Ore Mukham (transl. Same Face) is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language coming of age comedy crime mystery film directed by Sajith Jagadnandan and written by Deepu and Sandeep Sadanandan. It stars Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead role. The film told in a non-linear style, is set in two periods. The period set in the 1980s tells the college life of the main protagonists. The other, set in the present day, describes the investigation into a series of murders involving them. Ore Mukham was released on 2 December 2016.
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Plot
Zachariah Pothen, a wealthy orphan and campus bully, spends his days chasing girls with his close-knit group of friends: Ayyappadas "Das", Devan, Prakashan, and Aravindan. However, shifting power dynamics within the group create tension and betrayal, eventually leading to tragic deaths. Years later, the group is plagued by a string of mysterious serial killings, prompting a police investigation. Suspicion falls on Pothen, who was the main suspect in the murders of Devan and Gayathri on their wedding day years ago and has been missing ever since. The story unfolds to reveal that Prakashan killed Devan and raped and murdered Gayathri as part of a treacherous scheme orchestrated by Aravindan. Aravindan's goons also killed Pothen, concealing his body to frame him for the crimes. Decades later, Das, who secretly witnessed the entire series of events, begins a revenge-driven killing spree to bring justice.
Production
Ore Mukham is Sajith Jagadnandan's second movie and the first screenplay of Deepu S Nair and Sandeep Sadanandan. The photography took place in Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur in April 2016. The film was released on 2 December 2016.
Casting
Dhyan Sreenivasan signed on to play the male lead along with Aju Varghese, Deepak Parambol, and Arjun Nandakumar in the supporting roles. Prayaga Martin who played the lead lady in Oru Murai Vanth Parthya and Gayathri Suresh who made her debut in Jamna Pyari signed on to play the female leads. Renji Panicker and Chemban Vinod Jose are also part of the cast. Amala Paul signed on to play a significant role in the movie. However, she was replaced by anchor-turned-actress Jewel Mary in the movie after the former opted out due to date issues as the shoot of Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum was extended due to unexpected rains.
In May 2016, actress Abhirami signed on to play the role of a lecturer who inspires Zachariah.
Soundtrack
Music: Bijibal
Lyrics: Rafeeq Ahamed, Lalji Kattiparamban