Peace (film)

2022 Indian film

Peace

Promotional poster

Directed by| Sanfeer K
Screenplay by| Safar Sanal
Ramesh Girija
Story by| Sanfeer K
Produced by| Thayaparan A.C
Starring| Joju George
Asha Sharath
Cinematography| Shameer Gibran
Edited by| Noufal Abdullah
Music by| Jubair Muhammed

Production
company

Script Doctor Pictures

Release date

* 26 August 2022 (2022-08-26)

Country| India
Language| Malayalam

Peace is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film directed by Sanfeer K.[1] The film stars Joju George, Asha Sharath and Mamukkoya in important roles. “The film tracks the chain of unprecedented events following an hyperlink narrative,” said the director.[1] The Malayalam language version was released on 26 August, while Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi language versions are awaiting its release.[2][3]

## Summary[edit]

Peace revolves around a string of events happening in Carlos's life.

## Cast[edit]

* Joju George as Carlos
* Asha Sharath as Jalaja
* Siddhique as Kajaji
* Remya Nambeesan as Dr.Angel
* Aditi Ravi as Renuka
* Shalu Rahim as Gibran
* Vijilesh Karayad as Jomon
* Mamukkoya as Sukumaran
* Anil Nedumangad as Dixon
* Kottayam Pradeep as Pathrose
* Arjun Singh as Melvin
* Unni Nair as Veerankutty

## Production[edit]

The principal photography of the film began on 15 November 2020.[4] Sanfeer K, a scientist,[5] launched himself as the director with 'Peace', following a narrative structure similar films like Super Deluxe, Andhadhun and Ludo. The production team of 'Script Doctor Pictures', signed actors Joju George, Asha Sharath, Siddhique, Aditi Ravi, Anil Nedumangad and Mamukkoya for major roles. The major locations of the film are Ernakulam and Thodupuzha, where actor Anil Nedumangad drowned while bathing near the Malankara Dam site. The actor had gone to bath with friends during a break when the mishap occurred on Christmas Day.[6][7][8][9] Actress Asha Sharath plays a self made entrepreneur, who runs a local restaurant and works as an Auto rickshaw driver in the film [10] and the character teaser revealed her name as Jalaja.[11][12]Remya Nambeesan was signed to play Dr.Angel, a character with grey shades.[13] Actors Mohanlal, Rakshith Shetty, Vijay Sethupathi and Bharat launched the film's official title poster through their social media pages.[3] Singer Shahabaz Aman recorded a satirical song, written by Sanfeer K and composed by Jubair Muhammed.[14][1][15] The trailer of the film was released on 4 August 2022, with The Times of India saying that, "the movie promises to offer thrills and chills".[16]

## Soundtrack[edit]

The songs were tuned by Jubair Muhammed for the lyrics written by Sanfeer K and Dinu Mohan. 'Kallatharam..' song has Sanfeer K also, as composer. Shahabaz Aman and Joju George are among the playback singers of the film.[17]

No.| Title| Artist(s)| Length

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1.| "Kallatharam annumuthalinnu vare...[18]"| Joju George| 02:57
2.| "Mama Chayel Urumbu..."| Shahabaz Aman| 02:49

## Release[edit]

Peace had a theatrical release on 26 August 2022.[19] The film was released through the SunNXT OTT platform on 5 October 2022.[20]

## Critical response[edit]

Princy Alexander of Onmanorama mentioned that "The film scores well in the climax, and the movie ends with a promise of a second part".[21] Aparna Prasanthi of Malayalam Indian Express appreciated the movie as a "Non-linear experimental film", but also stated that it's not everyone's cup of tea.[22] Tony of ManoramaOnline stated that the film is an enjoyable black humour fun ride and appreciated the director for showing maturity in his debut film itself.[23] A reviewer of Asianet News called the movie as a thrilling and enjoyable film, appreciating the entire cast, the twist in climax and the debutant director.[24]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c Soman, Deepa (12 July 2021). "Shahabaz Aman sings a satirical song in 'Peace'". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
2. ^ "അഞ്ചുഭാഷകളിലായി ജോജു ജോർജ്ജിന്റെ 'പീസ്‌'" (in Malayalam). Deshabhimani. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
3. ^ a b "Peace movie title launch: Joju George-starrer to release in five languages". Manorama Online. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
4. ^ "Shoot begins for Joju George's Peace". The New Indian Express. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
5. ^ "Joju George's 'Peace' is a hyperlink film". The New Indian Express. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
6. ^ Praveen, S.R. (25 December 2020). "Anil Nedumangad passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
7. ^ "Malayalam Actor Anil P Nedumangad Drowns to Death in Malankara Dam, Celebs Mourn Tragic Demise". News18 Kerala. 25 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
8. ^ "Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam". The Indian Express. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
9. ^ "Malayalam Actor Anil Nedumangad Dies At 48. Prithviraj, Biju Menon, Dulquer Salmaan And Others Pay Tributes". NDTV.com. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
10. ^ Soman, Deepa (9 May 2021). "Asha Sharath plays a free-spirited entrepreneur in 'Peace'". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
11. ^ "Asha Sharath - പുക വലിച്ചു വിട്ട്, കുറെയേറെ ഉത്തരവാദിത്തങ്ങളുമായി ആശ ശരത്തിന്റെ ജലജ; 'പീസ്' ക്യാരക്ടർ ടീസർ". News 18. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
12. ^ "കെട്ടാനൊക്കെ ഇനിയും സമയമുണ്ടല്ലോ, ആദ്യം നിന്റെ അപ്പന് പ്രായമാവട്ടെ; 'പീസ്' കാരക്റ്റർ ടീസർ". Mathrubhumi. 31 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
13. ^ Soman, Deepa (31 January 2021). "Remya Nambeesan plays a character with grey shades in Peace". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
14. ^ "'പീസിൽ' പരീക്ഷണാത്മക ഗാനവുമായി ഷഹബാസ് അമൻ" (in Malayalam). Mathrubhumi. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
15. ^ Babu, Bibin (11 July 2021). "സറ്റയർ ഗാനവുമായി ഷഹബാസ് അമൻ; 'പീസി'ലെ 'മാമ ചായേൽ ഉറുമ്പ്' ഗാനം പരീക്ഷണാത്മകം". Samayam. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
16. ^ "'Peace' movie trailer: Joju George starrer offers thrills and chills". The Times of India. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
17. ^ "Actor Joju George Turns Singer For His Next Titled Peace". News 18. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
18. ^ "ജോജു ജോർജ്ജ് നായകനും ഗായകനുമായി ജോജു ജോർജ്; 'പീസ്' സിനിമയിലെ രണ്ടാമത്തെ ഗാനം പുറത്തിറങ്ങി". News 18. 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
19. ^ "ജോജു ജോര്‍ജിന്റെ 'പീസ്' നാളെ തിയറ്ററുകളില്‍". Asianet News. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
20. ^ "Big films to release on OTT this week". OnManorama. 4 October 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
21. ^ Alexander, Princy (28 August 2022). "Joju George's 'Peace': A few far-fetched scenes mar an engaging thriller". Onmanorama. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
22. ^ Prasanthi, Aparna (26 August 2022). "വീണ്ടുമൊരു നോൺ ലീനിയർ പരീക്ഷണം, പീസ് റിവ്യൂ" (in Malayalam). Indian Express Malayalam. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
23. ^ Tony, Tony (26 August 2022). "ചിരിയുടെ 'പീസ്'; റിവ്യു" (in Malayalam). ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
24. ^ "'കാര്‍ലോസാ'യി നിറഞ്ഞാടി ജോജു, 'പീസ്' റിവ്യു" (in Malayalam). Asianet News. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.

## External links[edit]

* Peace at IMDb

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