Fukri
Fukri is a 2017 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Siddique and starring Jayasurya. It was produced by Siddique, Vaishak Rajan, and Jenso Jose under the banners of S Talkies and Vaishaka Cynyma.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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| Directed by | Siddique |
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| Written by | Siddique |
| Starring | Jayasurya |
| Music by | Gopi Sunder |
| Cinematography | Vijay Ulaganath |
| Edited by | K. R. Gourishankar |
Production company | S. Talkies Vaishaka Cynyma |
| Distributed by | S. Talkies Release |
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Running time | 156 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
An engineering dropout, Lucky is in pursuit of quick moneymaking plans but finds himself trapped in one trouble after the other. He is accompanied by his friends; Franklin, Kunjappu and Venkatesh Iyer. Once he meets a college girl Nafsi and her cousin Sana, and his life takes a new turn.[3][5][7]
Cast
- Jayasurya as Lucky /Luqmaan Ali Fukri[5]
- Siddique as Sulaiman Fukri[7]
- Lal as Ramzan Ali Fukri[7]
- Prayaga Martin as Nafsi
- Anu Sithara as Alia
- John Kaippallil as Ubaid
- Krishna Praba as Clara
- Bhagath Manuel as Franklin
- Niyas Backer as Vasantha Kumar
- Nirmal Palazhi as Kunjappu
- Moideen Koya as Chief Judge
- Joju George as Usmaanikka
- Janardhanan as Venkatesh Iyer
- K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Bhagyalakshmi's Mother
- Sreelatha Namboothiri as Sulaiman's Elder Sister
- Thesni Khan as Nabeesa
- Reena as Hajira
- Seema G. Nair as Bhagyalakshmi's Relative
- Jayakrishnan as Raghunath
- Naseer Sankranthi
- Salini.R.T as Sana
- Sajan Palluruthy as Driver
Production
The filming started in late September. It was slated for 2016 Christmas release but due to association issues, release was delayed. [5][6] Jayasurya signed into play the lead role in Siddique's for the first time, while Madonna Sebastian was considered for the one of the female leads. Anu Sithara signed into play second female lead. Prayaga Martin replaced the former.[8]
Release
The film grossed ₹1.53 crore in its opening day at Kerala box office.[9]
References
- "Fukri movie review: Siddique, Jayasurya counter 'love jihad' campaigners with comedy". 4 February 2017 – via Firstpost.
- "Fukri review- A rehash of old classics!". 6 February 2017 – via Sify.
- "Jayasurya's Fukri movie review: Live audience updates". 3 February 2017 – via International Business Times.
- "Fukri Movie Review: Strictly For Siddique Fans!". 3 February 2017 – via Filmibeat.
- "Fukri movie review: the aroma of family fare wafts through the air". 5 February 2017 – via Manoramaonline.
- "When Will Jayasurya's Fukri Hit The Theatres?". 17 January 2017 – via Filmibeat.
- "Fukri movie review: Jayasurya, Siddique, Joju George are the saving factors of this comedy entertainer". 4 February 2017 – via International Business Times.
- "Jayasurya's 'Fukri': Prayaga Martin replaces Madonna Sebastian; Anu Sithara too roped in for Siddique movie". 2 September 2016 – via News Yahoo.
- "Fukri box-office collection day 1: The film fetches 1.52 crores on the first day of release". 4 February 2017 – via Times of India.