Housefull (also stylized as House Full) is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Linson Antony.[1][2] The film stars Tini Tom, Jyothirmayi and Shammi Thilakan,[3] and released on 15 February 2013.[4] Filming for Housefull began in mid-2012,[5] with the film marking Tom's first leading role.[6]
| Housefull | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Linson Antony |
| Screenplay by | Shiju Nambyath |
| Story by | Shiju Nambyath |
| Produced by | Jomon Antony |
| Starring | Tini Tom Jyothirmayi |
| Cinematography | Neil D'Cunha |
| Edited by | Shyam Sasidhar |
| Music by | Ram Surender Sejo John |
Production company | Movie Masters |
| Distributed by | Movie Masters Release Kalasangham Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹31 crore (US$3.9 million) |
Synopsis edit
Ananthan, a 36-year-old police constable who has experienced multiple failures at trying to find a woman to marry. He eventually meets and marries Emily, a textile worker, much to the chagrin of both of their families. The couple tried for a baby in the hopes of placating their family, but were unable to conceive and began a series of fertility treatments. Initially overjoyed when the treatments are successful, Ananthan and Emily are shocked to discover that she was now pregnant with quadruplets.[7]
Cast edit
- Tini Tom as Constable Anantha Krishnan J, later SI
- Jyothirmayi as Emily
- Shammi Thilakan as Kiliyaachan
- Vijayaraghavan as Cherukkappan (Susheelan Nair)
- Guinness Pakru as Dr. Shenayi
- Kalasala Babu as Janardhanan Nair
- Bhagath Manuel as Constable Joe
- Bheeman Raghu as DYSP Benjamin Joseph
- Nandhu as Constable Mohammed Pookunju
- Lakshmi Priya as Mumthaz
- Surabhi Lakshmi as Police officer
- Anjana Appukuttan as Sugunavalli
- Binu Adimali as Espade
- Gomathi Mahadevan as Ananthan's mother
- Abu Salim as ASP Sharafudeen IPS
- Sonia
- Durga Premjith as Sarayu's daughter
Production edit
Tini Tom, after doing comic and character roles in over 30 films,[8] was given his first lead role in a film by debutant director Linson Antony, who had previously directed several devotional videos.[6] Jyothirmayi, who was not seen in a commercial film for a longer time, was chosen to portray the character of a saleswoman at a textile shop.[9] Four babies were reported to be playing the lead alongside actors Tini Tom and Jyothirmayi, with auditions being held in July 2012 to find "the best ones".[5] The actors were continuously shooting for Housefull for 40 days throughout September and October 2012,[10] with Jyothirmayi stating that the shoot took more days than what was initially planned, because of the four children involved.[11]
Reception edit
Critical response edit
Housefull was received mixed review, with a reviewer for Sify giving a neutral review and stating that it was a "meek entertainer, which treads along a rather safe path".[12] Sreenath Nair of The Hindu was critical of the film, citing that there were "no situations in the script and screenplay by Shiju Nambiath which offer the director a challenge. The duo walks down the much-tread and familiar story lanes to reach a commonplace end".[13]
References edit
- ^ "House Full- First Look". Sify. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "INTERVIEW:TINI TOM AND JYOTHIRMAYI ON THEIR MOVIE "HOUSEFULL"". TVNews.me. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ Housefull with four kids - The Times of India
- ^ "Five Malayalam releases today (Feb 15)". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Four babies to play lead in Linson Antony's next". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ a b "On Location: Living with quadruplets". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Tini Tom banks on 'Housefull' releasing on Feb 8". Sify. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Being the hero". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Jyothirmayi is back with house full news". SiFi. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ "Jyothirmayi is enjoying a short break". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ "Fever is no excuse for Jyothirmayi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2013.
- ^ "Review: House Full". Sify. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Struggling for a full house". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 February 2013.