Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh
| Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh | |
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| Directed by | Sarath G Mohan |
| Written by | Sarath G Mohan |
| Produced by | Monu Pazhedath |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Prasanth Krishna |
| Edited by | Reckson Joseph |
| Music by | Ranjin Raj |
Production company | First Page Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language family thriller-cum-murder mystery written and directed by Sarath G Mohan. The film stars Dheeraj Denny, Aadhya Prasad, Indrans, Joy Mathew, Nandu, Vijaya Kumar, Rony David Raj, Eldho Mathew, Althaf Salim, Aneesh Gopal and Karthik Vishnu. The film was produced by Monu Pazhedath under the banner of First Page Entertainment with music composed by Ranjin Raj. It was released on 4 February 2022 .[1]
Plot
This Malayalam-language film is a legal thriller-comedy that centers on a young man's struggle to fulfill his dream of joining the police force while being entangled in a local mystery.
The Protagonist's Ambition The story follows Sooraj, an aspiring police officer who is waiting for his official posting. He lives in a small, tight-knit village where his friends and neighbors look up to him. The title of the film refers to a popular dialogue from the 1991 film Bharatham, representing three iconic figures—Karnan (sacrifice), Napoleon (ambition), and Bhagath Singh (revolution)—which serves as a thematic backdrop for the characters' ideals.
The Conflict While Sooraj is on the verge of starting his career, a shadow is cast over his village due to a mysterious death.
The Incident: A local man is found dead under suspicious circumstances.
The Complication: Because Sooraj is "almost" a cop, the villagers and the local police begin to involve him in the informal investigation.
The Stakes: If Sooraj gets officially embroiled in a criminal case or a legal dispute before his induction, his entire career could be ruined.
The Investigation The plot thickens as Sooraj tries to balance his personal integrity with the reality of the investigation. He discovers that the death isn't as straightforward as it seems. The narrative shifts between:
Small-town Politics: How local egos and rivalries complicate the truth.
Friendship: The role of his close-knit circle of friends who provide both comic relief and genuine support.
Legal Hurdles: The tension of proving the truth without breaking the law himself.
The Resolution Through a mix of intuition and a bit of luck, Sooraj uncovers the truth behind the "murder." The film concludes with him navigating the gray areas of justice, ultimately clearing his path to join the police force while ensuring that the actual culprits are held accountable.
Cast
- Dheeraj Denny as Roopesh
- Aadhya Prasad as Anu
- Indrans as Umar
- Joy Mathew as Cherian
- Nandu as K Paulose
- Jaffar Idukki[2] as Uthaman
- Appa Haja as Mathew
- Vijayakumar (Malayalam actor) as Shasheedaran
- Rony David Raj as Manoj Poovanparamban
- Eldho Mathew as Pavithran
- Althaf Salim as Soji
- Aneesh Gopal as Joykutty
- Karthik Vishnu as Kunjoon
- Reshmi Boban as Susan (Cherian's Daughter)
- Abu Salim as Masthan Mani
- Sunil Sukhada as Father Akkara
- Bijukuttan as Estappan
- Binu Adimali as Suresh
- Sudheer Karamana as Vakachan
- Kulappulli Leela as Thenamma
- Sreelakshmi as Indira, Roopesh's Mother
- Balaji Sarma as Roy
- Kochu Preman as Devassy
- Boban Samuel as Latheef
- Shiny T. Rajan as Hairumma
- Dinesh Panicker as Police Officer
- Sethu Lakshmi as
- Molly Kanamally as
- Ullas Pandalam as
- Narayanankutty as
- Shaijo Adimali as
- Prasad Muhamma as
Production
Antony Varghese released the title poster and announced Dheeraj Denny in a lead role.[3] The first look of the film was revealed by Kunchacko Boban on 7 March 2020.[4] It is directed by Sarath G Mohan.[5] Later, the Unni Menon song "Kathorthu Kathorthu" from the film was released.[6] On 2 November 2020 a teaser was released.[7] and in January 2022 a trailer was released with the release date of the film.[8]
Music
The music of the film is composed by Ranjin Raj.
| Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh | ||||
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| Released | 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 12:28 | |||
| Language | Malayalam | |||
| Label | Muzik 247 | |||
| Producer | Ranjin Raj | |||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Enthinanente Chenthamare" | B. K. Harinarayanan | Ranjin Raj | 4:03 |
| 2. | "Sayanna Theerangalil" | Rafeeq Ahamed | K. S. Harisankar | 3:53 |
| 3. | "Kathorthu Kathorthu" | B. K. Harinarayanan | Unni Menon | 4:32 |
| Total length: | 12:28 | |||
Release
The film was scheduled to release on 28 January 2022.[9] It was later postponed due to COVID-19 to 4 February 2022.[10]
Reception
A critic from Mathrubhumi wrote that "The film revolves around friendship, love and family relationships. This is also a film that gives importance to the mother character".[11] A ManoramaOnline critic gave a mixed review.[12] A citic from Samayam gave 3 stars out of 5 in a mixed review.[13] Harikumar J. S of The Hindu wrote that " the debutant filmmaker says ‘Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh’, which is eyeing for a theatrical release, moves forward through the perspective of a young man gearing up to become a cop"[14]
References
- ↑ "Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "Trailer of movie 'Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh' creating ripples on social media". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ↑ "'Kalki' fame Dheeraj Denny to mark his debut as lead with 'Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh'; here's the title poster". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "Kunchacko Boban launches the first look poster of 'Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh'". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ S, Harikumar J. (16 December 2020). "'Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh' is a murder-mystery thriller, says director Sarath G Mohan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ ""Kathorthu Kathorthu" song crooned by Unni Menon will soothe your soul". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "Intriguing teaser of Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh out". Cinema Express. 2 November 2020. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "Trailer of movie 'Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh' creating ripples on social media". OnManorama. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh: Dheeraj Denny starrer release date postponed due to COVID-19". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "'കർണൻ നെപ്പോളിയൻ ഭഗത് സിംഗ്' ചിത്രത്തിന് പേര് വന്നത് ഇങ്ങനെ; വെളിപ്പെടുത്തി സംവിധായകൻ ശരത് - The Paper Leads". The Paper Leads. 3 February 2022. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "കുറ്റാന്വേഷണത്തിന്റെ വേറിട്ട ട്രാക്ക്, ഇരട്ട ട്വിസ്റ്റ് | Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh Review". Mathrubhumi. 4 February 2022. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "അപ്രതീക്ഷിത ട്വിസ്റ്റുകളുമായി 'കർണൻ നെപ്പോളിയൻ ഭഗത് സിങ്'". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "കര്ണന് നെപ്പോളിയന് ഭഗത് സിംഗ്". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ↑ "'Karnan Napoleon Bhagat Singh' is a murder-mystery thriller, says director Sarath G Mohan". The Hindu. 16 December 2020. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.