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Black (2004 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Black' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Lal. It deals with the underworld operations in Kochi. Mammootty plays the role of Police Constable Karikkamuri Shanmugham, who is a hit man and a contract killer. The film features cinematography by Amal Neerad. The film was a comeback for actor Rahman to Malayalam cinema., 'The Hindu', 2005-06-11.[https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:x_RXxoYXMXAJ:https://www.sify.com/movies/black-review-malayalam-pclvDudiieida.html+&cd=10&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us 'Sify' review] The movie was released on November 12 on the occasion of Diwali
Plot
The plot revolves around Shanmugham and Adv. Devin Carlos Padaveedan, who runs an organized crime syndicate of Kochi. Shanmugham "Kumbari", moonlights as a police constable, but never wears his uniform. Padaveedan suspects Shanmugham, because of his interaction with SI Ashok Srinivas. Padaveedan turns against Shanmugham and orders his lieutenants to finish him. Shanmugham couldn't believe his betrayal, but eventually finishes Padaveedan and his men. Thus, the city gets rid of some of its most dangerous criminals. In the end, Shanmugham, moves out to start a new life with his deaf daughter and Anandam.
Cast
* Mammootty as Head Constable Karikkamuri Shanmughan aka 'Kumbari'
* Lal as Adv. Devin Carlos Padaveedan
* Rahman as Sub Inspector Ashok Srinivas
* Janaki Krishnan as Anna
* Shreya Reddy as Anandam
* Babu Antony as City Police Commissioner Govind Chengappa IPS
* Janardanan as Aasan
* Mohan Jose as Mammali
* Tom George Kolath as Ajay Srinivas
* Kulappully Leela as Veronica
* Sona Nair as Sheela
* T. P. Madhavan
* Prem Kumar as Unni
* Sadiq as Mustafa
* Ramu as Francis
* Daniel Balaji as Ezhumalai
* Anoop Chandran as Pauly
* Joju George
* Besant Ravi
* Meenakshi (Cameo appearance in the song 'Ambalakkara')
Release
The film was released on 10 November 2004.
Box office
The film was box office hit.
Soundtrack
Music: Alex Paul
Lyrics: Ranjith, Kaithapram, Pirai Choodan
* "Ambalakkara" - M. G. Sreekumar, Chorus
* "Ambalakkara" (Extended) - M. G. Sreekumar
* "Thinkal Kalaye" - Sujatha Mohan
References
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