Momo in Dubai
2023 Malayalam film
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Momo In Dubai is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Ameen Aslam and produced by Zakariya Mohammed, Haris Desom, P. B. Aneesh and Nahla Al Fahad under the banners Imagine Cinemas and Cross Border Camera.[1] The movie features Athrey Baiju Raj in the titular role with Anu Sithara, Johny Antony, Aneesh G. Menon as supporting cast.[2] The film was released on 3 February 2023.[citation needed]
Ashif Kakkodi
- Zakariya Mohammed
- Harris Desom
- P.B. Anish
- Nahla Al Fahad
- Athrey Baiju Raj
- Anu Sithara
- Johny Antony
- Aneesh G. Menon
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| Directed by | Ameen Aslam |
| Written by | Zakariya Mohammed Ashif Kakkodi |
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| Cinematography | Sajith Purushan |
| Edited by | Ratheesh Raj |
| Music by | Jassie Gift Gafoor M. Khayyam Yakzan Gary Pereira Neha Nair |
Production companies | Imagine Cinemas Cross Border Camera |
| Distributed by | Icon Cinemas |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Momo in Dubai revolves around a Malayalee kid named Momo who dreams of visiting Burj Khalifa someday.
Cast
- Athrey Baiju Raj as Muhammed a.k.a. Momo
- Anu Sithara as Khadeeja, Momo's mother
- Aneesh G. Menon as Habeeb a.k.a. Muthutty, Momo's father
- Johny Antony as Hussain Mama
- Najin as Dhillu, Momo's brother
- Arafa Rahman as Shana, Momo's sister
- Mubarak Mashi as Abdullah
- Sruthy Jayan as Teacher
- Ahammed Yahiya Izawi as safety officer
- Jennifer Castro as Jennifer
- Bhanumathi Payyannur as Grandmother
- Mani Mash as Grandfather
Production
The film was announced in December 2020 with Zakariya Mohammed as writer and producer.[3] Ameen Aslam would direct the movie with Ashif Kakkodi as co-writer. Emirati Filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad joined the movie as co-producer.[4] On associating with the film, she said:
"I have always wanted to push boundaries with cinema and team up with filmmakers from India, Syria, Lebanon or any other country. India was a great choice because of our shared love for the movies as well as the ties between the two countries."[5]
Principal photography started on 5 October 2021 in Dubai.[6] Shoot was wrapped on 15 November 2021.[citation needed] The first look poster of the film was revealed on the occasion of Children's Day, 14 November 2021.[7][8] The trailer was released on 18 January 2023.[9][10] Ameen Aslam mentioned that the film will be a Children's film in an interview with Times of India.[11]
Release
The film released in theatres on 3 February 2023.[10] The digital rights of the film is acquired by ManoramaMAX and started streaming from 17 March 2023.[1]
Reception
Conceived as a Children's film, The movie generally received positive reviews.[12][13] Gopika I.S. of Times of india rated the movie 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Ameen Aslam succeeds in bringing forth the emotions of children and subsequently their parents when they realise their dreams".[14] Vignesh Madhu of The New Indian Express stated that "The film literally ends on a high ensuring the audience leaves the cinema hall with moist eyes" and gave 3.5 out 5 stars.[15]
Music
The film features songs composed by Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair.[citation needed] The film score is composed by Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair.[citation needed] Lyrics were penned by B. K. Harinarayanan, Ameen Karakkunnu and Dr. Hikmathulla.[16]
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| Soundtrack album by Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair | ||||
| Released | 27 March 2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 19:38 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Saregama India Limited | |||
| Producer | Jassie Gift Gafoor M. Khayyam Yakzan Gary Pereira Neha Nair | |||
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| Yakza Gary Pereira and Neha Nair chronology | ||||
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 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, from Spotify |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Thankakatti (Promo Song)" | B. K. harinarayanan | Jassie Gift | Jassie Gift Jyotsna Radhakrishnan | 02:36 |
| 2. | "Kurukum Nooru Pravin" | Ameen Karakkunnu | Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair | Vaikom Vijayalakshmi | 03:33 |
| 3. | "Kirukkinaale" | Ameen Karakkunnu | Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair | Zia Ul Haq | 03:36 |
| 4. | "Ormakal" | Dr. Hikmathulla | Gafoor M. Khayyam | Shahabaz Aman | 03:36 |
| 5. | "Vaa Paravakale" | B. K. Harinarayanan | Jassie Gift | Anne Amie | 03:24 |
| Total length: | 19:38 | ||||