Doctor Love (film)
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Doctor Love or Dr. Love is a 2011 Malayalam romantic comedy film
directed by K. Biju in his debut film. The film was produced by Joy Thomas and Sakthikulangara jointly, and stars Kunchacko Boban
, Bhavana, Ananya
, Manikkuttan, Salim Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Nedumudi Venu
, Hemanth, Vidya Unni, Aju Varghese
, Nimisha, Shari and others. The music of the film was done by Vinu Thomas. Maxlab Studios And Entertainment distributed the film. The film released on 9 September 2011 to mixed reviews and average box office response.
), a person who is a consistent helper of those who are in love and who wants to be in love. He comes to a college to settle a love matter and becomes the hero of the college. He is then given the title Doctor Love - Romance Consultant by all in the campus. The problems faced by Vinayachandran later in the campus forms the rest of the story.
Romantic comedy film
Romantic comedy films are films with light-hearted, humorous plotlines, centered on romantic ideals such as that true love is able to surmount most obstacles. One dictionary definition is "a funny movie, play, or television program about a love story that ends happily"...
directed by K. Biju in his debut film. The film was produced by Joy Thomas and Sakthikulangara jointly, and stars Kunchacko Boban
Kunchacko Boban
Kunchacko Boban is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He is the grandson of film producer Kunchacko of the erstwhile Udaya Studios and the grandnephew of producer Maliampurackal Appachan...
, Bhavana, Ananya
Ananya
Ananya means like no one else or "unique." When used as a male first name, it is pronounced with a short 'a' at the end. When used for girls, the 'a' is elongated, and the name is pronounced more like 'Ananyaa'.Ananya may refer to:...
, Manikkuttan, Salim Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Nedumudi Venu
Nedumudi Venu
Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :...
, Hemanth, Vidya Unni, Aju Varghese
Aju Varghese
Aju Varghese, credited mononymously as Kuttu, is an Indian film actor.He made his debut in 2010 in the Malayalam film Malarvadi Arts Club, and is active in the Malayalam film industry.- Early life :...
, Nimisha, Shari and others. The music of the film was done by Vinu Thomas. Maxlab Studios And Entertainment distributed the film. The film released on 9 September 2011 to mixed reviews and average box office response.
Plot
Dr. Love is the story of Vinayachandran (Kunchacko BobanKunchacko Boban
Kunchacko Boban is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He is the grandson of film producer Kunchacko of the erstwhile Udaya Studios and the grandnephew of producer Maliampurackal Appachan...
), a person who is a consistent helper of those who are in love and who wants to be in love. He comes to a college to settle a love matter and becomes the hero of the college. He is then given the title Doctor Love - Romance Consultant by all in the campus. The problems faced by Vinayachandran later in the campus forms the rest of the story.
Cast
- Kunchacko BobanKunchacko BobanKunchacko Boban is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He is the grandson of film producer Kunchacko of the erstwhile Udaya Studios and the grandnephew of producer Maliampurackal Appachan...
as Vinayachandran/Chandu - Bhavana as Ebin/Sreekutty
- AnanyaAnanyaAnanya means like no one else or "unique." When used as a male first name, it is pronounced with a short 'a' at the end. When used for girls, the 'a' is elongated, and the name is pronounced more like 'Ananyaa'.Ananya may refer to:...
as Gauri - BhagatBhagatFor the Sindhi performance art see Sindhi bhagatIn Sikhism, the Sikh Bhagats were holy men of various sects whose teachings are included in the Sikh holy book the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The word "Bhagat" means devotee, and comes from the Sanskrit word Bhakti, which means devotion and love...
as Sudhi - Aju VargheseAju VargheseAju Varghese, credited mononymously as Kuttu, is an Indian film actor.He made his debut in 2010 in the Malayalam film Malarvadi Arts Club, and is active in the Malayalam film industry.- Early life :...
- Shraavan
- ManikuttanManikuttanThomas James, better known by his stage name, Manikuttan, is an Indian film and television actor.-Early life:He was born Thomas James in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. He attended St...
as Vengidi - Prakasaan
- Hemant as Roy
- Rajat Menon as Martin
- ShariShariShari may refer to:In Bonsai* Shari, the Deadwood bonsai techniquesIn Japanese cooking* Shari, flavored rice used in making Sushi- Geography :* Mount Shari, a quaternary stratovolcano* Shari, Hokkaidō, Japan...
- Nimisha
- Vidya Unni as Manju
- Innocent as Sathyasheelan
- Bindu PanickerBindu PanickerBindu Panicker is a Malayalam actress who has more than 80 films to her credit. She has played both comedic and character roles in Malayalam cinema, and also takes on character roles. Her films include Vaatsalyam, Soothradharan, and Joker.She won the fourth Lux-Asianet award for the best...
as Ajithakumari - Salim Kumar as Sreyams Kumar
- VijayaraghavanVijayaraghavanVijayaraghavan is an Indian actor who mainly acts in Malayalam cinema. He is popular for his character roles. He is the son of popular drama and cinema artist N. N. Pillai.-Biography:...
as Kariyachan
Critical reception
The film opened with mixed reviews all over Kerala.- Nowrunning gave a below average rating by giving it and said "Falling in love is more of a ploy in Dr. Love that has little to do with the forces of nature. You design and scheme with all your might, as if the object of your affection is your gravest enemy on earth."
- Rediff gave a below average review with a rating of and said "Dr Love is yet another campus film".
- Sify rated the movie as below average and said "Dr.Love tries to present all those masala once again, but it looks amateurish to the core. Watch it at your own risk please."
- At The Movie World commented the film as 'not bad' and added "Dr. Love, for most of its running time is unrealistic to the core, and even of you keep its central protagonist out of the picture, what remains is not quite workable either - like for instance, the last half an hour of the film, when it turns out to be even more and more impractical. The director of Doctor Love, K.Biju seems to be still living in the 2000's mood, and this is evident throughout the film."
- Metromatinee gave the movie a positive review and said "'Doctor Love' is not a biggie campus entertainer like Classmates, Niram etc, but watchable if you are free. Though it has nothing new but Dr Love is lovable..."
- Indiaglitz gave an average review and said "All in all,' Dr.Love' has some interesting moments and the ensemble star cast pitches in real performances too. On the whole, the movie could' be an ideal popcorn flick targeted to strike a chord with the youth and those who relish candy floss and madcap entertainers. If you are not looking for wisdom and rationale in a light-hearted entertainer, We are sure you will savour this campus carnival."