Queen Elizabeth (2023 film)
| Queen Elizabeth | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | M. Padmakumar |
| Written by | Arjun T. Sathyan |
| Produced by | Ranjith Manambarakkat M. Padmakumar Sreeram Manambarakkat |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jithu Damodar Palakkad |
| Edited by | Akhilesh Mohan |
| Music by | Rajin Raj |
Production company | Blue Mount Production |
| Distributed by | ZEE5 |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹3 crore |
Queen Elizabeth is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by M. Padmakumar and produced by Ranjith Manambarakkat, M. Padmakumar, and Sreeram Manambarakkar. It features Meera Jasmine in the title role, with Narain, as the main male lead.[1] The other supporting cast includes Shwetha Menon, Johny Antony, Neena Kurup, Jude Anthany Joseph, Manju Pathros, and V. K. Prakash.[2] The film was released theatrically on December 29, 2023.[3] Subsequently, it premiered on ZEE5 on February 14, 2024.[4]
Plot
[edit]The movie is a light-hearted entertainer set in an urban backdrop about a headstrong and short-tempered unmarried woman named Elizabeth, who leads a simple life. While her character is frowned upon by the people around her, Alex is in a pursuit to win her over. Things change when Elizabeth goes to Coimbatore for a business meeting. She learns that she is diagnosed with 3rd stage pancreatic cancer and she has just three more months to live. She soon changes her character and befriends her employees and molds her relationship with her family. She becomes close to Alex and slowly falls in love with him. Towards the end, Elizabeth discloses her health issue to Alex, and they visit Dr. Vysakh. It is revealed that the doctor who consulted Elizabeth was suffering from a mental disorder due to her child's death from pancreatic cancer and that Elizabeth does not have cancer. The climax shows Elizabeth married to Alex and living happily.
Cast
[edit]- Meera Jasmine as Elizabeth Angel Simon
- Narain as Alex
- Shwetha Menon as Dr. Shanti Krishna
- Johny Antony as Varghese Pothan
- Neena Kurup as Salomi
- Jude Anthany Joseph as Abin
- Manju Pathrose as Sheeba
- V. K. Prakash as Simon
- Ramesh Pisharody as Abhilash
- Vineeth Vishwam as Sumesh
- Mallika Sukumaran as Gracy
- Arya as Sangeetha
- Shruthi Rajanikanth as Roshni
- Saniya Babu as Rose
- Anjana Appukuttan as Sindhu
- Renji Panicker as Dr Vysakh
- Master Vashisht as Jagan
- Chithra Nair as Arya
- Pearle Maaney as celebrity
Production
[edit]The film saw the lead cast Meera Jasmine and Narain reuniting after 17 years after they were seen together in Achuvinte Amma (2005), Ore Kadal (2007) and Minnaminnikoottam (2008).[5] The shoots of Queen Elizabeth started in Kochi in April 2023[6] and was wrapped by 1 May 2023.[7]
Reception
[edit]The movie generated positive reviews. Onmanorama commented, “The movie is quite charming and will work for those who prefer watching films in the romantic comedy genre.[8] Malayalam Samayam rated it 3 out of 5.[9] OTT Play also rated it 3 out of 5 while commenting, “The movie satisfies the criteria for a family entertainer.”[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Meera Jasmine's next, 'Queen Elizabeth'". The Hindu. 3 April 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Narain's character poster from Queen Elizabeth is out". Cinema Express. 14 May 2023. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Meera Jasmine and Narain starrer 'Queen Elizabeth' to hit the big screens in December". Times of India. 13 December 2023. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Queen Elizabeth' OTT release: When and where to watch the Meera Jasmine and Narain starrer". Times of India. February 2024. Archived from the original on 5 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Meera Jasmine-Narain to team up in 'Queen Elizabeth'". Free Press Journal. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "'Achuvinte Amma' stars Meera Jasmine, Narain to be seen together in Queen Elizabeth". Onmanorama. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Narain - Meera Jasmi starrer 'Queen Elizabeth". IndiaTimes. May 2023. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "'Queen Elizabeth' review - Meera Jasmine, Narain star in vibrant, slightly quirky film". On Manorana. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "'Queen Elizabeth' review - Malayalam Samayam". Malayalam Samayam. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- ^ "Queen Elizabeth review: Narain, Meera Jasmine shine in this predictable family entertainer". OTT Play. Archived from the original on 13 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.