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'''''Neerali''''' (Theatrical title: '''''Nieraali'''''; {{Literal translation|Octopus}}) is an upcoming Indian [[Malayalam]]-language<!--DO NOT ADD GENRE WITHOUT A RELIABLE SOURCE--> film directed and co-edited by Ajoy Varma from a screenplay by Saju Thomas, with [[Mohanlal]] in the lead role. The film was produced and distributed by Moonshot Entertainments. It began principal photography on 9 January 2018 in [[Mumbai]] and was completed in February. The film is scheduled to be released in India on 15 June 2018.
'''''Neerali''''' (Theatrical title: '''''Nieraali'''''; {{Literal translation|Octopus}}) is an upcoming [[Malayalam]] [[Thriller film|drama thriller]] film directed by Ajoy Varma and scripted by Saju Thomas. The movie is produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla under the banner Moonshot Entertainment The film stars [[Mohanlal]], [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]], [[Nadhiya]] and [[Parvatii Nair]]. The film was produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla. The release date has been announced to be 15 June 2018.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Div col|colwidth=30em}}
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* [[Mohanlal]] as Sunny George
* [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] as Veerappa
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* [[Nadhiya]] as Molly Kutty
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* [[Parvatii Nair]]
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* [[Dileesh Pothan]]
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* [[Saikumar (actor)|Saikumar]]
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* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]]
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* [[Megha Mathew]]
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* Bineesh Kodiyeri
* Santhosh T. Kuruvilla


==Production==
===Cast===
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*[[Mohanlal]] as Sunny George
''Neerali'' was financed by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla under his company Moonshot Entertainments, and co-produced by John Thomas and Mibu Jose Nettikadan. It was written by Saju Thomas. Ajoy Varma makes his directorial debut in Malayalam cinema with this film, having earlier worked as an editor and director in [[Bollywood]]. The then-untitled film was officially announced by lead actor [[Mohanlal]] on 3 October 2017. Filming was said to begin soon after he finished his work in ''[[Odiyan]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=James|first=Anu|title=Mohanlal on a roll: After Odiyan, superstar announces his next biggie|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-roll-after-odiyan-superstar-announces-his-next-biggie-744269|accessdate=28 January 2018|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=4 October 2017}}</ref> When asked, Varma told ''[[The Times of India]]'' that the film is a "drama-thriller" set in [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], and [[Sri Lanka]]n locales, and that [[principal photography]] would take place between December 2017 and January 2018. Mohanlal's character and the rest of the cast was not revealed.<ref name="dramathriller">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Mohanlal teams up with Bollywood filmmaker for a thriller|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-teams-up-with-bollywood-filmmaker-for-a-thriller/articleshow/60938490.cms|accessdate=28 January 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 October 2017}}</ref> The film's title was revealed on 27 January 2018 along with a title poster.<ref>{{cite web|last=Akash|title=Mohanlal's next titled Neerali|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/mohanlals-next-titled-neerali.html|publisher=Behindwoods.com|accessdate=5 February 2018|date=27 January 2018}}</ref>
*[[Suraaj Venjarammoodu]] as Veerappan
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*[[Nadhiya]] as Mollykutty
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*[[Parvatii Nair]]
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*[[Dileesh Pothan]]
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*[[Nassar]]
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*[[Saikumar]]
===Other Cast===
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*[[Megha Mathew]]
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*[[Bineesh Kodiyeri]]
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== Production ==
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Mohanlal was approached for the role right after the scripting was finished.<ref name="dramathriller"/> In November 2017, a casting call was released seeking male actors the age groups 50–60 and 30–35, and female actors between the ages of 25 and 30.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Casting call for Mohanlal's untitled movie|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/casting-call-for-mohanlals-untitled-movie/articleshow/61594227.cms|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 November 2017}}</ref> Varma offered [[Parvatii Nair]] a role after he spotted her on the sets of ''[[Nimir]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Aiyappan|first=Ashameera|title=Mohanlal appreciated my performance in Nimir: Parvatii Nair|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/mohanlal-appreciated-my-performance-in-nimir-parvatii-nair-5038532/|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=25 January 2018}}</ref> She was cast only a few weeks before filming began, and plays an urban character. By the start of filming, only Mohanlal, Parvatii, [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]], [[Saikumar (actor)|Saikumar]], and [[Dileesh Pothan]] were cast. The rest of the cast was filled out as filming progressed.<ref name="parvatii">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Parvatii Nair: I'm nervous about acting with Mohanlal|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/parvatii-nair-im-nervous-about-acting-with-mohanlal/articleshow/62441874.cms|accessdate=4 February 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 January 2018}}</ref> Suraj plays Veerappa, Sunny's chauffeur. Mohanlal and Suraj take up the most screen space in the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Manu|first=Meera|title=Into the fresh woods|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/220218/into-the-fresh-woods.html|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=23 February 2018}}</ref> [[Nadhiya]] and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] were cast in February 2018. Nadhiya and Parvatii play two of the film's important female characters.<ref name="heroine">{{cite news|author=Onmanorama staff|title=No heroine for Mohanlal in Ajoy Varma's 'Neerali'|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/02/04/no-heroine-for-mohanlal-in-ajoy-varma-neerali.html|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=5 February 2018}}</ref> Nadhiya portrays Sunny's wife Molly Kutty.<ref name="nadhiya">{{cite news|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|title=Nadiya Moidu: I still consider myself a newcomer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nadiya-moidu-i-still-consider-myself-a-newcomer/articleshow/62817875.cms|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=8 February 2018}}</ref> [[Megha Mathew]] confirmed her part in February.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mathew|first=Megha|title="My first film of 2018 in Malayalam with the complete actor mohanlal sir"|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Be9aF6VFoG0/?taken-by=megha_mathew_|publisher=[[Instagram]]|accessdate=13 February 2018|date=9 February 2018}}</ref>
On October 3, 2017, it was announced by [[Mohanlal]] that he will be featuring in an untitled film produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Co produced by John Thomas and Mibu Jose Nettikadan under the banner Moonshot Entertainment. The announcement also said that film will be directed by Ajoy Varma and scripted by Saju Thomas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/mohanlal-announces-new-film/137440/story.htm|title=Mohanlal announces new film|work=NOWRUNNING|access-date=2018-06-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-roll-after-odiyan-superstar-announces-his-next-biggie-744269|title=Mohanlal on a roll: After Odiyan, superstar announces his next biggie|last=James|first=Anu|date=4 October 2017|work=[[International Business Times]]|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="dramathriller">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-teams-up-with-bollywood-filmmaker-for-a-thriller/articleshow/60938490.cms|title=Mohanlal teams up with Bollywood filmmaker for a thriller|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|date=4 October 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> Ajoy Varma told ''[[The Times of India]]'' that the film is a "drama-thriller" set in [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], and [[Sri Lanka]]n locales, and that [[principal photography]] would take place between December 2017 and January 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-teams-up-with-bollywood-filmmaker-for-a-thriller/articleshow/60938490.cms|title=Mohanlal teams up with Bollywood filmmaker for a thriller - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-04}}</ref> On January 27, 2018, tittle poster of the movie was released and the name was revealed to be Neerali.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/mohanlals-next-titled-neerali.html|title=Mohanlal's next titled Neerali|last=Akash|date=27 January 2018|publisher=Behindwoods.com|accessdate=5 February 2018}}</ref>


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It was reported that once the script was finalized [[Mohanlal]] was approached by the director and he accepted the offer.<ref name="dramathriller"/> On November 2017, a casting call for male actors in the 50-60 and 30-35 age group, and female actors in the 25-30 age group was sent out. It was also speculated that the film had [[Meena (actress)|Meena]] and [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] in the female lead role <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/casting-call-for-mohanlals-untitled-movie/articleshow/61594227.cms|title=Casting call for Mohanlal's untitled movie - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-04}}</ref>. [[Parvatii Nair]] was cast as one of the female lead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/mohanlal-appreciated-my-performance-in-nimir-parvatii-nair-5038532/|title=Mohanlal appreciated my performance in Nimir: Parvatii Nair|last=Aiyappan|first=Ashameera|date=25 January 2018|work=[[The Indian Express]]|accessdate=26 May 2018}}</ref> It was reported that only [[Mohanlal]], [[Parvatii Nair]], [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]], [[Saikumar (actor)|Saikumar]], and [[Dileesh Pothan]] were cast before the filming started and rest of the cast was filled out as the filming progressed.<ref name="parvatii">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/parvatii-nair-im-nervous-about-acting-with-mohanlal/articleshow/62441874.cms|title=Parvatii Nair: I'm nervous about acting with Mohanlal|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|date=11 January 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref> [[Nadhiya]] and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] were cast in February 2018. [[Nadhiya]] and [[Parvatii Nair]] play two of the film's important female characters.<ref name="heroine">{{cite news|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/02/04/no-heroine-for-mohanlal-in-ajoy-varma-neerali.html|title=No heroine for Mohanlal in Ajoy Varma's 'Neerali'|author=Onmanorama staff|date=5 February 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|accessdate=26 May 2018}}</ref> [[Megha Mathew]] revealed her presence in the movie on February 9, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Be9aF6VFoG0/?taken-by=megha_mathew_|title="My first film of 2018 in Malayalam with the complete actor mohanlal sir"|last=Mathew|first=Megha|date=9 February 2018|publisher=[[Instagram]]|accessdate=13 February 2018}}</ref>
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[[Principal photography]] began on 9 January 2018 in [[Mumbai]], India, with [[Santosh Thundiyil]] serving as director of photography.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mohanlal|title=Principal photography|url=https://twitter.com/Mohanlal/status/950703986650181632|publisher=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=4 February 2018|date=9 January 2018}}</ref> Director [[John Matthew Matthan]] was invited to the first day of filming, and officially performed the switch on of the [[movie camera]]. Filming schedules were planned to meet a May 2018 release date (later postponed). Sandeep Narayan and Arun C. Thampi are the [[executive producer]]s.<ref>{{cite news|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|title=ഈ മോഹൻലാൽ ചിത്രത്തിന് പ്രത്യേകതകൾ നിരവധി|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/01/10/mohanlal-ajoy-varma-movie-cast-list.html|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=10 January 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Parvatii was present on the first day of shooting.<ref name="parvatii"/> Mohanlal joined the set by the fourth week of January.<ref>{{cite news|author=HT correspondent|title=Mohanlal's look in action-adventure film directed by Ajoy Varma revealed, see pic|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-look-in-action-adventure-film-directed-by-ajoy-varma-revealed-see-pic/story-JgaaG8IZ7zwRmVfWstlTNL.html|accessdate=4 February 2018|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=23 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kumar R.|first=Manoj|title=Mohanlal promises a lot of action in his next film, see photo|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-ajoy-varma-5035695/|accessdate=28 January 2018|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=23 January 2018}}</ref> He allotted 15 days dates for filming. Stunt scenes were choreographed by Sunil Rodriguez. Serena Tixeria was the make-up artist. Costumes were designed by Himanshi Nijhawan, while Udai Prakash Singh oversaw the art department.<ref name="heroine"/> [[Location shooting|Location filming]] continued in Mumbai into February in locations including: [[Bhandup]], [[Powai]], and [[Mira Road]].<ref>{{cite news|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|script-title=ml:ചടങ്ങിൽ മോഹൻലാൽ; വിശ്വസിക്കാനാകാതെ ആരാധകർ|trans-title=Mohanlal at the ceremony; fans stunned|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/02/13/mohanlal-surprise-entry-mumbai-neerali-movie.html|accessdate=13 February 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=13 February 2018|language=ml}}</ref> Nadhiya's scenes were shot in early February after her sudden casting that month.<ref name="nadhiya"/> Filming was completed in 36 days and wrapped in Mumbai on 15 February 2018.<ref>{{cite news|author=Digital Native|title=Mohanlal's 'Neerali' wrapped up in just 36 days|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-s-neerali-wrapped-just-36-days-76622|work=[[The News Minute]]|accessdate=26 May 2018|date=17 February 2018}}</ref> The film was made on a budget of {{INR}}11 [[crore]].<ref name="cost">{{cite web|last=Suresh|first=K.|title='നീരാളി' പൂര്‍ത്തിയായി|url=https://www.nanaonline.in/news-feeds/neerali-movie-compleeted/|publisher=Nana Film Weekly|accessdate=27 May 2018|date=13 March 2018}}</ref>

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[[Principal photography]] began on 9 January 2018 in [[Mumbai]], India, with Director [[John Matthew Matthan]] performed the ritual switching on of the [[movie camera]] and [[Santosh Thundiyil]] serving as director of photography.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Mohanlal/status/950703986650181632|title=Principal photography|last=Mohanlal|date=9 January 2018|publisher=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref> Filming schedules were planned to meet a May 2018 release date (later postponed). Sandeep Narayan and Arun C. Thampi were the [[executive producer]]s.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/01/10/mohanlal-ajoy-varma-movie-cast-list.html|title=ഈ മോഹൻലാൽ ചിത്രത്തിന് പ്രത്യേകതകൾ നിരവധി|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|date=10 January 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|accessdate=26 May 2018|language=ml}}</ref> [[Parvatii Nair]] joined the crew from the first day of shooting.<ref name="parvatii" /> Mohanlal joined the set by the fourth week of January.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mohanlal-s-look-in-action-adventure-film-directed-by-ajoy-varma-revealed-see-pic/story-JgaaG8IZ7zwRmVfWstlTNL.html|title=Mohanlal's look in action-adventure film directed by Ajoy Varma revealed, see pic|author=HT correspondent|date=23 January 2018|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|accessdate=4 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/mohanlal-ajoy-varma-5035695/|title=Mohanlal promises a lot of action in his next film, see photo|last=Kumar R.|first=Manoj|date=23 January 2018|work=[[The Indian Express]]|accessdate=28 January 2018}}</ref> Stunt scenes were choreographed by Sunil Rodriguez. Serena Tixeria was the make-up artist. Costumes were designed by Himanshi Nijhawan, while Udai Prakash Singh oversaw the art department.<ref name="heroine"/> [[Location shooting|Location filming]] continued in Mumbai into February in locations including: [[Bhandup]], [[Powai]], and [[Mira Road]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/02/13/mohanlal-surprise-entry-mumbai-neerali-movie.html|author=സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ|date=13 February 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|accessdate=13 February 2018|language=ml|script-title=ml:ചടങ്ങിൽ മോഹൻലാൽ; വിശ്വസിക്കാനാകാതെ ആരാധകർ|trans-title=Mohanlal at the ceremony; fans stunned}}</ref> [[Nadhiya]]'s scenes were shot in early February after her sudden casting.<ref name="nadhiya">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/nadiya-moidu-i-still-consider-myself-a-newcomer/articleshow/62817875.cms|title=Nadiya Moidu: I still consider myself a newcomer|last=Sidhardhan|first=Sanjith|date=8 February 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=26 May 2018}}</ref> Filming was completed in 36 days and wrapped in Mumbai on 15 February 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-s-neerali-wrapped-just-36-days-76622|title=Mohanlal's 'Neerali' wrapped up in just 36 days|author=Digital Native|date=17 February 2018|work=[[The News Minute]]|accessdate=26 May 2018}}</ref> The film was made on a budget of {{INR}}11 [[crore]].<ref name="cost">{{cite web|url=https://www.nanaonline.in/news-feeds/neerali-movie-compleeted/|title='നീരാളി' പൂര്‍ത്തിയായി|last=Suresh|first=K.|date=13 March 2018|publisher=Nana Film Weekly|accessdate=27 May 2018}}</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
The film features songs composed by [[Stephen Devassy]]; the [[Film score|score]] is by Ronnie Raphael. Mohanlal sings a duet, written by P.T. Bini, with [[Shreya Ghoshal]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal turns a playback singer again for Neerali|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/21/mohanlal-turns-a-playback-singer-again-for-neerali-1776347.html|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=21 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ലാലേട്ടൻ വീണ്ടും പാട്ടുപാടുന്ന; ഒപ്പം ശ്രേയാ ഘോഷലും|url=http://www.deepika.com/Cinema/CinemaNews.aspx?Mohanlal-to-sing-a-song-in-Neerali&ID=1329|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[Deepika (newspaper)|Deepika]]|date=23 February 2018|language=ml}}</ref>
The film features songs composed by [[Stephen Devassy]]; the [[Film score|score]] is by Ronnie Raphael. [[Mohanlal]] sings a [[duet]], written by P.T. Bini, with [[Shreya Ghoshal]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal turns a playback singer again for Neerali|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/21/mohanlal-turns-a-playback-singer-again-for-neerali-1776347.html|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=21 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=ലാലേട്ടൻ വീണ്ടും പാട്ടുപാടുന്ന; ഒപ്പം ശ്രേയാ ഘോഷലും|url=http://www.deepika.com/Cinema/CinemaNews.aspx?Mohanlal-to-sing-a-song-in-Neerali&ID=1329|accessdate=26 May 2018|work=[[Deepika (newspaper)|Deepika]]|date=23 February 2018|language=ml}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==

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Neerali
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAjoy Varma
Screenplay bySaju Thomas
Produced by
  • Santhosh T. Kuruvilla
  • John Thomas
  • Mibu Jose Nettikadan
StarringMohanlal Suraj Venjaramoodu Nadhiya Parvatii Nair
CinematographySantosh Thundiyil
Edited byAjoy Varma
Sajit Unnikrishnan
Music byStephen Devassy
Ronnie Raphael (score)
Production
company
Moonshot Entertainments
Distributed byMoonshot Entertainments
Release date
  • 15 June 2018 (2018-06-15) (India)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹11 crore[1]

Neerali (Theatrical title: Nieraali; lit. 'Octopus') is an upcoming Malayalam drama thriller film directed by Ajoy Varma and scripted by Saju Thomas. The movie is produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla under the banner Moonshot Entertainment The film stars Mohanlal, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Nadhiya and Parvatii Nair. The film was produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla. The release date has been announced to be 15 June 2018.

Cast

Cast

Other Cast

Production

On October 3, 2017, it was announced by Mohanlal that he will be featuring in an untitled film produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Co produced by John Thomas and Mibu Jose Nettikadan under the banner Moonshot Entertainment. The announcement also said that film will be directed by Ajoy Varma and scripted by Saju Thomas.[2][3][4] Ajoy Varma told The Times of India that the film is a "drama-thriller" set in Mumbai, Pune, and Sri Lankan locales, and that principal photography would take place between December 2017 and January 2018.[5] On January 27, 2018, tittle poster of the movie was released and the name was revealed to be Neerali.[6]

It was reported that once the script was finalized Mohanlal was approached by the director and he accepted the offer.[4] On November 2017, a casting call for male actors in the 50-60 and 30-35 age group, and female actors in the 25-30 age group was sent out. It was also speculated that the film had Meena and Trisha in the female lead role [7]. Parvatii Nair was cast as one of the female lead.[8] It was reported that only Mohanlal, Parvatii Nair, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Saikumar, and Dileesh Pothan were cast before the filming started and rest of the cast was filled out as the filming progressed.[9] Nadhiya and Nassar were cast in February 2018. Nadhiya and Parvatii Nair play two of the film's important female characters.[10] Megha Mathew revealed her presence in the movie on February 9, 2018.[11]

Principal photography began on 9 January 2018 in Mumbai, India, with Director John Matthew Matthan performed the ritual switching on of the movie camera and Santosh Thundiyil serving as director of photography.[12] Filming schedules were planned to meet a May 2018 release date (later postponed). Sandeep Narayan and Arun C. Thampi were the executive producers.[13] Parvatii Nair joined the crew from the first day of shooting.[9] Mohanlal joined the set by the fourth week of January.[14][15] Stunt scenes were choreographed by Sunil Rodriguez. Serena Tixeria was the make-up artist. Costumes were designed by Himanshi Nijhawan, while Udai Prakash Singh oversaw the art department.[10] Location filming continued in Mumbai into February in locations including: Bhandup, Powai, and Mira Road.[16] Nadhiya's scenes were shot in early February after her sudden casting.[17] Filming was completed in 36 days and wrapped in Mumbai on 15 February 2018.[18] The film was made on a budget of ₹11 crore.[1]

Music

The film features songs composed by Stephen Devassy; the score is by Ronnie Raphael. Mohanlal sings a duet, written by P.T. Bini, with Shreya Ghoshal.[19][20]

Release

Neerali is scheduled to be released in India on 15 June 2018 on Eid al-Fitr.[21][22]

References

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External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Neerali&diff=844335082&oldid=844298725

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