Lalanna's Song is a Malayalam – Hindi psychological horror film directed by Megha Ramaswamy starring Nakshatra Indrajith in the title role. Nakshatra is the younger daughter of actor Indrajith Sukumaran and TV anchor-cum-costume designer Poornima Indrajith. It also features Parvathy Thiruvothu and Rima Kallingal in pivotal roles .The Film premiered at IFFLA 2022 and was awarded the Honorable Mention at the Festival[1][2].The film was also screened at 14th IDSFFK ,DIFF 2022 ,MAMI 2022 ,15th Habitat Film Festival and the Critics Choice Awards 2023.The Film is produced by Newton Cinema and Co-produced by Guneet Monga and Megha Ramaswamy.
The music is composed by Sneha Khanwalker, while the cinematography and editing are handled by Kuldeep Mamania and Shini JK respectively.[citation needed]
Plot edit
Lalanna's Song is a cautionary look into small acts of hate taking place in this age of abundance. Two young mothers, Miriam and Shoby, encounter twelve-year old Lalanna whose ways unwittingly unsettle them, and they take deceptively small measures in setting her straight.
Distribution edit
The North American rights for the film was acquired by Deaf Crocodile films in Cannes Market[3]
Cast edit
- Rima Kallingal as Miriam
- Parvathy Thiruvothu as Shoby
- Nakshatra Indrajith as Lalanna
- Hannah Chacko as Meenu kutty
- Faraz Khan as Father
Awards & Nominations edit
| Year | Event | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2022 | IFFLA | Honorable Mention | Lalannas Song | Won |
| 2023 | The Critics Choice Awards[4] | Best Actress
Best Short Film Best Cinematographer |
Nakshatra Indrajit
Lalannas Song Kuldeep Mammania |
Nominated |
| 2023 | Court Metrange | Competition | Lalannas Song | Nominated |
Festival Appearances edit
| Year | Festival | Category |
| 2022 | IFFLA | Honorable Mention |
| 2022 | IDSFFK[5] | |
| 2022 | DIFF[6] | |
| 2022 | Habitat Film Festival[7] | |
| 2022 | MAMI | In Focus Shorts |
| 2023 | Final Girls Berline Film Festival | Shorts |
| 2023 | Court Metrange | Competition |
| 2023 | Indie Meme[8] |
References edit
- ^ "IFFLA announces winners for 2022 edition, "Once Upon a Time in Calcutta" bags top honour". The Times of India. 3 May 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ PTI (3 May 2022). "IFFLA announces winners for 2022 edition, 'Once Upon a Time in Calcutta' bags top honour". ThePrint. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (25 May 2022). "Indian Titles 'Lalanna's Song,' 'Dhuin' Acquired for North America at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Critics Choice Awards 2023: Rocket Boys, Gargi lead nominations list, check out the full list here". WION. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "14th edition of IDSFFK kicks off, 261 films to be screened". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "DIFF 2022 | Parvathy and Rima Kallingal's paranormal tryst in 'Lalanna's Song'". Moneycontrol. 10 November 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "HFF 2023: Don't miss these 12 indie movies at the 15th Habitat Film Festival". Moneycontrol. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "LALANNA'S SONG Film Screening | indiememe". Indie Meme. Retrieved 13 December 2023.