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Momo in Dubai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAmeen Aslam
Written byZakariya Mohammed
Ashif Kakkodi
Produced by
  • Zakariya Mohammed
  • Harris Desom
  • P.B. Anish
  • Nahla Al Fahad
Starring
CinematographySajith Purushan
Edited byRatheesh Raj
Music byJassie Gift
Gafoor M. Khayyam
Yakzan Gary Pereira
Neha Nair
Production
companies
Imagine Cinemas
Cross Border Camera
Distributed byIcon Cinemas
Release date
  • 3 February 2023 (2023-02-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

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

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Momo in Dubai is all about a child called momo who wants to see Burj khalifa and his struggles

Cast

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  • 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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

Momo In Dubai
Soundtrack album by
Jassie Gift, Gafoor M. Khayyam, Yakzan Gary Pereira and Neha Nair
Released27 March 2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length19:38
LanguageMalayalam
LabelSaregama India Limited
ProducerJassie Gift
Gafoor M. Khayyam
Yakzan Gary Pereira
Neha Nair
Jassie Gift chronology
Khaki Pada
(2022) 		Momo In Dubai
(2023)
Yakza Gary Pereira and Neha Nair chronology
Vaashi
(2022) 		Momo In Dubai
(2023)
External audio
audio icon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, from Spotify
Momo In Dubai[20]
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Thankakatti (Promo Song)"B. K. harinarayananJassie GiftJassie Gift
Jyotsna Radhakrishnan		02:36
2."Kurukum Nooru Pravin"Ameen KarakkunnuYakzan Gary Pereira and Neha NairVaikom Vijayalakshmi03:33
3."Kirukkinaale"Ameen KarakkunnuYakzan Gary Pereira and Neha NairZia Ul Haq03:36
4."Ormakal"Dr. HikmathullaGafoor M. KhayyamShahabaz Aman03:36
5."Vaa Paravakale"B. K. HarinarayananJassie GiftAnne Amie03:24
Total length:19:38

References

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  1. ^ a b "'Momo in Dubai' starring Anu Sithara will be available on this OTT platform from March 17". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ Mathews, Anna. "Ameen Aslam's Momo in Dubai is a children's film told from the point of view of a 6-year-old". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  5. ^ Menon, Lekha. "Why Malayalam film 'Momo in Dubai' produced by an Emirati filmmaker is creating waves". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  6. ^ Menon, Lekha. "Why Malayalam film 'Momo in Dubai' produced by an Emirati filmmaker is creating waves". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Momo in Dubai സക്കരിയയുടെ 'മൊമോ ഇൻ ദുബായ്' ചിത്രീകരണം ആരംഭിച്ചു". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). 5 October 2021. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  8. ^ "'Momo in Dubai' shoot wrapped up in Dubai". NOWRUNNING. 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  9. ^ "First look of Momo in Dubai revealed". Cinema Express. 15 November 2021. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  10. ^ "'Momo in Dubai': Ameen Aslam unveils a first look poster of his children - family entertainer". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  11. ^ "'Momo in Dubai' trailer: Anu Sithara starrer promises an engaging family drama". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Anu Sithara starrer 'Momo in Dubai' gets a release date". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  13. ^ Mathews, Anna. "Ameen Aslam's Momo in Dubai is a children's film told from the point of view of a 6-year-old". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  14. ^ Bharadwaj, Aswin (4 February 2023). "Momo in Dubai Review". Lensmen Reviews. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  15. ^ എം.പി, മനീഷ് (8 February 2023). "മോമോ ഇൻ ദുബൈ: സന്തോഷ നിമിഷങ്ങൾ കോർത്തിണക്കിയ കുഞ്ഞുസിനിമ | Madhyamam". www.madhyamam.com (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  16. ^ "Momo In Dubai Movie Review : A wonderful watch for children and parents". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  17. ^ "'Momo in Dubai' movie review: Feel-good cinema done right". The New Indian Express. 3 February 2023. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  18. ^ "മോമോ ഇൻ ദുബായ്" (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  19. ^ "'Momo in Dubai': Ameen Aslam unveils a first look poster of his children - family entertainer". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Momo in Dubai". Spotify. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
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