Kirigi quickly and easily beats her and is about to kill her when Abby appears, having followed Elektra. "[4], Even before Ritu, Shyamaprasad's previous film, reached theatres, news about Elektra had created a buzz as Nayantara was tipped to play the lead in the movie. This movie is a real problem. Elektra is a 2010 Malayalam psychological drama film co-written and directed by Shyamaprasad, starring Nayantara, Manisha Koirala, Prakash Raj, Biju Menon, and Skanda Ashok. Thus Elektra happened. The story follows Elektra, an international assassin whose weapon of choice is a pair of Sai. In this time she unknowingly meets and befriends the two people she has been hired to kill. Set in the city of Argos a few years after the Trojan war, that story revolves around the vengeance that Electra and her brother Orestes take on their mother Clytemnestra and step father Aegisthus for the murder of their father, Agamemnon. Elektra is a 2005 film based on Marvel character. Watch Goran Višnjić in an exclusive clip from 'Fatima', Jennifer Garner Set to Star in Comedy 'Fantasy Camp'. I want actors who have proved themselves and are capable of diving into the depths of the characters.

The film continues the storyline of the film Daredevil where in Elektra was killed by Bullseye. Elektra starring Nayantara, Manisha Koirala in lead and directed by ShyamaPrasad. How do we recognise and deal with the guilt?

They gracefully handle every role in life; be it as a daughter, wife, mother or friend.

She is so possessive of her father Abraham (Prakash Raj), that when he returns home from his plantation in Jaffna, she plans to poison his mind about his wife Diana (Manisha Koirala) having an affair with Isaac (also played by Prakash Raj). In terms of beauty, the inner quality of the character she identifies with and her experience in films, she was the perfect choice for me as Diana. Elektra is minimalistic in its setting and cast, with only five main characters. [23] Elektra made its international premiere at the 7th Dubai International Film Festival, where it was the only South Indian film to be selected. [18] Major portions of the filming were held at an old mansion, Kalapurackal House in Edakochi, Kerala. He then tells her she has not changed since she left his tutorship. Elektra also succeeds in convincing her brother Edwin, a mamma's boy, that their mother has poisoned their father, and that she plans to kill Isaac, the estranged cousin of Abraham who is Diana's lover.

Nivin Pauly's Padavettu: Here Is A Major Update On The Soundtrack! when you purchase 3 participating Suave products 9/1-10/31 at Walmart or Walmart.com. The English title of the movie is Light After Dark. The story is introduced by a man's voice (later revealed to be the martial arts master Stick) explaining that there is an ancient war being fought between good and evil. Elektra is the darkest of all the films made by Shyamaprasad so far. [4] In a December 2010 interview, he said: "It was a long cherished dream. Elektra (2005) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It is a philosophical and psychological quest. https://marvel-movies.fandom.com/wiki/Elektra_(film)?oldid=269718. It is not intentional on my part to choose only women-oriented subjects. They are all human beings with normal feelings. Elektra is a film directed by Rob Bowman with Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic, Kirsten Prout, Will Yun Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa .... Year: 2005. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the... "Miss World 1970: The launch of a revolution", "If it chooses you, nothing can save you. I was really very much influenced by the Greek drama, the strong female character, her love towards her father, her piousness, how she uses her brother to kill her stepfather, etc. [17], Principal production for the film started on 23 April 2010. "[16] Biju Menon, Srikumar and Sruthi Menon also play important roles in the film. It made its international premiere at the 7th Dubai International Film Festival. The lyrics were penned by Rafeeq Ahmed and Shelton Pinhiro. They are complete, balanced persons. Key to the film is the concept of the Electra complex; a daughter's psychosexual competition with her mother for her father's affection. I would say, women are perfect human beings. Mohanlal-B Unnikrishnan Project: The Budget Is Revealed! Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. On the night of his arrival, he dies under mysterious circumstances and the cloud of suspicion falls on everyone. To be human is a critical factor, whatever I do, whatever subject I choose, I try to revolve it around human relations, be it Agnisakshi, Ritu or Ore Kadal. Scroll down the page to the “Permission” section . Consumed with rage and grief, Elektra blames her mother for the death and seeks vengeance. Elektra (Nayantara) lives in a world torn between passion and fixation. Most of Shyamaprasad's previous works were adaptations of published novels or plays. I often felt that it has got the entire recipe for a good film. [11] Prakash Raj plays Elektra's father, and Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala plays the mother, who is also the main antagonist. Abraham, the planter comes from Jaffna to his ancestral home in central Kerala unaware of the unpleasant things waiting for him. After Ritu, when I was thinking about my next film, this Greek drama resurfaced. When Elektra's brother, Edwin (Skanda Ashok) – who is plagued by an Oedipus complex – arrives for the funeral, Elektra tells him about their mother's alleged affair. But she pulled it off so gracefully. About the adaptation of Elektra, Shyamaprasad said: "My film is a modern retelling of the Greek classic in a Malayali setting. With Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic, Will Yun Lee, Kirsten Zien.

Elektra live-updated crowd response, movie review, awards, director, cast, streaming services and more. Be it Abraham, Isaac, Edwin, Elektra or Diana, all have negative shades. 1 hr 36 min. [12] The film is Koirala's debut in Malayalam cinema. It was dedicated to his friends Natalie and Willy Levin. When Abraham arrives, he is at first unaware of the impending drama. [15] Sakhi Thomas was the costume designer for this movie. DeMarco is sitting in a larger armchair resigned to his fate and is killed by Elektra throwing one of her Sai into the back of the chair and through him. Elektra then searches for Abby. The story follows Elektra, an assassin who must protect a man and his prodigy daughter from another assassin who was hired by The Hand. The film is based on the story of the Greek mythological character Electra,[2] although it has a contemporary setting in an aristocratic family in Kerala. She's the last thing that stands between good and evil. A pop up will open with all listed sites, select the option “ALLOW“, for the respective site under the status head to allow the notification. Abby tells Elektra she doesn't want to have to stay in the camp forever. Nayantara also gave voice to the character. I have full admiration towards her and her work. As part of the contract, she is required to stay for some days on their island refuge before the targets are revealed. Also, you don't care about anyone, especially Elektra, who … Synopsis: “Alias’” Jennifer Garner returns as ELEKTRA, who after recovering from the mortal wounds she suffered in “Daredevil,” becomes the world’s most dangerous assassin. He tells Elektra, who has been cured of Typhoid's attack, that Abby must remain under his protection as long as Kirigi is alive. The dilemma within the heart is what interests me. It draws strongly on four adaptations of the myth: Electra by Sophocles, Electra by Euripides, Oresteia by Aeschylus and Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O’Neill (1931). They laugh, cry and love; they also have darker overtones to their behaviour. In an effort to let Abby lead a normal life, Elektra makes a deal with Kirigi: a fight between the two which will decide Abby's fate. Hurry up & vote! When asked if this was intentional, Shyamarasad said: "No, no, not at all. However, by the dawn of the following day, he is dead. "[3] Koirala says that she was advised by many not to do the film, as her role has an extramarital affair. To start receiving timely alerts, as shown below click on the Green “lock” icon next to the address bar. See the full list of Elektra cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. "My films are about very strong individuals who are caught in a vicious cycle of relationships. To be frank, after Ritu, I happened to meet Nayantara and she said she was really interested in doing movies with me. There was nobody I could think of other than Manisha. 58, is a one-act opera by Richard Strauss, to a German-language libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, which he adapted from his 1903 drama Elektra.The opera was the first of many collaborations between Strauss and Hofmannsthal. Drishyam 2 Deals With An Interesting Subject, Reveals Mohanlal, 50th Kerala State Film Awards 2020: Winners List, Best Malayalam Songs Of SP Balasubrahmanyam. Instead of leaving the island, Elektra returns to Mark and Abby's house and kills the two newcomers, in the process discovering they have been sent by The Hand. Noticing an eagle appearing out of graffiti art on a wall, she realizes The Hand has found them and decides to help the pair again.