The Hunt (2010 film)
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The Blueberry Hunt is an upcoming Indian film starring Naseeruddin Shah
, Vipin Sharma
, Aahana Kumra, PJ Unnikrishnan, Yadu Sankalia, Vinay Forrt, and Kartik Elangovan. The film is scheduled to be released in India on November, 2011. It will be distributed by PVR Pictures
.
Principal shooting of the film was completed in June 2010. The film was shot on location in Vagamon, Kerala.
dog. The story focuses on the last five days when Colonel's plantation of a high potency variant of marijuana -- Blueberry Skunk -- gets ready for harvest.
Thyagarajan. The movie also introduces actress Aahana Kumra, stylist Sarah Eapen, lyricist Murali Bandaru, EFX Developer Littu Kurien, playback singer Kirti Killedar, and music directors Paresh Kamath and Naresh Kamath (part of the band Kailasa
). Aahana Kumra, who debuts in this film, is an acting graduate from Whistling Woods International, a film school in Mumbai, where she was mentored by Naseeruddin Shah.
Naseeruddin Shah
Naseeruddin Shah is an Indian / Bollywood film actor and director. He is considered to be one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. In 2003, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions towards Indian cinema.-Early life:...
, Vipin Sharma
Vipin Sharma
Vipin Sharma is an Indian actor born in New Delhi. He is a graduate of National School of Drama, New Delhi, India and the Canadian Film Centre, Toronto, Canada. His first major role was as Nandakishore Avasti in Taare Zameen Par . For his role, he was nominated for a 2009 Star Screen Award for Best...
, Aahana Kumra, PJ Unnikrishnan, Yadu Sankalia, Vinay Forrt, and Kartik Elangovan. The film is scheduled to be released in India on November, 2011. It will be distributed by PVR Pictures
PVR Pictures
PVR Pictures is the flagship film production and distribution arm of PVR Group. It is a subsidiary of PVR Limited, which holds 60% shareholding in the subsidiary with the balance 40% stake held by JP Morgan Mauritius Holding Ltd and ICICI Venture in equal proportion.PVR Pictures film production...
.
Principal shooting of the film was completed in June 2010. The film was shot on location in Vagamon, Kerala.
Plot
The Blueberry Hunt unfolds in a lush green deserted estate bordering the forest on the high altitudes of Vagamon, Kerala. The film centers around a recluse locally known as "Colonel" -- played by Naseeruddin Shah, living with his large German ShepherdGerman Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog , also known as an Alsatian or just the German Shepherd, is a breed of large-sized dog that originated in Germany. The German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, with its origin dating to 1899. As part of the Herding Group, the German Shepherd is a working dog...
dog. The story focuses on the last five days when Colonel's plantation of a high potency variant of marijuana -- Blueberry Skunk -- gets ready for harvest.
Cast
- Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin Shah is an Indian / Bollywood film actor and director. He is considered to be one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. In 2003, the Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan for his contributions towards Indian cinema.-Early life:...
as Colonel - Vipin SharmaVipin SharmaVipin Sharma is an Indian actor born in New Delhi. He is a graduate of National School of Drama, New Delhi, India and the Canadian Film Centre, Toronto, Canada. His first major role was as Nandakishore Avasti in Taare Zameen Par . For his role, he was nominated for a 2009 Star Screen Award for Best...
- PJ Unnikrishnan
- Yadu Sankalia
- Vinay ForrtVinay ForrtVinay Forrt , who belongs to Fort Kochi in Kerala, is a theater activist with more than a decade's experience as well as a postgraduate in acting from Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.-Personal life:...
- Kartik Elangovan
- Aahana Kumra
- PT Manoj
- Sridevi
- Kethonuo Mechulho
- Khriesatuonuo Mechulho
- Vingukhonuo Mechulho
- Mrs. Antony
- Tipu
- Lakshmi
Crew
The effects were done by south Indian stunt coordinatorStunt coordinator
A stunt coordinator, usually an experienced stunt performer, is hired by a TV, film or theatre director or production company to arrange the casting and performance of stunts for a film, television programme or a live audience...
Thyagarajan. The movie also introduces actress Aahana Kumra, stylist Sarah Eapen, lyricist Murali Bandaru, EFX Developer Littu Kurien, playback singer Kirti Killedar, and music directors Paresh Kamath and Naresh Kamath (part of the band Kailasa
Kailasa (band)
Kailasa is an Indian fusion band, founded by Kailash Kher. The name of the band is taken from an accented pronunciation of Kailash's own name as well as Mount Kailash, the abode of Hindu God Shiva...
). Aahana Kumra, who debuts in this film, is an acting graduate from Whistling Woods International, a film school in Mumbai, where she was mentored by Naseeruddin Shah.
- Writer/Director - Anup Kurian
- Producers - Arun Kurian, Sachein Shah, Mathewkutty Mattam, Anup Kurian
- DOP - Viswamangal Kitsu
- Sound Design - Gissy Michael
- Editing - Unni Vijayan, Mandar Khanvilkar
- Production Design - Mathewkutty J Mattam, Shibu Prabhakaran
- Costumes/Styling - Sarah Eapen
- Stunts and Thrills - B Thyagarajan
- Graphics/VFX - Littu Kurien
- Title Graphics/Graphic Novel - Baburajan Muliyankeezhil
- Sound Mixing - Ajaykumar PB
- Background Score - Paresh Kamath & Naresh Kamath
- Music for songs - D Dheena Dayalan
- Lyrics - Murali Bandaru
- Executive Producer(s) - Dennis Robert, Jojo Mathew, Merliyn Joseph
- Marketing and Distribution Consultant - Brandstand/Ramachandran Srinivasan