ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (film)

ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi
Theatrical-release poster
Directed by	Martin Prakkat
Produced by	Shibu Thameens
Screenplay by	Martin Prakkat Naveen Bhaskar Sooraj-Neeraj
Story by	Sooraj-Neeraj
Starring	Dulquer Salman Jacob Gregory Aparna Gopinath Tovino Thomas S. P. Sreekumar
Music by	Gopi Sunder
Cinematography	Jomon T. John
Edited by	Don Max
Production company	Thameens Films
Distributed by	Thameens Films & Tricolor Entertainments PJ Entertainments (Europe)
Release date	14 June 2013 (2013-06-14)
Running time	167 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi is a 2013 Malayalam comedy film directed by Martin Prakkat, produced by Shibu Thameens under the banner of Thammens Films. It stars Dulquer Salmaan, Jacob Gregory, Aparna Gopinath and Tovino Thomas in the lead roles. The film features music composed by Gopi Sunder, cinematography is handled by Jomon T. John. The film deals about the journey of two young American Malayalees to Kerala. The title is based on the term American-Born Confused Desi.

The Khaleej Times calls it one of the "remarkable box-office success[es]" of the year.

The story revolves around two spoiled youngsters: Johns Isaac (Dulquer Salmaan) and his cousin Korah (Jacob Gregory). Johns is the son of a billionaire named Isaac (Lalu Alex) who is settled in New York, while Korah's mother left for Paris with her new husband. Johns and Korah enjoy their luxurious life by driving luxurious cars, going to pubs etc.

The project was announced a few months before it's shoot, acquiring the licence to shoot in the US delayed the commencement of the project. Initially many actresses were considered for the heroine including Isha Talwar, but theatre artist Aparna Gopinath was selected for the role in her debut film. Jacob Gregory, a mutual friend of Martin played the character of Korah. He himself showed interest in playing Korah and auditioned for the role. He had been part of the film from the scripting process itself.

The shooting was announced to start in March 2013 in U.S.New York City was the main location for the scenes shot in America. The original plan was to start the shooting of the film in the U.S. but that had to be changed after it became difficult to get the required permission and the visas. So the schedules were altered and the scenes in Kerala was wrapped up first. The college scenes were shot inside the Federal Institute of Science And Technology (FISAT), Angamaly. The filming of few 'montage cuts' for showing in between the songs were shot at the college.