Dubai (2001 film)
Encyclopedia
Dubai is a 2001 Malayalam thriller film directed by Joshiy
with Mammootty
in the main role. Scripted by Renji Panicker
, Dubai, speaks about the fight of Ravi Mamman, a Dubai
based business tycoon against his enemies.
Barring a few scenes in the beginning, the film was completely shot from U. A. E.
. It is considered one of the most expensive films made in Malayalam until then. It took almost two years to complete the film, but was a huge fiasco at box office. The film, made at an estimated cost between 8 to 11 crores, incurred a loss of more than 5 crores to the producer. To cut down the running time, the only song was cut in the theaters.
), in uniform, on hunt for two LTTE terrorists in Bangalore
, who are on a mission to assassinate Indian prime minister during his visit to the city. In the run, he reaches out central minister K.K.Nair (Janardanan
), who is behind the assassination plot, to make a political coup. Nair tries to buy out Mamman, who refuses to. In an attempt to save himself, Nair shoots Ravi Mamman, but the bullet hits Susan, Mammans Girlfriend, who dies on the spot. Now a false case is fabricated by Nair on Ravi, of killing Susan, for which Ravi is court marshaled and is sent to jail. The story jumps to Dubai, with seven years passing by. Ravi Mamman is now a business tycoon, running a vast business empire over the Middle East. He is assisted by Chandran Nair (N. F. Varghese
), an over enthusiastic NRI, with wild instincts and a wild passion for gambling. Ravi mamman's sudden growth has been an eye sore to many, who are eagerly waiting for a chance to finish him off. Swaminathan (Nedumudi Venu
), an accountant, who had been a father-like figure for Ravi, since his initial Dubai days, is now in deep financial trouble. He wins a suit in the court and gains several millions of Dirhams, but Victor Sebastian (Cochin Haneefa
), his cunning attorney cheats him by joining hands with Kishan Narayan Bhatta (Nirmal Pandey
), an underworld don from Mumbai
. Victor, gets Swaminathan by getting him signed on several documents, which also includes transfer of several properties to his name. On questioning, he shoots down Swaminathan and his wife. Ammu (Anjala Zaveri), the daughter of Swaminathan, reaches Dubai from Bangalore
, for the funeral of him, and is supported by Ravi Mamman, who vows her to get back her property. Kishan Narayan Bhatta tries many ways to resist Ravi Mamman. Kiran pothan Cheriyan (Biju Menon
), once subordinate of Ravi in Army, is now enjoying his fast life around the world and reaches Dubai. He, more into liquor and women, is but a pet of Ravi. Alice, the sister of Ravi is almost in love with Kiran, which he also reciprocates. Ravi Mamman, while coming to know about this relationship decides to make Kiran a responsible guy and hands him over the charge of business. This shocks Chandran Nair, who believes that Kiran will destroy his plans to own up the business in future. Kiran, on the other hand, suddenly transforms into a serious businessman, giving up his easy going attitude, as wished by Ravi. Ammu, slowly starts liking Ravi, who is in all efforts to defeat Kishan Bhatta. On a day, when Ravi flies to Mumbai, Chandran Nair asks Kiran to leave with Ammu to a safe home, far away in desert to escape from the goons of Bhatta. But, in reality, he had joined with Bhatta, and is about to kill both Kiran and Ammu. Though, they succeed in setting fire at the house, and take away Ammu, they fails in finishing off Kiran, who gets saved by an Arab servant. Ravi Mamman, on returning back in Dubai is shocked to hear the news, but in seconds realize that it was Chandran Nair, who was behind the plot. Ravi then is asked by Bhatta to reach his resort for a settlement, where he finds K.K.Nair, who is the brain behind Bhatta. K.K.Nair is killed in Delhi at his guest house by ravi secretly and flies back to Dubai to face Bhatta. Ravi, there succeeds in saving Ammu with the help of Kiran, thereby killing Victor and Chandran Nair. On way back, again, they are blocked by Kishan Narayan Bhatta, but in the violent fight that followed, Bhatta is killed by getting his head stuck between the fan of helicopter.
Joshi (director)
Joshiy is a popular Malayalam film director who is popular for big budget action movies with huge star cast. In his three decades long career, Joshi has made several big hits and is still active in film making.-Career:...
with Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty 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...
in the main role. Scripted by Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005....
, Dubai, speaks about the fight of Ravi Mamman, a Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
based business tycoon against his enemies.
Barring a few scenes in the beginning, the film was completely shot from U. A. E.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
. It is considered one of the most expensive films made in Malayalam until then. It took almost two years to complete the film, but was a huge fiasco at box office. The film, made at an estimated cost between 8 to 11 crores, incurred a loss of more than 5 crores to the producer. To cut down the running time, the only song was cut in the theaters.
Plot
The films begin with Major Ravi Mamman (MammoottyMammootty
Mammootty 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...
), in uniform, on hunt for two LTTE terrorists in Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, who are on a mission to assassinate Indian prime minister during his visit to the city. In the run, he reaches out central minister K.K.Nair (Janardanan
Janardhanan (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...
), who is behind the assassination plot, to make a political coup. Nair tries to buy out Mamman, who refuses to. In an attempt to save himself, Nair shoots Ravi Mamman, but the bullet hits Susan, Mammans Girlfriend, who dies on the spot. Now a false case is fabricated by Nair on Ravi, of killing Susan, for which Ravi is court marshaled and is sent to jail. The story jumps to Dubai, with seven years passing by. Ravi Mamman is now a business tycoon, running a vast business empire over the Middle East. He is assisted by Chandran Nair (N. F. Varghese
N. F. Varghese
N. F. Varghese was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when...
), an over enthusiastic NRI, with wild instincts and a wild passion for gambling. Ravi mamman's sudden growth has been an eye sore to many, who are eagerly waiting for a chance to finish him off. Swaminathan (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 :...
), an accountant, who had been a father-like figure for Ravi, since his initial Dubai days, is now in deep financial trouble. He wins a suit in the court and gains several millions of Dirhams, but Victor Sebastian (Cochin Haneefa
Cochin Haneefa
Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
), his cunning attorney cheats him by joining hands with Kishan Narayan Bhatta (Nirmal Pandey
Nirmal Pandey
Nirmal Pandey was an Indian Bollywood actor, who was known for his role Vikram Mallah in Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen , for portrayal of a transvestite in Daayraa for which he won a Best Actor Valenti award in France, Train To Pakistan and Godmother .He was supposed to watch his latest film...
), an underworld don from Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
. Victor, gets Swaminathan by getting him signed on several documents, which also includes transfer of several properties to his name. On questioning, he shoots down Swaminathan and his wife. Ammu (Anjala Zaveri), the daughter of Swaminathan, reaches Dubai from Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, for the funeral of him, and is supported by Ravi Mamman, who vows her to get back her property. Kishan Narayan Bhatta tries many ways to resist Ravi Mamman. Kiran pothan Cheriyan (Biju Menon
Biju Menon
Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...
), once subordinate of Ravi in Army, is now enjoying his fast life around the world and reaches Dubai. He, more into liquor and women, is but a pet of Ravi. Alice, the sister of Ravi is almost in love with Kiran, which he also reciprocates. Ravi Mamman, while coming to know about this relationship decides to make Kiran a responsible guy and hands him over the charge of business. This shocks Chandran Nair, who believes that Kiran will destroy his plans to own up the business in future. Kiran, on the other hand, suddenly transforms into a serious businessman, giving up his easy going attitude, as wished by Ravi. Ammu, slowly starts liking Ravi, who is in all efforts to defeat Kishan Bhatta. On a day, when Ravi flies to Mumbai, Chandran Nair asks Kiran to leave with Ammu to a safe home, far away in desert to escape from the goons of Bhatta. But, in reality, he had joined with Bhatta, and is about to kill both Kiran and Ammu. Though, they succeed in setting fire at the house, and take away Ammu, they fails in finishing off Kiran, who gets saved by an Arab servant. Ravi Mamman, on returning back in Dubai is shocked to hear the news, but in seconds realize that it was Chandran Nair, who was behind the plot. Ravi then is asked by Bhatta to reach his resort for a settlement, where he finds K.K.Nair, who is the brain behind Bhatta. K.K.Nair is killed in Delhi at his guest house by ravi secretly and flies back to Dubai to face Bhatta. Ravi, there succeeds in saving Ammu with the help of Kiran, thereby killing Victor and Chandran Nair. On way back, again, they are blocked by Kishan Narayan Bhatta, but in the violent fight that followed, Bhatta is killed by getting his head stuck between the fan of helicopter.
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 Ravi Mammen - N. F. VargheseN. F. VargheseN. F. Varghese was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when...
as Chandran Nair - Biju MenonBiju MenonBiju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...
as Kiran Cheriyan Pothan - Vijayakumar as Yousaf
- Anjala Zaveri as Ammu
- Cochin HaneefaCochin HaneefaMohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
as Victor Sebastian - 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 K. J. Nair - Nirmal PandeyNirmal PandeyNirmal Pandey was an Indian Bollywood actor, who was known for his role Vikram Mallah in Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen , for portrayal of a transvestite in Daayraa for which he won a Best Actor Valenti award in France, Train To Pakistan and Godmother .He was supposed to watch his latest film...
as Kishan Narayan Bhatta - Nedumudi VenuNedumudi VenuNedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :...
as Swaminathan - Anjala Zaveri as Alice
- Urmila Unni as Swaminathan's Wife
- MamukkoyaMamukkoyaMamukkoya is a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and is the first winner of State award for Best Comedian in malayalam films, the category introduced in 2009- Career...
as Kunjappukutty - Gopi as Joseph Pandala
- Shweta MenonShweta MenonShweta Menon is an Indian model, film actress and television anchor. She has predominantly acted in Hindi and Malayalam language films, besides appearing in a number of Tamil productions....
as Dancer