# King Liar > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/King_Liar > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/King_Liar.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Liar > Source revision: 1356702422 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2016 Indian film King Liar Theatrical release poster Directed by Lal Screenplay by Siddique-Lal Dialogues by Bipin Chandran Story by Siddique Produced by SAK Starring Dileep Madonna Sebastian Lal Asha Sarath Joy Mathew Natasha Suri Shivaji Guruvayoor Balu Varghese Balachandran Chullikkad Cinematography Alby Edited by Ratheesh Raj Music by Songs: Alex Paul Score: Deepak Dev Production company Ousepachan Movie House Distributed by Graand Production Release date 2 April 2016 (2016-04-02) Running time 157 minutes[1] Country India Language Malayalam Budget ₹10.5 crore (US$1.1 million)[2] Box office ₹32 crore (US$3.3 million)[2] ***King Liar*** is a 2016 Indian [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam)-language [romantic comedy film](/source/Romantic_comedy) written by [Siddique](/source/Siddique_(director)) and directed by [Lal](/source/Lal_(actor)). It stars [Dileep](/source/Dileep), [Lal](/source/Lal_(actor)), [Asha Sharath](/source/Asha_Sharath), and [Madonna Sebastian](/source/Madonna_Sebastian) in the lead roles. It was produced by SAK under his production SAK Movie House. The soundtrack and score were composed by [Alex Paul](/source/Alex_Paul) and [Deepak Dev](/source/Deepak_Dev). The film was released on 2 April 2016.[3] The movie is about a manipulative liar, Sathyanarayan. The movie brought the writer-director duo [Siddique-Lal](/source/Siddique%E2%80%93Lal) together after 22 years. ## Plot Sathyanarayan is a manipulative liar who lies to his lover, Anjali, that he is the managing director of a big firm, under the name of Narendran alias Naran. In real, he makes duplicate certificates with his roommate and friend, Antappan. Into their lives comes Anand Varma, a [Dubai](/source/Dubai)- based rich fashion tycoon, who is on the verge of divorce from his wife, Devika Varma. Meanwhile, Sathyanarayan realizes that Anjali is his childhood friend. Anand does not want to lose Devika and hires Sathyanarayan to persuade Devika to step back from the divorce. Sathyan and Antappan fly to [Dubai](/source/Dubai) to join the company which is now owned by Devika. The first time, Devika kicks Sathyan out of the company but later has to let him join. Amazed by Sathyan's business tricks, Devika later promotes him as the Assistant Manager. As Devika was planning to appoint someone representing her in the Asian Beauty Contest, Sathyan persuades Anand to pick Anjali as his model. Devika finally finds Natasha as her representative, but Sathyan persuades Natasha to reunite Anand and Devika. In the end, Anjali wins the competition after explaining the consequences of being divorced in the Intelligence round, and Anand and Devika reunite. Anjali, after the competition, visits Sathyan who says his real name is Sathyan to her. Sathyan confesses that Anjali is his childhood friend, and they both reunite. At last Rahul, who is revealed to be the son of Sathyan and Anjali was caught telling lies about his dad being [MS Dhoni](/source/MS_Dhoni) to his friends. He tells his friends Sathyan is their driver. The film ends with Sathyan chasing Rahul and telling him to stop lying. ## Cast - [Dileep](/source/Dileep) as P. Sathyanarayanan (Sathyan) / Narendran (Naran) - [Nebish Benson](/source/Nebish_Benson) as Young Sathyan - [Madonna Sebastian](/source/Madonna_Sebastian) as Anjali, Sathyan's childhood sweetheart turned wife - [Lal](/source/Lal_(actor)) as Anand Varma, Owner of Varma Designs - [Asha Sarath](/source/Asha_Sarath) as Devika Varma, Anand's wife - [Joy Mathew](/source/Joy_Mathew) as Pothuval Maash, Anjali's father - [Balu Varghese](/source/Balu_Varghese) as Antappan - [Hareesh Perumanna](/source/Hareesh_Perumanna) as Pushpa Kumar (Pushpu) - [Natasha Suri](/source/Natasha_Suri) as Natasha[4] - [Chali Pala](/source/Chali_Pala) as Kalidasan - Moideen Koya as Prasad - [Balachandran Chullikkad](/source/Balachandran_Chullikkad) as Paraparambil Narayanan Nair, Sathyan's father - [Shivaji Guruvayoor](/source/Shivaji_Guruvayoor) as Gopi Sir - Ansar Kalabhavan as Omega Consultancy Manager - Punnapara Prashanth as Shanthan, Village Drunkard - [K.T.S. Padannayil](/source/K.T.S._Padannayil) as Aarsha Bharatha Samskaram Editor (Cameo) - [Bipin Chandran](/source/Bipin_Chandran) as Announcer - Samarth Ambujakshan as Magician John - Kavya Madhavan as Model (Photo Presence Only) - Binu Adimali as Sudheesh, Police Officer - Vijayan Peringod as Villager - [Vijay Menon](/source/Vijay_Menon) as Minister Thomas Chennikkadan - [Amith Chakalakkal](/source/Amith_Chakalakkal) as Host - Rithu Manthra as Model ## Music 1. "Annadyamaay" 1. "Dinamithu Kaathirunnere (Anjali)", singer: [Arjun Muralidharan](/source/Arjun_Muralidharan) 1. "Hello Hello Check Hello", singer: [Vipin Lal](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vipin_Lal&action=edit&redlink=1) 1. "Perum Nunappuzha", singer: [Manjari](/source/Manjari_(Indian_singer)), [Vijay Yesudas](/source/Vijay_Yesudas) 1. "Title Song" ## Production [Principal photography](/source/Principal_photography) commenced at [Kochi](/source/Kochi) on 21 October 2015.[5] The film was shot in [Kuttanad](/source/Kuttanad), [Dubai](/source/Dubai), and [Kochi](/source/Kochi).[6] ## Release *King Liar* was released on 2 April 2016 in 127 screens in [Kerala](/source/Kerala).[7] ## Reception ### Box office The film collected ₹1.52 crore (US$160,000) on its opening day and ₹5.32 crore within its first four days at the [Kerala](/source/Kerala) box office.[8] Making a share of ₹2.35 crore in 4 days.[9] It collected ₹96 [lakh](/source/Lakh) in the fifth day, making it ₹6.28 crore and ₹8.56 crore gross collection in 8 days, thus making a share amount of ₹4.05 crore.[8] The film grossed ₹12.73 crores after 15 days and continued in 80 screens in its third week.[10] The film collected ₹15 crore (US$1.6 million) in a month from the Kerala box office.[11] The film collected ₹18.72 crore (US$2.0 million) within 41 days from the Kerala box office alone.[12] The film collected ₹20.18 crore (US$2.1 million) from Kerala box office in 58 days.[13][14] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["*KING LIAR* (12A)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160419140815/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/king-liar-film). *[British Board of Film Classification](/source/British_Board_of_Film_Classification)*. 18 April 2016. Archived from [the original](http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/king-liar-film) on 19 April 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2016. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Manorama_financials_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Manorama_financials_2-1) ["Top 10 highest grossing Mollywood movies of 2016"](http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/highest-grossing-malayalam-movies-of-2016.html). *[Malayala Manorama](/source/Malayala_Manorama)*. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 15 January 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Kali & King Liar: Release Dates Are Out"](http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/kali-and-king-liar-release-dates-are-out-219094.html). 14 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Beauty queen Natasha Suri to feature in a Malayalam film - Beauty Pageants - Indiatimes"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160301104922/http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/archives/Beauty-queen-Natasha-Suri-to-feature-in-a-Malayalam-film/articleshow/50469707.cms). Archived from [the original](http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/archives/Beauty-queen-Natasha-Suri-to-feature-in-a-Malayalam-film/articleshow/50469707.cms) on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Manorama_5-0)** ["Dileep-Madonna starrer 'King Liar' starts rolling"](http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/king-liar-dileep-madonna-sidhique-lal-malayalam-movie.html). Manorama Online. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-TOI_6-0)** ["King Liar to start filming in Kuttanad"](http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/King-Liar-to-start-filming-in-Kuttanad/articleshow/49168577.cms). Times of India. 1 October 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Anu James (2 April 2016). ["'King Liar' movie review by audience: Live updates of the Dileep-Madonna Sebastian starrer"](http://www.ibtimes.co.in/king-liar-movie-review-by-audience-live-updates-dileep-madonna-sebastian-starrer-673070). [International Business Times](/source/International_Business_Times). Retrieved 2 April 2016. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-gross_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-gross_8-1) Akhila Menon (12 April 2016). ["King Liar 8 Days Kerala Box Office Collections"](http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/king-liar-8-days-box-office-collections-222588.html). Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 20 April 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Anu James (6 April 2016). ["Kerala box office: Here is the collection report of 'King Liar,' 'Kali,' 'Vettah,' 'Paavada,' 'Puthiya Niyamam'"](http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-here-collection-report-king-liar-kali-vettah-paavada-puthiya-673652). *[International Business Times](/source/International_Business_Times)*. Retrieved 20 April 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Anu James (20 April 2016). ["Kerala box office: Here's Dileep's 'King Liar' 15-day collection report"](http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-heres-dileeps-king-liar-15-day-collection-report-675446). [International Business Times](/source/International_Business_Times). Retrieved 24 April 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-23crore_11-0)** Akhila Menon (25 April 2016). ["BOX OFFICE 2016: Blockbusters & Super Hits of Malayalam Cinema So Far"](http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/box-office-2016-blockbusters-and-super-hits-action-hero-biju-kali-224019.html). Filmibeat.com. Retrieved 25 April 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-auto_12-0)** Anu James (17 May 2016). ["Top 5 summer releases at Kerala box office: Nivin Pauly's 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam' becomes highest grosser of 2016"](http://www.ibtimes.co.in/top-5-summer-releases-kerala-box-office-nivin-paulys-jacobinte-swargarajyam-becomes-highest-679099). *[International Business Times](/source/International_Business_Times)*. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["#KingLiar 58 Days Kerala Gross apprx 20.18Cr ! Net 16.27Cr ! 2nd 20cr Grosser in Kerala this year ! #Superhit"](https://twitter.com/KeralaBO1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor). *KeralaBoxoffice@KeralaBO1*. 30 May 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["This is how Oru Murai Vanthu Paarthaya, Yodhavu, and Kammatipaadam fared at Kerala Box Office"](http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/this-is-how-oru-murai-vanthu-paarthaya-yodhavu-and-kammatipaadam-fared-at-kerala-box-office-malayalam-cinema-news-1464719589.html). *catchnews*. 1 June 2016. ## External links - [*King Liar*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5335724/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) v t e Films by Lal Writer & Director as Siddique–Lal Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) In Harihar Nagar (1990) Godfather (1991) Vietnam Colony (1992) Kabooliwala (1993) Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) alone 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) In Ghost House Inn (2010) Tournament – Play & Replay (2010) Cobra (2012) King Liar (2016) Writer as Siddique–Lal Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986) Nadodikkattu (1987) Mannar Mathai Speaking (1995) Hera Pheri (2000) alone Honey Bee 2.5 (2017) Producer Hitler (1996) Superman (1997) Friends (1999) Tournament – Play & Replay (2010) Honey Bee 2: Celebrations (2017) & Distributor Thenkasipattanam (2000) Kalyanaraman (2002) Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004) Black (2004) Thommanum Makkalum (2005) Chanthupottu (2005) Pothan Vava (2006) Panthaya Kozhi (2007) 2 Harihar Nagar (2009) In Ghost House Inn (2010) Chanthupottu (2005) Distributor One Man Show (2001) Swapnakkoodu (2003) Bunglavil Outha (2005) Bharathchandran I.P.S. (2005) Chinthamani Kolacase (2006) Classmates (2006) Nivedyam (2003) Kangaroo (2003) Cycle (2003) Thalappavu (2008) Elsamma Enna Aankutty (2010) Salt N' Pepper (2011) Violin (2003) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [King Liar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Liar) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Liar?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.