Jai Ganesh | |
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Directed by | Ranjith Sankar |
Written by | Ranjith Sankar |
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Cinematography | Chandru Selvaraj |
Edited by | Sangeeth Prathap |
Music by | Sankar Sharma |
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Distributed by | UMF (India) |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Jai Ganesh (transl. Hail Ganesh) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film written and directed by Ranjith Sankar. The film was jointly produced by Unni Mukundan and Ranjith under the banners of Unni Mukundan Films and Dreams N Beyond. The film stars Unni Mukundan, Mahima Nambiar, Ravindra Vijay and Jomol.[1]
The film was officially announced in August 2023. Principal photography commenced in November 2023 in Ernakulam. The film has music composed by Sankar Sharma, cinematography by Chandru Selvaraj and editing by Sangeeth Prathap.
Jai Ganesh released in theatres in 11 April 2024 and received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.[2][3][4][5]
The film marks the 15th directorial venture of Ranjith Sankar. On 22 August 2023, Ranjith Sankar announced that he will be collaborating with Unni Mukundan for his next project.[8] Unni Mukundan and Ranjith Sankar jointly produced the film under the banners of Unni Mukundan Films and Dreams N Beyond.[9] Chandru Selvaraj was recruited to handle the cinematography and Sangeeth Prathap was assigned as the editor.[10][11]
After the success of Malikappuram (2022), Unni Mukundan signed to play the lead role in the film. Later, he decided to produce the film with Ranjith Sankar.[12] Mahima Nambiar signed to play the female lead.[13][14] Jomol reportedly made a special appearance as a criminal lawyer after a hiatus.[15] The cast also includes Hareesh Peradi, Ashokan, Ravindra Vijay and Nandhu.[11]
The filming began on 9 November 2023 with a puja ceremony held at the Thrikkakara Temple.[16] The first clap was given by Unni Mukundan's father, M. Mukundan.[17] Principal photography of the film reportedly began on 11 November 2023.[18] The first schedule was completed and shoot will be completed in December as per the reports. Filming is underway in the surrounding areas of Ernakulam.[19]
The original background score and songs were composed by Sankar Sharma.[20]
Track | Song Title | Singer(s) | Lyricist |
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1 | "Prakashangale" | Vineeth Sreenivasan | B.K. Harinarayanan |
2 | "Aarambhamaay" | Kapil Kapilan | Manu Manjith |
3 | "Neram" | Rzee, Bhadra Rajin | Rzee |
4 | "Paranna Vazhikal" | Zia Ul Haq | Ranjith Sankar |
5 | "En Tholile" | Karthikeya Murthy | Vani Mohan |
6 | "Nee Tharum" | Ayraan | Santhosh Varma |
7 | "Unstoppable" | AI | Sandra Madhav |
8 | "Oru Paadu Paaduvan" | Madhu Balakrishnan | Santhosh Varma |
9 | "En Tholile (Reprise)" | Varun Viswanath | Vani Mohan |
The film was released in theatres across India on 11 April 2024 and received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was released in overseas on 19 April 2024.[21]