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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Loham: The Yellow Metal | name = Loham
| image = Loham film poster.jpg | image = Loham film poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster | caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = ] | director = ]
| producer = ] | producer = ]
| screenplay = Ranjith | writer = Ranjith
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| music = '''Songs:'''<br>] <br>'''Film Score:'''<br>C. Rajamani
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| music = '''Songs:'''<br />]<br />'''Score:'''<br />C. Rajamani
| cinematography = Kunjunni S. Kumar | cinematography = Kunjunni S. Kumar
| editing = Manoj Kannoth | editing = Manoj Kannoth
| studio = ] | studio = ]
| distributor = ] <small>(India)<small> | distributor = ]
| released = {{film date|df=yes|2015|8|20|India}} | released = {{film date|df=yes|2015|8|20|India}}
| runtime = 129 minutes | runtime = 130 minutes
| country = ] | country = India
| language = ] | language = Malayalam
| budget = | budget =
| gross = <!--Do not remove-->{{Estimation}}<!--Per discussion at WP:ICTF--> {{INR Convert|15|c}}<ref name="BO2"/> | gross = <!--Do not remove-->{{Estimation}}<!--Per discussion at WP:ICTF--> {{INR Convert|14|c}}<ref name="BO" />
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'''''Loham: The Yellow Metal''''' is a 2015 Indian ] ] film written and directed by ] and produced by ] for the production company ]. The film, starring ], ], ] and ], is about an elusive smuggling operation and the mysterious disappearance of {{convert|100|kg|lb}} of gold. ] and C. Rajamani composed the ] and ] respectively. '''''Loham''''' ({{Translation|Metal}}) is a 2015 Indian ]-language ] written and directed by ], and produced by ] for the production company ]. The film, starring ], ], ], ] and ] is about an elusive smuggling operation and the mysterious disappearance of {{convert|100|kg|lb}} of gold. ] and C. Rajamani composed the ] and ], respectively.


''Loham'' opened on 20 August 2015 in over 250 theatres across India. Its release in the ] and the ] followed on 28&nbsp;August. The film was a commercial success at the box office and holds the record for the highest opening day gross for a Malayalam film. ''Loham'' received mixed reactions from critics, who praised the lead actors' performances and the film's technical aspects but were critical of the screenplay. ''Loham'' opened on 20 August 2015 in over 250 theatres across India. Its release in the ] and the ] followed on 28 August. The film was a commercial success at the box office, upon release, it set a record for the highest opening day gross for a Malayalam film at the time. ''Loham'' received mixed reactions from critics, some of whom praised the lead actors' performances and the film's technical aspects but criticised the screenplay. The film's gross in 2015 following its release was approximately {{INR Convert|14|c}} worldwide.<ref name="BO">{{Cite web|url=https://onlookersmedia.in/collection-report/loham-collection-report-22nd-day-box-office-collection/|title=Loham Completes 7000 Shows And Grosses Around 12 Crore From 22 Days|website=onlookersmedia.in|date=13 September 2015|access-date=27 July 2024}}</ref>
==Plot==
A casket containing the body of a deceased construction worker, Rafeeq (Musthafa), is flown from Dubai to the ] in Kozhikode, then transported by ambulance to its destination. While en route, the ambulance is ambushed by criminals hired by Muhammed Unni (Siddique) to retrieve the {{convert|100|kg|lb}} of gold that he and his co-smugglers have hidden in the casket. When they open the casket, however, the gold is missing.


== Plot ==
Around the same time, Jayanthi (Andrea Jeremiah) arrives in Kozhikode from ] in search of her missing husband, Ramesh (Ashvin A. Mathew), a customs officer who has been linked to the gold smuggling and often disappears from home for various reasons. Jayanthi arranges for a taxi to drive her to the place where Ramesh has been staying, or to wherever the search leads. The driver, Raju (Mohanlal), seems equally concerned over the circumstances surrounding Ramesh's disappearance, and earns her trust. Unaware of the smugglers' plot to kidnap Jayanthi, both Raju and Jayanthi become the targets of a surprise attack that renders Jayanthi unconscious. Raju carries a concealed handgun and manages to foil the kidnapping by shooting at the assailants. He transports the unconscious Jayanthi to a safe place.
A ] containing the body of a deceased construction worker, Rafeeq, is flown from ] to the ] in ], then transported by ambulance to its destination. While ''en route'', the ambulance is ambushed by criminals hired by Muhammed Unni to retrieve the {{Convert|100|kg|lbs}} of gold that he and his co-smugglers have hidden in the casket. When they open the casket, they discover the gold is missing.


Around the same time, Jayanthi arrives in ] from ] in search of her missing husband, Ramesh, an ] officer who frequently disappeared from home for various reasons, but is now a suspect in the gold smuggling. Jayanthi arranged for a taxi to drive her to various locations in her quest to find Ramesh. Raju, the cab driver appears to have an interest of his own in the circumstances surrounding Ramesh's disappearance. At Jayanthi's bidding, Raju drives her to the home of her mother-in-law, where he cooks for them and interacts in such a way to earn their trust.
When Jayanthi awakens, she finds herself surrounded by strangers. She then discovers that Raju is not just a taxi driver, but part of an investigation to find Ramesh and the missing gold. Jayanthi stays with one of her close friends while Raju continues the investigation. The trail leads him to the home of Ramesh's parents where he has been hiding under the protection of his mother (KPAC Lalitha), who is also aware of the smuggling. Raju takes Ramesh into custody along with others who are involved in the crime. It is eventually revealed that co-smuggler Azhagar Perumaal (Ajmal) has deceived Unni and taken the gold for himself.


Jayanthi then asks Raju to drive her to Kochi to the office of her friend, ] Chandrasekharan, who promises Jayanthi he will investigate the disappearance of Ramesh. After leaving Chandrasekharan's office, Raju drives Jayanthi to see Chandrasekharan's wife, ] Rekha, who is also her friend. During their chat, Jayanthi receives a surprise phone call from Ramesh. He explains that he is in ] for an official meeting but will return home the next day, and insists that Jayanthi return home as well.
After Raju and his team retrieve the gold, they are detained by local police. Raju identifies himself and his team as foreign intelligence officers with the ] (RAW) of India and discloses his real name as Rajeev Sathyamoorthy. The police release them so they can complete their investigation. Near the end of the film, it is revealed that Raju and his team are actually smugglers.


Later, Chandrasekharan informs Jayanthi that the phone number Ramesh called from was actually in Kochi, not Kovalam. It is also revealed that Sudheer, Ramesh's brother, is involved in the smuggling operation. Meanwhile, Unni, Babu, Shaji, Shenoy, and ] meet atop an apartment building to discuss the circumstances surrounding the gold they smuggled into ] and lost to an ambush while in transit from the airport. They suspect Ramesh is involved since he disappeared right after the incident. They devise a plan to kidnap Jayanthi in order to force Ramesh to return the gold.
==Cast==


An unsuspecting Raju and Jayanthi become the targets of their surprise attack in which Jayanthi is rendered unconscious. Raju draws his concealed ] and foils the kidnapping by shooting at his assailants. He collects the unconscious Jayanthi and transports her to a safe place. When she awakens, she finds herself surrounded by strangers. She also discovers that Raju is not just a ] driver, but is part of an investigation to find Ramesh and the missing gold. Raju explains to her that Ramesh was involved in the smuggling, and has since become the target of the criminals.
===Principal cast===

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Jayanthi returns to Rekha's home for safety, and Chandrasekharan begins investigating Raju, who, in a turn of events, has raised suspicion. Raju and his team, now disguised as ] pilgrims, rent a van hoping to catch Jayan. Raju's teammate, Ameer Amanulla, pretends to be an informer for Arif Bhai. He lures Jayan into a trap by telling him a gift from Arif is waiting for him in the van. Jayan is captured and interrogated by Raju, who questions the 30,000 ] Jayan received from Arif in Dubai, as well as the circumstances surrounding the death of Rafeeq.
* ] as Raju / Rajeev Sathyamoorthy

Jayan reveals that Rafeeq was purposely pushed off a building to his death as part of Arif's master plan to transport the gold, thinking no one would suspect the gold was hidden in his casket. The trail leads Raju to the home of Ramesh's parents, where Ramesh has been hiding under the protection of his mother, who is also aware of the smuggling. Raju takes Ramesh into custody along with others involved in the crime, but he lets Ramesh go. It is eventually revealed that co-smuggler Shaji, a young politician, had deceived Unni and took the gold for himself.

After Raju and his team retrieve the gold, they are detained by local police. Raju identifies himself as a ] agent and his team as intelligence officers from various agencies of India. He discloses his real name as Rajeev Sathyamoorthy. The police release them so that they can complete their investigation and allows them to go back to Mumbai. However, it is revealed that Raju and his team are the actual smugglers.

== Cast ==
'''Principal cast'''
{{Cast listing|
* ] as Rajeev "Raju" Sathyamoorthy
* ] as Albert Alex
* ] as Muhammed Unni * ] as Muhammed Unni
* ] as Azhagan Perumaal * ] as Jayanthi Ramesh
* ] as Albert
* ] as Ameer Amanullah * ] as Ameer Amanullah
* ] as Ramesh and Sudheer's mother * ] as Jacqueline Fernandez
* ] as ] M. Chandrasekharan
* ] as Shaji
* ] as Jayan * ] as Mythri
* ] as Ramesh and Sudheer's mother
* ] as Ramesh Nambiar ], Custom's officer
* ] as Azhagan Perumal
* ] as ]
* ] as Shaji Bhaskar
* ] as Jayaram Shenoy
* ] as Pallan Davis * ] as Pallan Davis
* ] as Sudheer * ] as Kunjumon
* ] as ] Rekha Chandrasekhar, Mythri's mother
* ] as Nadesan
* ] as Arif Bhai * ] as Sudheer, Ramesh's brother
* ] as Jayanthi Ramesh * ] as Jayan
* ] as Rafeeq Muhammed
* ] as ] M. Chandrasekharan
* ] as Rafeeq's wife * ] as Rafeeq's wife
* ] as Biju * ] as auto driver
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* ] as Rafeeq
* ] as ] Varghese ]
* ] as Jayaram Shenoy
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'''Cameos'''


{{Cast listing|
===Cameos===
* ] as Rajeev Sathyamoorthy * ] as Arif Bhai
* ] as Rajeev Sathyamoorthy, RAW officer
* ] as Auto driver
* ] as Rent Car agency assistant
* ] as the bride * ] as the bride
* ] as boy at the wedding * ] as a boy at the wedding
* ] as girl at the wedding * ] as a girl at the wedding
* ] as Nurse * ] as a nurse
* ] as Jacob * ] as Jacob alias Thrissurkaran Thendi
* ] as the singer * ] as a street rowdy
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* ] as the stranger near Jayan's home
* James Pottackal as Jolly Moothedan{{cn|date=August 2024}}
* ] as ] Biju
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}}


==Production== == Production ==


===Development=== === Development ===
]]] ], where the casket with the hidden gold arrived for transport to its destination|alt=Calicut International Airport]]
In 2013, Ranjith announced plans to produce a film for ], starring Mohanlal and ], which was scheduled for a 2014 release coinciding with the annual ] festival held in ], ]. Production was slated to begin in December 2013.<ref>{{cite news|author=P.K. Ajith Kumar|title=How the comeback was scripted|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/how-the-comeback-was-scripted/article5087829.ece|accessdate=25 August 2015|newspaper=]|date=3 September 2013|location=]}}</ref> The announcement of ''Loham'' received considerable media attention as it was Manju Warrier's return to the screen after leaving the film industry to marry actor ]. The media coverage was further heightened when ] joined the cast.<ref>{{cite web|title=Prithviraj joins Mohanlal and Manju Warrier|author=SV|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/prithviraj-joins-mohanlal-and-manju-warrier/81297/story.htm|publisher=Nowrunning.com|accessdate=25 August 2015|date=9 October 2013}}</ref> However, the film was shelved soon after its official announcement. Ranjith explained it was dropped because the film's story resembled that of another film in the same language released during its ] time.<ref>{{cite web|author=Raj Vikram|title=Dileep had nothing to do with the shelving of Mohanlal-Manju Warrier film says Ranjith.|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/dileep-had-nothing-to-do-with-the-shelving-of-mohanlalmanju-warrier-film-says-ranjith-9228|publisher=Metromatinee|accessdate=25 August 2015|date=19 August 2014}}</ref> It was Prithviraj who noticed that the ending sequence of the planned script was similar to that of '']'' (2013).<ref>{{cite web|author=Gayathy|title=Why Ranjith Dropped His Movie With Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, Prithviraj?|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2014/why-ranjith-dropped-movie-with-mohanlal-manju-warrier-prithviraj-130928.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|accessdate=25 August 2015|date=30 January 2014}}</ref> Later that year, the director planned another film with the same production company starring Mohanlal, which was titled '']''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Raj Vikram|title="G for Gold" – Ranjith- Mohanlal project .|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/g-for-gold-ranjith-mohanlal-project-7371|publisher=Metro Matinee|accessdate=26 August 2015|date=25 December 2013}}</ref> Filming was scheduled to begin on 10&nbsp;January 2014 in ] and ],<ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal to start shooting for 'G For Gold'|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/mohanlal-to-start-shooting-for-g-for-gold-660023.html|author=IBNLIVE|accessdate=26 August 2015|agency=]|date=5 January 2014|location=]}}</ref> but production did not begin on schedule due to Ranjith's dissatisfaction with the screenplay.<ref>{{cite news|author=Radhika C Pillai|title=Mohanlal's G for Gold shelved !|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlals-G-for-Gold-shelved-/articleshow/28945323.cms|accessdate=2 November 2015|agency=]|date=17 January 2014}}</ref> He revised the screenplay and re-titled the film as ''Loham''.<ref>{{cite news|author=Nicy V.P|title=Prithviraj to Share Screen Space with Mohanlal in 'Loham'|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prithviraj-share-screen-space-mohanlal-loham-630467|accessdate=2 November 2015|agency=]|date=27 April 2015}}</ref> ''Loham'' was announced in February 2015.<ref>{{cite web|author=NR|title=Mohanlal-Ranjith movie titled 'Loham'|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/mohanlal-ranjith-movie-titled-loham/106677/story.htm|publisher=Nowrunning.com|accessdate=2 November 2015|date=18 February 2015}}</ref> In 2013, Ranjith announced plans to produce a film for ], starring Mohanlal and ], which was scheduled for a 2014 release coinciding with the annual ] festival held in ], ]. Production was slated to begin in December 2013.<ref>{{Cite news |last=P. K. Ajith Kumar |date=3 September 2013 |title=How the comeback was scripted |work=] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/how-the-comeback-was-scripted/article5087829.ece |url-status=live |access-date=25 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226174708/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/how-the-comeback-was-scripted/article5087829.ece |archive-date=26 February 2016 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The announcement of ''Loham'' received considerable media attention as it was Manju Warrier's return to the screen after leaving the film industry to marry actor ]. The media coverage was further heightened when ] joined the cast. However, the film was shelved soon after its official announcement. Ranjith explained it was dropped because the film's story resembled that of another film in the same language released during its ] time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raj Vikram |date=19 August 2014 |title=Dileep had nothing to do with the shelving of Mohanlal-Manju Warrier film says Ranjith. |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/dileep-had-nothing-to-do-with-the-shelving-of-mohanlalmanju-warrier-film-says-ranjith-9228 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321112016/http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/dileep-had-nothing-to-do-with-the-shelving-of-mohanlalmanju-warrier-film-says-ranjith-9228 |archive-date=21 March 2016 |access-date=25 August 2015 |publisher=Metromatinee}}</ref>


Later that year, the director planned another film with the same production company starring Mohanlal, which was titled ''G for Gold''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raj Vikram |date=25 December 2013 |title="G for Gold"&nbsp;– Ranjith- Mohanlal project . |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/g-for-gold-ranjith-mohanlal-project-7371 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320215628/http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/g-for-gold-ranjith-mohanlal-project-7371 |archive-date=20 March 2016 |access-date=26 August 2015 |publisher=Metromatinee}}</ref> Filming was scheduled to begin on 10 January 2014 in ] and ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 January 2014 |title=Mohanlal to start shooting for 'G For Gold' |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/mohanlal-to-start-shooting-for-g-for-gold-660023.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042217/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/mohanlal-to-start-shooting-for-g-for-gold-660023.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=26 August 2015 |website=]}}</ref> but production did not begin on schedule due to Ranjith's dissatisfaction with the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Radhika C Pillai |date=17 January 2014 |title=Mohanlal's G for Gold shelved ! |work=] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlals-G-for-Gold-shelved-/articleshow/28945323.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150115015335/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlals-G-for-Gold-shelved-/articleshow/28945323.cms |archive-date=15 January 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film was speculated to be titled as ''Loham'' in February 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/the-ranjith-mohanlal-project-titled-loham/articleshow/46299762.cms|title=The Ranjith-Mohanlal project titled Loham?|first=Deepa|last=Soman|work=]|date=19 February 2015|access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228031607/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/The-Ranjith-Mohanlal-project-titled-Loham/articleshow/46299762.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Casting and crew===


=== Casting and crew ===
''Loham'' is the fifth film directed by Ranjith in which Mohanlal was cast in the lead role.<ref name="filming" /> ] and ] were confirmed during the ] period.<ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Mohanlal-Ranjith Movie Titled 'Loham'|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/mohanlal-ranjith-movie-titled-loham-174306.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|accessdate=24 August 2015|date=19 February 2015}}</ref> Nanda received boxing lessons to help her prepare for her role.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gauri Nandas action sequences in Loham|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/gauri-nandas-action-sequences-in-loham-malayalam-news-128095.html|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|accessdate=3 August 2015|date=18 March 2015}}</ref> Niranjana Anoop, a daughter of one of Ranjith's family friends, made her acting debut in the film as Mythri, a badly behaved youngster.<ref>{{cite web|author=IndiaGlitz|title=Niranjana's naughty act impresses in 'Loham'|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/niranjanas-naughty-act-impresses-in-loham-malayalam-news-140485.html|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|accessdate=22 August 2015|date=22 August 2015}}</ref> ''Loham'' is the second collaboration between Ameer and Mohanlal, following '']'' (2008). Ajmal's character's looks were modelled after popular young politicians in the ], who are often spotted in the white ]-jacket outfit.<ref>{{cite news|author=Deepa Soman|title=Ajmal will speak Tamil in his next M-Town outing|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ajmal-will-speak-Tamil-in-his-next-M-Town-outing/articleshow/47188148.cms|accessdate=24 August 2015|agency=]|date=8 May 2015}}</ref> In March 2015, it was confirmed that ] would play a guest role.<ref>{{cite news|author=Nita Sathyendran|title=Being Aju|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/being-aju/article7031431.ece|accessdate=1 November 2015|agency=]|date=26 March 2015|location=]}}</ref> In April, ], ] and ] were also signed for guest appearances in a musical performance.<ref>{{cite news|agency=Times News Network|title=Prithviraj to do a cameo in Mohanlal's Loham|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Prithviraj-to-do-a-cameo-in-Mohanlals-Loham/articleshow/47059016.cms|accessdate=3 August 2015|publisher=]|date=27 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Srinda Ashab Joins Loham|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/srinda-ashab-joins-loham-180849.html|publisher=]|accessdate=3 August 2015|date=22 April 2015}}</ref> The ] song was shot in Kozhikode.<ref>{{cite news|author=Shruti Karthikeyan|title=Srinda roped in for a song sequence in Loham|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Srinda-roped-in-for-a-song-sequence-in-Loham/articleshow/46975702.cms|accessdate=3 August 2015|agency=]|date=19 April 2015}}</ref> Several media outlets reported ] was to perform an ] in the film but the report was determined to be incorrect after a ] of Maaney dressed in a wedding outfit was leaked online. She appeared in a cameo role.<ref>{{cite news|author=Radhika C Pillai|title=Pearle Maaney to do a cameo in Mohanlal film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Pearle-Maaney-to-do-a-cameo-in-Mohanlal-film/articleshow/46837702.cms|accessdate=3 August 2015|agency=]|date=8 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author1=Akhila Menon|title=Pearle Maaney Is A Bride In Loham!|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/pearle-maaney-is-a-bride-in-loham-179668.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|accessdate=3 August 2015|date=10 April 2015}}</ref> Maaney's scenes were filmed in three days.<ref>{{cite news|author=Litty Simon|title=Curly 'Mane'y on a roll|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/pearle-maaney-on-double-barrel-loham-and-telugu-project.html|accessdate=24 August 2015|agency=]|date=24 August 2015}}</ref> Salim grew a beard and shaved his head for his role. He said, "My getup in the movie is similar to that of ]".<ref>{{cite news|author=Tony Mathew|title=Action scenes highlight of 'Loham': Abu Salim|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/abu-salim-on-loham-mohanlal-ranjith-malayalam-movie.html|accessdate=4 August 2015|agency=]|date=4 August 2015}}</ref>
''Loham'' is the fifth film directed by Ranjith in which Mohanlal was cast in the lead role.<ref name="Teaser">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlals-loham-official-teaser-out/articleshow/48469662.cms|title=Mohanlal's 'Loham': Official teaser out|date=13 August 2015|work=]|access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=17 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150817183952/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlals-Loham-Official-teaser-out/articleshow/48469662.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Mohanlal plays a cab driver in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mohanlal-is-a-cab-driver-in-Ranjiths-Loham/articleshow/46794764.cms|title=Mohanlal is a cab driver in Ranjith's Loham|first=Shruti|last=Karthikeyan|work=]|date=4 April 2015|access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=15 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215052109/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-is-a-cab-driver-in-ranjiths-loham/articleshow/46794764.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Gowri Nandha received boxing lessons to help her prepare for her role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2015 |title=Gauri Nandas action sequences in Loham |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/gauri-nandas-action-sequences-in-loham-malayalam-news-128095.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924171711/http://www.indiaglitz.com/gauri-nandas-action-sequences-in-loham-malayalam-news-128095.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=3 August 2015 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Niranjana Anoop, a daughter of one of Ranjith's family friends, made her acting debut in the film as Mythri, a badly behaved youngster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=IndiaGlitz |date=22 August 2015 |title=Niranjana's naughty act impresses in 'Loham' |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/niranjanas-naughty-act-impresses-in-loham-malayalam-news-140485.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824023358/http://www.indiaglitz.com/niranjanas-naughty-act-impresses-in-loham-malayalam-news-140485.html |archive-date=24 August 2015 |access-date=22 August 2015 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> ''Loham'' is the second collaboration between Ameer and Mohanlal, following '']'' (2008). Ajmal's character's looks were modelled after popular young politicians in the country, who are often spotted in the white ]-jacket outfit.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Deepa Soman |date=8 May 2015 |title=Ajmal will speak Tamil in his next M-Town outing |work=] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ajmal-will-speak-Tamil-in-his-next-M-Town-outing/articleshow/47188148.cms |url-status=live |access-date=24 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509222633/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ajmal-will-speak-Tamil-in-his-next-M-Town-outing/articleshow/47188148.cms |archive-date=9 May 2015}}</ref> In March 2015, it was confirmed that Aju Varghese would play a guest role.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nita Sathyendran |date=26 March 2015 |title=Being Aju |work=] |location=Thiruvananthapuram |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/being-aju/article7031431.ece |url-status=live |access-date=1 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309164323/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/being-aju/article7031431.ece |archive-date=9 March 2018}}</ref> Also Deepak Parambol who came to see Mohanlal in the filming location ended up in a guest role.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 March 2015 |title=When Deepak met Mohanlal |work=] |agency=Times News Network |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/When-Deepak-met-Mohanlal/articleshow/46743755.cms |url-status=live |access-date=27 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428151828/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/When-Deepak-met-Mohanlal/articleshow/46743755.cms |archive-date=28 April 2015}}</ref> In April, Srinda Ashab, Manikuttan and Parvathi Menon were also signed for guest appearances in a musical performance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=27 April 2015 |title=Prithviraj to do a cameo in Mohanlal's Loham |work=] |agency=Times News Network |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Prithviraj-to-do-a-cameo-in-Mohanlals-Loham/articleshow/47059016.cms |url-status=live |access-date=3 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309164323/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Prithviraj-to-do-a-cameo-in-Mohanlals-Loham/articleshow/47059016.cms |archive-date=9 March 2018}}</ref> The ] song was shot in Kozhikode.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shruti Karthikeyan |date=19 April 2015 |title=Srinda roped in for a song sequence in Loham |work=] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Srinda-roped-in-for-a-song-sequence-in-Loham/articleshow/46975702.cms |url-status=live |access-date=3 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309164323/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Srinda-roped-in-for-a-song-sequence-in-Loham/articleshow/46975702.cms |archive-date=9 March 2018}}</ref> Several media outlets reported ] was to perform an ] in the film but the report was determined to be incorrect after a ] of Maaney dressed in a wedding outfit was leaked online. She appeared in a cameo role.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Radhika C Pillai |date=8 April 2015 |title=Pearle Maaney to do a cameo in Mohanlal film |work=] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Pearle-Maaney-to-do-a-cameo-in-Mohanlal-film/articleshow/46837702.cms |url-status=live |access-date=3 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150416052222/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Pearle-Maaney-to-do-a-cameo-in-Mohanlal-film/articleshow/46837702.cms |archive-date=16 April 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Maaney's scenes were filmed in three days.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Litty Simon |date=24 August 2015 |title=Curly 'Mane'y on a roll |work=] |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/pearle-maaney-on-double-barrel-loham-and-telugu-project.html |url-status=live |access-date=24 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150825230158/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/pearle-maaney-on-double-barrel-loham-and-telugu-project.html |archive-date=25 August 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Salim grew a beard and shaved his head for his role. He said, "My getup in the movie is similar to that of ]".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tony Mathew |date=4 August 2015 |title=Action scenes highlight of 'Loham': Abu Salim |work=Malayala Manorama |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/abu-salim-on-loham-mohanlal-ranjith-malayalam-movie.html |url-status=live |access-date=4 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150807121140/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/abu-salim-on-loham-mohanlal-ranjith-malayalam-movie.html |archive-date=7 August 2015}}</ref>


Kunjunni S. Kumar, son of ] S.&nbsp;Kumar, was hired as ''Loham's'' cinematographer. Kunjunni had first worked with Ranjith as an associate director during the production of '']'' (2011) while his father worked behind the camera. Earlier, he was supposed to debut as a cinematographer on Ranjith's ''Leela'' in 2012, but the project was shelved ten days before production. In an interview with the '']'', Kunjunni said that after the script narration, Ranjith told him to avoid gimmicks in framing and shots in order to make it more realistic.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Aravind K.S|title=Working with seniors made me more conscious: Kunjunni S Kumar|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150817/entertainment-mollywood/article/working-seniors-made-me-more-conscious-kunjunni-s-kumar|accessdate=17 August 2015|agency=]|date=17 August 2015}}</ref> ], who was cast by Ranjith in her debut film, acted in and served as an assistant director for the film which was her debut behind the camera.<ref>{{cite web|author=IndiaGlitz|title=Mythili turns assistant director for Ranjiths Loham|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/mythili-turns-assistant-director-for-ranjiths-loham-malayalam-news-129060.html|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|accessdate=22 August 2015|date=30 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mythili turns Assistant Director|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mythili-turns-Assistant-Director/articleshow/46744025.cms|agency=Times News Network|newspaper=]|date=30 March 2015}}</ref> She also sang a duet song in the film's soundtrack.<ref name=mythili/> ] was selected by Ranjith to compose the film's ].<ref name="music">{{cite news|author=Deepa Soman|title=Mythili sings for Loham|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Mythili-sings-for-Loham/articleshow/48477682.cms|accessdate=14 August 2015|work=]|date=14 August 2015}}</ref> ] suggested Menon to Ranjith during the film's pre-production stage. C. Rajamani composed the ].<ref>{{cite news|author=Vinod Sasidharan|title=Dancing to the tunes of Loham|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/loham-dancing-to-the-tunes-by-sreevalson-j-menon.html|accessdate=24 August 2015|agency=]|date=20 August 2015}}</ref> Kunjunni S. Kumar, son of ] S.&nbsp;Kumar, was hired as ''Loham's'' cinematographer. Kunjunni had first worked with Ranjith as an associate director during the production of '']'' (2011) while his father worked behind the camera. Earlier, he was supposed to debut as a cinematographer on Ranjith's '']'' in 2012, but the project was shelved ten days before production. In an interview with the '']'', Kunjunni said that after the script narration, Ranjith told him to avoid gimmicks in framing and shots in order to make it more realistic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aravind K.S |date=17 August 2015 |title=Working with seniors made me more conscious: Kunjunni S Kumar |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150817/entertainment-mollywood/article/working-seniors-made-me-more-conscious-kunjunni-s-kumar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150817145809/http://deccanchronicle.com/150817/entertainment-mollywood/article/working-seniors-made-me-more-conscious-kunjunni-s-kumar |archive-date=17 August 2015 |access-date=17 August 2015 |website=] |df=dmy-all}}</ref> ], who was cast by Ranjith in her debut film, acted in and served as an assistant director for the film which was her debut behind the camera.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 March 2015 |title=Mythili turns assistant director for Ranjiths Loham |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/mythili-turns-assistant-director-for-ranjiths-loham-malayalam-news-129060.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822213038/http://www.indiaglitz.com/mythili-turns-assistant-director-for-ranjiths-loham-malayalam-news-129060.html |archive-date=22 August 2015 |access-date=22 August 2015 |website=IndiaGlitz.com |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 March 2015 |title=Mythili turns Assistant Director |work=] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mythili-turns-Assistant-Director/articleshow/46744025.cms |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309164323/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Mythili-turns-Assistant-Director/articleshow/46744025.cms |archive-date=9 March 2018 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> She also sang a duet song in the film's soundtrack.<ref name=mythili /> ] was selected by Ranjith to compose the film's ].<ref name="music">{{Cite news |last=Deepa Soman |date=14 August 2015 |title=Mythili sings for Loham |work=] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Mythili-sings-for-Loham/articleshow/48477682.cms |url-status=live |access-date=14 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309164323/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Mythili-sings-for-Loham/articleshow/48477682.cms |archive-date=9 March 2018}}</ref> ] suggested Menon to Ranjith during the film's pre-production stage. C. Rajamani composed the ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vinod Sasidharan |date=20 August 2015 |title=Dancing to the tunes of Loham |work=Malayala Manorama |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/loham-dancing-to-the-tunes-by-sreevalson-j-menon.html |url-status=live |access-date=24 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822191650/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/loham-dancing-to-the-tunes-by-sreevalson-j-menon.html |archive-date=22 August 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>


===Filming and promotions=== === Filming and promotions ===
] began on 9 March 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/loham-shooting-starts/articleshow/46501981.cms|title=Loham shooting starts|work=]|date=9 March 2015|access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728030226/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/loham-shooting-starts/articleshow/46501981.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was shot at various locations such as Kozhikode, Kochi, Delhi and Dubai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/entertainment/mohanlal-s-smart-cop-act-in-loham/photo-eo0w3YqfskMvxqWrgGnnTJ.html|title=Mohanlal's smart cop act in Loham|date=28 August 2015|work=]|access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=16 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916212335/http://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/entertainment/mohanlal-s-smart-cop-act-in-loham/photo-eo0w3YqfskMvxqWrgGnnTJ.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Teaser"/> The first-look poster featuring Mohanlal was released on 29 June 2015.<ref>{{Cite news |date=29 June 2015 |title=Mohanlal looks menacing in 'Loham' first look |publisher=] |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/mohanlal-looks-menacing-in-loham-first-look-1013377.html |url-status=live |access-date=29 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703002538/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/mohanlal-looks-menacing-in-loham-first-look-1013377.html |archive-date=3 July 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> More detailed posters were released during the first week of August. The first poster showed an ] with Mohanlal in the centre; their facial expressions indicative of the film's thriller genre. Other posters showed Mohanlal wearing army-style camouflage pants.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nivedita Mishra |date=11 August 2015 |title=Loham posters: Mohanlal is in familiar territory |work=] |location=New Delhi |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/loham-posters-mohanlal-is-in-familiar-territory/article1-1378982.aspx |url-status=dead |access-date=16 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150816121942/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/loham-posters-mohanlal-is-in-familiar-territory/article1-1378982.aspx |archive-date=16 August 2015}}</ref>
] began on 8&nbsp;March 2015, at the ], Kozhikode.<ref name="filming">{{cite news|title='Loham': Mohanlal Looks Fit and Fab for Upcoming Ranjith Movie|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/loham-mohanlal-looks-fit-fab-upcoming-ranjith-movie-626620|agency=]|author=Nicy V. P|date=18 March 2015}}</ref> M.&nbsp;D. Sasidharan, managing director of Gold Coin Motion Pictures, performed the switch-on, and K.&nbsp;R. Pramod, chief manager of ], made the first ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohanlal's Loham Starts Rolling|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/mohanlal-ranjith-loham-starts-rolling-176333.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|date=10 March 2015|author=Akhila Menon}}</ref> The film was shot in various locations including Kozhikode, ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|author=NR|title='Loham' shoot in progress|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/loham-shoot-in-progress/108031/story.htm|publisher=Nowrunning.com|accessdate=3 August 2015|date=10 April 2015}}</ref> Production moved to Kochi after the shoot in Calicut.<ref name="filming" /> ] and ] were some of the shooting locations on the Kochi schedule. Filming ] in May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title='Loham' shoot wrapped up|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/loham-shoot-wrapped-up/108701/story.htm|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|author=NR|date=9 May 2015|accessdate=9 May 2015}}</ref> ''Loham'''s production budget was estimated to be {{INR Convert|7|c}}.<ref name="BO1">{{cite web|title=Onam Release: Mammootty Mohan Lal Box in Front of the Collections|url=http://malayalam.filmibeat.com/news/onam-releases-2015-box-office-collection-reports-024896.html#slide20949|publisher=]|author=Aswini|date=12 September 2015|accessdate=12 September 2015}}</ref>


The first teaser of the film was 43 seconds long and was released on 12 August 2015. It received positive reviews in various media outlets with regard to Mohanlal's acting, and for the film's plot as a thriller.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 August 2015 |title='Loham' teaser shows who's the boss |work=Malayala Manorama |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/loham-teaser-mohanlal-andrea-jeremiah-ranjith.html |url-status=live |access-date=13 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150813184639/http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/loham-teaser-mohanlal-andrea-jeremiah-ranjith.html |archive-date=13 August 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Upon release, the teaser started trending.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/loham-films-official-trailer-trends-online/articleshow/48500829.cms|title=''Loham'' film's official trailer trends online|date=16 August 2015|first=Deepika|last=Jayaram|work=]|access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=22 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822141641/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Loham-films-official-trailer-trends-online/articleshow/48500829.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 18 March 2015, the first image capture from the film was released, featuring Andrea, Ranjith and Mohanlal on location in ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Mohanlal's Loham First Look Is Out|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/mohanlal-loham-first-look-is-out-177108.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|date=18 March 2015|accessdate=18 March 2015}}</ref> The first-look poster featuring Mohanlal was released on 29&nbsp;June 2015.<ref>{{cite news|author=IBNLIVE.COM|title=Mohanlal looks menacing in 'Loham' first look|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/mohanlal-looks-menacing-in-loham-first-look-1013377.html|agency=]|location=]|date=29 June 2015|accessdate=29 June 2015}}</ref> More detailed posters were released during the first week of August. The first poster showed an ] with Mohanlal in the center; their facial expressions indicative of the film's thriller genre. Other posters showed Mohanlal wearing army-style camouflage pants.<ref>{{cite news|author=Nivedita Mishra|title=Loham posters: Mohanlal is in familiar territory|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional/loham-posters-mohanlal-is-in-familiar-territory/article1-1378982.aspx|accessdate=16 August 2015|agency=]|date=11 August 2015|location=]}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
The first teaser of the film was 44 seconds long and was released on 12&nbsp;August 2015. It received positive reviews in various media outlets with regard to Mohanlal's acting, and for the film's plot as a thriller.<ref>{{cite news|author=Onmanorama Staff|title='Loham' teaser shows who's the boss|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/loham-teaser-mohanlal-andrea-jeremiah-ranjith.html|accessdate=13 August 2015|agency=]|date=12 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Mohanlal's Loham: Official Teaser Review|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/mohanlal-loham-official-teaser-review-194175.html|publisher=]|accessdate=13 August 2015|date=13 August 2015}}</ref> The teaser received over 200,000 views within 24 hours on YouTube,<ref>{{cite news|author=Sachin Jose|title='Loham' Teaser Featuring Mohanlal Trends on YouTube |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/loham-teaser-featuring-mohanlal-andrea-jeremiah-released-video-642685|accessdate=13 August 2015|agency=]|date=12 August 2015}}</ref> and over 400,000 views within three days.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sachin Jose|title='Loham' Piracy: Rumours Claiming Censor Copy of Mohanlal Starrer Leaked are Fake|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/loham-piracy-rumours-claiming-censor-copy-mohanlal-starrer-leaked-are-fake-643185|accessdate=17 August 2015|agency=]|date=17 August 2015}}</ref> An official trailer 1.37&nbsp;minutes long was released on 18&nbsp;August 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Loham Official Trailer HD : Mohanlal, Ranjith|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZX0XCLAfDU|author=thecompleteactortca|publisher=]|date=18 August 2015|accessdate=18 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Mohanlal's Loham: Official Trailer Review|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/mohanlal-loham-official-trailer-review-194858.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|accessdate=19 August 2015|date=19 August 2015}}</ref>
{{Infobox album

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The film's music was composed by ], and all lyrics were written by ], ] and ]. The first song, "Kanaka Mayilanchi", sung by ], was released by ] on 13&nbsp;August 2015.<ref name="music"/> Mythili also sang a duet with ].<ref name=mythili>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Mohanlal's Loham: 'Kanaka Mailanji' Song Review|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/mohanlal-loham-kanaka-mailanji-first-song-review-194405.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|accessdate=14 August 2015|date=14 August 2015}}</ref> '']'' called it "a melody that remind listeners of the golden era of Malayalam cinema".<ref>{{cite news|author=Deepa Soman|title=Mythili sings for Loham|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Mythili-sings-for-Loham/articleshow/48477682.cms|accessdate=19 October 2015|agency=]|date=14 August 2015}}</ref>


The audio CD comprising three songs was released on 17&nbsp;August during a function held at ].<ref>{{cite news|agency=Times News Network|title=Mohanlal spotted at the music launch of 'Loham' at Kochi|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/Mohanlal-spotted-at-the-music-launch-of-Loham-at-Kochi/articleshow/48539878.cms|accessdate=19 August 2015|work=]|date=19 August 2015}}</ref> The film's music was composed by ], and lyrics were written by ], ] and ]. The first song, "Kanaka Mayilanchi", sung by ], was released by ] on 13 August 2015.<ref name="music" /> '']'' called the duet Mythili sang with ] "a melody that remind listeners of the golden era of Malayalam cinema"..<ref name=mythili>{{Cite news |last=Deepa Soman |date=14 August 2015 |title=Mythili sings for Loham |work=] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Mythili-sings-for-Loham/articleshow/48477682.cms |url-status=live |access-date=19 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180309164323/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Mythili-sings-for-Loham/articleshow/48477682.cms |archive-date=9 March 2018}}</ref> The audio CD comprising three songs was released on 17 August during a function held at ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 August 2015 |title=Mohanlal spotted at the music launch of 'Loham' at Kochi |work=] |agency=Times News Network |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/Mohanlal-spotted-at-the-music-launch-of-Loham-at-Kochi/articleshow/48539878.cms |url-status=live |access-date=19 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428015146/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/kochi/Mohanlal-spotted-at-the-music-launch-of-Loham-at-Kochi/articleshow/48539878.cms |archive-date=28 April 2016}}</ref>


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==Release== == Release ==
''Loham'' was initially scheduled to be released in July 2015 during ], but it had to be postponed until 20 August because of delays in ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mohanlal's Loham: Release Postponed|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/mohanlal-loham-release-potponed-187849.html|publisher=]|author=Akhila Menon|date=23 June 2015|accessdate=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=NR|title='Loham' post production works in progress|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/loham-post-production-works-in-progress/110875/story.htm|publisher=Nowrunning.com|accessdate=27 July 2015|date=27 July 2015}}</ref> The film was then scheduled to open in ] on 20 August 2015 as a festival release during the ] season.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Vijay George|title=Can Mohanlal's Loham live up to the hype?|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/mammootty-and-nayantara-to-team-up-again/20150819.htm|publisher=]|accessdate=19 August 2015|location=]|date=19 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mohanlal's 'Loham' Set to be Released on 20 August: Report|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlals-loham-set-be-released-20-august-634852/|accessdate=3 July 2015|author=Nicy|work=]|date=5 June 2015}}</ref> ''Loham'' was initially scheduled to be released in July 2015 during ], but it had to be postponed until 20 August because of delays in ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 June 2015 |title='Loham' Release Postponed |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/loham-release-postponed-kannada-news-135962 |access-date=27 July 2024 |website=IndiaGlitz.com |archive-date=28 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728030227/https://www.indiaglitz.com/loham-release-postponed-kannada-news-135962 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was then scheduled to open in ] on 20 August 2015 as a festival release during the ] season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vijay George |date=19 August 2015 |title=Can Mohanlal's Loham live up to the hype? |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/mammootty-and-nayantara-to-team-up-again/20150819.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820200824/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/mammootty-and-nayantara-to-team-up-again/20150819.htm |archive-date=20 August 2015 |access-date=19 August 2015 |work=] |location=Kochi}}</ref>


The film was distributed to 250 theatres across ], resulting in approximately 1000 screenings daily.<ref name="trailer">{{cite news|author=Sachin Jose|title='Loham' Trailer Featuring Mohanlal, Andrea Jeremiah Released |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/loham-trailer-featuring-mohanlal-released-video-643358|accessdate=18 August 2015|agency=]|date=18 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="response">{{cite news|author1=Anu James|title=Mohanlal's 'Loham' Review: Live Audience Response|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mohanlal-starrer-loham-review-live-audience-response-643552|accessdate=20 August 2015|agency=]|date=20 August 2015}}</ref> On 20 August 2015, the film was released on 141 screens in ], and to other theaters in ] on 21 August 2015. The film's debut in the Middle East took place on 27 August 2015. It also opened in theaters in the UAE and UK on 28 August 2015.<ref name="uae">{{cite news|author=Mythili Ramachandran|title='Loham,' a Mohan Lal action thriller, sets the mood for 'Onam'|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/loham-a-mohan-lal-action-thriller-sets-the-mood-for-onam-1.1569490|accessdate=26 August 2015|agency=]|date=19 August 2015}}</ref> On 20 August 2015, the film was released on 141 screens in ], and to other theatres in ] on 21 August 2015. The film's debut in the Middle East took place on 27 August 2015. It also opened in theatres in the ] and ] on 28 August 2015.<ref name="uae">{{Cite news |last=Mythili Ramachandran |date=19 August 2015 |title='Loham,' a Mohan Lal action thriller, sets the mood for 'Onam' |work=] |url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/loham-a-mohan-lal-action-thriller-sets-the-mood-for-onam-1.1569490 |url-status=live |access-date=26 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150824231613/http://gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/desi-news/south-india/loham-a-mohan-lal-action-thriller-sets-the-mood-for-onam-1.1569490 |archive-date=24 August 2015}}</ref> Rights for television broadcast was sold as a joint venture to ] and ] for {{INR}}6 crore and {{INR}}1 crore respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kerala TV |date=19 August 2015 |title=Loham Satellite Rights Goes to Kairali TV and Asianet |url=http://www.keralatv.in/2015/08/loham-satellite-rights/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150820035033/http://www.keralatv.in/2015/08/loham-satellite-rights/ |archive-date=20 August 2015 |access-date=19 August 2015 |website=KeralaTV.com}}</ref>


=== Box office ===
Rights for television broadcast was sold as a joint venture to ] and ] for {{INR}}6 crore and {{INR}}1 crore respectively.<ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=WOW! Prithviraj's Ennu Ninte Moideen Overshadows Mammootty's Pathemari!|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/prithviraj-ennu-ninte-moideen-overshadows-mammootty-pathemari-204552.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|accessdate=24 November 2015|date=9 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Kerala TV|title=Loham Satellite Rights Goes to Kairali TV and Asianet|url=http://www.keralatv.in/2015/08/loham-satellite-rights/|publisher=KeralaTV.com|accessdate=19 August 2015|date=19 August 2015}}</ref> The film was released on ] in India by Central Home Entertainment on 2 December 2015.<ref>{{cite web|author=Amazon|title=Loham|url=http://www.amazon.in/Loham-Mohanlal/dp/B0185KPC0Y|publisher=]|accessdate=7 December 2015}}</ref>
The film grossed {{INR Convert|3.5|c}} on its opening day in India, with {{INR Convert|2.20|c}} from ] box office receipts alone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/malayalam-movies-that-had-the-highest-first-day-collections/photostory/50158800.cms|title=Malayalam movies that had the highest first day collections|work=]|date=13 December 2015|first=Ankita|last=Chaurasia|access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=28 July 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728030227/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/malayalam-movies-that-had-the-highest-first-day-collections/photostory/50158800.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Loham'' created a new opening day record in Malayalam that surpassed the previous record set by '']'' in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moviebuzz |date=22 August 2015 |title='Loham' breaks collection records on the first day |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/loham-breaks-collection-records-on-the-first-day-news-malayalam-piwkDfdcgiaih.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823103933/http://www.sify.com/movies/loham-breaks-collection-records-on-the-first-day-news-malayalam-piwkDfdcgiaih.html |archive-date=23 August 2015 |access-date=22 August 2015 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Raj Vikram |date=21 August 2015 |title=Loham sets a new collection record. |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/loham-sets-a-new-collection-record-12237 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083924/http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/loham-sets-a-new-collection-record-12237 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=13 December 2015 |publisher=Metromatinee}}</ref> The film was released in Chennai and collected {{INR Convert|0.03|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/loham/loham-box-office-aug-23.html|title=CHENNAI BOX OFFICE|work=Behindwoods|date=23 August 2015 |access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=27 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127092344/http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/loham/loham-box-office-aug-23.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Critical reception ===
==Reception==
Rejath R.G of '']'' said, "Renjith has beautifully conceived the film", and praised the technical aspects with special mention to Kunjunni's camera work and the three "beautiful" songs composed by Sreevalsan. He summarised it as "a watchable good film that could have been much better if the director paid a little more attention to the screenplay. The problem is that it loses steam here and there, particularly in the post-interval sequences".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rejath R. G |date=20 August 2015 |title=Loham will not disappoint you... |work=] |url=http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=68154 |url-status=live |access-date=20 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921042914/http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=68154 |archive-date=21 September 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> '']'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and said, "Any of fans, who are exposed to thrillers of Hollywood and Bollywood like '']'' and '']'' will lose the thrill soon. There is nothing commendable about the script or cinematography or music", but he praised Mohanlal's action sequences and car chasing scenes, Siddique and his companion's performances, and Mythili and Musthafa's "heart touching" moments. He called the message of the film "socially relevant" and "effective".<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 August 2015 |title=Movie Review 'Loham': An entertainer for Mohanlal's fans |work=] |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150822/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-loham-entertainer-mohanlals-fans |url-status=live |access-date=22 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823072330/http://deccanchronicle.com/150822/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-loham-entertainer-mohanlals-fans |archive-date=23 August 2015}}</ref>


Pramod Thomas of '']'' commented, "Mollywood has been in an experimental mode of late. Unfortunately, movies like ''Loham'' are many laps behind. . . . When Megalomaniac directors decide to live in the shadow of their past glory, films like ''Loham'' happen".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pramod Thomas |date=23 August 2015 |title=When Film-makers Prefer Shadow Walking |work=] |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/When-Film-makers-Prefer-Shadow-Walking/2015/08/23/article2988643.ece |url-status=dead |access-date=24 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001232112/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/When-Film-makers-Prefer-Shadow-Walking/2015/08/23/article2988643.ece |archive-date=1 October 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Parech C. Palicha of '']'' commented, "''Loham'' lacks lustre, and is not original at all".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paresh C Palicha |date=21 August 2015 |title=Review: Loham is lacklustre |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-loham-lacks-lustre/20150821.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822044350/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-loham-lacks-lustre/20150821.htm |archive-date=22 August 2015 |access-date=21 August 2015 |work=] |df=dmy-all}}</ref> '']'' praised the performance of Mohanlal and the humour of Siddique and Soubin Saheer but criticised the script, saying, "''Loham'' is about a topical subject, but it is far from engaging".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moviebuzz |date=21 August 2015 |title=Review: Loham |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/loham-review-Kannada-piuruQgddgigj.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821120117/http://www.sify.com/movies/loham-review-Kannada-piuruQgddgigj.html |archive-date=21 August 2015 |access-date=21 August 2015 |website=] |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Raj Vikram of ''Metromatinee'' said that technically the film is slick with well shot sequences. "Mohanlal is the lifeblood of the movie, and he pulls off an easy role by his standards with characteristic panache . . . ''Loham'' is not among the best works of director Renjith but is far better than some of his forgettable duds".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raj Vikram |date=20 August 2015 |title=Loham Movie Review |url=http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/loham-movie-review-624 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100401/http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/loham-movie-review-624 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=21 August 2015 |publisher=Metromatinee}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "if you go keeping your expectations under check, in spite of the big names involved in the movie, ''Loham'' is a one-time watch drama".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/malayalam-movies/loham/loham-review.html|title=LOHAM MOVIE REVIEW|date=20 August 2015|work=Behindwoods|access-date=27 July 2024|archive-date=9 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909004239/http://www.behindwoods.com/malayalam-movies/loham/loham-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Box office===
The film grossed {{INR Convert|1.5|c}} on its opening day in India, with {{INR Convert|1.8|c}} from ] box office receipts alone.<ref name="BO">{{cite web|title=Loham First Day Box Office Collection|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/loham-first-day-box-office-collection-195265.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|author=Akhila Menon|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref> ''Loham'' created a new opening day record in Malayalam that surpassed the previous record set by '']'' in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Moviebuzz|title='Loham' breaks collection records on the first day|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/loham-breaks-collection-records-on-the-first-day-news-malayalam-piwkDfdcgiaih.html|publisher=]|accessdate=22 August 2015|date=22 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Raj Vikram|title=Loham sets a new collection record.|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/news-articles/loham-sets-a-new-collection-record-12237|publisher=Metromatinee.com|accessdate=13 December 2015|date=21 August 2015}}</ref> The national gross was {{INR Convert|13|c}} within 22 days of the film's initial release, with {{INR Convert|11|c}} from ].<ref name="BO1"/> Special screenings were arranged by some of the major releasing centres of Kerala. By the end of the first weekend, distribution of the film was increased to include more cities.<ref name="BO"/> The film collected {{INR Convert|12.2|c}} from Kerala in its final run,<ref>{{cite news|author= Anu James|title=Kerala box office collection: 'Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Kunjiramayanam', 'Life of Josutty' do good business|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-collection-ennu-ninte-moideen-kunjiramayanam-life-josutty-do-good-649736|publisher=]|accessdate=28 November 2015|date=8 October 2015}}</ref> generating {{INR Convert|15|c}} in box office revenue worldwide.<ref name="BO2">{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Mammootty vs Mohanlal: How well did the Malayalam superstars perform in the year 2015|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-vs-mohanlal-how-well-did-malayalam-superstars-perform-year-2015-660130|accessdate=24 December 2015|work=]|date=24 December 2015}}</ref>


===Reviews=== == References ==
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''Loham'' received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news|title='Loham' Movie Review Round-up: Mohanlal Starrer Opens to Mixed Responses|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/loham-review-round-mohanlal-renjith-film-opens-mixed-reviews-643624|work=]|author=Sachin Jose|date=20 August 2015|accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref> Rejath R.G of '']'' said, "Renjith has beautifully conceived the film", and praised the technical aspects with special mention to Kunjunni's camera work and the three "beautiful" songs composed by Sreevalsan. He summarized it as "a watchable good film that could have been much better if the director paid a little more attention to the screenplay. The problem is that it loses steam here and there particularly in the post-interval sequences".<ref>{{cite news|author=Rejath R. G|title=Loham will not disappoint you...|url=http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=68154|accessdate=20 August 2015|agency=]|date=20 August 2015}}</ref> '']'' rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and said, "Any of fans, who are exposed to thrillers of Hollywood and Bollywood like '']'' and '']'' will lose the thrill soon. There is nothing commendable about the script or cinematography or music", but he praised Mohanlal's action sequences and car chasing scenes, Siddique and his companion's performances, and Mythili and Musthafa's "heart touching" moments. He called the message of the film "socially relevant" and "effective".<ref>{{cite news|title=Movie Review 'Loham': An entertainer for Mohanlal's fans|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150822/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-loham-entertainer-mohanlals-fans|accessdate=22 August 2015|agency=]|date=22 August 2015}}</ref> Akhila Menon of '']'' also gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars. He praised the performances of Mohanlal and Siddique, but was less enthusiastic about the script, observing that "Ranjith's craft as a filmmaker is visible throughout the movie. But what Loham lacks is his brilliance as a writer".<ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Loham Movie Review: Neither Mass Nor Class|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2015/loham-movie-review-mohanlal-ranjith-combo-195066.html?utm_source=article&utm_medium=tweet-button&utm_campaign=article-tweet|accessdate=20 August 2015|date=20 August 2015}}</ref>


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Pramod Thomas of '']'' commented, "Mollywood has been in an experimental mode of late. Unfortunately, movies like ''Loham'' are many laps behind. . . . When Megalomaniac directors decide to live in the shadow of their past glory, films like Loham happen".<ref>{{cite news|author1=Pramod Thomas|title=When Film-makers Prefer Shadow Walking|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/When-Film-makers-Prefer-Shadow-Walking/2015/08/23/article2988643.ece|accessdate=24 August 2015|agency=]|date=23 August 2015}}</ref> Veeyen of ''Nowrunning.com'' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "''Loham'' has none of the shine or shimmer that was expected of it. At best it looks like an antique bronze piece that has taken some fine patina all over it", but he praised Mohanlal and Siddique's performances.<ref>{{cite web|title=Loham Review|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16973/malayalam/loham/5180/review/|publisher=Nowrunning.com|author=Veeyen|date=20 August 2015|accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref> Parech C. palicha of '']'' commented, "Loham lacks lustre, and is not original at all".<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Loham is lacklustre|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-loham-lacks-lustre/20150821.htm|publisher=]|author=Paresh C Palicha|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref> '']'' praised the performance of Mohanlal and the humour of Siddique and Soubin Saheer but criticized the script, saying, "Loham is about a topical subject, but it is far from engaging".<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Loham|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/loham-review-Kannada-piuruQgddgigj.html|publisher=]|author=Moviebuzz|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref> Raj Vikram of ''Metromatinee'' said that technically the movie is slick with well shot sequences. "Mohanlal is the lifeblood of the movie, and he pulls off an easy role by his standards with characteristic panache . . . Loham is not among the best works of director Renjith but is far better than some of his forgettable duds."<ref>{{cite web|title=Loham Movie Review|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/movie-review/loham-movie-review-624|publisher=Metromatinee.com|author=Raj Vikram|date=20 August 2015|accessdate=21 August 2015}}</ref>

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2015 Indian film
Loham
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRanjith
Written byRanjith
Produced byAntony Perumbavoor
Starring
CinematographyKunjunni S. Kumar
Edited byManoj Kannoth
Music bySongs:
Sreevalsan J Menon
Score:
C. Rajamani
Production
company		Aashirvad Cinemas
Distributed byMaxlab Entertainments
Release date
  • 20 August 2015 (2015-08-20) (India)
Running time130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Box officeest. ₹14 crore (US$1.6 million)

Loham (transl. Metal) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Antony Perumbavoor for the production company Aashirvad Cinemas. The film, starring Mohanlal, Renji Panicker, Siddique, Andrea Jeremiah and Ajmal Ameer is about an elusive smuggling operation and the mysterious disappearance of 100 kilograms (220 lb) of gold. Sreevalsan J. Menon and C. Rajamani composed the soundtrack and film score, respectively.

Loham opened on 20 August 2015 in over 250 theatres across India. Its release in the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom followed on 28 August. The film was a commercial success at the box office, upon release, it set a record for the highest opening day gross for a Malayalam film at the time. Loham received mixed reactions from critics, some of whom praised the lead actors' performances and the film's technical aspects but criticised the screenplay. The film's gross in 2015 following its release was approximately ₹14 crore (US$1.6 million) worldwide.

Plot

A casket containing the body of a deceased construction worker, Rafeeq, is flown from Dubai to the Calicut International Airport in Kozhikode, then transported by ambulance to its destination. While en route, the ambulance is ambushed by criminals hired by Muhammed Unni to retrieve the 100 kilograms (220 lb) of gold that he and his co-smugglers have hidden in the casket. When they open the casket, they discover the gold is missing.

Around the same time, Jayanthi arrives in Kochi from Mumbai in search of her missing husband, Ramesh, an IRS officer who frequently disappeared from home for various reasons, but is now a suspect in the gold smuggling. Jayanthi arranged for a taxi to drive her to various locations in her quest to find Ramesh. Raju, the cab driver appears to have an interest of his own in the circumstances surrounding Ramesh's disappearance. At Jayanthi's bidding, Raju drives her to the home of her mother-in-law, where he cooks for them and interacts in such a way to earn their trust.

Jayanthi then asks Raju to drive her to Kochi to the office of her friend, ACP Chandrasekharan, who promises Jayanthi he will investigate the disappearance of Ramesh. After leaving Chandrasekharan's office, Raju drives Jayanthi to see Chandrasekharan's wife, Adv. Rekha, who is also her friend. During their chat, Jayanthi receives a surprise phone call from Ramesh. He explains that he is in Kovalam for an official meeting but will return home the next day, and insists that Jayanthi return home as well.

Later, Chandrasekharan informs Jayanthi that the phone number Ramesh called from was actually in Kochi, not Kovalam. It is also revealed that Sudheer, Ramesh's brother, is involved in the smuggling operation. Meanwhile, Unni, Babu, Shaji, Shenoy, and MLA meet atop an apartment building to discuss the circumstances surrounding the gold they smuggled into Kozhikode and lost to an ambush while in transit from the airport. They suspect Ramesh is involved since he disappeared right after the incident. They devise a plan to kidnap Jayanthi in order to force Ramesh to return the gold.

An unsuspecting Raju and Jayanthi become the targets of their surprise attack in which Jayanthi is rendered unconscious. Raju draws his concealed handgun and foils the kidnapping by shooting at his assailants. He collects the unconscious Jayanthi and transports her to a safe place. When she awakens, she finds herself surrounded by strangers. She also discovers that Raju is not just a cab driver, but is part of an investigation to find Ramesh and the missing gold. Raju explains to her that Ramesh was involved in the smuggling, and has since become the target of the criminals.

Jayanthi returns to Rekha's home for safety, and Chandrasekharan begins investigating Raju, who, in a turn of events, has raised suspicion. Raju and his team, now disguised as Sabarimala pilgrims, rent a van hoping to catch Jayan. Raju's teammate, Ameer Amanulla, pretends to be an informer for Arif Bhai. He lures Jayan into a trap by telling him a gift from Arif is waiting for him in the van. Jayan is captured and interrogated by Raju, who questions the 30,000 Dirham Jayan received from Arif in Dubai, as well as the circumstances surrounding the death of Rafeeq.

Jayan reveals that Rafeeq was purposely pushed off a building to his death as part of Arif's master plan to transport the gold, thinking no one would suspect the gold was hidden in his casket. The trail leads Raju to the home of Ramesh's parents, where Ramesh has been hiding under the protection of his mother, who is also aware of the smuggling. Raju takes Ramesh into custody along with others involved in the crime, but he lets Ramesh go. It is eventually revealed that co-smuggler Shaji, a young politician, had deceived Unni and took the gold for himself.

After Raju and his team retrieve the gold, they are detained by local police. Raju identifies himself as a RAW agent and his team as intelligence officers from various agencies of India. He discloses his real name as Rajeev Sathyamoorthy. The police release them so that they can complete their investigation and allows them to go back to Mumbai. However, it is revealed that Raju and his team are the actual smugglers.

Cast

Principal cast

Cameos

Production

Development

Calicut International Airport
Calicut International Airport, where the casket with the hidden gold arrived for transport to its destination

In 2013, Ranjith announced plans to produce a film for Aashirvad Cinemas, starring Mohanlal and Manju Warrier, which was scheduled for a 2014 release coinciding with the annual Vishu festival held in Kerala, India. Production was slated to begin in December 2013. The announcement of Loham received considerable media attention as it was Manju Warrier's return to the screen after leaving the film industry to marry actor Dileep. The media coverage was further heightened when Prithviraj Sukumaran joined the cast. However, the film was shelved soon after its official announcement. Ranjith explained it was dropped because the film's story resembled that of another film in the same language released during its pre-production time.

Later that year, the director planned another film with the same production company starring Mohanlal, which was titled G for Gold. Filming was scheduled to begin on 10 January 2014 in Kozhikode and Kasargode, but production did not begin on schedule due to Ranjith's dissatisfaction with the screenplay. The film was speculated to be titled as Loham in February 2015.

Casting and crew

Loham is the fifth film directed by Ranjith in which Mohanlal was cast in the lead role. Mohanlal plays a cab driver in the film. Gowri Nandha received boxing lessons to help her prepare for her role. Niranjana Anoop, a daughter of one of Ranjith's family friends, made her acting debut in the film as Mythri, a badly behaved youngster. Loham is the second collaboration between Ameer and Mohanlal, following Madampi (2008). Ajmal's character's looks were modelled after popular young politicians in the country, who are often spotted in the white kurta-jacket outfit. In March 2015, it was confirmed that Aju Varghese would play a guest role. Also Deepak Parambol who came to see Mohanlal in the filming location ended up in a guest role. In April, Srinda Ashab, Manikuttan and Parvathi Menon were also signed for guest appearances in a musical performance. The Hindu wedding song was shot in Kozhikode. Several media outlets reported Pearle Maaney was to perform an item number in the film but the report was determined to be incorrect after a selfie of Maaney dressed in a wedding outfit was leaked online. She appeared in a cameo role. Maaney's scenes were filmed in three days. Salim grew a beard and shaved his head for his role. He said, "My getup in the movie is similar to that of Dwayne Johnson".

Kunjunni S. Kumar, son of cinematographer S. Kumar, was hired as Loham's cinematographer. Kunjunni had first worked with Ranjith as an associate director during the production of Indian Rupee (2011) while his father worked behind the camera. Earlier, he was supposed to debut as a cinematographer on Ranjith's Leela in 2012, but the project was shelved ten days before production. In an interview with the Deccan Chronicle, Kunjunni said that after the script narration, Ranjith told him to avoid gimmicks in framing and shots in order to make it more realistic. Mythili, who was cast by Ranjith in her debut film, acted in and served as an assistant director for the film which was her debut behind the camera. She also sang a duet song in the film's soundtrack. Sreevalsan J. Menon was selected by Ranjith to compose the film's original music score. Renji Panicker suggested Menon to Ranjith during the film's pre-production stage. C. Rajamani composed the film score.

Filming and promotions

Principal photography began on 9 March 2015. The film was shot at various locations such as Kozhikode, Kochi, Delhi and Dubai. The first-look poster featuring Mohanlal was released on 29 June 2015. More detailed posters were released during the first week of August. The first poster showed an ensemble cast with Mohanlal in the centre; their facial expressions indicative of the film's thriller genre. Other posters showed Mohanlal wearing army-style camouflage pants.

The first teaser of the film was 43 seconds long and was released on 12 August 2015. It received positive reviews in various media outlets with regard to Mohanlal's acting, and for the film's plot as a thriller. Upon release, the teaser started trending.

Soundtrack

Loham: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by Sreevalsan J. Menon
Released17 August 2015
Recorded2015
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length19:03
LanguageMalayalam
LabelSatyam Audios
ProducerSreevalsan J. Menon
Sreevalsan J. Menon chronology
Swapaanam
(2014) 		Loham: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(2015)

The film's music was composed by Sreevalsan J. Menon, and lyrics were written by Rafeeq Ahammed, Manoj Kuroor and Rajeev Nair. The first song, "Kanaka Mayilanchi", sung by Mythili, was released by Mathrubhumi on 13 August 2015. The Times of India called the duet Mythili sang with Shahabaz Aman "a melody that remind listeners of the golden era of Malayalam cinema".. The audio CD comprising three songs was released on 17 August during a function held at Kochi.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ethippoyi"Manoj KuroorDr. Bineetha Renjith, Siyad3:41
2."Kanaka Mayilanchi" (duet version)Rafeeq AhammedMythili, Shahabaz Aman4:16
3."Kanaka Mayilanchi" (female version)Rafeeq AhammedMythili4:16
4."Kanaka Mayilanchi" (male version)Rafeeq AhammedShahabaz Aman4:16
5."Manchadi Meghame"Rajeev NairGayatri Asokan, Amal Antony3:14
Total length:19:03

Release

Loham was initially scheduled to be released in July 2015 during Ramadan, but it had to be postponed until 20 August because of delays in post-production. The film was then scheduled to open in India on 20 August 2015 as a festival release during the Onam season.

On 20 August 2015, the film was released on 141 screens in Kerala, and to other theatres in India on 21 August 2015. The film's debut in the Middle East took place on 27 August 2015. It also opened in theatres in the UAE and UK on 28 August 2015. Rights for television broadcast was sold as a joint venture to Asianet and Kairali TV for ₹6 crore and ₹1 crore respectively.

Box office

The film grossed ₹3.5 crore (US$400,000) on its opening day in India, with ₹2.20 crore (US$250,000) from Kerala box office receipts alone. Loham created a new opening day record in Malayalam that surpassed the previous record set by Casanovva in 2012. The film was released in Chennai and collected ₹0.03 crore (US$3,500).

Critical reception

Rejath R.G of Kerala Kaumudi said, "Renjith has beautifully conceived the film", and praised the technical aspects with special mention to Kunjunni's camera work and the three "beautiful" songs composed by Sreevalsan. He summarised it as "a watchable good film that could have been much better if the director paid a little more attention to the screenplay. The problem is that it loses steam here and there, particularly in the post-interval sequences". Deccan Chronicle rated the film 2.5 out of 5 and said, "Any of fans, who are exposed to thrillers of Hollywood and Bollywood like Ocean's 11 and Special 26 will lose the thrill soon. There is nothing commendable about the script or cinematography or music", but he praised Mohanlal's action sequences and car chasing scenes, Siddique and his companion's performances, and Mythili and Musthafa's "heart touching" moments. He called the message of the film "socially relevant" and "effective".

Pramod Thomas of The New Indian Express commented, "Mollywood has been in an experimental mode of late. Unfortunately, movies like Loham are many laps behind. . . . When Megalomaniac directors decide to live in the shadow of their past glory, films like Loham happen". Parech C. Palicha of Rediff.com commented, "Loham lacks lustre, and is not original at all". Sify praised the performance of Mohanlal and the humour of Siddique and Soubin Saheer but criticised the script, saying, "Loham is about a topical subject, but it is far from engaging". Raj Vikram of Metromatinee said that technically the film is slick with well shot sequences. "Mohanlal is the lifeblood of the movie, and he pulls off an easy role by his standards with characteristic panache . . . Loham is not among the best works of director Renjith but is far better than some of his forgettable duds". Behindwoods rated the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "if you go keeping your expectations under check, in spite of the big names involved in the movie, Loham is a one-time watch drama".

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