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{{Infobox film
| name = Annayum Rasoolum
| image = Annayum_Rasoolum_promotional_poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Rajeev Ravi]]
| producer = {{Plainlist |
* K. Mohanan Seven Arts
* Vinod Vijayan
}}
| screenplay = [[Santhosh Echikkanam]]
| story = [[Rajeev Ravi]]
| starring = {{Plainlist |
* [[Fahadh Faasil]]
* [[Andrea Jeremiah]]
}}
| narrator = [[Sunny Wayne]]
| music = [[K (Indian musician)|K]]
| cinematography = [[Madhu Neelakandan]]
| editing = [[B. Ajithkumar]]
| studio = D Cutz Film Company
| distributor = E4 Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2013|1|4|df=y}}
| runtime = 167 minutes<ref>{{cite web |title=IFFK 2013 {{!}} Malayalam Movies Now |url=http://www.iffk.in/index.php?page=malayalamcinema_13 |publisher=[[International Film Festival of Kerala]] |access-date=16 July 2016}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INR}}45 million<ref name="BO"/>
| gross = {{INR}}120 million<ref name="BO"/>
}}

'''''Annayum Rasoolum''''' ({{Translation|Anna and Rasool}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Rajeev Ravi]] (in his directorial debut) and written by [[Santhosh Echikkanam]] from a story by Ravi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/121210/entertainment-kollywood/article/annayum-rasoolum-all-set-release |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 December 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121213063636/http://deccanchronicle.com/121210/entertainment-kollywood/article/annayum-rasoolum-all-set-release |archive-date=13 December 2012 }}</ref> Set in [[Vypin]] islands in [[Kerala]], the plot revolves around a [[star-crossed]] romance between Rasool ([[Fahadh Faasil]]), a [[Muslim]] taxi driver, and Anna ([[Andrea Jeremiah]]), a [[Latin Christian]] salesgirl, both from [[conservative]] [[working class]] families.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://malayalam.deepikaglobal.com/cinemadetails.asp?ncode%3D2277 |title=Archived copy |access-date=22 July 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723080545/http://malayalam.deepikaglobal.com/cinemadetails.asp?ncode=2277 |archive-date=23 July 2013 }}</ref> The songs and background score were composed by [[K (Indian musician)|K]].

''Annayum Rasoolum'' was released on 4 January 2013, the film received positive critical response and was also a commercial success at the box office. The film won a [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] and three [[Kerala State Film Awards]].

==Plot==
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The story is told through the narration of Ashley who is working in [[merchant navy]] and is signing off in [[Kochi]] for the second time. Ashley recollects the events happened in his last sign off at Kochi. Rasool is a tourist taxi driver from [[Mattancherry]], Kochi. He falls in love with Anna, a [[Latin Christian]] girl who works as salesgirl in a popular apparel shop. It takes time for Rasool to convince Anna and make her understand his love for her; he always follows her as she travels regularly to her work place.

One day Ashley has to pick his relative from the textile shop. Using Rasool he plans to pick them up in his taxi and there he finds out that Anna is also going to return home in the same taxi. They make a quick pit stop at a church where Anna leaves her bag in the taxi. Rasool peeks inside and gets her number from the phone. Rasool is nervous and shy at first but his friends persuade him to text her through phone. No replies comes at first. Then one day, Rasool approaches Anna and tells her that he loves her. Anna is surprised and stunned and moves away without an answer.

The following day Rasool is sick and stays home. Anna boards the boat like every other day but is anxious since Rasool was not around anywhere she went that day. Anna seems restless as she cannot stop thinking about Rasool and why he had not come to see her. She can not wait longer and she desperately texts Rasool on the phone. Rasool on receiving the message rushes to see Anna. Anna further tells him that she is scared and tells him it will not work out. Rasool then explains that he loves her no matter what and religion does not affect his affection towards her. Then Anna calls him one day to go to a convent where a nun tries to persuade Rasool to change his religion for marriage which Rasool declines.

In the later part of the film, we find that this nun is Anna's elder sister who had gone to convent after a love failure. Ashley, who had a soft corner for her, does not reveal it to her even after finding out about her love failure. The rest of the part narrates incidents happening around Anna and Rasool, their love for each other and those who are close to them. In the climax, after some events which blocked their relationship, Anna commits suicide, and this takes a toll on Rasool.

The next year Ashley comes back again for another leave and says that he has got back his girl, who is none other than Anna's elder sister to whom he finally reveals his love. She joins him leaving the convent life. He tries to find Rasool, but is not successful. A few scenes are added where the now lone Rasool travels in a local train, suggesting that he left [[Vypin]] for good and moved to [[Mumbai]].

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Fahadh Faasil]] as Rasool, a Muslim tourist taxi driver in Fort Kochi
* [[Andrea Jeremiah]] as Anna, a Latin Christian salesgirl who works in a textile shop
* [[Sunny Wayne]] as Ashley, the narrator of the film who works in a merchant navy
* [[Soubin Shahir]] as Collin
* [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]] as Usman
* [[Shine Tom Chacko]] as Abu
* [[Sija Rose]] as Lily
* [[Srinda Arhaan]] as Fazila
* [[Joy Mathew (director)|Joy Mathew]] as Joseph, Anna's father
* [[Shane Nigam]] as Kunjumon, Anna's brother
* [[Aashiq Abu]] as Hyder
* [[P. Balachandran]] as Rasheed
* [[Jins Baskar]] as Jismon
* [[Muthumani]] as Shalu
* [[Alencier Ley Lopez]] as Constable Alencier
* [[Rajesh Sharma (Malayalam actor)|Rajesh Sharma]] as Panchi
* KPAC Batrice as Kathrina
* [[Pauly Valsan]]
* [[M. G. Sasi]]
{{colend}}

==Production==
''Annayum Rasoolum'' marks the directorial debut of cinematographer [[Rajeev Ravi]]. It was produced by D Cutz Film Company, the screenplay was written by [[Santhosh Echikkanam]].<ref>{{cite web|last=G.|first=Vijay|title=First Look: Rajeev Ravi's Annayum Rasoolum|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-first-look-rajeev-ravis-annayum-rasoolum/20120814.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=7 October 2019|date=14 August 2012}}</ref> [[Ahaana Krishna]] was first offered the role of Anna, who was then a school student, she turned down the offer.<ref>{{cite news|title=Weird people don't like women with an opinion: 'Luca' actor Ahaana Krishna|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/weird-people-don-t-women-opinion-luca-actor-ahaana-krishna-104375|access-date=27 September 2020|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=27 June 2019}}</ref> Later, [[Andrea Jeremiah]] was cast in the role, making her debut in [[Malayalam cinema]]. According to Jeremiah, she was the last person to join the film and acted without any makeup.<ref>{{cite news|last=Prakash|first=Asha|title=Annayum Rasoolum was worth the wait: Andrea Jeremiah|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Annayum-Rasoolum-was-worth-the-wait-Andrea-Jeremiah/articleshow/17585370.cms|access-date=7 October 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=13 December 2012}}</ref>

''Annayum Rasoolum'' began filming in [[Kochi]], [[Kerala]] on 2 August 2012.<ref>{{cite news|author=News18|title=Andrea Jeremiah is all set to foray in Mollywood|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/andrea-jeremiah-is-all-set-to-foray-in-mollywood-494006.html|access-date=7 October 2019|work=[[CNN-News18]]|date=2 August 2012}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Fort Kochi]] and [[Vypin Island]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Shedde|first=Meenakshi|title=Forbes India Magazine - 5 Indian films to look forward to|url=http://forbesindia.com/article/special/5-indian-films-to-look-forward-to/34413/1|work=[[Forbes India]]|access-date=7 October 2019|date=2 January 2013}}</ref> No media was allowed on the filming locations. Cinematographer was Madhu Neelakantan.<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title=Rajeev Ravi begins 'Annayum Rasoolum'|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rajeev-ravi-begins-annayum-rasoolum-news-malayalam-miokU0caigdsi.html|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=7 October 2019|date=14 August 2012}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Annayum Rasoolum
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[K (Indian musician)|K]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 12 December 2012
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length = 25:28
| language = Malayalam
| label = [[Manorama Music]]
| producer = K
| prev_title = [[Aarohanam (2012 film)|Aarohanam]]
| prev_year = 2012
| next_title = [[Onbadhule Guru]]
| next_year = 2013
}}

The soundtrack was composed by [[K (Indian musician)|K]], who made his debut in [[Malayalam Cinema]]. It features remix versions of two songs by [[Mehboob (singer)|Mehboob]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/that-forgotten-mavericks-voice/article4269199.ece |title=That forgotten maverick's voice… |access-date=14 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120042233/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/that-forgotten-mavericks-voice/article4269199.ece |archive-date=20 January 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The song "Kandu Randu Kannu" was written by P. A. Kasim and set to music by [[M. S. Baburaj]] for the 1973 film ''[[Chuzhi]]'' while the song "Kaayalinarike" was written by Meppalli Balan. Anwar Ali wrote three songs: "Kando Kando", "Yaname" and "Vazhivakkil". Rafeeq Thiruvallur has written "Zammilooni", which is in Arabi-Malayalam dialect.

The audio was released on 12 December 2012. For the audio release held in [[Fort Kochi]] that forms the backdrop of his film, Rajeev Ravi organised a [[mehfil]] of Mehboob songs.

{{tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 25:28
| lyrics_credits =
| title1 = Kaayalinarike
| lyrics1 = Meppalli Balan
| extra1 = [[Shahabaz Aman]]
| length1 = 4:20
| title2 = Kando Kando
| lyrics2 = [[Anwar Ali (poet)|Anwar Ali]]
| extra2 = [[Andrea Jeremiah]]
| length2 = 2:55
| title3 = Vazhivakkil
| lyrics3 = Anwar Ali
| extra3 = [[Anand Aravindakshan]], [[Swetha Mohan]]
| length3 = 3:40
| title4 = Yaaname
| lyrics4 = Anwar Ali
| extra4 = Anand Aravindakshan
| length4 = 4:20
| title5 = Zammiluni
| lyrics5 = Rafeeq Thiruvlloor
| extra5 = Shahabaz Aman
| length5 = 4:20
| title6 = Kandu Randu Kannu
| lyrics6 = P. A. Kasim
| extra6 = Shahabaz Aman
| length6 =
}}

== Reception ==

=== Box office ===
The film, made at a production cost of {{INR}}4.5 [[crore]] ({{INR}}45 million) did a business of {{INR}}12 crore ({{INR}}120 million) at the box office, making it one of the financially benefited Malayalam films of the year.<ref name="BO">{{cite news |last=Pudippedi |first=Haricharan |title=Comedies reaped gold for southern cinema (2013 In Retrospect) |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/comedies-reaped-gold-for-southern-cinema-2013-in-retrospect-113121700305_1.html |access-date=16 July 2016 |work=[[Business Standard]] |date=17 December 2013}}</ref> According to ''[[IBN Live]]'', ''Annayum Rasoolum'' was the first commercial success in Malayalam in 2013.<ref>{{cite news |title=Malayalam film Annayum Rasoolum's great response |url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/malayalam-film-annayum-rasoolums-great-response-533137.html |access-date=7 July 2016 |work=[[CNN-News18]] |agency=News18 |date=23 January 2013}}</ref>

=== Critical reaction ===
In [[Rediff.com]], Paresh C. Palicha rated three out of five and said: ''Annayum Rasoolum'' "is a tale told in the classical love story mould with the underbelly of [[Kochi]] city as its backdrop. The low lifers of this bulging cosmopolitan urban jungle populate this film" and that "director is more interested in giving us a glimpse of the life led by those in the lower strata of society and we do not complain because whatever he shows is interesting". He concluded "''Annayum Rasoolum'' is a chain of interesting moments woven into the thread of a love story". Palicha also gave thumps-up to the work of Ravi, acting of Abu and Chacko.<ref>{{cite web |last=Palicha |first=Paresh C. |title=Review: Annayum Rasoolum is worth a watch |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-annayum-rasoolum-is-worth-a-watch/20130107.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |date=7 January 2013}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>

S. R. Praveen of ''[[The Hindu]]'' commented: "''Annayum Rasoolum'' is a tale that moves leisurely. It speaks of love beyond the cosmetic (unlike ''[[Thattathin Marayathu]]''), where the eyes speak rather than [[dupatta]]{{'s}} flutter". Praveen praised the performance of Faasil and the supporting cast that includes "even those who appear [only] in a handful of scenes" and the cinematography and direction.<ref>{{cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |title=No dancing dupattas, just eyes that speak |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/no-dancing-dupattas-just-eyes-that-speak/article4278849.ece |access-date=15 July 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 January 2013}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' awarded three out of five stars and appreciated Ravi{{'s}} detailed presentation in setting the backdrop of the story, but criticized the running time and characters' minimal speech.<ref>{{cite news |title=Annayum Resulum Movie Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/Annayum-Resulum/movie-review/17910066.cms |access-date=15 July 2016 |work=[[The Times of India]] |agency=Times News Network |date=6 January 2013}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>

Smitha of [[Filmibeat]] described the film as "realistic, refreshingly heart warming and a simple love story narrated in the most fantastic manner", and stated: "the story as such is not a novel plot, but it is the narration and the treatment which needs a standing ovation. Regular day-to-day events and happenings are encapsuled in a beautiful way making the entire experience very enjoyable and memorable. She praised the direction, cinematography, music, and the performances of every cast but criticized the film's running time.<ref>{{cite web |last=Smitha |title=Annayum Rasoolum Movie Review - Don't miss this one! |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2013/annayum-rasoolum-movie-review-102367.html |publisher=[[Filmibeat]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |date=7 January 2013}}</ref>

''[[The New Indian Express]]''{{'s}} Anil R. Nair called it a "refreshingly heartwarming simple romantic tale". According to him, the "perfect casting and [[Sync sound|synchronized sound recording]] make the movie more realistic" and lauded the performance of Faasil. Nair said: "the story is not new, but the narration deserves a standing ovation" for that he praised Echikanam{{'s}} "brilliant screenplay" and Neelakhandan{{'s}} "excellent shots", and also the songs{{mdash}}"Kandu Randu Kannu" and "Kaayalinarike". However he suggested a tight editing could have been "made the movie more appealing".<ref>{{cite news |last=Nair |first=Anil R. |title='Annayum Rasoolum' (Malayalam) |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/article1435853.ece |access-date=15 July 2016 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=31 January 2013}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
''Annayum Rasoolum'' was screened at the section "Malayalam Cinema Today" at the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]] (IFFK).<ref>{{cite news |author=Special Correspondent |title=Two Malayalam films in IFFK contest |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/two-malayalam-films-in-iffk-contest/article5230629.ece |access-date=16 July 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=13 October 2013}}</ref> For the film, Radhakrishnan S. received a [[National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Audiography|Best Audiography]], and three [[Kerala State Film Awards]] for Madhu Neelakandan, B. Ajithkumar, and Jayadev Thiruveiyapati respectively for the film's [[cinematography]], [[editing]], and [[Color grading|colour grading]].

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! {{abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| [[National Film Awards]]
| [[National Film Award for Best Audiography|Best Audiography]]
| Radhakrishnan S.
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{cite news |author=Hindustan Times |title=Brave Bollywood films sweep National Film Awards |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/brave-bollywood-films-sweep-national-film-awards/story-8phf7fKWUWdT7o1OyVUwKP.html |access-date=16 July 2016 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=19 March 2013}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography|Best Cinematography]]
| Madhu Neelakantan
| {{won}}
| rowspan="3"| <ref>{{cite news |author=Special Correspondent |title=7 State awards for 'Celluloid' |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/7-state-awards-for-celluloid/article4445409.ece |access-date=16 July 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=23 February 2013}}</ref>
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor|Best Editor]]
|[[B. Ajithkumar]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Colourist|Best Colourist]]
| Jayadev Thiruveiyapati
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Film
| K. Mohanan, Vinod Vijayan
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="3"| <ref>{{cite news |last=V. P. |first=Nicy |title=SIIMA 2014 Malayalam Nominations: Mohanlal, Mammootty, Fahadh, Prithviraj, Dileep Get the Nod |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-malayalam-nominations-mohanlal-mammootty-fahadh-prithviraj-dileep-get-nod-604897 |access-date=16 July 2016 |work=[[International Business Times]] |date=20 July 2014 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| Best Debutant Director
| [[Rajeev Ravi]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Debutant Female
| [[Andrea Jeremiah]]
| {{nom}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2648034}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2013 films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2013 romantic drama films]]
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[[Category:Films scored by K (composer)]]
[[Category:Films that won the Best Audiography National Film Award]]

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