Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys
Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys | |
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Directed by | Anand Menen |
Written by | Vipin Das |
Produced by | Vipin Das Harris Desom P. B. Anish Adarsh Narayan Icon Studios |
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Cinematography | Aravind Puthussery |
Edited by | Kannan Mohan |
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Distributed by | Icon Cinemas |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Budget | ₹4 crore[1] |
Box office | est.₹40 crore[2] |
Vaazha – Biopic of a Billion Boys is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Anand Menen and written by Vipin Das.[3][4] The film stars Siju Sunny, Amith Mohan Rajeswari, Joemon Jyothir, Anuraj O. B., Anshid Anu, Saaf Bros, Jagadish, Kottayam Nazeer, Azees Nedumangad, and Noby Marcose.[5]
The film was released in theatres on 15 August 2024.The film received positive reviews from critics with praise for its humorous dialogues, direction, music and story aspects.
Plot
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Five happy-go-lucky teenage boys are deemed "vaazhas" (a slang for good-for-nothing) by their overbearing parents for not meeting their expectations. What they achieve in life forms the remaining part of the story.
Cast
[edit]- Siju Sunny as Ajo Thomas
- Sathvik as Young Ajo
- Amith Mohan Rajeshwari as Vishnu Radhakrishnan
- Joemon Jyothir as Moosa
- Arjun MC as Young Moosa
- Anuraj O. B. as Abdul Kalam
- Anshid Anu as Vivek Anand
- Saaf Bros as B. C. Vishwam
- Meenakshi Unnikrishnan as Maya
- Ziya Vincent as Reetha
- Sruthy Manikandan as Daisy
- Basil Joseph as CI Krishnan
- Jagadish as Vishwam's father
- Azees Nedumangad as Thomas "Thomachan", Ajo's father
- Noby Marcose as Ebrahim, Moosa's father
- Kottayam Nazeer as Radhakrishnan, Vishnu's father
- Arun Sol as Kalam's father
- Ashwin Vijayan as Freddy
- Hashir as Hashir
- Ajin Joi as Ajin
- Alan as Alan
- Vinayak as Vinayak
- Sminu Sijo as Vishnu's mother
- Anjali Sathyanath as Ajo's mother
- Unni Chittor as Ajo's uncle "Vallyappachan"
- Dr.Shinoy Ansari as School HM
- Dileep Menon as college principal
- Sreenath as Manoharan sir
- Krishna Prasad as Bank Manager
- Gouri Sankar Krishna Moorthy as Astrologer
Production
[edit]The film is produced by Vipin Das under the banner WBTS Productions, in association with Imagin Cinemas, headed by Harris Desom, P. B. Anish and Adarsh Narayan.[6][7]
Soundtrack
[edit]Vaazha (Soundtrack) | |
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Soundtrack album | |
Released | 2024 |
Genre | Filmi |
Length | 21:10 |
Label | Think Music |
The soundtrack for the 2024 film Vaazha was released by Think Music. The soundtrack includes compositions by Rajat Prakash, Nomadic Voice, Parvatish Pradeep, Electronic Kili, and Jay Stellar. The album was released under the Think Music label.[8]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Athimanoharam" | Rajat Prakash | Rajat Prakash | Rajat Prakash (Lead Vocal), Nila Raj, Chinmay, Shreya (Group Vocals), Ayaan Nishad, Ankit Menon, Anand Menon, Abhiraman, Sharan Rajamohanan, Rajat Prakash, Aditya Arjun (Chorus) | 03:02 |
2. | "Vaazha Anthem" | Nomadic Voice | Nomadic Voice | Nomadic Voice (Vocals), Kili (Chorus Vocals) | 02:48 |
3. | "Thottavadi" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Parvatish Pradeep | Pranavam Sasi (Singer), Anand Menen, Vinayak Sasikumar, Parvatish Pradeep (Backing Vocals) | 03:32 |
4. | "Makane" | B.K. Harinarayanan | Parvatish Pradeep | Sooraj Santhosh | 04:32 |
5. | "Eyy Banane" | Vinayak Sasikumar | Electronic Kili | Electronic Kili (Music), Ashwin Aryan, Parvatish Pradeep, Arcado (Chorus) | 04:30 |
6. | "Swaha" | Rakz Radiant | Jay Stellar | Rakz Radiant, Jay Stellar | 02:46 |
Total length: | 21:10 |
Release
[edit]Vazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys was theatrically released on 15 August 2024.[9] A promotional event was held at the St. Teresa's College on 8 August 2024. Its second trailer was released on 13 August 2024, 2 days prior to official release. [10][11][12][13] The film was premiered on Disney+ Hotstar from 23 September 2024.
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]On the opening day of its release, the film grossed ₹1.5 crores worldwide.[14][15] As of 18 August 2024, the film collected ₹5.50 crores worldwide.[16] As of 21 August, the film grossed ₹16.60 crore.[17] As of 2 September 2024, the film grossed ₹35 crores worldwide.[18] As of 6 September 2024, film collected ₹40 crore worldwide.[2]
Critical response
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Vazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys received positive reviews from critics with praise for its humorous dialogues, direction, music and story aspects. [19][20]
Sequel
[edit]The film ends with the title Vaazha 2 in the mid credits scene.[21] On 21 August 2024, the makers announced the sequel, titled Vaazha II : Biopic of a Billion Bros Vaazha II, featuring a cast including Hashir, Alan, Ajin and Vinayak.[22][23][24] The sequel will be directed by debutant Savin S. A. and the cinematographer is Akhil Lailasuran.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ "'പിള്ളേരെ കൊണ്ട് തോറ്റു' ഒൻപതാം ദിനത്തിലും ബോക്സ് ഓഫീസിൽ നിന്ന് കോടികൾ വാരി 'വാഴ'". Reporter TV (in Malayalam). 2024-06-23. Retrieved 2024-08-25.
- ^ a b "നാലാം വാരവും തിയറ്റര് വിടാതെ 'വാഴ'; മൂന്നാഴ്ച കൊണ്ട് ബോക്സ് ഓഫീസില് നിന്ന് നേടിയത്". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ "Vaazha movie review: Blatant glorification of manchildren is just one of the many issues with this film". The Indian Express. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "First-look poster of director Anand Menen's 'Vaazha' out". The South First. 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Release date of 'Vaazha', helmed by Anand Menen and written by Vipin Das, announced". The Hindu. 2024-06-21. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2024-04-24). "It's a wrap for Vaazha". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ Service, Express News (2024-07-16). "Vaazha release pushed". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Vaazha (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "Release Date Of Vaazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys Pushed!". Times Now. 2024-07-16. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Trailer Of Malayalam Film Vaazha - Biopic Of A Billion Boys Out. Watch It Here". News18. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "'Vaazha' trailer promises a nostalgic ride with 'Biopic of a Billion Boys'". The Times of India. 2024-08-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2024-08-14). "'ഇനി മുതല് നമ്മുടെ ലൈഫില് പെണ്ണുമില്ല, തല്ലുമില്ല'; ചിരിപടര്ത്തി വാഴ ട്രെയിലർ - Vaazha official Trailer". ETV Bharat News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-08-17.
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- ^ "'Vaazha' box office collections day 1: Comedy drama movie mints Rs 1.15 crores". The Times of India. 2024-08-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Vaazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys Box Office Collection Day 2 - Sacnilk". www.sacnilk.com. 2024-08-17. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "'Vaazha' box office collections day 3: Comedy drama collects Rs 3.9 crore". The Times of India. 2024-08-18. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Vaazha's box office collections day 6: Comedy entertainer collects Rs 9.65 crore". The Times Of India. 2024-08-21. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "ഈ 'വാഴ' നിസാരക്കാരനല്ല ! 'വാലിബന്റെ' ലൈഫ് ടൈം കളക്ഷൻ തൂക്കി ഈ കൊച്ചുചിത്രം, നേടിയത് കോടികൾ". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "Vaazha Review: Anand Menen's film is an impressive portrayal of friendship". OTTPlay. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "'Vaazha' social media review: Netizens give a thumbs up to Anand Menen's directorial". The Times of India. 2024-08-15. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
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- ^ "'Vaazha 2' announced! Director Vipin Das teases an exciting sequel". The Times of India. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Vaazha's sequel unveiled: What to expect from 'Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros'". Mathrubhumi News. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Sequel Announced For Vaazha-Biopic Of A Billion Boys A Week Into Its Release". Times Now. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-08-21.