Malayalam film 'The Goat Life' receives two nominations at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards

The Malayalam film 'The Goat Life' has earned two nominations at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA).

Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman has been nominated in the 'Song-Feature Film' category for the track "Periyone" from 'The Goat Life'. The song, performed by Jithin Raj, was written by Rahman and Rafiq Ahamed.

Rahman has also received a nomination in the 'Score-Independent Film (Foreign Language)' category for his background score in 'Aadujeevitham', the Malayalam film. Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the movie was released in March this year.

Organized by the Hollywood Music In Media Academy, the HMMAs celebrate original music (both songs and scores) across all forms of visual media worldwide, including film, TV, video games, trailers, commercials, documentaries, and special programs.

The 2024 HMMA nominees highlight a wide array of talent, featuring over a hundred songwriters, composers, performers, and films from various genres and backgrounds.

The list of nominees includes pop legends like Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, and Pharrell Williams, as well as renowned composers such as Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, Kris Bowers, and the acclaimed duo Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 20 at the Avalon Theatre in Los Angeles.

The official Instagram page of The Goat Life celebrated the film's two nominations at the HMMA. "We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful for the incredible talent involved in bringing this powerful piece to life. Big congratulations to the entire The Goat Life team and all the other nominees! Let’s celebrate music, storytelling, and the magic that happens when both come together," the post read.

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Singer Jithin Raj also shared a post about the nomination for the song "Periyone," thanking the movie's director Blessy and Rahman for the "opportunity and constant support." "Congratulations to all the nominees! Here’s to celebrating the magic of music and cinema," he posted on Instagram.

Based on the bestselling 2008 novel Aadujeevitham by Benyamin, 'The Goat Life' tells the true story of Najeeb, a young man who, in the early ’90s, left the lush green landscapes of Kerala to seek his fortune in a foreign land.

Produced by Visual Romance, the film stars Amala Paul and KR Gokul, alongside Hollywood actor Jimmy Jean-Louis and Arab actors Talib al Balushi and Rik Aby in key roles.

(With Inputs: PTI)