# The Hitlist

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{{short description|2012 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name           = The Hitlist
| image          = The Hitlist film poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = [Bala](/source/Bala_(actor))
| producer       = Bala
| screenplay     = Bala
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
    | label1= Dialogue by
    | data1 = U. Harish<br>Subhod Cherthala
}}
| starring       = Bala<br>[Dhruv Sharma](/source/Dhruv_Sharma)<br>[Aishwarya Devan](/source/Aishwarya_Devan)
| narrator       = [Mohanlal](/source/Mohanlal) {{small|(Malayalam)}}<br />[Sudeepa](/source/Sudeepa) {{small|(Kannada)}}
| music          = [Alphons Joseph](/source/Alphons_Joseph)
| cinematography = [Madhu Neelakandan](/source/Madhu_Neelakandan)
| editing        = Samjith Mohammed
| studio         = Arunachalam Pictures
| distributor    = Celebs & Red Carpet
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|12|7}}
| runtime        = 134 minutes
| country        = India
| language       = {{ubl|Malayalam|Kannada}}<!--Shot simultaneously in two languages. Reach consensus in talk page before changing. See discussion in talk page.-->
| budget         = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
| gross          = <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
}}
'''''The Hitlist''''' is a 2012 Indian [action thriller](/source/action_thriller) film written, directed and produced by [Bala](/source/Bala_(actor)) (in his directorial debut). It was simultaneously shot in [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam) and [Kannada](/source/Kannada) languages.<!--Shot simultaneously in two languages. Reach consensus in talk page before changing. See discussion in talk page.--> The film stars Bala, [Dhruv Sharma](/source/Dhruv_Sharma) (in his Malayalam debut), and [Aishwarya Devan](/source/Aishwarya_Devan), while [Samudrakani](/source/Samudrakani), [Thalaivasal Vijay](/source/Thalaivasal_Vijay), [Riyaz Khan](/source/Riyaz_Khan), [Tini Tom](/source/Tini_Tom), and [Sasi Kalinga](/source/Sasi_Kalinga) plays supporting roles. The film's music was composed by [Alphons Joseph](/source/Alphons_Joseph). The plot follows [ACP](/source/Assistant_Commissioner_of_Police) Vikram Rathod, who is assigned to catch a serial killer who has been murdering police officers.

The film completed production in late-June 2012. ''The Hitlist'' was released in theatres on 7 December 2012.

==Plot==
{{No plot|date=August 2022}}

==Cast==
{{Colbegin}}
* [Bala](/source/Bala_(actor)) as [ACP](/source/Assistant_Commissioner_of_Police) Vikram Rathore [IPS](/source/Indian_Police_Service)
* [Dhruv Sharma](/source/Dhruv_Sharma) as Dhruv 
* [Aishwarya Devan](/source/Aishwarya_Devan) as Avanthika
* [Riyaz Khan](/source/Riyaz_Khan) as [CI](/source/Circle_Inspector) Simon
* [Krishna](/source/Krishna_(Malayalam_actor)) as Anand
* [Thalaivasal Vijay](/source/Thalaivasal_Vijay) as [IG](/source/Inspector_General_of_Police) Robert [IPS](/source/Indian_Police_Service)
* [Sreejith Ravi](/source/Sreejith_Ravi) as Peter
* [Sasi Kalinga](/source/Sasi_Kalinga) as Madhavan
* [Tini Tom](/source/Tini_Tom) as Stephen 
* [Riza Bava](/source/Riza_Bava) as [DGP](/source/Director_General_of_Police)
* [Suresh Krishna](/source/Suresh_Krishna_(actor)) as [Commissioner](/source/Commissioner_of_Police)
* Kiran Raj as [SP](/source/Superintendent_of_Police)
* [Samudrakani](/source/Samudrakani) as [DSP](/source/Deputy_Superintendent_of_Police) Anapazhakan
* [Sandhya](/source/Sandhya_(actress%2C_born_1988)) as Gouri
* [Sukanya](/source/Sukanya_(actress)) as Herself
* [Unni Mukundan](/source/Unni_Mukundan) as [SI](/source/Sub_Inspector) Ajai Kumar (Cameo appearance)
* [Narain](/source/Narain_(actor)) as Dr. Lewis (Cameo appearance)
{{colend}}

==Production==
''The Hitlist'' marks the directorial debut of actor [Bala](/source/Bala_(actor)).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-31/news-and-interviews/31920180_1_bala-new-avatar-mollywood |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103145603/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-31/news-and-interviews/31920180_1_bala-new-avatar-mollywood |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-01-03 |title=Bala turns director now |date= 2012-05-31|work=[The Times of India](/source/The_Times_of_India) |accessdate=2012-09-05}}</ref> Screenplay was also written by him. He also played the lead role, while [Kannada](/source/Kannada_people) actor [Dhruv Sharma](/source/Dhruv_Sharma) and [Aishwarya Devan](/source/Aishwarya_Devan) portrayed other two principal characters. Filming began in [Kochi](/source/Kochi). Initially, [Prithviraj Sukumaran](/source/Prithviraj_Sukumaran) and [Unni Mukundan](/source/Unni_Mukundan) were supposed to make cameo appearances.<ref>{{cite web|archive-date=30 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530051544/http://mathrubhumi.com/english/movies/malayalam/124224/|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/movies/malayalam/124224/ |title=Bala to make directorial debut with Hitlist |publisher=Mathrubhumi.com |date=2012-05-29 |accessdate=2012-09-05}}</ref> In the film, Mukundan and [Narain](/source/Narain_(actor)) appeared in cameo roles. Bala also produced the film. The film was simultaneously shot in [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam) and [Kannada](/source/Kannada) languages.<!--Shot simultaneously in two languages. Reach consensus in talk page before changing. See discussion in talk page.--> [Mohanlal](/source/Mohanlal) and [Sudeepa](/source/Sudeepa) did voice-over in Malayalam and Kannada versions, respectively.<ref>{{cite news|last=K.|first=Aswathy|title='Direction is pure destiny'|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2012/oct/13/direction-is-pure-destiny-414975.html|access-date=30 August 2022|work=[The New Indian Express](/source/The_New_Indian_Express)|date=13 October 2012}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The soundtrack features three songs composed by [Alphons Joseph](/source/Alphons_Joseph) . The lyrics were written by Santhosh Varma & Jophy Tharakan.

; Track listing
{{track listing
| headline=
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 15:84

| title1 = Kadhakalumezhuthi
| extra1 = [Alphons Joseph](/source/Alphons_Joseph), [San Jaimt](/source/San_Jaimt)
| lyrics1 = Santhosh Varma
| length1 = 2:53

| title2 =Kannake
| extra2 = [Alphons Joseph](/source/Alphons_Joseph), [Amrutha Suresh](/source/Amrutha_Suresh)
| lyrics2 = Santhosh Varma, Jophy Tharakan
| length2 = 4:52

| title3 = Manathe Vellikinnathil
| extra3 = [Sayanora Philip](/source/Sayanora_Philip) 
| lyrics3 = Jophy tharakan
| length3 = 4:48

| title4 = Akalaminnarikilalle
| extra4 = [Amritha Suresh](/source/Amritha_Suresh) 
| lyrics4 = Santhosh Varma
| length4 = 4:31
}}

==Release ==
The Malayalam version ''The Hitlist'' was released in theatres on 7 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|last=G.|first=Vijay|title=Four Malayalam releases this Friday!|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-four-malayalam-films-open-today/20121207.htm|work=[Rediff.com](/source/Rediff.com)|access-date=30 August 2022}}</ref> The Kannada version remains unreleased.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/the-hit-list?type=0&id=e150d710f56e11e99f7adf1a1f9d1813 ''The Hitlist'' at JioCinema]
* {{IMDb title|tt2779656}}

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Category:2012 films
Category:2012 directorial debut films
Category:2012 Malayalam-language films
Category:2012 Indian films
Category:Indian multilingual films
Category:Indian action thriller films
Category:2012 action thriller films
Category:Unreleased Kannada-language films

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