Peace (2022 film)
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{{Infobox film
| name = Peace
| image = Peace-malayalam.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = Sanfeer K
| producer = Thayaparan A.C
| writer =
| screenplay = Safar Sanal
Ramesh Girija
| story = Sanfeer K
| based_on =
| starring = Joju George
Asha Sharath
| narrator =
| music = Jubair Muhammed
| editing = Noufal Abdullah
| cinematography = Shameer Gibran
| studio = Script Doctor Pictures
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2022|08|26|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Peace is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film directed by Sanfeer K.{{cite news |last1=Soman |first1=Deepa |title=Shahabaz Aman sings a satirical song in 'Peace' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/shahabaz-aman-sings-a-satirical-song-in-peace/articleshow/84349489.cms |access-date=12 July 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=12 July 2021}} The film stars Joju George, Asha Sharath and Mamukkoya in important roles. “The film tracks the chain of unprecedented events following an hyperlink narrative,” said the director. The Malayalam language version was released on 26 August, while Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi language versions are awaiting its release.{{cite news |title=അഞ്ചുഭാഷകളിലായി ജോജു ജോർജ്ജിന്റെ 'പീസ്' |url=https://www.deshabhimani.com/cinema/joju-george-peace-movie/946928 |access-date=19 June 2021 |language=ml|publisher=Deshabhimani |date=31 May 2021}}{{cite news |title=Peace movie title launch: Joju George-starrer to release in five languages |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2021/05/31/peace-movie-poster-joju-george-major-release.html |access-date=19 June 2021 |publisher=Manorama Online |date=31 May 2021}}
Summary
Peace revolves around a string of events happening in Carlos's life.
Cast
- Joju George as Carlos
- Asha Sharath as Jalaja
- Siddhique as Kajaji
- Remya Nambeesan as Dr.Angel
- Aditi Ravi as Renuka
- Shalu Rahim as Gibran
- Vijilesh Karayad as Jomon
- Mamukkoya as Sukumaran
- Anil Nedumangad as Dixon
- Kottayam Pradeep as Pathrose
- Arjun Singh as Melvin
- Unni Nair as Veerankutty
Production
The principal photography of the film began on 15 November 2020.{{cite news |title=Shoot begins for Joju George's Peace |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/nov/17/shoot-begins-forjoju-georges-peace-2224303.html |access-date=26 December 2020 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=17 November 2020}} Sanfeer K, a scientist,{{cite news |title=Joju George's 'Peace' is a hyperlink film |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2020/dec/09/joju-georges-peace-is-a-hyperlink-film-2233592.html |access-date=26 December 2020 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=9 December 2020}} launched himself as the director with 'Peace', following a narrative structure similar films like Super Deluxe, Andhadhun and Ludo. The production team of 'Script Doctor Pictures', signed actors Joju George, Asha Sharath, Siddhique, Aditi Ravi, Anil Nedumangad and Mamukkoya for major roles. The major locations of the film are Ernakulam and Thodupuzha, where actor Anil Nedumangad drowned while bathing near the Malankara Dam site. The actor had gone to bath with friends during a break when the mishap occurred on Christmas Day.{{cite news |last1=Praveen |first1=S.R. |title=Anil Nedumangad passes away |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/anil-nedumangad-passes-away/article33419042.ece |access-date=26 December 2020 |newspaper=The Hindu |date=25 December 2020}}{{cite news |title=Malayalam Actor Anil P Nedumangad Drowns to Death in Malankara Dam, Celebs Mourn Tragic Demise |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/malayalam-actor-anil-p-nedumangad-drowns-to-death-in-malankara-dam-tributes-pour-in-3214262.html |access-date=26 December 2020 |publisher=News18 Kerala |date=25 December 2020}}{{cite news |title=Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara dam |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/actor-anil-nedumangad-passes-away-7120092/ |access-date=26 December 2020 |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=26 December 2020}}{{cite news |title=Malayalam Actor Anil Nedumangad Dies At 48. Prithviraj, Biju Menon, Dulquer Salmaan And Others Pay Tributes |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/malayalam-actor-anil-nedumangad-dies-at-48-prithviraj-biju-menon-dulquer-salmaan-and-others-pay-tributes-2343794 |access-date=26 December 2020 |publisher=NDTV.com |date=26 December 2020}} Actress Asha Sharath plays a self made entrepreneur, who runs a local restaurant and works as an Auto rickshaw driver in the film {{cite news |last1=Soman |first1=Deepa |title=Asha Sharath plays a free-spirited entrepreneur in 'Peace' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/asha-sharath-plays-a-free-spirited-entrepreneur-in-peace/articleshow/82495678.cms |access-date=30 May 2021 |newspaper=The Times of India |date=9 May 2021}} and the character teaser revealed her name as Jalaja.{{cite news |title=Asha Sharath - പുക വലിച്ചു വിട്ട്, കുറെയേറെ ഉത്തരവാദിത്തങ്ങളുമായി ആശ ശരത്തിന്റെ ജലജ; 'പീസ്' ക്യാരക്ടർ ടീസർ |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-asha-sharath-embraces-a-different-role-for-peace-movie-mm-547127.html |access-date=31 July 2022 |publisher=News 18 |date=30 July 2022}}{{cite news |title=കെട്ടാനൊക്കെ ഇനിയും സമയമുണ്ടല്ലോ, ആദ്യം നിന്റെ അപ്പന് പ്രായമാവട്ടെ; 'പീസ്' കാരക്റ്റർ ടീസർ |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/asha-sharath-character-teaser-peace-malayalam-movie-1.7744571 |access-date=31 July 2022 |publisher=Mathrubhumi |date=31 July 2022}}Remya Nambeesan was signed to play Dr.Angel, a character with grey shades.{{cite news |last1=Soman |first1=Deepa |title=Remya Nambeesan plays a character with grey shades in Peace |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/remya-nambeesan-plays-a-character-with-grey-shades-in-peace/articleshow/80612630.cms |access-date=7 August 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=31 January 2021}} Actors Mohanlal, Rakshith Shetty, Vijay Sethupathi and Bharat launched the film's official title poster through their social media pages. Singer Shahabaz Aman recorded a satirical song, written by Sanfeer K and composed by Jubair Muhammed.{{cite news |title='പീസിൽ' പരീക്ഷണാത്മക ഗാനവുമായി ഷഹബാസ് അമൻ |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/peace-movie-song-shahabas-aman-joju-george-sanfeer-k-1.5819564?fbclid=IwAR0V_6MnH2qxLM5YcCrTlurZRj9McIQurtoftqNJUlSXCBsyLOJ5qGKujtk |access-date=10 July 2021 |language=ml|publisher=Mathrubhumi |date=10 July 2021}}{{cite news |last1=Babu |first1=Bibin |title=സറ്റയർ ഗാനവുമായി ഷഹബാസ് അമൻ; 'പീസി'ലെ 'മാമ ചായേൽ ഉറുമ്പ്' ഗാനം പരീക്ഷണാത്മകം |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/malayalam-songs/singer-shahabaz-amans-latest-song-mama-chayel-urumb-from-peace-movie-will-out-soon/articleshow/84315703.cms |access-date=15 July 2021 |publisher=Samayam |date=11 July 2021}} The trailer of the film was released on 4 August 2022, with The Times of India saying that, "the movie promises to offer thrills and chills".{{cite news |title='Peace' movie trailer: Joju George starrer offers thrills and chills |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/peace-movie-trailer-joju-george-starrer-offers-thrills-and-chills/articleshow/93363274.cms |access-date=5 August 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=4 August 2022}}
Soundtrack
The songs were tuned by Jubair Muhammed for the lyrics written by Sanfeer K and Dinu Mohan. 'Kallatharam..' song has Sanfeer K also, as composer. Shahabaz Aman and Joju George are among the playback singers of the film.{{cite news |title=Actor Joju George Turns Singer For His Next Titled Peace |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/actor-joju-george-turns-singer-for-his-next-titled-peace-5622769.html |access-date=19 August 2022 |publisher=News 18 |date=25 July 2022}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| title1 = Kallatharam annumuthalinnu vare...{{cite news |title=ജോജു ജോർജ്ജ് നായകനും ഗായകനുമായി ജോജു ജോർജ്; 'പീസ്' സിനിമയിലെ രണ്ടാമത്തെ ഗാനം പുറത്തിറങ്ങി |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/movies-joju-george-turns-singer-for-his-next-movie-peace-mm-545862.html |access-date=25 July 2022 |publisher=News 18 |date=25 July 2022}}
| extra1 = Joju George
| length1 = 02:57|
| title2 = Mama Chayel Urumbu...
| extra2 = Shahabaz Aman
| length2 = 02:49|
}}
Release
Peace had a theatrical release on 26 August 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/entertainment-news/joju-george-starrer-peace-to-release-on-26-august-rh6j30|title=ജോജു ജോര്ജിന്റെ 'പീസ്' നാളെ തിയറ്ററുകളില് |access-date=5 October 2022 | date=25 August 2022 |work=Asianet News}} The film was released through the SunNXT OTT platform on 5 October 2022.{{cite news|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2022/10/04/big-films-to-release-on-ott-october-first-week.html|title=Big films to release on OTT this week |date=4 October 2022 |work=OnManorama |access-date=5 October 2022}}
Critical response
Princy Alexander of Onmanorama mentioned that "The film scores well in the climax, and the movie ends with a promise of a second part".{{cite news |last1=Alexander |first1=Princy |title=Joju George's 'Peace': A few far-fetched scenes mar an engaging thriller |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2022/08/26/joju-george-peace-thriller-movie-review.html |access-date=27 August 2022 |publisher=Onmanorama |date=28 August 2022}} Aparna Prasanthi of Malayalam Indian Express appreciated the movie as a "Non-linear experimental film", but also stated that it's not everyone's cup of tea.{{cite news |last1=Prasanthi |first1=Aparna |title=വീണ്ടുമൊരു നോൺ ലീനിയർ പരീക്ഷണം, പീസ് റിവ്യൂ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/review/peace-malayalam-movie-review-rating-joju-george-689025/ |access-date=27 August 2022 |publisher=Indian Express Malayalam |date=26 August 2022 |language=ml}} Tony of ManoramaOnline stated that the film is an enjoyable black humour fun ride and appreciated the director for showing maturity in his debut film itself.{{cite news |last1=Tony |first1=Tony |title=ചിരിയുടെ 'പീസ്'; റിവ്യു |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2022/08/26/peace-malayalam-movie-review.html |access-date=27 August 2022 |publisher=ManoramaOnline |date=26 August 2022 |language=ml}} A reviewer of Asianet News called the movie as a thrilling and enjoyable film, appreciating the entire cast, the twist in climax and the debutant director.{{cite news |title='കാര്ലോസാ'യി നിറഞ്ഞാടി ജോജു, 'പീസ്' റിവ്യു |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/movie-reviews/joju-george-starrer-film-peace-review-rh7vqy |access-date=27 August 2022 |publisher=Asianet News |date=26 August 2022 |language=ml}}
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