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Ustad Hotel
2012
· Movie
· 150 min
A
MEANRANK
82/100
Every rating
78–92
out of 100
Everyone agrees
Lowest is Kinopoisk on 78, highest is Rotten Tomatoes viewers on 92.
See the most agreed on films →A young, ambitious chef, trained in Switzerland, dreams of working in a high-end European hotel. His plans are thwarted by his traditional grandfather, who wants him to take over the family's small, dilapidated beachside restaurant in Kochi. Initially disdainful of the simple, local food, the grandson is forced to work there. Through his interactions with the diverse customers and his wise grandfather, he slowly rediscovers the soul of cooking and the importance of community, challenging his elitist views on food and success.
Details
- Director
- Anwar Rasheed
- Writer
- Anjali Menon
- Studio
- Magic Frames
- Released
- 29 June 2012
- Country
- India
- Language
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 150 min
- Awards
- 20 wins, 14 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 34 →20 wins from 34 nominations across 8 ceremonies
| 15th Asianet Film Awards 2012 | Best Music Director | Gopi Sundar | Winner |
| 15th Asianet Film Awards 2012 | Best Lyricist | Rafeeq Ahammed | Winner |
| 15th Asianet Film Awards 2012 | Best Film | Magic Frames | Winner |
| 15th Asianet Film Awards 2012 | Best Script Writer | Anjali Menon | Winner |
| 1st Mohan Raghavan Awards 2012 | Best Director | Anwar Rasheed | Winner |
| 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards 2012 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Thilakan | Nominee |
| 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards 2012 | Best Music Director | Gopi Sundar | Nominee |
| 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards 2012 | Best Female Playback Singer | Anna Katharina Valayil (for "Appangalembadum") | Nominee |
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Kochi Times Film Awards
7 nominations, 4 won
| Best Film | Magic Frames | Winner |
| Best Music Director | Gopi Sunder | Winner |
| Best Singer – Female | Anna Katharina Valayil (for "Appangalembadum") | Winner |
| Best Singer – Male | Haricharan (for "Vaathilil Aa Vaathilil") | Winner |
| Best Actor – Male | Dulquer Salmaan | Nominee |
| Best Director | Anwar Rasheed | Nominee |
| Best Lyrics | Rafeeq Ahmed (for "Vaathilil Aa Vaathilil") | Nominee |
15th Asianet Film Awards
4 nominations, 4 won
| Best Film | Magic Frames | Winner |
| Best Lyricist | Rafeeq Ahammed | Winner |
| Best Music Director | Gopi Sundar | Winner |
| Best Script Writer | Anjali Menon | Winner |
Asiavision Awards
3 nominations, 3 won
| Character Actor | Thilakan | Winner |
| Family Movie | Magic Frames | Winner |
| Promising Singer – Female | Anna Katharina Valayil (for "Appangalembadum") | Winner |
National Film Awards 2012
3 nominations, 3 won
| Best Dialogues | Anjali Menon | Winner |
| Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Magic Frames | Winner |
| Special Mention | Thilakan | Winner |
Vanitha Film Award
3 nominations, 3 won
| Best Film | Magic Frames | Winner |
| Best Pair | Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen | Winner |
| Best Script Writer | Anjali Menon | Winner |
60th Filmfare Awards South
7 nominations, 1 won
| Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South | Dulquer Salmaan | Winner |
| Best Actor | Dulquer Salmaan | Nominee |
| Best Director | Anwar Rasheed | Nominee |
| Best Film | Magic Frames | Nominee |
| Best Music Director | Gopi Sundar | Nominee |
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Haricharan (for "Vaathilil Aa Vaathilil") | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor | Thilakan | Nominee |
2nd South Indian International Movie Awards
6 nominations, 1 won
| Best Film | Magic Frames | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Thilakan | Nominee |
| Best Cinematographer | Loganathan Srinivasan | Nominee |
| Best Director | Anwar Rasheed | Nominee |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Anna Katharina Valayil (for "Appangalembadum") | Nominee |
| Best Music Director | Gopi Sundar | Nominee |
1st Mohan Raghavan Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Director | Anwar Rasheed | Winner |