Wanted (2004 film)
Wanted is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by newcomer Murali Nagavally and written by Priyadarshan. The films stars five newcomers: Madhu Warrier, Aravindan, Anniyappan, Nishanth Sagar, and Suchitra. The film is a remake of the Telugu film "Aithe" (2003). Plot. Five unemployed youngsters plan a heist. Don Muhammed Ibrahim comes to the city where the youngsters are. How Narayana Swamy IPS brings the youngsters to justice forms the rest of the story. Production. Murali Nagavally, who worked as an assistant to Priyadarshan, made his directorial debut with this film. Newcomers Madhu Warrier, Nishanth Sagar , Aravind, Anniyappan and Suchitha were cast in the lead. Mohanlal, who promised Nagavally that he will star in his directorial debut, made a cameo appearance as a police officer. Themes and influences. The film took into account the growing interests of the middle class in Kerala. Soundtrack. Music by Deepak Chatterjee and lyrics by Gireesh Puthencherry. Release and reception. The film had a good opening at the box office thanks to the positive word of mouth and Mohanlal's cameo. The film released alongisde "Mayilattam" and "Kakkakarumban". "Sify" gave the film a verdict of "good" and opined that "Director Murali  has made the film like a Hollywood thriller. He has been able to extract powerful performances from the four young actors. Madhu Warrier is promising and Suchitha, a spitting image of Meera Jasmine is likeable. Anniyapan has scored in the comedy scenes".