Nirmillem Nirmonem Explained

Nirmillem Nirmonem^[1] is a 2019 Indian Konkani-language romantic film directed by Melwin Elpel and produced by Henry D'Silva Suratkal.^[2] The film stars Prathap Menezes, Hera Pinto and Seema Buthello in the lead roles.^[3] The film's background score is composed by Nandhu J Jabez, music by Pappan Joswin with cinematography handled by Manjunath Hegde and editing done by Chandu Vuppalapati.

After the success of Nashibaso Khel(2016) film this is the second film produced by Henry D'silva under the banner of Preston Enterprises. Nirmillem Nirmonem was released theatrically on 23 Aug 2019,^[4] and generally received positive reviews from critics, praising the cast performances (particularly Hera Pinto, Prathap Menezes, Meenakshi Martins and Seema Buthello).^[5]

Plot

The film revolves around the lives of Linora, a rich child and Sunny, a foster kid of a priest who grew up in a quiet village of Mangalore. They have an excellent childhood and grow up together.

All is well when suddenly life takes a turn and they are separated. Linora marries a NRI businessman, Godwin, and flies to Dubai, Realising this depressed Sunny has a car accident in the middle of the night driven by Dr. Hera. She takes care of him until he recalls his past. Hera develops a bond with Sunny but he refuses her proposal as he only loved Linora and returns to the priest in the foster house.

At the end when Linora realises her betrayal towards Sunny returns to the homeland but it was too late as he had already moved on and found his life's true purpose.

Cast

• Prathap Menezes as Sunny
• Seema Buthello as Linora
• Hera Pinto as Hera
• Meenakshi Martins as Nora
• Norbert John D'Souza as Joy
• Humbert Fernandes as Butler
• Arun Nazareth as Butler
• Reshma Sawant as housekeeper, Sunny's mother
• Noyal D'Souza as bad guy
• Ronnie Fernandes as Priest

Other Casts include Charles Gomes, Godwin Sparkle, MC Preetham, Jhon, Kavitha Miyar, Social Pinto.

Actress Vinny Fernandes(63) one of the cast member of the film died due to cardiac arrest on Thursday 29 July 2021.^[6]

Direction Department

Melwin Elpel after Hutthadha Suttha (2018)^[7] Kannada-language suspense-thriller film makes a konkani debut with Nirmillem Nirmonem.

Norbert John D'Souza who also worked on Hutthadha Suttha as co-director joins Nirmillem Nirmonem as an actor in a negative role along with co-directing it with Melwin.He also serves as a screenwriter for the movie.^[8]

Santhosh Rai Mulleria roped in as an associate director.

Rayan Magneto YouTube content creator joined as a first assistant director followed by Milan Markanja and Jerald Percy from the second schedule on wards.

Production

The Muhurat of the film was held on 12 August 2018 at Suratkal Sacred Heart Church, Fr.Paul Pinto and Fr. Andrew claps the Muhurat Shot. Under this schedule interval and hospital scenes were shot. The schedule wrapped up after 6 days of shoot.

The Second scheduled of the film commenced from November, 2018 where the film shot for about 3 weeks and completed most of the talky portions.

The third and final schedule of the film along with song shoot took place in January 2019 and After 45 days of filming, the makers wrapped up the shoot.^[9]

Music

The film's background score is composed by KGF fame Nandhu J Jabez. The music is given by Pappan Joswin.

Tune and lyrics were provided by the late Wilfy Rebimbus.

Wilson Kateel has also penned additional lyrics for the movie.

Film's audio and trailer launch was held at St Sebastian Church Mini Auditorium, Bendur on 14 July 2022.^{[10] [11] [12] [13]}

Release

• The film released on 23 August 2019 across coastal Karnataka^[14] Theatres including Multiplexes like PVR, Big Cinemas and Single screens including Amarashree Talkies and Planet Cinema^[15]
• The Malayalam-dubbed version was released on 27 September 2019 at Mehboob Theatre Kasaragod
• In Israel on 11 Oct 2019 at Cinema Theque, Tel Aviv, Israel
• It got released in Kuwait at the American International School Auditorium – Maidan Hawally on 15 November 2019, under the banner of "Abbasiya Konkani Families Kuwait (A.K.F.K)^{[16] [17] [18]}
• In Doha Qatar at the Asian Town Cinema Hall#4 on 29 November 2019^[19]
• In Dubai^[20] on Valentines Day 14 February 2020 at Novo Cinemas, Ibn Batuta Mall followed by Sharjah show is being scheduled for Friday 21 February 2020 in Novo Cinemas, Mega Mall, Sharjah^{[21] [22] [23] [24]}

Distribution

Nirmillem Nirmonem become the first konkani film to get Dubbed into Malayalam, sold rights to Kerala based M Cinemas.^{[25] [26]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2019-07-15 . 'ನಿರ್ಮಿಲ್ಲೆಂ ನಿರ್ಮೊಣೆಂ' ಸಂಗೀತ್ ಕೊವ್ಳಿ - ಟ್ರೇಯ್ಲರ್ ಉಗ್ತಾವಣ್ » KITTALL Kittall Media Network . 2022-08-08 . en-US.
2. Web site: 2019-08-21 . ಕೊಂಕ್ಣಿ ಸಿನೆಮಾಂಚೊ ವಿಮರ್ಸೊ ಕೆಲ್ಯಾರ್ ಬರೆಂಚ್; ಬರಿಂ ಸಿನೆಮಾಂ ಲೋಕ್ ಮೆಚ್ವತಾ: ಹೆನ್ರಿ ಡಿಸಿಲ್ವ . 2022-08-08 . Budkulo . en.
3. Web site: Nirmillem Nirmonem on Moviebuff.com . 2022-07-20 . Moviebuff.com.
4. Web site: Konkani movie ‘Nirmillem Nirmonem’ released in Moodbidri, Karkala . 2022-07-20 . daijiworld.com . en.
5. Web site: Nirmillem Nirmonem (2019) - Movie Reviews, Cast & Release Date in chennai - BookMyShow . 2022-07-20 . in.bookmyshow.com.
6. Web site: Mangaluru: Well-known multilingual actress Vinni Fernandes passes away . 2022-07-20 . daijiworld.com . en.
7. Web site: Hutthadha Suttha (2018) - Movie Reviews, Cast & Release Date - BookMyShow . 2022-07-21 . in.bookmyshow.com.
8. Web site: Norbert John - Movies, Biography, News, Age & Photos . 2022-07-21 . BookMyShow . en-IN.
9. Web site: Mangaluru: Konkani film ‘Nirmillem Nirmonem’ – shooting completed . 2022-07-20 . daijiworld.com . en.
10. Web site: Mangaluru: Konkani film 'Nirmillem Nirmonem' audio and trailer launched . 2022-07-20 . www.daijiworld.com . en.
11. Web site: Nirmillem Nirmonem Song - Band Vazta Video Songs - Times of India . 2022-07-20 . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . en.
12. Web site: Nirmillem Nirmonem Song - Chandneache Raatim Video Songs - Times of India . 2022-07-20 . timesofindia.indiatimes.com . en.
13. Web site: Welcome Bellevision.com . 2022-07-20 . www.bellevision.com.
14. Web site: Mangaluru: Much-awaited Konkani film ‘Nirmillem Nirmonem’ released . 2022-07-20 . www.daijiworld.com . en.
15. Web site: Welcome Bellevision.com . 2022-08-07 . www.bellevision.com.
16. Web site: Super hit Konkani movie 'Nirmillem Nirmonem' realesing[sic] in Kuwait ]. 2022-07-21 . www.indiansinkuwait.com . en.
17. Web site: Super Hit Konkani Movie 'Nirmillem Nirmonem' was Screened in Kuwait on 15th November 2019 . 2022-08-07 . www.indiansinkuwait.com . en.
18. Web site: 2019-11-12 . Countdown to the release of "Nirmillem Nirmonem", hit Konkani film in Kuwait begins . 2022-08-07 . News Karnataka . en-US.
19. Web site: Tickets of Konkani movie 'Nirmillem Nirmonem' released in Doha . 2022-07-20 . daijiworld.com . en.
20. Web site: Kemmannu.com ‘NIRMILLEM NIRMONEM’ Received Thunderous Response During Premier Release in Dubai. . 2022-07-20 . www.kemmannu.com.
21. Web site: Release . Press . 2020-01-29 . 'Nirmillem Nirmonem’ Konkani Movie to Release in Dubai on Velentines Day . 2022-07-20 . Mangalorean.com . en-US.
22. Web site: Release . Press . 2020-02-22 . ‘NIRMILLEM NIRMONEM’ House Full Show in Sharjah . 2022-07-21 . Mangalorean.com . en-US.
23. Web site: ‘NIRMILLEM NIRMONEM’ HOUSE FULL SHOW IN SHARJAH . 2022-08-07 . canaranews.com.
24. Web site: NIRMILLEM NIRMONEM’ KONKANI MOVIE TO RELEASE IN DUBAI ON VALENTINES 14TH FEB . 2022-08-07 . canaranews.com.
25. Web site: 2019-09-14 . Konkani film to be dubbed into Malayalam . 2022-07-20 . Deccan Herald . en.
26. Web site: Mangaluru: Konkani movie 'Nirmillem Nirmonem' – Malayalam dubbing rights sold . 2022-07-20 . www.daijiworld.com . en.