Lalanna's Song
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 and nominations
[edit]| Year | Event | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2022 | IFFLA | Honorable Mention | Lalannas Song | Won[citation needed] |
| 2023 | The Critics Choice Awards | Best Actress
Best Short Film Best Cinematographer |
Nakshatra Indrajit
Lalannas Song Kuldeep Mammania |
Nominated[4] |
| 2023 | Court Metrange | Competition | Lalannas Song | Nominated[citation needed] |
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. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "14th edition of IDSFFK kicks off, 261 films to be screened". The New Indian Express. 28 August 2022. 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.