Wanted is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by newcomer Murali Nagavally and written by Priyadarshan. The films stars five newcomers: Madhu Warrier, Aravindan, Anniyappan, Nishanth Sagar, and Suchitra. The film is a remake of the Telugu film Aithe (2003).[1]
| Wanted | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Murali Nagavally |
| Written by | Priyadarshan (screenplay and dialogue) |
| Produced by | A. Jayan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Om Prakash |
| Edited by | N. Gopalakrishnan |
| Music by | Deepak Chatterjee |
Production company | Aparna Films |
Release date | 17 July 2004 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Five unemployed youngsters plan a heist. Don Muhammed Ibrahim comes to the city where the youngsters are. How Narayana Swamy IPS brings the youngsters to justice forms the rest of the story.[2][3]
Murali Nagavally, who worked as an assistant to Priyadarshan, made his directorial debut with this film.[4] Newcomers Madhu Warrier, Nishanth Sagar, Aravind, Anniyappan and Suchitha were cast in the lead.[3] Mohanlal, who promised Nagavally that he will star in his directorial debut, made a cameo appearance as a police officer.[3]
The film took into account the growing interests of the middle class in Kerala.[1]
Music by Deepak Chatterjee and lyrics by Gireesh Puthencherry.[4][5]
The film had a good opening at the box office thanks to the positive word of mouth and Mohanlal's cameo.[6] The film released alongside Mayilattam and Kakkakarumban.[6]
A critic from Sify gave the film a verdict of "good" and opined that "Director Murali has made the film like a Hollywood thriller. He has been able to extract powerful performances from the four young actors. Madhu Warrier is promising and Suchitha, a spitting image of Meera Jasmine is likeable. Anniyapan has scored in the comedy scenes".[2]