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.[3]
Plot
Momo in Dubai is all about a child called momo who wants to see Burj khalifa and his struggles
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.[4] Ameen Aslam would direct the movie with Ashif Kakkodi as co-writer. Emirati Filmmaker Nahla Al Fahad joined the movie as co-producer.[5] 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."[6]
Principal photography started on 5 October 2021 in Dubai.[7] Shoot was wrapped on 15 November 2021.[8] The first look poster of the film was revealed on the occasion of Children's Day, 14 November 2021.[9][10] The trailer was released on 18 January 2023.[11][12] Ameen Aslam mentioned that the film will be a Children's film in an interview with Times of India.[13]
Release
The film released in theatres on 3 February 2023.[12] 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.[14][15] 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".[16] 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.[17]
Music
The film features songs composed by Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair.[18] 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.[19]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||
References
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- ^ "Momo in Dubai OTT release date: When, where to watch Anu Sithara, Athrey's movie". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
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