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‘Classmates’ was initially conceived as a murder mystery, not just a campus romance; director Lal Jose reveals
Contrary to popular perceptions, Lal Jose emphasized that 'Classmates' does not neatly fit into the conventional campus romance genre, adding a layer of intrigue to its narrative.
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In an interview with Kaumudy Movies while promoting his upcoming Malayalam film, "Oru Bharatha Sarkar Ulpannam," Lal Jose shared insights into the creative process behind "Classmates." He challenged the romanticised view of the film, stating that 'Classmates' has always been a murder mystery set in a college. He also said that people reveal the killer after seeing the film in theatres.
Lal Jose expressed his intention to deviate from the usual story-telling, redirecting viewers' attention to the various aspects centred around an educational institution. He asserted that the film, released in 2006, was a murder mystery cleverly set within a college backdrop, defying expectations.
The director also addressed the question of a sequel, stating that 'Classmates' is a complete and standalone piece. Reflecting on contemporary casting choices, Lal Jose mentioned that if the film were made today, he would consider casting Arjun Ashokan in a lead role.
'Classmates' revolves around the 1991 graduating class of a college, reuniting for a class reunion in 2006. Amidst reliving cherished college memories, a near-fatal incident triggers recollections of the unexpected death of a close friend in 1991.
The film featured a stellar cast, including Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Kavya Madhavan, Jagathy Sreekumar,
Lijo Jose Pellissery
Indian filmmaker, actor (born 1978)
Lijo Jose Pellissery (born 18 September 1978) is an Indian filmmaker and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. His best works include Amen (2013), Angamaly Diaries (2017),Ee.Ma.Yau. (2018), Jallikattu (2019), Churuli (2021), and Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023).
Pellissery is a recipient of the Best Director Award at the 48th Kerala State Film Awards for Ee.Ma.Yau., Best Director Award at the 50th Kerala State Film Awards for Jallikattu, Best Film Award at the 44th Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Jallikattu and twice recipient of Silver Peacock-Best Director at the 49th International Film Festival of India and 50th International Film Festival of India for his films Ee.Ma.Yau. and Jallikattu respectively. He also received the Silver Crow Pheasant Award at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2018.
Pellissery made his debut in 2010 with the crime film Nayakan and followed it up with the crime-drama City of God (2011) and the black comedy satire Amen (2013), the last mentioned, a commercial success at the Kerala box office. His fourth film, Double Barrel, an experimental film received only mixed reviews. His fifth film was again a crime-gangster film Angamaly Diaries (2017), starring almost 90 new actors, which preceded Ee.Ma.Yau., released in 2018. His movie Jallikkattu premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. In 2020, Jallikkattu was selected as India's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Early life
Pellissery was born on 18 September 1978 in Chalakudy in Thrissur district of the south Indian state of Kerala to Lilly and Jose Pellissery, a known film and theatre actor and a winner of a state award for best stage actor. His schooling was at Carmel Higher Secondary School, Chalakudy and, after graduat
Filmmaker Lal Jose’s mother Lily passes away
Lal Jose himself shared the devastating news via his social media handle.
Check out Lal Jose’s post here.
The funeral will be held on Monday (May 15) at St.Joseph's Church, Thotakkara, Ottapalam, at 3 pm.
Lal Jose, who stepped into the entertainment industry in the late 1980s, has now emerged as a household name for the Malayali movie buffs. He began his career assisting ace filmmaker Kamal. In 1998, his first independent film as a director - ‘Oru Maravathoor Kanavu’ got released. Scripted by Sreenivasan, the film featured Mammootty, Biju Menon, Mohini, Divya Unni, Sreenivasan, Kalabhavan Mani, Sukumari, and Nedumudi Venu among others in the lead roles. ‘Oru Maravathoor Kanavu’ grabbed eyeballs and also was a blockbuster. Following the success of the Mammootty starrer, he directed ‘Chandranudikkunna Dikkil’, which too clicked with the audience. It was the 2002 release ‘Meesa Madhavan’ starring Dileep, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Kavya Madhavan, that made Lal Jose a popular name in the industry. He later delivered award winning films like ‘Achanurangatha Veedu’, ‘Classmates’, and ‘Ayalum Njanum Thammil’ among others.
On the work front, Lal Jose’s latest release was ‘Solamante Theneechakal’.
Lal Jose
Indian Malayalam filmmaker
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| Born | Valapad, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Leena |
| Children | 2 |
Lal Jose is an Indian director, actor, producer, and distributor who works in the Malayalam film industry. He started his career as an Assistant director in the Malayalam cinema. His directorial debut was with the 1998 film Oru Maravathoor Kanavu.
Lal Jose started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal. Lal Jose worked on a slew of Kamal's films during the 1990s. His popular films include Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (1999), Meesa Madhavan (2002), Chanthupottu (2005), Classmates (2006), Arabikkatha (2007), Neelathaamara (2009), Diamond Necklace (2012), Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012), Immanuel (2013), and Vikramadithyan (2014).
Early life
Born in Valapad in Thrissur district, Kerala to Jose and Lilly, Lal Jose did his schooling at NSS KPT School and NSS College, Ottapalam. He is married to Leena. The couple have two daughters, Irene and Catherine. After completing his degree, he left for Chennai, with an aim of getting into movies. He got into the world of cinema by assisting noted director Kamal. He worked with Kamal in 16 films, from Pradheshika Varthakkal to Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu. He worked as associate director to prominent filmmakers like Thampy Kannamthanam, Lohithadas, Harikumar, Vinayan, K. K. Haridas, and Nizar.
Film career
In 1998, he made his debut as an independent director with Oru Maravathoor Kanavu, which starred Mammootty and was scripted by Sreenivasan. Producer Siyad Koker asked Lal Jose to direct a film for him. The film Oru Maravathoor Kanavu was a success for him.
In 2002 Lal Jose, teaming up with screenwriter Ranjan Pramod, who had earlier scripted Randaam Bha