Indian Rupee is a 2011 Malayalam satirical film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by August cinema. The film stars Prithviraj

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....

, Thilakan

Thilakan

Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:...

 and Rima Kallingal

Rima Kallingal

Rima Kallingal is an Indian model and film actress, predominantly appearing Malayalam films. After being named First Runner Up in the Miss Kerala 2008 contest, she went to pursue a career in acting...

 in the lead roles.

Plot

Indian Rupee is a satirical dig on today's youth who attempt to make quick money without sweating it out. JP aka Jayaprakash (Prithviraj

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....

) is a small time real estate dealer based in Kozhikode

Kozhikode

Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...

, who dreams of making it big some day. JP is a school drop-out and in love with his cousin Beena (Rima Kallingal) who is a doctor, though her parents are not too keen about the alliance. JP along with his friend CH (Tini Tom) is scouting for a land deal. He is working under a senior agent Rayeen(Mamukoya) but wishes to break free as soon as possible. He believes that his fortunes are up for a change, when Achyutha Menon (Thilakan

Thilakan

Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:...

), an old city dweller approaches him to sell off his land assets. The deal never happens, but Achutha Menon stays back with them and becomes a part of their life. Things start happening in a fantastic way for JP, soon after. JP manages to earn a decent fortune after some smart moves, but he learns some valuable lessons in the process, about the importance of earning money honestly in life.

Cast

• Prithviraj
  Prithviraj Sukumaran
  Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
  
   as JP (Jayaprakash)
• Thilakan
  Thilakan
  Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:...
  
   as Achutha Menon
• Rima Kallingal
  Rima Kallingal
  Rima Kallingal is an Indian model and film actress, predominantly appearing Malayalam films. After being named First Runner Up in the Miss Kerala 2008 contest, she went to pursue a career in acting...
  
   as Beena
• Tini Tom as CH
• Lalu Alex
  Lalu Alex
  - Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V...
  
   as Surendran
• Jagathy Sreekumar
  Jagathy Sreekumar
  Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films...
  
   as Gold Pappen
• Kalpana
  Kalpana (Malayalam actress)
  Kalpana is a Malayalam film actress known for her comedy roles. She is the sister of film actresses Urvashi and Kalaranjini. Kalpana Anil, better known by her stage name Kalpana, entered the film industry wanting to work as a heroine. However, she she ended up doing comedy. Kalpana has strayed into...
  
  
• Revathi
  Revathi
  Revathi is an award-winning Indian actress and film director. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi movies, directed several feature-length films, and has acted in and produced multiple television programs, totaling over twenty years of experience in the entertainment...
  
   as Sheela Koshy
• Mamukoya as Rayeen
• Mallika
• Babu Namboothiri
• Asif Ali
  Asif Ali
  Asif Ali is an Indian film actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut in 2009 in the acclaimed film Ritu. And has went on to perform in critical and commercial hits such as Apoorvaragam , Traffic , and Salt N' Pepper .-Early life:Asif Ali was born on 4 February 1986 in Ranni...
  
   (cameo)
• Fahad Fazil
  Fahad fazil
  Fahad Fazil is a Malayalam film actor who entered Malayalam Cinema with his debut in Kaiyethum Doorath. This film was directed by Fazil, his father -Biography:...
  
   (cameo)

Reception

The film opened to unanimous positive reviews from the audiences and critics alike. Reviewers have praised the genius of Ranjith in presenting such an oft told story in such a remarkably refreshing way. The performances of Thilakan

Thilakan

Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:...

 and Prithviraj

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....

have been widely applauded.

• Nowrunning.com gave the film and commented - "The details are downright gripping, the asides sparkling and the setups almost surreal, so much so that Indian Rupee hops straight into the year's must-see movies list and scrambles right up to the top". the site added that it is as easily one of the best performances from Prithviraj, and says that "Indian Rupee would as much be remembered for Prithviraj the actor, as the actor would be remembered for the film."
• DeccanChronicle rated the film and commented - "Touching a thriving social chord of life, Indian Rupee is a movie minus drama packed with the intricacies of life's realities.'

• IndiaGlitz rated the film and commented - "On the whole, 'Indian Rupee' is a feel good, a slice of life film which the populace and the regular persons would relate to.. A definite prescription for all, on theatres."

• Rediff.com rated the film and observed - "Indian Rupee should be seen by people who think that good stories have vanished from films. Ranjith has just told the story of contemporary Kerala society in a most interesting way."

• OneIndia.com gave a and observed - "The film can be easily categorized as one of the best films of the Malayalam film industry to hit the screen this year."

• AtTheMovieWorld gave a and commented - "Indian Rupee should be seen by people who think that good stories have vanished from films. It falls in the category of 'must watch' for all the serious movie go-ers. Have fun!!"

• Sify.com gave a high rating of and wrote -"Though it is a bit too melodramatic and even preachy at times, Indian Rupee is easily one of the finest films of the year. It has honesty written all over it and such efforts need to be seen and appreciated by the audience."