Black is a 2004 Indian Malayalam language neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Lal. It deals with the underworld operations in Kochi. Mammootty plays the role of Police Constable Karikkamuri Shanmugham, who is a hit man and a contract killer. The film features cinematography by Amal Neerad. The film was a comeback for actor Rahman to Malayalam cinema.[1][2] The movie was released on November 12 on the occasion of Diwali
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Directed by | Ranjith |
Written by | Ranjith |
Produced by | Lal |
Starring | Mammootty Lal Mohan Jose Rahman Babu Antony Shreya Reddy Janardanan Tom George Kolath |
Cinematography | Amal Neerad |
Edited by | Bhoominathan |
Music by | Alex Paul |
Distributed by | Lal Release |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
The plot revolves around Shanmugham and Adv. Devin Carlos Padaveedan, who runs an organized crime syndicate of Kochi. Shanmugham "Kumbari", moonlights as a police constable, but never wears his uniform. Padaveedan suspects Shanmugham, because of his interaction with SI Ashok Srinivas. Padaveedan turns against Shanmugham and orders his lieutenants to finish him. Shanmugham couldn't believe his betrayal, but eventually finishes Padaveedan and his men. Thus, the city gets rid of some of its most dangerous criminals. In the end, Shanmugham, moves out to start a new life with his deaf daughter and Anandam.
The film was released on 10 November 2004.
The film was box office hit .[3]
Music: Alex Paul
Lyrics: Ranjith, Kaithapram, Pirai Choodan
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