam and Anil size each other up and sigh wearily, and just when they're going to throw in the towel, they solemnly make their decision. 'One for you, two for me,' Shyam mutters, as if it's the most natural thing in the world. Anil, equally cool, nods and seals the deal. But the commotion doesn't end over there. The other two air hostess finds out that they have been cheated. By the end both Shyam and Anil realizes their mistakes and Shyam decides to marry his "Murapennu", Sreekutty.
Cast
*Mohanlal as Shyam
*Mukesh as Anilkumar
*Lissy as Eleena (1st air-hostess)
*Madhuri as Padma (2nd air-hostess)
*Ashwini as Indhu (3rd air-hostess)
*Menaka as Sreekutty
*Jagathy Sreekumar as O. P. Olassa
*Sukumari as Dick Ammayi
*Maniyanpilla Raju as Kuttappan
*M. G. Soman as Lambodharan Pillai
*Sankaradi as M. T. E. Damodaran
*K. P. A. C. Sunny as Sreekandan Nair
*Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Ramankutty Shop Owner
*Bobby Kottarakkara as (Tea Shop Owner)
*Kaduvakulam Antony as Fake father
*Manavalan Joseph as Father of Sreekutty
*Priya as item number "Boeing Boeing"
*Vallathol Unnikrishnan as Priest
*Shankar as Man at the Restaurant (cameo)
* Pavitran as Ettuveetil Raghavan Pillai
Kottayam Santha gave voice (dubbed) for all the female lead characters in the film.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Raghu Kumar and lyrics was written by Mankombu Gopalakrishnan. The film was scored by K. J. Joy.
See also
*Boeing Boeing (1965 film)
*Chilakkottudu
*Garam Masala (2005 film)
*Nee Tata Naa Birla
References
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