Black (2004 film)
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Black: The Man From Darkness is a 2004 Malayalam action thriller film made in India
, written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Lal
. It deals with the underworld operations in Kochi, India. Mammootty plays the role of Karikkamuri Shanmugham, who is a hit man and a contract killer. The film features cinematography by Amal Neerad
and soundtrack by Alex Paul
. The film was a comeback for actor Rahman
to Malayalam cinema. The film was a box office hit.
). He and Shanmughan are accomplices.
A newly-appointed police officer, Ashok (Rahman
), tries to clean up the city from the criminals, but fails to do so as he is killed by Padaveedan. Shanmugan is not very happy about the death of Ashok, and creates some indifference between the friends. After Shanmugan finds his own daughter, he wants to live a peaceful life, but the transformation is not acceptable to Padaveedan, and he wants Shanmughan dead.
This changes the situation, and as Shanmughan asks City Police Commissioner (Babu Antony
) for aiding him to kill the gangsters, he could only speak about putting them in jail. This leads to Shanmughan going against the criminals and eliminating them one by one.
At the same time, Padaveedan is ready for the arrival of his old friend and current enemy - the man from darkness.
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, written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Lal
Lal (actor)
Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
. It deals with the underworld operations in Kochi, India. Mammootty plays the role of Karikkamuri Shanmugham, who is a hit man and a contract killer. The film features cinematography by Amal Neerad
Amal Neerad
Amal Neerad is an Indian film director, cinematographer, and screenwriter. Began his career as a cinematographer, he also turned into direction in 2007 with Big B.-Early life:...
and soundtrack by Alex Paul
Alex Paul
Alex Paul is an Indian music director mostly active in Malayalam cinema.- Biography :Alex Paul, born in Kochi, Kerala, is the son of A.M. Paul, a music artist who formed the first Orchestra troupe in Kochi...
. The film was a comeback for actor Rahman
Rahman (actor)
Rahman is an Indian film actor who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films...
to Malayalam cinema. The film was a box office hit.
Plot
Black is based on the underground activities in the city of Kochi. Shanmughan (Mammooty) plays a Head Police Constable but also a hitman who does his job with perfection. On the top of the underworld, there is a man, Advocate Devin Carlos Padaveedan (LalLal (actor)
Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
). He and Shanmughan are accomplices.
A newly-appointed police officer, Ashok (Rahman
Rahman (actor)
Rahman is an Indian film actor who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films...
), tries to clean up the city from the criminals, but fails to do so as he is killed by Padaveedan. Shanmugan is not very happy about the death of Ashok, and creates some indifference between the friends. After Shanmugan finds his own daughter, he wants to live a peaceful life, but the transformation is not acceptable to Padaveedan, and he wants Shanmughan dead.
This changes the situation, and as Shanmughan asks City Police Commissioner (Babu Antony
Babu Antony
Babu Antony is an Indian film actor, noted mainly for his negative character roles. He has also acted as a lead actor in a number of films. His life and movie roles are much debated in film industry at one time....
) for aiding him to kill the gangsters, he could only speak about putting them in jail. This leads to Shanmughan going against the criminals and eliminating them one by one.
At the same time, Padaveedan is ready for the arrival of his old friend and current enemy - the man from darkness.
Cast
- MammoottyMammoottyMammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
as Head Constable Karikkamuri Shanmughan aka Kumbari - LalLal (actor)Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
as Adv. Devin Carlos Padaveedan aka Machchán - RahmanRahman (actor)Rahman is an Indian film actor who has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films...
as Ashok Srinivas - Shreya ReddyShreya ReddySriya Reddy is an Indian film actress, anchor and VJ. Born to former Indian test cricketer Bharath Reddy, Sriya worked as successful VJ at SS Music, before pursuing an acting career as well...
as Anandam - Babu AntonyBabu AntonyBabu Antony is an Indian film actor, noted mainly for his negative character roles. He has also acted as a lead actor in a number of films. His life and movie roles are much debated in film industry at one time....
as Govind Chenkappa - JanardananJanardhanan (actor)Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of...
as Aasan - Mohan Jose as Mammali
- Kulappully Leela as Veronica
- T. P. Madhavan
- Prem KumarPrem KumarPrem Kumar is a Malayalam film artist. He did many notable roles in Tele films and TV Operas. He acted in more than 100 films in which he was the hero in 18 films.- Career :...
as Unni - Mohammed Sadiq as Mustafa
- Tom George Kolath as Ajay Srinivas
- Ramu as Francis
- Sona Nair as Sheela
- Meenakshi ... Cameo appearance in the song Ambalakkara
- Daniel BalajiDaniel BalajiDaniel Balaji is a film actor from south india.-Career:His first role was in the television serial Chithi, where he played a character named Daniel...
as Ezhumalai - Anoop Chandran as Pauly
- Kannan Pattambi as Auto Raju