Doubles

Doubles is a 2011 Malayalam comedy-action drama film directed by debutant Sohan Seenulal and written by the Sachi-Sethu duo. It stars Mammootty, Nadia Moidu and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles, and features an extensive cast of supporting actors with Saiju Kurup, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar, Anoop Chandran, Bijukkuttan, Y. G. Mahendra and Avinash amongst others. It also features Roma and Rima Kallingal in cameo roles. The film is an emotional drama that also combines comedy and action contents. It is produced by K. K. Narayanadas under the banner of Reels on Wheels Entertainment. The film released coinciding with the festival of Vishu on 14 April 2011.
The film features music by James Vasanthan, cinematography by P. Sukumar, and editing by V. Sajan. Doubles, which is a story of two siblings who rescue victims of road accidents, is a subtle portrayal of the general mindset of the people to run away from trouble without trying to help an injured victim of an accident. Mammootty plays the role of Giri and Nadia his twin sister Gowri. Mumbai based model Taapsee Pannu acts Mammootty's heroine role. The shooting of the film held at Goa and Pondicherry.

Plot

The film tells the story of fraternal twins Giri (Mammootty) and Gowri (Nadia Moidu), who lost their parents in an accident early in life. They grew up together in an orphanage, inseparable. And when they grew rich, they set up an accident rescue unit in Pondicherry in memories of their parents. They have even learnt mountaineering to carry out rescue operations. Their team consists of characters played by Saiju Kurup, Anoop Chandran and Bijukkuttan, and good for nothing ambulance-chasing lawyer named Lawrence (Suraj Venjaramoodu).
Giri and Gowri are absolutely inseparable, and for the same reason have remained unmarried as well. One day they rescues a girl named Saira Banu (Taapsee Pannu) from an accident, but then on, with Saira's identity remaining a mystery. Saira remains behind a purdah for a long time, and the antics that the men around her come up with to take a look at her face forms the comedy element of the film. Giri finds that Saira's accident was fabricated by Gowri's fiance Mishal. Everything around their happy life takes a sudden change from that point.

Priyuralu Pilichindi

Storyline: Emotional love stories of two unlikely sisters

MOVIE

Story:Meenakshi(Aishwarya Roy) asks Sowmya (Tabu), "Don't you like to choose the man whom you want to marry?". Sowmya replies "I didn't choose to be a woman, I didn't choose my eyes, I didn't choose my nose, I didn't choose my name. So, how can I choose the man who is coming to my life?". Meenakshi states, "But,I will choose a handsome prince who comes like a storm and takes me away!. The rose that I plant , should flower the same day". Movie kicks off with these dialogues that carry the essence of the movie.
Srividya is a huge estate owner in a beautiful country-side. Tabu, Aishwarya Roy and Shamili are her three daughters with contrasting personalities. Tabu is a practical,down to earth girl but is still not immune from disappointments. She doesn't expect much from her life. She believes and accepts things that come her way. Whereas Aishwarya Roy, with her doctrines of love at first sight, fervent emotions overtly expressed, lives in fiction. She is romantic,passionate and bubbly.
Tabu gets branded as ill-fated lady as one of her suitor dies in an accident. None of her matches workout, much to the concern of Srividya. Ajit is an aspiring young director. He meets Tabu in rather strange circumstances and promptly falls in love with her. Tabu has her own fears and refuses initially.Ajit manages to convince her and vows to marry her after his first filmi debute. Mammoty is a army officer who loses his leg in a terrorist attack. He develops liking for Aishwarya. But she cares a damn. She awaits for her handsome prince and meets him one day in the form of Abbas. Abbas is a rich Stock broker, Finance company owner. They fall in love.
As the fate would have it, things suddenly turn around when Srividya's father dies leaving all the property to Nigalagal Ravi, brother of Srividya. Unable to tune up with a loud mouthed sister-in-law, Srividya steps out to the city with her daughters.
Things start getting tougher as days pass by.Abbas's financial company gets into doldrums facing cheating charges. Unable to adjust to the sycophantic film field, Ajit loses his first directional offer.Tabu makes desperate attempts to find a job with her software experience,but in vain. After long struggle,she settles down as a receptionist in a software firm managed by Raghuvaran. Aishwarya joins a music school as a teacher with the help of Mammotty. Mammotty manages to unite Abbas and Aishwarya. Ajit gets into good books of an action heroine, Poja Batra. He starts an action film with her. Tabu gets promoted as a junior programmer. Rumors fly around the city linking Pooja Batra and Ajit. Tabu is heart broken and decides to fly away to California. Unable to repay the debts, Abbas decides to ditch Aishwarya for an rich MLA's daughter. Ajit's first movie clicks bigtime. Will he come back to hold Tabu's hand or leaves her to her ill fate? Will Abbas and Aishwarya get together again? What is the fate of Mamotty?
Rajiv Maenon sensitively portrays the vicissitudes in the sisters lives and gives an emotional and touching ending to the film.
Analysis: The movie is inspired by hollywood flick "Sense and Sensibility" starring Hugh Grant, Kate Winslate which is based on a novel with the same name by Jane Austin. As you can see, the subject is vast. There are lots of characters and many twists. Rajiv Maenon deftly handles this complex and interesting story and presents a pleasant film. Though story is not original, its a big relief from regular "boy meets a girl", "marriage video" kind of movies and one line stories. Rajiv's first venture 'Merupu Kalalu' was a disaster. But he made no mistakes this time. Performances wise, though Aish looks gorgeous, Tabu underplays her serious role and steals the show. She is definitely one of the most talented actresses we have. All the three heros have nothing much to do. Pooja Batra and Dino Morea appear in cameo roles. Music is pleasing. The song "Palike Gorinka" is beautifully picturized on energetic Aishwarya. Photography by Ravi Chandran is brilliant.
Some of Jane Austin's novels like "Pride and Prejudice", "Sense and sensibility" belong to different genre. Some people just fall in love with them, while some others will find them boring. Same holds good with this film too.

Recommendation:The movie is intended for class audience. The film has very little comedy absolutely no mass elements. Hence it might not appeal to wider cross section.But, if you are bored with recycled stories,and if you want to see a movie with fresh and different story line,this movie is for you.

Mammootty

Mammootty		Name: Mohammed Kutty Star Name: Mammootty Star Title: Megha Star Mother Tongue: Malayalam Date of Marriage: 1980 Date of Birth: 1953-09-07 Complexion: Fair Height: 5' 10" Nickname: Mammookka and Mammoose College Info: Maharaja's College, Thevara. Ernakulam Law College, Kerala
Mammootty Filmography Actor (6)  1.)  Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (2006) Actor  2.)  Priyuralu Pilichindi (2000) Actor  3.)  Surya Puthrulu (1997) Actor  4.)  Iddaru (1997) Actor  5.)  Swathi Kiranam (1992) Actor  6.)  Dalapathi (1992) Actor