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Pathram

2021-07-07T10:21:21Z

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{{short description|1999 film directed by Joshiy}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Pathram
| image = Pathram.jpg
| image_size =
| caption =
| director = [[Joshi (director)|Joshy]]
| producer = {{Unbulleted_list|K. Gangaduth|'''Executive Producer:''' G. P. Vijayakumar}}
| screenplay = [[Renji Panicker]]
| narrator =
| starring = {{Unbulleted_list|[[Suresh Gopi]]|[[Manju Warrier]]|[[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]]|[[N. F. Varghese]]|[[Biju Menon]]|[[Cochin Haneefa]]}}
| music = [[S. P. Venkatesh]] [[Gireesh Puthenchery]] (Poem)
| cinematography = Sanjeev Shankar
| editing = [[K. Sankunni]]
| studio = Seven Arts Films
| distributor = {{Unbulleted_list|Seven Arts International Ltd.|Surya Cine Arts|Kavyachandrika & Manu International (PJ Entertainments UK)}}
| released = {{Film date|1999|02|15|df=yes}}
| runtime =
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INR|65 lakh}}
| gross = {{INR|7 crore}}
}}

'''''Pathram''''' ([[English language|English]]: ''The Newspaper'') is a [[List of Malayalam films of 1999|1999]] Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[political film|political thriller]] film written by [[Renji Panicker]] and directed by [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]], starring [[Suresh Gopi]], [[Manju Warrier]], [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]], [[N. F. Varghese]], [[Biju Menon]], [[Abhirami (actress)|Abhirami]].

== Synopsis ==

Nandagopal ([[Suresh Gopi]]), an Associate Editor with ''Kerala Reshmi'', one of the leading newspapers, is an aggressive and daring journalist who enjoys a good reputation among the media circle. Born and brought up in [[Mumbai]], Nandan is the son of Venugopal, an iconic journalist who was killed by the textile mafia long back for being a staunch supporter of trade unions. Nandan, in [[Kochi]] meets Shekaran ([[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]]), an old naxalite and his father's friend who is running ''Jagratha'', a newspaper which is feared by the hypocritical political class. Shekaran's outspoken and belligerent nature had earned him more enemies than friends. He is constantly fighting Vishwanathan ([[N. F. Varghese]]), an estranged ideological disciple of Shekaran who rules Kochi with his muscle and money.

Vishwanathan holds a large share in ''Kerala Reshmi'' (acquired through deceit) and enjoys a huge political clout at state and central levels. C.I Haridas, a police officer close to Shekaran, informs him about a vital source to collect evidences against Vishwanathan. Shekaran decides to expose the role of Vishwanathan in the murder of Vincent Peter and numerous other crimes, by publishing the confessions made by a henchman (vital source) of Vishwanathan. The plan is revealed to Vishwanathan by a key journalist in ''Jagratha'' effectively double crossing Shekaran. A bomb explosion orchestrated by Vishwanathan eliminates Shekaran and C.I Haridas.

''Jagratha'', the newspaper run by Shekaran is inherited by Devika Shekar ([[Manju Warrier]]), the only daughter of Shekaran, who is a fiery journalist like her father. Nandan, who was very close to Sekharan, manages to ensure that the case is investigated by an incorruptible officer. Firoze Mohammed ([[Biju Menon]]), the investigating officer, who is also an old admirer of Nandan, is gradually gathering evidences to incriminate Vishwanathan. Nandan is arrested by the police in a fabricated case and sacked from ''Kerala Reshmi''. Meanwhile, Firoz decides to arrest Vishwanathan as he makes a drastic headway into the case. While arresting Vishwanathan, Firoz is killed by the latter and his henchmen. Nandan is released on bail and takes law into his hands. He shoots down Vishwanathan in the climax and takes over as the new Chief Editor of Jagratha.

==Cast==
*[[Suresh Gopi]] as Nandagopal
*[[Manju Warrier]] as Devika Shekhar
*[[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] as Shekharan
*[[N. F. Varghese]] as Vishwanathan
*[[Biju Menon]] as [[Superintendent of Police#India|SP]] Firoz Mohammed [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
*[[Abhirami (actress)|Abhirami]] as Shilpa Mary Cherian
*[[Jose Prakash]] as Madhavan
*[[Babu Namboothiri]] as Warrier
*[[Cochin Haneefa]] as [[Deputy Inspector General of Police#India|DIG]] David Sabhapathy [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
*[[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as Kuruvithadam Baby
*[[Jagannatha Varma]] as Pattathil Outhakkutty
*[[Vijayakumar (Malayalam actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Vincent Peter
*[[Spadikam George]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Thomas Vazhakkali
*[[Vijay Menon]] as Vipin, Still Photographer
*[[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as Kunjoos
*[[Sarath Das (actor)|Sarath Das]] as Ibnu
* Nandu Pothuval as Kuttikanam
*Vimal Raj as Aandavan
*[[K. P. A. C. Azeez]] as K.K. Nambiar
*[[James (Malayalam actor)|James]] as Aravindan
*[[Mohan Jose]] as Kodupalli Surendran
*[[Chali Pala]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Parameswara Kurup
*[[Shammi Thilakan]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Haridas
*[[M.S. Thripunithura]] as Konathiri
*[[T. P. Madhavan]] as Harivamsilal Pannalal
* [[Reena (actress)|Reena]] as Vasundhara Thampi
* Praseetha Menon as Monica David Sabhapathy
* [[Sukumari]] as Vincent's mother
* [[Sreejaya Nair]] as Jessy Peter
* [[Usharani]] as Outhakkutty's wife
* [[Keerikkadan Jose]] as Chandan Bhai
* Gayathri Varsha as Aswathi, Journalist
* Karthika Kannan as Journalist
* Indulekha as Journalist
* [[Jayasurya]] as Journalist

==Reception==
The film collected over {{INR}}5.15 crore in 25 days in box office. It became a huge blockbuster and it was the highest grossing movie in 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/apr/05pat.htm|title=Bad news|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=5 April 1999}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=18 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/forget-the-dileep-manju-warrior-stands-tall-on-her-own|title=Forget the Dileep; Manju Warrior stands tall on her own|work=[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]|date=28 November 2016}}</ref> The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/18/they-too-stirred-up-a-hornets-nest-pre-social-media-malayalam-films-that-sparked-controversy-1774949.amp|title=They too stirred up a hornet's nest: Pre-social media Malayalam films that sparked controversy|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=18 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/forget-the-dileep-manju-warrior-stands-tall-on-her-own|title=Forget the Dileep; Manju Warrior stands tall on her own|work=[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]|date=28 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/quest-for-perfection/article2455824.ece|title=Quest for perfection|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/18/they-too-stirred-up-a-hornets-nest-pre-social-media-malayalam-films-that-sparked-controversy-1774949.html|title=They too stirred up a hornet’s nest: Pre-social media Malayalam films that sparked controversy|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=18 February 2018}}</ref> The film ran over 250 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=18 November 2014}}</ref>

The film was known for the controversies surrounding it when leading Malayalam dailies ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' and ''[[Mathrubhumi]]'' boycotted the film for portraying them in bad light. Manju Warrier won the ''Asianet Film Award for Best Female Actor'' and her record setting fourth [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam ]] for this film. [[Biju Menon]] won the ''Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actor - Male'' for this film.

Music by S. P. Venkatesh, Lyrics by Gireesh Puthenchery, Art Direction By Sabu pravadas and Publicity designing by Gayathry Ashok. The Location of the film was Ernakulam and Surrounding places.

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0255466}}
{{Joshiy}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1999 films]]
[[Category:1990s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Joshiy]]
[[Category:Journalism adapted into films]]

Aksharangal

2021-07-07T08:43:11Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Aksharangal
| image = Aksharangalfilm.png
| image_size =
| caption = Promotional Poster designed by Kitho
| director = [[I. V. Sasi]]
| producer = Rosamma George
| writer = [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
| screenplay = M. T. Vasudevan Nair
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Bharath Gopi]] [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] [[Suhasini]]
| music = [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]]
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing = [[K. Narayanan]]
| studio = JMJ Arts
| distributor = JMJ Arts
| released = {{Film date|1984|03|09|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Aksharangal''''' is a 1984 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film directed by [[I. V. Sasi]] and produced by Rosamma George. The film stars [[Mammootty]], [[Bharath Gopi]], [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] and [[Suhasini]]. The film has musical score by [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1628|title=Aksharangal|access-date=2014-09-25|publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/aksharangal-malayalam-movie/|title=Aksharangal|access-date=2014-09-25|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bharatmovies.com/malayalam/info/aksharangal.htm|title=Aksharangal|access-date=2014-09-25|publisher=.bharatmovies.com}}</ref>

==Plot==

Jayadevan (Mammootty) reads a poem at a library function and is noticed by prominent literary figure VP Menon (Bharath Gopi). Menon tells it to his sister Bharathi (Suhasini) and even gets him a job as proof reader at a newspaper. Jayadevan lives in a rented house with neighbour Writer Kumaran (Sankaradi) and his two daughters Geetha (Seema) and Nalini (Sabitha). Though Geetha has her own problems of not getting married because her father cannot pay dowry, and also not getting a job because she could not study beyond 10th class, she is still a source of encouragement for Jayadevan's literary activities. Once when Jayadevan gets intimate with her, she accepts it only for both to get scolded by Kumaran. But when she realises Jayadevan has affection for Bharathi, she keeps away from him. When Menon comes to know about the relation between Jayadevan and Bharathi, he rebukes him for falling for petty things like romance. He tries to make Bharathi understand that a writer's life is wayward and she would not be able to hand it. A disturbed Jayadevan decides to forget Bharathi and get on with his job and writing; he gets intimate with Geetha. Bharathi tells Menon not to look for any other alliance for her if not for Jayadevan. Finally, Jayadevan leaves Geetha and marries Bharathi.

Jayadevan's first novel becomes a success. Friends, functions and recognition introduces him to alcohol. His relation with Bharathi starts to crack when she occasionally reminds him of Geetha's inspirations and wonders if he still visits her. When his second work does not repeat the success, alcohol becomes an addiction which breaks his relation with Menon. Bharathi tries to support Jayadevan but his frustration makes him leaves Bharathi who later finds him at Geetha's home and accuses her of being a slut who stole him because he is rich and well-known. This hurts Geetha badly.

Later, Geetha, who works as theatre actress asks Jayadevan to write a play. He tries to seduce her but she refuses saying she does not want to incur the wrath of Bharathi again. The play becomes a huge success and tours around the country. When she comes back, Geetha later finds Jayadevan destitute, without job, without home and constantly drunk. She takes him to her home. She tries all she can to bring him back to his old self. Jayadevan finds it tough but he overcomes his drinking habit. He gets intimate with Geetha. Geetha asks Menon's help and he gets Jayadevan a job. Jayadevan writes a third novel which becomes a huge success. More works follow. Awards. Recognition. Padmashri. Jayadevan is into his middle-age. He invites Geetha to accompany him to a felicitation but Menon asks him to refrain from it out of fear of scandals. Jayadevan is ready to face it but Geetha makes him understand and watches from far as Jayadevan is felicitated by many.

The film begins with Town Hall brimming with people gathered for the felicitation of Jayadevan for winning Jnanpith. News suddenly breaks out that he has been hospitalised after suffering a heart attack on his way to the function. He is admitted to ICU. Menon arrives at the hospital. Geetha follows later. Bharathi is informed but stays back home. Through the recollections of these three people, we get to know the story. Later, Geetha leaves the hospital, visits Bharathi and tells her about the abuse long back, that Geetha had stolen Jayadevan in his prime; Geetha explains that she found Jayadevan when he was on the street, bought him back to glory and wants nothing more. She requests Bharathi to go to the hospital. When she reaches the hospital, Menon informs her that Jayadevan has died and had asked for Bharathi towards the last. The body is kept for public mourning at Town Hall with Bharathi crying beside the body and Geetha watching from far. The body is covered with wreaths and flowers. After the body and the gathering leave the hall, Geetha walks to the stage, finds a frame of flowers where the body was laid and touches the spot where Jayadevan's feet was.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Mammootty]] as Jayadevan
*[[Bharath Gopi]] as V. P. Menon
*[[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Geetha
*[[Suhasini]] as Bharathi
*[[Sankaradi]] as Writer Kumaran
*[[Prathapachandran]] as Doctor
*[[Charuhasan]] as Editor Varghese
*[[Janardanan]] as Theatre Artist Babujose
*[[Nellikode Bhaskaran]] as Krishnan Nair
*[[Sabitha Anand]] as Nalini
{{colend}}

==Release==
The film released on 9 March 1984.

===Box office===
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.republicworld.com/amp/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/mammoottys-collaborations-with-director-iv-sasi.html|title=Mammootty's most inconic collaborations with acclaimed filmmaker I.V. Sasi; see list|work=[[Republic TV]]|date=7 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=C S Venkiteswaran|title=Trendsetting titan|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/trendsetting-titan/article9947168.ece/amp/|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 November 2017|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/i-v-sasi-has-been-a-trendsetter-in-the-film-industry/article19924652.ece|title=The End of an Epoch|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 October 2017}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]].

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Alasathaa Vilasitham" || [[S. Janaki]], [[Unni Menon]], Chorus || [[O. N. V. Kurup]] ||
|-
| 2 || "Karutha Thonikkaara" || S. Janaki, [[P. Jayachandran]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 3 || "Oru Manjuthulliyil" || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|-
| 4 || "Thozhuthu Madangum" || Unni Menon || O. N. V. Kurup ||
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0268902}}
{{I. V. Sasi}}

[[Category:1984 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by I. V. Sasi]]

Kanamarayathu

2021-07-07T08:42:06Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = Kanamarayathu
| image = Kanamarayathufilm.png
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Promotional poster designed by [[P. N. Menon (director)|P. N. Menon]]
| director = [[I. V. Sasi]]
| producer =
| writer = [[P. Padmarajan]]
| narrator =
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Shobhana]] [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] [[Lalu Alex]] [[Seema (actress)|Seema]]
| music = '''Songs''' [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]] '''Background Score:''' Guna Singh
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing = [[K. Narayanan]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1984|7|27|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
| preceded_by =
| followed_by =
}}

'''''Kanamarayathu''''' (Hidden In plain sight) is a 1984 [[Malayalam film]] written by [[Padmarajan]] and directed by [[I. V. Sasi]]. It stars [[Mammootty]], [[Shobhana]], [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]], [[Lalu Alex]] and [[Seema (actress)|Seema]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0269422/|title=Kanamarayathu (1984)|publisher=[[IMDb]]|access-date=2010-11-11}}</ref> The story was an adaptation of the 1912 novel ''[[Daddy-Long-Legs (novel)|Daddy-Long-Legs]]'' by [[Jean Webster]]. This film won [[Kerala State Film Awards]] for the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Story|Best Story]] (Padmarajan), [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] ([[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]]) and [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|Best Female Singer]] ([[S. Janaki]]).

==Plot==
Sherly ([[Shobhana Chandrakumar|Shobhana]]) is an orphan who is sponsored by an old man. On his death, the sponsorship is continued by his son Roy ([[Mammootty]]), who is a rich businessman. But Sherly does not know about him. She comes to College in the city where Roy's niece Mercy ([[Sabitha Anand]]) is her classmate and she meets Roy still not knowing he is her sponsor. On the other hand, Alex ([[Lalu Alex]]) introduces his brother ''Baby'' ([[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]) to Roy, and on Roy's advice Baby starts working in his firm.

At Mercy's birthday party, Baby meets Sherly and falls in love with her, but her mind has already gone for Roy, still without knowing that he is her sponsor, and she rejects Baby. Later Sherly finds that Roy has no feelings for her, although he is secretly in love with her but does not wish to reveal it because of the age gap between them and also because Baby confuses her by lying to her that Roy and Elsie ([[Seema (actress)|Seema]]) were in love for a long time and couldn't marry because of Roy's father. Sherly is extremely frustrated at this and in a fit of rage goes to Elsie and lies to her that she is pregnant with Roy's baby. Elsie is shocked at this and goes to his office and scolds him for his irresponsibility but Roy tells her that it was not him.

He calls Sherly to his office and shouts at her thinking that she is pregnant with Baby's baby and lied to the doctor that she was pregnant with his baby but she tells him that she was lying to break them up and also to prove her love for him and tells him that she cannot live without him. However, Mother Superior tells Roy that she was going to be sent to Italy to learn music and also that she was allowed to become a nun now. And on Mother Superior's ([[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]]) advice she decides to become a nun although she doesn't want to and plans to leave to Italy due to her gratitude towards Mother and her sponsor.

So as a final meeting she sees Roy and tells him about this and that she cannot see him anymore. She also meets Baby and tells him everything including that she is an orphan and that she is going to be a nun. He, however, still was willing to marry her but she tells him that she is in love with someone else and he did not accept her so she decided to become a nun. He insists her on telling him who he is and she tells him that it is Roy. At this news he goes to Roy's office and shouts at him for what he did.

But as a last wish she wants to see her unknown sponsor who has blessed her all her life with what she would have never had. Mother Superior meets Roy and discloses Sherly's wish to meet her sponsor before she leaves for Italy, however he refuses. Mother Superior handles over a letter from Sherly, for the very first time without their censoring and leaves. But just before leaving, Sherly is told that her sponsor will meet her. She rushes down the orphanage corridor to find.

==Cast==

* [[Mammootty]] as Roy Varghese
* [[Shobhana]] as Sherly
* [[Lalu Alex]] as Alex
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as Baby
* [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Dr. Elsie George
* [[Sabitha Anand]] as Mercy
* [[Unni Mary]] as Anne, Alex's wife
* [[Sukumari]] as Roy's mother
* [[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]] as Mother Superior
* [[Bahadoor]] as Mathappan

==Release==
The film was released on 27 July 1984.

===Box office===
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite news |author=C S Venkiteswaran|title=Trendsetting titan|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/trendsetting-titan/article9947168.ece/amp/|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 November 2017|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/i-v-sasi-has-been-a-trendsetter-in-the-film-industry/article19924652.ece|title=The End of an Epoch|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 October 2017}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==

[[S. Janaki]] won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer#Best Female Playback Singer|Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer ( Female )]] for the song "''Kasthuriman Kurunne''".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards2.htm|title=STATE FILM AWARDS 1984.|work=[[Kerala Information and Public Relations Department]]|access-date=2010-11-11|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091119014326/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards2.htm|archive-date=19 November 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The song "''Oru Madhura Kinavin''" was remixed and used in the [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] starring ''[[Teja Bhai and Family]]'' (2011), sung by [[Vijay Yesudas]], whose father had sung the original.

{{ Track listing

| extra_column = Artist(s)

| all_music = [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]]

| title1 = Kasthuriman Kurunne
| extra1 = [[S. Janaki]]

| title2 = Kasthuriman Kurunne
| extra2 = [[Krishnachandran]]

| title3 = Illiyilam Kili Chillimulam Kili
| extra3 = S. Janaki

| title4 = Oru Madhura Kinavin
| extra4 = [[K.J. Yesudas]]

}}

==Remake==

''Kanamarayathu'' was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Anokha Rishta]]'' in 1986 starring [[Rajesh Khanna]] and [[Smita Patil]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0269422|Kanamarayathu}}

{{Padmarajan}}
{{I. V. Sasi}}

[[Category:1984 films]]
[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by Padmarajan]]
[[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:Films directed by I. V. Sasi]]
[[Category:Sexuality and age in fiction]]

Karimpinpoovinakkare

2021-07-07T08:41:33Z

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{{refimprove|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Karimpinpoovinakkare
| image = Karimpinpoovinakkare.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[I. V. Sasi]]
| producer = Century Kochumon [[Mohanlal]] [[I. V. Sasi]] [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] [[Mammootty]] [[Raju Mathew]]
| writer = [[P. Padmarajan]]
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Bharath Gopi]] [[Mohanlal]] [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]]
| music = [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]]
| cinematography = N. A. Thara
| editing = [[K. Narayanan]]
| studio = Casino Films
| distributor = Century Release
| released = {{Film date|1985|11|14|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''[[Karimpinpoovinakkare]]''''' is a 1985 [[Malayalam]] film written by [[P. Padmarajan]] and directed by [[I. V. Sasi]], starring [[Mammootty]], [[Bharat Gopy]], [[Mohanlal]], [[Seema (actress)|Seema]], and [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1316|title=Karimbinpoovinakkare|access-date=2014-10-21|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/karimpin-poovinakkare-malayalam-movie/|title=Karimbinpoovinakkare|access-date=2014-10-21|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> The film revolves around the life and revenge of a few villagers against each other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1702|title=Karimpinpoovinakkare Film Details|publisher=malayalachalachithram|access-date=21 August 2014}}</ref>

==Plot==
The film opens with an illegal cockfighting competition held in a small village in central Kerala. Suddenly police enter and arrest Shivan and Suku for holding money betting. But on way, they are saved by village youths under Chellan, a local goon, who is also a close buddy of Shivan. Both Chellan and Shivan share a strong friendship and are more like brothers. Chellan is in love with Shivan's younger sister and Shivan and his mom have given the green signal to it. Chandri, the sister of Shivan, is his everything and his whole happiness revolves around her. Bhadran, the younger brother of Chellan is too aggressive like him and picks fights for every silly reason. Its usually Shivan, who sorts out the fights that he picks every day. Things are going very smoothly until one day Chandri becomes pregnant. Chandri, in order to pacify Shivan reveals him that it is Chellan who is responsible for this, whereas it was Thampi, her neighbor, who was actually responsible. Shivan, in a sudden rage, kills Chellan and surrenders at the police station. Bhadran turns violent by this incident and vows to take revenge.

This incident changes the atmosphere in the village and Bhadran is now blind with hatred towards Shivan and his family. Shivan is sentenced to life imprisonment. Thampi then comes out and marries Chandri. Bhadran one night kills him and kidnaps Chandri and sells her along with the son to Pappi, a pimp, who also runs a brothel. Shocked of his brutal way of revenge, Bhadran's mother curses him and dies. Though shocked over her reaction, Bhadran is not ready to give up his revenge.

Years have passed by. Shivan is released after seven years of sentence and reaches back to the village. He is a completely transformed man and is now in deep repentance for killing Chellan, who was more like an elder brother. He pleads Bhadran to reveal where Chandri is now, but Bhadran is not ready for that. One night, Bhadran is assaulted by his enemies, but is saved by Shivan. This incident opens his eyes, who informs his sister that he is going to bring Chandri back and plans to marry her. Bhadran reaches the brothel and asks Pappi to hand her over, Pappi doesn't obey. Bhandran picks a fight with Pappi and his goons. Shivan, who was following Bhadran reaches there and he joins him in facing the goons. In the end of the fight, Bhadran is killed by Pappi. Shivan beats Pappi and is about to kill him, but stops on request of Chandri. Bhadran makes his last breath lying in the lap of Shivan.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Mammootty]] as Shivan
* [[Bharath Gopi]] as Chellannan
* [[Mohanlal]] as Bhadran
* [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Gauri
* [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] as Chandrika
* [[Ravindran (actor)|Ravindran]]
* [[Vincent (actor)|Vincent]]
* [[Captain Raju]]
* [[Lalu Alex]] as Suku
* [[Meena (Malayalam actress)|Meena]]
* [[Kundara Johnny]]
* [[Maniyanpilla Raju]]
* [[Valsala Menon]]
* [[Sukumari]]
* [[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]] as Bhadran's mother
{{colend}}

==Release==
The film was released on 14 November 1985.

===Box office===
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite news |author=C S Venkiteswaran|title=Trendsetting titan|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/trendsetting-titan/article9947168.ece/amp/|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 November 2017|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1998/sep/01hari1.htm|title=Team of 48|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=1 September 1998}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/sep/07seema.htm|title='I would have been surprised if he hadn't won any National Awards!'|work=[[Rediff]]|date=7 September 2000}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/i-v-sasi-has-been-a-trendsetter-in-the-film-industry/article19924652.ece|title=The End of an Epoch|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 October 2017}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]] and the lyrics were written by [[Bichu Thirumala]].
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Airaani Poove" || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || [[Bichu Thirumala]] ||
|-
| 2 || "Karimbin Poovinakkare" || [[P. Jayachandran]], Chorus, [[Krishnachandran]] || Bichu Thirumala ||
|-
| 3 || "Maancholakkuyile" || [[K. S. Chithra]], P. Jayachandran || Bichu Thirumala ||
|-
| 4 || "Thathintha" || P. Jayachandran, Chorus || Bichu Thirumala ||
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0271585|title=Karimpin Poovinakkare}}

{{Padmarajan}}
{{I. V. Sasi}}

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[[Category:Films with screenplays by Padmarajan]]
[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1983 films]]
[[Category:Cockfighting in film]]
[[Category:Films directed by I. V. Sasi]]

Anubandham (1985 film)

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{{short description|1985 film}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Anubandham
| image = Anubandham (1985 film).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Poster designed by [[P. N. Menon (director)|P. N. Menon]]
| director = [[I. V. Sasi]]
| producer = [[Raju Mathew]]
| writer = [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Mohanlal]] [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] [[Shobana]]
| music = [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]]
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing = [[K. Narayanan]]
| studio = Century Films
| distributor = Century Release
| released = {{Film date|1985|3|29|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Anubandham''''' ({{Translation|Relation}}) is a 1985 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[drama film]] written by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]] and directed by [[I. V. Sasi]]. It stars [[Mammootty]], [[Mohanlal]], [[Seema (actress)|Seema]], and [[Shobana]]. The film won four [[Kerala State Film Awards]]—[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Story|Best Story]] (Nair), [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] (Seema), [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist|Best Child Artist]] (Vimal), and [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor|Best Editor]] (K. Narayanan).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1716|title=Anubandham|access-date=2014-10-21|publisher=MalayalaChalachithram}}</ref>

==Plot==
{{More plot|date=July 2019}}
A widow, Sunandha, lives in poverty with her child. Bhaskaran and Vijayalaskhmi lives with their son Jayan in the neighbourhood. Desperate to earn a living, Sunandha starts a [[kindergarten]] with the help of her silent admirer, teacher and ex-lover, Murali Mash. Just as her life seems to be headed toward stability, a tragic event complicates their living situation in the village.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Mammootty]] as Muraleedharan Master
* [[Mohanlal]] as Bhaskaran
* [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Sunanda
* [[Shobana]] as Vijayalakshmi
* Master Prasobh as Jayan
* Master Vimal as Harimon
* [[Thilakan]] as Menon
* [[Sukumari]] as Malu
* [[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as Krishnankutty
* [[Sankaradi]] as Joseph
* [[Premji]] as Valiya Nampoothiri
* [[Jagannatha Varma]] as Bhaskaran's Father
* [[Paravoor Bharathan]] as Rtd Judge (Vijayalakshmi's Father)
* [[Bahadoor]] as Madhavan
* [[Kunjandi]] as Hydrose
* [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as Police Officer
* [[Thodupuzha Vasanthi]]
* [[Jalaja]] as Sindhu
{{colend}}

==Release==
The film was released on 31 December 1981.

===Box office===
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite news |author=C S Venkiteswaran|title=Trendsetting titan|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/trendsetting-titan/article9947168.ece/amp/|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 November 2017|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=ശങ്കർ|first=അനൂപ്|title=മറക്കാനാവില്ല അനുബന്ധം : Superhit Movies|url=https://www.deepika.com/cinema/Super-Hit-Movies.aspx?Anubandham-malayalam-movie&ID=1012 |access-date=22 July 2019 |work=[[Deepika (newspaper)|Deepika]]|date=22 December 2017|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/i-v-sasi-has-been-a-trendsetter-in-the-film-industry/article19924652.ece|title=The End of an Epoch|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 October 2017}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]] and the lyrics were written by Panthalam K. P. and [[Bichu Thirumala]].
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Akhilaandamandalam" || [[P. Susheela]], Chorus || Panthalam K. P. ||
|-
| 2 || "Kannaanthaliyum" || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || [[Bichu Thirumala]] ||
|}

==Awards==
;[[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards2.htm |title="Kerala State Film Awards"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091119014326/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards2.htm |date=19 November 2009 |archive-date=19 November 2009|work=prd.kerala.gov}}</ref>
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] - [[Seema (actress)|Seema]]
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist|Best Child Artist]] - Master Vimal
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Story|Best Story]] - [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor|Best Editor]] - K. Narayanan

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDB title|0246432}}
* [http://www.malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?2100 ''Anubandham''] at the Malayalam Sangeetham database

{{I. V. Sasi}}

[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
[[Category:Films directed by I. V. Sasi]]

{{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub}}

Inspector Balram

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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{more citations needed|date=September 2016}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Inspector Balram
| image = Inspector Balram.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Promotional Poster
| director = [[I. V. Sasi]]
| producer = Liberty Basheer
| writer = [[T. Damodaran]]
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] [[Kiran Kumar]] [[Urvashi (actress)|Uravashi]]
| music = [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]]
| cinematography = [[J. Williams (cinematographer)|J. Williams]]
| editing = [[K. Narayanan]]
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1991|4|26|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Inspector Balram''''' is a 1991 [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[I. V. Sasi]], scripted by [[T. Damodaran]], and starring [[Mammootty]]. It is a sequel to the 1986 film ''[[Aavanazhi]]'' and was followed by a sequel, ''[[Balram vs. Taradas]]'', in 2006.

The movie was produced and distributed by Liberty Productions. The film was a commercial success.<ref name="thenewsminute.com">http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/malayali%E2%80%99s-all-time-favourite-comic-roles-kalpana-38133</ref><ref name="mathrubhumi.com">{{cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/books/books-news/t-damodaran-the-multi-faceted-maverick-english-news-1.784692|title=T Damodaran - The multi-faceted maverick|website=Mathrubhumi}}</ref><ref name="stancemagazine.in">{{cite web|url=http://www.stancemagazine.in/kali/|title=Stance Magazine|website=www.stancemagazine.in}}</ref><ref name="news18.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/malayalam-scriptwriter-t-damodaran-dead-459865.html|title=Malayalam scriptwriter T Damodaran dead|website=News18}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
Four years after the events of ''[[Aavanazhi]]'', Balram is now married to Seetha. They have a daughter and live a normal life. Seetha is then killed by Dulabribai's men, and Balram sends his daughter to be taken care of by nuns along with the help of his superior officer Madhavan. Balram faces his enemies, including Indira Shankar and Sayed Mohammad Shah, and Preethi avenges her father's death.

==Cast==
*[[Mammootty]] as Circle Inspector Balram
*[[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] as City Police Commissioner Madhavan Nair
*[[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]] as Seetha
*[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] as Preethi Pillai
*[[Kiran Kumar]] as Sayed Mohammed Shah
*[[Jagadish]] as Sudhakaran
*[[M. G. Soman]] as Sahadevan
*[[Kalpana (Malayalam actress)|Kalpana]] as Sub Inspector Dakshayani
*[[Kundara Johny]] as C.I. Alex George
*[[Vincent (actor)|Vincent]] as Customs Officer Nambiar
*[[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as "Shamshyam" Vasu
*[[Augustine (actor)|Augustine]] as Sub Inspector Ummer
*Ramu as Siddique
*[[Kanakalatha]] as Madhavan's Wife
*[[V K Sreeraman]] as Hussain Sahib
*[[Bheeman Raghu]] as D'Cruz Pereira
*[[M. S. Thripunithura]] as Krishna Pillai
*Ragini as Rajamma
*[[Kollam Thulasi]] as Home Minister
*[[Vineeth Kumar]] as Jithu

==Box office==
The film was commercial success,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/iv-sasi-kingmaker-behind-mammootty-and-mohanlal-70549?amp|title=IV Sasi: The kingmaker behind Mammootty and Mohanlal|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=25 October 2017}}</ref><ref name="thenewsminute.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/roudram-malayalam-movie-preview-9887.html|title=Roudram Malayalam Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref name="mathrubhumi.com"/><ref name="stancemagazine.in"/><ref name="news18.com"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/i-v-sasi-has-been-a-trendsetter-in-the-film-industry/article19924652.ece|title=The End of an Epoch|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 October 2017}}</ref> and it attained ''cult status''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2017/10/24/iv-sasi-hitmaker-mammootty-films.amp.html|title=IV Sasi: the hitmaker who discovered Mammootty, the actor|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=24 October 2017}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0244549}}

{{I. V. Sasi}}

[[Category:1990s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian crime action films]]
[[Category:1990s crime action films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1991 films]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by T. Damodaran]]
[[Category:Indian sequel films]]
[[Category:Malayalam films in series|Balram2]]

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{{1990s-crime-film-stub}}

Dada Sahib

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{{For|the father of Indian cinema|Dadasaheb Phalke}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Dada സാഹിബ്‌
| image = Dada Sahib film.jpg
| director = [[Vinayan]]
| producer = Sargam Kabeer
| writer = S. Suresh Babu [[Vinayan]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Mammootty]]|[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]]|[[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]]|[[Rajan P Dev]]}}
| music = [[Mohan Sithara]]
| cinematography = Sanjeev Shankar
| editing = G. Murali
| distributor = Sargam Pictures
| released = {{Film date|2000|12}}
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}
'''''Dada Sahib''''' is a 2000 Malayalam-language [[action-drama film]] co-written and directed by [[Vinayan]] and starring [[Mammootty]] in the dual roles. He played the roles of Dada Sahib, an old freedom fighter of the [[Indian independence movement]] and Abubacker, an army man and patriot.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/mammootty-and-double-role-connection/photostory/52809395.cms|title=Mammootty and double role connection!|work=Times of India|access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2010/sep/26/mammootty-has-ego-issues-director-vinayan-190184.html|title=Mammootty has ego issues: Director Vinayan|publisher=The New Indian Express|date=26 September 2010|access-date=12 July 2020}}</ref> [[Saikumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]], [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]], [[Rajan P Dev]], [[Babu Namboothiri]], [[Kalabhavan Mani]], [[Cochin Haneefa]], [[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]], [[Madhupal]] and [[Mohan Sharma]] play other pivotal roles.

==Plot==
Dada Mohammed Sahib, popularly known as Dada Sahib, is an old and strong freedom fighter who always works for the welfare of people, and the country is more than anything to him. His only son [[Subedar]] Abubacker is in jail, awaiting his death sentence. He is accused of disloyalty towards his country in the name of [[Pakistan]] and for killing hundreds of people in the Thaliyoor temple. Heartbroken Sahib meets [[Governor]] Rahmath Ali in order to get a final chance to rescue his son. But the governor informs Sahib that he couldn't do anything as Abubacker's death sentence is declared, and even the [[Supreme Court of India]] had rejected the mercy petition. Sahib then goes to jail to meet Abu and gives him a strong motivation that he should die only with the spirit of a true Indian. Afterwards Sahib confronts [[Inspector General|IG]] Skariah Zacharia, a cunning police officer who tells Sahib that he and his son are fighting for Pakistan and they are showing disloyalty to India. On reaching home, Sahib reveals his past to his right hand man Raghavan.

At [[Lahore]], he used to fight all the heartless Muslims who always killed thousands of Hindus and Christians in order to make Pakistan a huge Islam territory. After a long fight, Sahib threatens the leader of the Muslim gang. Every Hindus thank him for saving their lives and praised by them.

Back to the present, doctor Raveendran discloses his pain to Das, a sincere and heartful police officer, of losing his wife in the bomb blast of Thaliyoor temple. Then comes Athira, who loves Abu, to see him for the last time. She, too is heartbroken to know that Abu is awaiting his death sentence. As the time for his hanging was nearby, all the ones who knew his innocence were in tears, including Athira. However, the story takes a turn as Abu escapes from the death miraculously. On reaching the hospital, Sahib is seen relieved and happy of getting his son back. Raveendran and Dr. John were the ones who had rescued Abu from death. A newspaper reporter Ravi takes some photos of Sahib and Abu. Eager on publishing it and accusing him for another death sentence, he comes to know the truth from Raveendran when Abu recalls a past where Minister Mohammed Kutty was the one of the reasons behind the explosion that happened at the temple. He teams up with Skariah and Swami Atmaswaroopan, an evil terrorist, to perform several other explosions in India as per the instruction of their leader 'Supper', who was the main hand behind these explosions. After killing hundreds in the temple, Skariah and Atmaswaroopan accused Abu for the same.

In the present day, Sahib and Abu comes to know about Supper. So they both set out to find the mysterious Supper. However, Skariah and Mohammed Kutty start doubting if Abu is still alive. Afterwards Athira, who is extremely happy, goes from her town to love with him. She goes with Raveendran. But on the way, Raveendran is killed, and Athira is taken to Mohammed Kutty's and Atmaswaroopan's custody to know if Abu is alive or not but in vain. Later they takes Sahib and ties him up to find the truth. Abu then rushes to the place and fights Mohammed Kutty and the gang. Between the fight, he came to see Athira being raped and killed. In a fit of anger, Abu kills Atmaswaroopan, and then he kills Skariah, who reveals that Mohammed Kutty only knew 'Supper'.

The next day all are celebrating 50th [[Republic Day of India]] in a large stadium where again an explosion is planned by Supper and Mohammed Kutty. Abu comes to the spot after making Mohammed Kutty defuse the bombs. All the people present their including the Chief Minister of Kerala, are shocked to see Abu alive. Then from Mohammed Kutty, it is revealed that Supper is none other than Governor Rahmath Ali, who was Sahib's close friend's son. After a long attempt to kill Abu, Sahib comes with a sword and threatens Rahmath Ali. The Chief Minister warned Sahib not to kill a Governor, and if the accusation comes true, the law will take actions. However, Sahib didn't listen to the Chief Minister's words and decided to kill Rahmat Ali after advising them about the importance of unity and strength in fighting for India. The soldiers shoot Sahib ruthlessly, and Abu is shocked on seeing that. However, Sahib musters up strength and beheads Rahmath Ali and dies at the spot. Abubacker is praised by Indian citizens.

==Cast==
*[[Mammootty]] as Dada Mohammad Sahib and [[Subedar]] Abubacker
*[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]] as Mohammad Kutty
*[[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] as Dr. Raveendran
*[[Rajan P. Dev]] as Skaraia Sachariah
*[[Babu Namboothiri]] as Shekharan
*[[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Thankachan
*[[Cochin Haneefa]] as Raghavan
*[[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]] as Das
*[[Madhupal]] as Ravi
*[[Mohan Sharma]] as Governor Rahmath Ali/ Supper
*Athira as Athira
*[[Kaveri (actress)|Kaveri]] as Ayisha, Sahib's Daughter
*[[Sadiq]] as Jail Warden
* [[Augustine (actor)|Augustine]] as Nooruddin Kunju
*[[Shivaji (Malayalam actor)|Shivaji]] as Dr. John
*Shivanandan as Swami Atmaswaroopan a.k.a Saatan
*Rehana Navas as Malathi
*Manka Mahesh as Ammukutty
*[[Meena Ganesh]] as Athira's mother
*[[Ravi Vallathol]] as Magistrate
* [[Kundara Johny]] as Local Inspector
* [[Joju George]] as Zakir Ali
*[[Sanusha]] as Young Ayisha

==Release==
The film was released on December 2000.

===Box office===
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2020/jun/07/the-show-must-surely-go-on-2153251.html|title=The show must surely go on...|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=7 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/mammootty-and-double-role-connection/photostory/52809393.cms|title=Mammootty and double role connection!|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-director-vinayan-is-back/20110519.htm|title=Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya will release this Friday|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=19 May 2011}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The film's soundtrack contains 6 songs, all composed by [[Mohan Sithara]], with lyrics by
Yusufali Kecheri.

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer(s)
|-
| 1
| "Alliyaambal Poove" (F)
| [[K. S. Chitra]]
|-
| 2
| "Alliyaambal Poove" (M)
| [[K. J. Yesudas]]
|-
| 3
| "Daadaa Saahib Varunne"
| K. J. Yesudas, [[Mohan Sithara]], Mobina
|-
| 4
| "Thaliyoor Bhagavathikku"
| K. S. Chitra, [[M. G. Sreekumar]], [[Vijay Yesudas]]
|-
| 5
| "Yaamam Punassamaagama Yaamam" (F)
| K. S. Chitra
|-
| 6
| "Yaamam Punassamaagama Yaamam" (M)
| K. J. Yesudas
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0273516}}

[[Category:2000s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2000 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Indian vigilante films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Mohan Sithara]]
[[Category:Films directed by Vinayan]]
[[Category:2000 action drama films]]

Karumadikkuttan (film)

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{{For|Buddha statue|Karumadikkuttan}}
{{short description|2001 film by Vinayan}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Karumadikkuttan
| image = Karumadikkuttan.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = CD Cover
| director = [[Vinayan]]
| producer = Samson J. Paanaadan
| story = Vinayan J. Pallasserry
| screenplay = J. Pallasserry
| starring = [[Kalabhavan Mani]] [[Nandini (actress)|Nandini]]
| music = [[Mohan Sithara]]
| cinematography = Azhagappan
| editing = G. Murali
| studio = Surabhi Cinema
| distributor = Surabhi Cinema
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2001|08|03}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}
'''''Karumadikkuttan''''' is a 2001 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Vinayan]] and written by J. Pallasserry, starring [[Kalabhavan Mani]] and [[Kausalya (actress)|Kausalya]]. The film also has [[Bharathi (actress)|Bharathi]], [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]], [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]], [[Suresh Krishna (actor)|Suresh Krishna]], [[K. B. Ganesh Kumar|Ganesh]], [[Rajan P. Dev]], Athira, Shivaji, Priyanka and Meena Ganesh in the cast.

The film features a soundtrack by [[Mohan Sithara]], cinematography by Azhagappan, and editing by G. Murali. It is produced and distributed by Samson J. Paanaadan of Surabhi Cinema. The film was a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.screenindia.com/20020104/rmala.html |author=Unni R. Nair |title=Let down |magazine=[[Screen India]] |date=4 January 2002 |accessdate=14 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071229023821/http://www.screenindia.com/20020104/rmala.html |archivedate=29 December 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kalakeralam.com/cinema/cinema2001.htm|author=|title=2001 - Another disastrous year for filmdom|publisher=Kala Keralam|year=2001|accessdate=14 April 2011}}</ref> The film was remade in Tamil as ''[[Azhagesan]]'' (2004) starring Sathyaraj.

==Plot==
The protagonist of the film, Kuttan ([[Kalabhavan Mani]]), is a thirty - year old man, but he has the intelligence of a ten - year old. People call him Karumadikkuttan as he is dark. Everyone has sort of affection for him and he too is always ready to do anything for anybody in the village. The remuneration that he gets for any job somehow is never above five rupees. But he works really hard when he is terribly hungry just for the sake of this meagre amount. And he has no complaint against anybody. People even ridicule him. But he thinks only of the positive aspect of things and has no grudge against anybody.

Kuttan [[Kalabhavan Mani|(Kalabhavan Mani]]), a mentally ill man, is in love with his cousin Nandini [[Kausalya (actress)|(Kausalya)]], a college student. Neelakandan ([[Rajan P. Dev|Rajan P Dev]]) is the village landlord who is a cunning man and has grabbed all the wealth from Nandini's father a few years back. Neelakandan has a son Sekhar ([[Suresh Krishna (actor)|Suresh Krishna]]), who is a womanizer.

Nandini and her college professor, fall in love with each other. He proposes to marry her and she accepts. Sekhar, who has an eye on Nandini, is humiliated and slapped by Nandini while he tries to misbehave with her. As a means of revenge, Sekhar kicks Nandini and her grandmother (i [[Bharathi Vishnuvardhan]]) out of their house. Nandini's marriage is immediately stopped and her grandmother falls ill.

Kuttan accommodates them in his small house. Later, Nandini's grandmother dies, and Nandini is raped by Sekhar. Nandini gets pregnant but aborts with Neelakandan's daughter's support. Neelakandan wants to take Nandini to his house and marry Sekhar, but she refuses, and Kuttan humiliates Neelakandan. Sekhar decides to kill Kuttan. First, he kills Kuttans family friend. In the meantime, Neelakandan dies because of his illness. Sekhar's henchmen beat Kuttan and Nandini kills Sekhar.

A few years later, Nandini is released from jail and lives happily with Kuttan.

==Cast==
* [[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Karumadikkuttan
* [[Nandini (actress)|Nandini]] as Nandinikutty
* [[Bharathi (actress)|Bharathi]]
* [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as Govindan Nair
* [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]] as Nandini's Father
* [[Suresh Krishna (actor)|Suresh Krishna]] as Shekharan
* [[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]] as Chandramohan Mash
* [[Rajan P. Dev]] as Neelakantan Muthalali
* [[Ponnamma Babu]]
* [[Bharathi Vishnuvardhan]] as muthashi.
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==Production==
The film's was shot from [[Kuttanad]], Kerala. About the film, [[Vinayan]] says: "We never try to look into the minds and sorrows of the mentally ill people around us. They too long for love. And love, when given to them could take them to heights. That’s what I am trying to tell in this film." About his character, [[Kalabhavan Mani]] says: "I have done my best to give life to the character of a mentally ill person. I have observed the mannerisms of mentally ill people and have performed accordingly."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/20010316/rsets.htm|author=Unni R. Nair|title=A visit on the sets of Karimaadikuttan at Kovalam|magazine=[[Screen India]]|date=16 March 2001|accessdate=12 April 2011}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The film's soundtrack contains 12 songs, all composed by [[Mohan Sithara]], with lyrics by [[Yusufali Kechery]].

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer(s) !! Raga(s)
|-
| 1
| "Chelulla"
| [[K. S. Chitra]]
| [[Shahana]]
|-
| 2
| "Chelulla Vallathil"
| K. S. Chitra, [[P. Jayachandran]]
| [[Shahana]]
|-
| 3
| "Innalekal"
| [[K. J. Yesudas]]||
|-
| 4
| "Kaa Kaa Kakakarumbi"
| [[Kalabhavan Mani]]||
|-
| 5
| "Kai Kottu Penne"
| Kalabhavan Mani||
|-
| 6
| "Kannezhuthi Pottuthottu [F]"
| K. S. Chitra||
|-
| 7
| "Nenjudukkinte"
| K. J. Yesudas||
|-
| 8
| "Odivarum Ormma"
| K. J. Yesudas||
|-
| 9
| "Sahyasaanu Shruthicherthu"
| K. J. Yesudas
| [[Desh (raga)|Desh]]
|-
| 10
| "Thaalam Thaalam"
| K. J. Yesudas||
|-
| 11
| "Va Va Thaamarappenne"
| [[M. G. Sreekumar]], Chorus||
|-
| 12
| "Yaahi Radhe"
| K. S. Chitra||
|}

==Box office==
The film was both critical and commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/must-watch-kalabhavan-mani-films/photostory/51303437.cms|title=Must Watch|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=19 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.screenindia.com/20020104/rmala.html |author=Unni R. Nair |title=Let down |magazine=[[Screen India]] |date=4 January 2002 |accessdate=14 April 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071229023821/http://www.screenindia.com/20020104/rmala.html |archivedate=29 December 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/the-best-of-kalabhavan-mani-a-tribute-imagegallery-0-malayalam-qdhrPuegcajje.html|title=The best of Kalabhavan Mani: a tribute|work=[[Sify]]|date=19 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/flashback-friday-filmmaker-vinayan-reminisces-working-with-mammootty-for-rakshasa-rajavu/articleshow/75758975.cms|title=Flashback Friday: Filmmaker Vinayan reminisces working with Mammootty for ‘Rakshasa Rajavu’|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=15 May 2020}}</ref>

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0319653}}
* [http://www.malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1352 ''Karumadikkuttan''] at the Malayalam Movie Database
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03g_UBsDUFk karumadikkuttan] Malayalam

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2000s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:Films directed by Vinayan]]

Kauravar

2021-07-06T16:36:48Z

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{{refimprove|date=May 2012}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kauravar
| image = Kauravar-5798.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Movie poster
| director = [[Joshiy]]
| writer = [[A. K. Lohithadas]]
| narrator =
| starring = {{ubl|[[Mammootty]]|[[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]|[[Thilakan]]|[[Babu Antony]]|[[Bheeman Raghu]]|[[Anju (actress)|Anju]]}}
| music = [[S. P. Venkatesh]]
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing =
| studio =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1992|02|12|Kerala|1992|02|17|Karnataka|df=y}}
| runtime = 160 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''Kauravar''' is a 1992 Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language action drama film, directed by [[Joshiy]], written by [[A. K. Lohithadas|Lohithadas]], starring [[Mammootty]], [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]], [[Thilakan]], [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]], [[Anju (actress)|Anju]], [[Babu Antony]] and [[Bheeman Raghu]].<ref name="Vishnu">{{cite news |title=When Vishnuvardhan acted alongside Mammootty in a Mollywood movie |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/when-vishnuvardhan-acted-alongside-mammootty-in-a-mollywood-movie-854451.html |date=27 Jun 2020}}</ref> The film was remade in Telugu as ''Khaidi Garu'', with [[Mohan Babu]]. It was also remade into [[Kannada]] in 2001 by the title ''Devasura'', starring Devraj and B. C. Patil.<ref name="Vishnu"></ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mammootty, Joshiy to team up after 10 years |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mammootty-joshiy-to-team-up-after-10-years/articleshow/67282908.cms |date=28 Dec 2018}}</ref>

==Plot==
A gang led by Aliyar ([[Thilakan]]) holds a grudge against Police Officer Haridas ([[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]]), who was responsible for the death of Antony's ([[Mammootty]]) wife and daughter as well as Aliyar's wife and two daughters 12 years ago and sent Antony to jail. When Antony is finally freed, he reunites with his old gang and they plan to kill Haridas. Antony then discovers that his daughter who he thought had died is actually still alive and was raised by Haridas as one of his daughters. Antony meets his long-lost daughter but Aliyar and gang are not ready to leave Haridas. Antony pleads to the gang to leave Haridas alone but fails to stop them. During the struggle, Antony gets shot by Aliyar and in his defence kills Aliyar.

In the climax of the movie, when Rajagopal ([[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]]), who was a friend of Haridas, is about to tell who is the actual daughter of Antony, he stops him saying that all the three girls are his daughters.

== Cast ==
* [[Mammootty]] as Antony
* [[Vishnuvardhan (actor)|Vishnuvardhan]] as Haridas I.P.S.
* [[Thilakan]] as Aliyar
* [[Babu Antony]] as Hamsa
* [[Bheeman Raghu]] as Ramayyan
* [[Anju (actress)|Anju]] as Sujatha
* [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] as Rajagopal (Commissioner of Police)
* [[Shanthi Krishna]] as Commissioner's wife
* [[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as George Mathew MLA
* [[Valsala Menon]] as Aliyar's wife
* [[Maniyanpilla Raju]]
* [[Kuthiravattom Pappu]] as Pillai
* [[Vinu Chakravarthy]] as Police Inspector
* [[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as police
* [[K. P. A. C. Sunny]]
* [[Rudra (actress)|Rudra]]
* Durga
* [[Azeez (actor)|Azeez]] as Kannan Nair
* [[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]]
* [[Kanakalatha]]

==Release==
The film was released on 12 February 1992.

===Box office===
The film was both commercial and critical success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/movie-news/mamootty-joshiy-join-hands-again-after-a-decade-1.3437449|title=Mamootty, Joshiy join hands again after a decade|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=30 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/director-joshiy-teams-mammootty-after-decade-94168?amp|title=Director Joshiy teams up with Mammootty after a decade|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=29 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/memorable-performances-of-non-malayali-actors/memorable-performances-of-non-malayalam-actors/photostory/51826590.cms|title=Memorable Performances of Non Malayalam Actors|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=14 April 2016}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The film's soundtrack was composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]]. Lyrics were penned by [[Kaithapram]].

{{tracklist
| headline =
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Kanaka Nilaave
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[K. S. Chitra]]
| length1 = 4:53
| title2 = Muthu Mani Thooval
| extra2 = K. J. Yesudas
| length2 = 4:43
| title3 = Maari Kuliril
| extra3 = K. J. Yesudas
| length3 = 5:14
| title4 = Maari Kuliril
| extra4 = K. S. Chitra
| length4 = 1:49
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0271593|Kauravar}}

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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1990s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1990s action films]]
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[[Category:Indian crime drama films]]

Sandarbham

2021-07-06T16:19:30Z

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{{short description|1984 film directed by Joshiy}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Sandarbham
| image = Sandharbhamfilm.png
| image_size =
| border =
| alt =
| caption = Promotional Poster
| director = [[Joshiy]]
| producer = [[Joy Thomas (producer)|Joy Thomas]]
| writer = [[Cochin Haneefa]]
| screenplay = [[Kaloor Dennis]]
| story =
| based_on = 
| narrator =
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Sukumaran]] [[Saritha]] [[Seema (actress)|Seema]]
| music = [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]
| cinematography =
| editing = K. Sankunni
| studio = [[Jubilee Productions]]
| distributor = Jubilee Productions
| released = {{Film date|1984|05|11|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam film|Malayalam]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

''''Sandarbham'''' ({{lang-ml|സന്ദര്‍ഭം}}) is a 1984 [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[Joshy]], written by [[Cochin Haneefa]], screenplay by Kaloor Dennis, and starring [[Mammootty]], [[Sukumaran]], [[Saritha]], [[Seema (actress)|Seema]], [[P. K. Abraham]], [[K. P. A. C. Sunny]] and [[Unni Mary]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1590|title=by|accessdate=2014-10-20|publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1665|title=Sandarbham|accessdate=2014-10-20|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/sandharbham-malayalam-movie/|title=Sandarbham|accessdate=2014-10-20|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref>

The film is a typical tear-jerker family-drama tragedy of the 1980s. Films of this genre typically featured a happy family in the beginning, with a well placed husband-cum-father, a young mother and a girl child of the age of 3 or 4. In the end, the family gets into a whirlpool of relationship problems. The film was remade in Tamil as ''[[Paadatha Thenikkal]]''.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Shalini|Baby Shalini]]
*[[Saritha]]
*[[Mammootty]]
*[[KPAC Sunny]]
*[[P. K. Abraham]]
*Vazhoor Rajan
*[[Seema (actress)|Seema]]
*[[M. G. Soman]]
*[[Sukumaran]]
*[[Prathapachandran]]
*[[Cochin Haneefa]]
*[[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]]
*[[Nellikode Bhaskaran]]
{{colend}}

==Release==
The film was released on 11 May 1984.

===Box office===
The film was both commercial and critical success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/movie-news/mamootty-joshiy-join-hands-again-after-a-decade-1.3437449|title=Mamootty, Joshiy join hands again after a decade|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=30 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/quest-for-perfection/article2455824.ece|title=Quest for perfection|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 September 2011}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]] and the lyrics were written by [[Poovachal Khader]].

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Doctor Saare" || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || [[Poovachal Khader]] ||
|-
| 2 || "Pandoru Kaattiloraansimham" || [[P. Susheela]] || Poovachal Khader ||
|-
| 3 || "Pandoru Kaattiloraansimham" (Pathos) || K. J. Yesudas || Poovachal Khader ||
|-
| 4 || "Thrailokyapaalane" || [[Vani Jairam]], [[K. P. Brahmanandan]] || Poovachal Khader ||
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0269823|Sandharbham}}
{{Joshiy}}

[[Category:1984 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]]

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Dhruvam

2021-07-06T16:07:12Z

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{{short description|1993 Malayalam film}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{more citations needed|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Dhruvam
| native_name =
| image = Dhruvam.jpg
| caption = Release poster
| director = [[Joshiy]]
| producer = [[M. Mani]]
| story = [[A. K. Sajan]]
| screenplay = [[S. N. Swamy]]
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Jayaram]] [[Suresh Gopi]] [[Vikram Kennedy|Vikram]] [[Gauthami]] [[Tiger Prabhakar]]
| music = [[S. P. Venkatesh]]
| cinematography = [[Dinesh Babu]]
| editing = K. Sankunny
| distributor = Sunitha Productions
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1993|1|27}}
| runtime = 145 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Dhruvam''''' (ധ്രുവം, [[English language|English]]: ''Pole'') is a 1993 [[Malayalam]] [[Action film|action]] [[thriller film]] directed by [[Joshiy]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=thomas|first=elizabeth|date=2015-10-26|title=Dhruvam, my favourite Malayalam movie: Vikram|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151025/entertainment-mollywood/article/dhruvam-my-favourite-malayalam-movie-vikram|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> where story and dialogue are by [[S. N. Swamy]] and [[A. K. Sajan]] and screenplay by [[S. N. Swamy]]. It stars [[Mammootty]], [[Jayaram]], [[Suresh Gopi]], [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Gautami]] and [[Tiger Prabhakar]]. Its music was composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]]. It was Vikram's debut in Malayalam cinema.<ref name="Deccan">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151025/entertainment-mollywood/article/dhruvam-my-favourite-malayalam-movie-vikram|title=Dhruvam, my favourite Malayalam movie: Vikram|first=elizabeth|last=thomas|date=26 October 2015|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> The film was a commercial success and was one of the highest grossing movies of the year behind [[Manichitrathazhu]] and [[Devaasuram|Devasuram]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 Mammootty films to watch before you die|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-mammootty-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52419803.cms|access-date=2021-02-23|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Plot==
An araachar (hangman) from Tamil Nadu is brought to central jail to hang Hyder Marakkar ([[Tiger Prabhakar]]), a notorious criminal with terror links, but he is killed in a road accident. DIG Marar ([[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]]) smells foul play as hangmen are either murdered, bribed or threatened. His efforts to bring hangmen from other states are also in vain as all of them are simply too afraid to hang Hyder. He goes to Kamakshipuram along with Jose Nariman ([[Suresh Gopi]]), a smart and young police officer, to meet Narasimha Mannadiar ([[Mammootty]]), a revered village lord and member of the royal family who had once ruled the hamlet. He is worshipped and revered by his villagers. Mannadiar is known for his generous and fearless attitude, and his thirst for justice and peace for his village has made him an enemy in the eyes of politicians and a certain group of police officers. While on the search for the state's hangman, Mannadiar and DIG Marar luckily meets the hangman's brother Kasi ([[T. G. Ravi]]) who agrees to come to hang Hyder. The movie progresses with a series of flashbacks intertwined with the present.

Upon Nariman's request, Ponmani ([[Babu Namboothiri]]), Mannadiar's secretary, shares with him a few stories from Mannadiar's life that made him popular. One among them was shared with Veerasimha Mannadiar ([[Jayaram]]), his younger brother. Veeran liked Maya ([[Rudra (actress)|Rudra]]) and informed Mannadiar about it. A few days before the marriage, a young man ([[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]) arrived at Mannadiar's house, introducing himself as Bhadran, a man in love with Maya. He also added that her parents had agreed to the marriage without Maya's consent. Mannadiar called off Veeran's marriage and got Maya and Bhadran married. Bhadran was a gang member of Marakkar who did not want to kill the DIG. Hence, Bhadran was a target of the gang. Veeran saves Bhadran and the latter is appointed as Mannadiar's driver. Marakkar kills DIG Marar's son for revenge and also kills Veeran as he would have been an eye witness. From that day onwards, Mannadiar waits for the chance to avenge for his brother's death. Upon hearing the story, Nariman decides to help Mannadiar. Although convicted by court for execution, Marakkar tries every possible way to escape. Mannadiar's battle of revenge against Marakkar forms the rest of the story.

In the end, Mannadiar and Bhadran get themselves taken to the jail where Hyder has been kept. While transferring Hyder to another jail, Mannadiar, along with Bhadran, kidnaps Hyder with Nariman's assistance. Hyder challenges Mannadiar to a fair fight, where he initially overpowers Mannadiar, who soon gets the better of him. In the process, in order to save Mannadiar from a bomb thrown by Hyder's associates, Nariman catches the bomb and falls on it, which explodes, killing him. Mannadiar then hangs Hyder from a tree. At the court, Mannadiar takes the full responsibility for the murders thereby making Bhadran a pardoned-witness and Mannadiar gets the death sentence.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Mammootty]] as Narasimha Mannadiar
*[[Jayaram (actor)|Jayaram]] as Veerasimha Mannadiar
*[[Suresh Gopi]] as SI Jose Nariman
*[[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] as Bhadran
*[[Gauthami]] as Mythili, Mannadiar's wife
*[[Tiger Prabhakar]] as Hydar Marakkar
*[[Rudra (actress)|Rudra]] as Maya
*[[Shammi Thilakan]] as Ali, Marakkar's Brother
*[[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]] as Hassan, Marakkar's brother
*[[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as D. I. G. Marar
*[[T. G. Ravi]] as Kasi, new hangman
*[[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]] as SP Ramdas
*[[KPAC Azeez]] as Nambiar
*[[Babu Namboothiri]] as Ponmani
*[[M. S. Thripunithura]] as Maya's father
*[[P. K. Abraham]] as Chidambaram, Mythili's father
*[[Delhi Ganesh]] as Ramayyan
*[[Appa Haja]] as Prathapan, Marar's son
*[[Kollam Thulasi]] as Chekutty MLA
*[[Subair]] as doctor
*[[Ravi Vallathol]] as police officer
*[[Aliyar]] as doctor
{{colend}}

==Release==
The film was released on 27 January 1993.

===Box office===
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-mammootty-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52419768.cms|title=10 Mammootty films to watch before you die|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=18 November 2014}}</ref>

==Music==
The songs and background score were composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?2185|title=Dhruvam [1993] | ധ്രുവം [1993]|website=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Song
! Duration
! Artist
! Lyricist
|-
|"Thalirvettilayndo" (Female Version)
||04:04
||[[K. S. Chithra]]
||[[Shibu Chakravarthy]]
|-
|"Thalirvettilayndo" (Duet Version)
||04:02
||K. S. Chitra, [[G. Venugopal]]
||[[M. D. Rajendran]]
|-
|"Thumbippenne" (Male Lead)
||05:09
||[[Yesudas]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]
||M. D. Rajendran
|-
|"Thumbippenne" (Female Lead)
||04:59
||[[Yesudas]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]
||M. D. Rajendran]
|-
|"Varavarnnini"
||01:22
||[[K. S. Chitra]]
||Shibu Chakravarthy
|}

==Trivia==
{{more citations needed|date=September 2019}}
* It was [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]'s first [[Malayalam film]].<ref name="Deccan"/>
* This was the last combination of Mammootty and Suresh Gopi before [[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]], except for a cameo role in ''[[The King (1995 film)|The King]]''.
* [[Dinesh Baboo]] served as the cinematographer, replacing [[Joshiy|Joshiy's]] frequent collaborator [[Jayanan Vincent]].

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0271459|Dhruvam}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121025/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/5728/dhruvam.html Dhruvam - Movie Reviews, Videos, Wallpapers, Photos, Cast & Crew, Story & Synopsis on popcorn.oneindia.in]

{{Joshiy}}

[[Category:1990s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1990s action films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1993 films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Joshiy]]

Kuttettan

2021-07-06T16:04:55Z

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{{short description|1990 Malayalam movie}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kuttettan
| image = Kuttettan.gif
| alt =
| caption = VCD cover
| director = [[Joshiy]]
| producer = K. V. Abraham (Thomsun Babu) for Thomsun Films
| writer = [[A. K. Lohithadas]]
| narrator =
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Saritha]] [[Maathu(actress)|Maathu]] [[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]] [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]]
| music = [[Raveendran]] [[S. P. Venkatesh]]
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing = Sankunni
| studio = Thomsun Films
| distributor = Thomsun Release
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1990|09|29}}
| runtime = 133 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Kuttettan''''' is a 1990 [[Malayalam film|Malayalam]] [[romantic comedy]] film, directed by [[Joshiy]]<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/09/02/stories/2005090201660100.htm
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060913150239/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/09/02/stories/2005090201660100.htm
|url-status=dead
|archive-date=13 September 2006
|title=No super hero role this
|date=2 September 2005
|work=[[The Hindu]]
|accessdate=10 January 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/1990.htm
|title=List of Malayalam films released during the year 1990
|publisher=[[Government of Kerala]]
|accessdate=10 January 2010
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316165440/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/1990.htm
|archive-date=16 March 2012
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> and written by [[A. K. Lohithadas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/jun/29/a-k-lohithadas-tribute-to-a-legend.htm|title=A K Lohithadas (1955-2009): Tribute to a legend|date=29 June 2009|publisher=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=10 January 2010}}</ref> The film stars [[Mammootty]], [[Saritha]], [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]], [[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]], [[Maathu(actress)|Maathu]], [[Sukumari]], [[Jagadish]], [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] and [[Jagannatha Varma]].

==Plot==
Vishnu ([[Mammootty]]) is a rich businessman, happily married to innocent Seetha ([[Saritha]]). Vishnu is a flirt and always interested in having affairs with multiple partners. However, most of his plans were unsuccessful. He pretends to love Ragini (Shyama) and assures her to marry her. But his intentions are different. He starts having affair with a young and beautiful Revathi ([[Lizy (actress)|Lizy Priyadarshan]]). He also gets infatuated by the newly appointed steno Rose Mary ([[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]]) at his office. But every time, he fails to reach his target. He is so lascivious and a womanizer who even gets attracted to a teenage girl (Suma Jayaram). The situation gets worsened after he joins team with Thomas Chacko ([[Thilakan]]) and [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]]. Murali introduces Vishnu to a new girl Indhu ([[Maathu (actress)|Maathu]]), who is an orphan. Indu is childlike and innocent and she blindly believes Murali. She went off with Vishnu to his house. Vishnu, eagerly waiting for sexual intercourse, gets distracted and disappointed by Indhu's genuine nature. The climax is reached when Vishnu's mother ([[Sukumari]]), Malathi and her father arrive at Vishnu's bungalow. Vishnu manages to make his family believe that Indhu is his illegitimate daughter. But he had to face the dangerous consequences that awaited him. Vishnu's family accepted Indhu as his daughter and took her to the ancestral home. Vishnu is completely bewildered and disappointed as he needs to return Indhu to Murali. Vishnu changes his mind and determines not to give Indhu back to them. The rest of the story deals with the complex situations.

==Partial cast==
* [[Mammootty]] as Vishnu Narayanan/Kuttetan
* [[Saritha]] as Seetha Lakshmi
* [[Maathu(actress)|Maathu]] as Indhu
* [[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]] as Revathy
* [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] as Rosemary
* [[Shyama (actress)|Syama]] as Ragini
* Suma Jayaram as Jaya
* [[Suchitra Murali|Suchitra]] as Nurse
* [[Sukumari]] as Vishnu's Mother
* [[Jagadish]] as Gopalakrishnan
* [[Oduvil Unnikrishnan]] as Nanu Nair
* [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] as Nair
* [[Thilakan]] as Thomas Chacko
* [[Jagannatha Varma]] as Narayanan Menon
* [[Babu Namboothiri]]
* [[Valsala Menon]] as Hostel Matron
* [[Renuka (actress)|Renuka]] as Thomas Chacko's girlfriend

==Release==
The film was released on 29 September 1990.

===Box office===
The film was both commercial and critical success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/movie-news/mamootty-joshiy-join-hands-again-after-a-decade-1.3437449|title=Mamootty, Joshiy join hands again after a decade|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=30 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=18 November 2014}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{imdb title|0271607|Kuttettan}}
{{Joshiy}}
[[Category:1990s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by A. K. Lohithadas]]

Adiyozhukkukal

2021-07-04T19:49:22Z

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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Adiyozhukkukal
| image = Adiyozhukkukal.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Poster
| director = [[I.V. Sasi]]
| producer = [[Raju Mathew]]
| writer = [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
| narrator =
| starring = [[Mammootty]] [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] [[Mohanlal]] [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] [[Vincent (actor)|Vincent]]
| music = [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]]
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing = K. Narayanan
| distributor = Century Films
| released = {{Film date|1984|12|20|df=y}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Adiyozhukkukal''''' (Trans: Undercurrents) is a 1984 [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] [[drama film]] directed by [[I. V. Sasi]] and written by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]; starring [[Mammootty]], [[Seema (actress)|Seema]], [[Mohanlal]], [[Balan K. Nair]], [[Vincent (actor)|Vincent]] and [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] in the main roles. The film was produced by [[Raju Mathew]] under the banner of Casino and was distributed by Century Films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1661|title=Adiyozhukkukal|access-date=2014-10-20|publisher=MalayalaChalachithram}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?5792|title=Adiyozhukkukal|access-date=2014-10-20|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/adiyozhukkukal-malayalam-movie/|title=Adiyozhukkukal|access-date=2014-10-20|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref>

[[Mammootty]] received the [[Kerala State Film Award]] for [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] for his performance as Karunan, and Jayanan Vincent won the award for [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography|Best Cinematography]]. The film was critically and economically a success. Later it was remade Tamil as [[Vanna Kanavugal]], with [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]], [[Murali (Tamil actor)|Murali]] and [[Jayashree]].

== Plot ==
Karunan ([[Mammootty]]) is an arrogant fisherman back from jail after 5 years. Upon arriving back at his coastal village, he finds much has changed. Chandran ([[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]]), his trusted Lieutenant, who is more like a younger brother is now a worker at the nearby toddy shop. Chandran again joins him and helps Karunan in setting up his life. Karunan is shocked to see that Madhavi ([[Menaka (actress)|Menaka]]), whom he loved once is now married to Kumaran ([[Vincent (actor)|Vincent]]), for whom he had to go to jail. Kumaran ditched Karunan and within a short time, he himself has emerged as a rich man in the locality. Karunan decides to avenge Kumaran, but is attacked severely at night by his goons. Karunan is saved by Gopi ([[Mohanlal]]), a jobless young man who accidentally witnesses the incident. Gopi becomes a good friend of Karunan and starts staying with him and Chandran. In the meantime Devayani ([[Seema (actress)|Seema]]) a young woman, also joins them due to unexpected situations. The unpleasant incidents happening in each of their lives and Karunan's fight against Kumaran forms the rest of the story.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Mammootty]] as Karunan, an arrogant fisherman
* [[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Devyani, who joins Karunan
* [[Mohanlal]] as Gopi, the man who saves Karunan
* [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]] as Chandran, Karunan's friend
* [[Vincent (actor)|Vincent]] as Kumaran Mooppan, the villain
* [[Menaka (actress)|Menaka]] as Madhavi
* [[Sukumari]]
* [[Manianpilla Raju]] as Jayarajan
* [[Sankaradi]] as Josephettan
* [[Manavalan Joseph]]
* [[Bahadoor]] as Kunjikka
* [[Sathaar]] as Narayanan
* [[Paravoor Bharathan]]
* [[Kuthiravattam Pappu]]
* [[Kundara Johny]]
* [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as Hamsa
* [[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]] as Mariyamachedathi
*Shubha as Karthiyaani
{{colend}}

== Crew ==
* Cinematography: [[Jayanan Vincent]]
* Editing: [[K. Narayanan]]
* Makeup: [[M. O. Devassya]]
* Costumes: M. M. Kumar
* Stunts: Thyagaragan
* Advertisement: P. N. Menon
* Processing: Vijaya Colour Lab
* Stills: Ansari
* Associate Director: Jomon
* Assistant Director: Anil Kumar
* Co-producers: [[Mammootty]], [[Mohanlal]], [[I. V. Sasi]], [[Seema (actress)|Seema]]

==Awards==
* [[Mammootty]] won the 1984 [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor]] and [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1661|title=Adiyozhukkukal|access-date=2014-10-20|publisher=MalayalaChalachithram}}</ref>
* Jayanan Vincent won the 1984 [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1661|title=Adiyozhukkukal|access-date=2014-10-20|publisher=MalayalaChalachithram}}</ref>

==Box office==
The film was commercially successful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1998/sep/01hari1.htm|title=Team of 48|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=1 September 1998}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/oct/24/legendary-film-maker-i-v-sasi-man-who-made-mammootty-a-star-passes-away-1681358.amp|title=Legendary film-maker I V Sasi, man who made Mammootty a star, passes away|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=24 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-mammootty-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52419768.cms|title=10 Mammootty films to watch before you die|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 May 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=C S Venkiteswaran|title=Trendsetting titan|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/trendsetting-titan/article9947168.ece/amp/|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 November 2017|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/sep/07seema.htm|title='I would have been surprised if he hadn't won any National Awards!'|work=[[Rediff]]|date=7 September 2000}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0246412|Adiyozhukkukal}}
{{I. V. Sasi}}

[[Category:1984 films]]
[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
[[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:Films directed by I. V. Sasi]]

July 4 (film)

2021-07-04T19:29:11Z

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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = July 4
| image = July4_film.jpg
| caption = July 4 DVD cover
| native_name =
| alt =
| director = [[Joshiy]]
| producer = {{ubl|Alwin Antony|Suku Nair}}
| writer = [[Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas|{{ubl|Udayakrishna|Siby K. Thomas}}]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]|[[Roma Asrani]]| [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]]|[[Riyaz Khan]]|[[Devan (actor)|Devan]]}}
| music = [[Ouseppachan]]
| cinematography = [[Shaji Kumar]]
| editing = Ranjan Abraham
| studio =
| distributor = {{ubl|Varnachitra Big Screen|PJ Entertainments}}
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2007|07|05}}
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''July 4''''' is a 2007 Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language film directed by [[Joshiy]], starring [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] and [[Roma Asrani|Roma]] in the lead roles.

==Plot==
The story begins in a jail. Ramachandran ([[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]]), a very agile police officer, takes charge as the superintendent. He is given a brief about the jail and the prisoners by Narayanan Potti ([[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]]), who is the jailer.

One day Ramachandran comes face to face with Gokuldas ([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]), one of the prisoners who is to be released soon, on July 4. It is then revealed that the very reason Ramachandran had taken charge of the jail is to meet Gokuldas, with whom he has some old scores to settle. From here unfurls, in flashback sequences, the story of Gokuldas.

As a child, Gokuldas had no one but his mother ([[Sona Nair]]) to call his own; he lived in a street and worked in a cycle shop. When he is picked up by the police along with other boys from the street for a crime he has not committed, things go berserk in his life. His mother comes to get him released but is raped and killed by the police officer ([[Chali Pala]]) in charge of the station.

When Das comes out, he teams up with some other boys and takes revenge on the police officer, strangling him. Then they flee to [[Mumbai]], where they become criminals, constantly clashing with the cops. Things get too hot for them when a daring police officer takes charge, and they break up, with Das taking refuge in a colony at the house of Gopalan ([[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]]), who is a kind-hearted taxi driver. He gets close with Gopalan and his family, but soon the cops reach there, too. In the tussle that follows, Gopalan is killed. Das, who escapes from the cops, is filled with remorse. Later, he takes Gopalan's family and leaves Mumbai, deciding to lead a good life. He works as a taxi driver at the [[Coimbatore airport]]. One day he meets a young girl, Sreepriya ([[Roma Asrani|Roma]]) at the airport. She later travels in his car. When Sreepriya urges him to speed, offering him more money, he obliges, only to hit an auto rickshaw carrying school children. Sreepriya catches another taxi and continues on her way. Gokuldas later turns up at Sreepriya's house asking for compensation. Viswanathan, her father ([[Devan (actor)|Devan]]), offers him a job a driver, and things take a new turn.

After the engagement of Sreepriya with Suresh ([[Sarath Das]]), the son of Ramachandran, Das takes Sreepriya for an examination in [[Coimbatore]]. But on the way back, they are chased by a gang of three toughies, who during the previous night, had tried to break into her bedroom. They hide in an old house in the forest. When Das meets the gang of three toughies, it is revealed in a flashback that they were his friends who helped him to kill the inspector. As they are forced to spend a few days together, they develop a liking for each other, and eventually in love. For saving her both from his friends, he jumps from the cliff holding her. They are saved by a Malayali ([[Salim Kumar]]) in the forest. When both gain consciousness, Das reveals that he did all these things to fulfill a contract from Ramachandran as a retribution to him for a huge sum, which was borrowed for an operation of children of Gopalan as the auto-rickshaw hit by his car was carrying a group of school kids in which they were included. But it is unknown to him for what purpose Ramachandran gave him quotation to kill, which he was not expected.
It is later revealed that Viswanathan ([[Devan (actor)|Devan]]), is the stepfather of Priya as her mother married him, who is a widower and has a daughter from his first marriage, Shilpa Viswanathan.

==Cast==
{{cast list|
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] as Gokuldas / G
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Ramachandran IPS
* [[Roma Asrani]] as Sreepriya
* [[Riyaz Khan]] as Danny
* [[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Viswanathan, Sree's Stepfather
* [[Cochin Haneefa]] as Abukka alias Abu
* [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Narayanan Potti, Jail Warden
* [[Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]] as Vijayalekshmi, Sree's mother
* [[Santhosh Jogi]] as Firoz
* [[Pawan (actor)|Pawan]] as Willams
* [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]] as Gopalan
* [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as IG Lokanathan IPS
* [[Salim Kumar]] as Sakthi
* [[Shammi Thilakan]] as Ripper Murugan
* [[Sona Nair]] as Das's mother
* [[Reshmi Boban]] as Sujatha, Gopalan's wife
* [[Sarath Das]] as Suresh Ramachandran
* [[Shivani_Bhai|Mangala]] as Shilpa Suresh
* [[Anil Murali]] as C.I Vincent
* [[Chali Pala]] as Police Inspector
* Pallavi Narayanan as Gopalan's Daughter
}}

==Soundtrack==

The movie features and acclaimed soundtrack composed by maestro [[Ouseppachan]], with lyrics penned by [[Shibu Chakravarthy]].

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Track # !! Song !! Artist(s) !! Raga
|-
| 1
| "Kaattupoocha"
| [[Afsal]], [[Sayanora Philip]]||
|-
| 2
| "Kanavin Kadavathu"
| [[Vidhu Prathap]], [[Jyotsna Radhakrishnan]]||
|-
| 3
| "Kanavinte Kadavathu"
| Jyotsna Radhakrishnan||
|-
| 4
| "Oru Vaakku Mindathe"
| [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], [[Swetha Mohan]], Chorus || Yamuna Kalyani
|-
| 5
| "Oru Vaakku Mindathe"
| Vineeth Sreenivasan, Chorus || Yamuna Kalyani
|-
| 6
| "Vakamarathin"
| Sayanora Philip||
|-
| 7
| "Vakamarathin"
| [[M. G. Sreekumar]], Sayanora Philip||
|}

==Release date==
Some films in which Dileep was cast in the lead role and released on 4 July were big successes. The list includes ''[[Ee Parakkum Thalika]]'' (2001),<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319337/ Ee parakkum thalika on IMDB]</ref> ''[[Meesha Madhavan]]'' (2002), ''[[C.I.D. Moosa]]'' (2003),<ref name="cidmoosa">[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377575/ CID Moosa on IMDB]</ref> ''[[Pandippada]]'' (2005),<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0463650/ Pandippada on IMDB]</ref> ''[[Chess (2006 film)|Chess]]'' (2006).<ref name="chess">[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0842001/ Chess(film) on IMDB]</ref> This film too was planned to release on 4 July 2007 and had to change to 5 July 2007, due to a court order on a complaint that the story was copied without permissions from the author.

==Box office==
The film ended with getting negative reviews, and became a big disaster in box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/avatharam-on-july-4--dileeps-lucky-day-news-malayalam-ogfllCibddesi.html|title=Avatharam' on July 4, Dileep's lucky day?|work=[[Sify]]|date=5 June 2014}}</ref>

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1034393|title=July 4}}
* [http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/1720/july-4.html OneIndia article]
* [http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/4014/malayalam/july-4/index.htm Nowrunning article]
* [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/preview/9213.html IndiaGlitz article]
* [http://www.metromatinee.com/movies/index.php?FilmID=76-July%204 Metromatinee article]

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2000s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2007 action films]]
[[Category:2007 films]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (film)

2021-07-01T16:54:28Z

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{{short description|2009 Indian Malayalam-language Biographical Action Film}}
{{for|the 1964 film|Pazhassi Raja (1964 film)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}

{{Infobox film
| name = Pazhassi Raja
| image = Pazhassi raja 2009.jpg
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = [[Hariharan (director)|Hariharan]]
| producer = Gokulam Gopalan
| writer = [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
| narrator = [[Mohanlal]] ([[Malayalam]]) [[Kamal Haasan]] ([[Tamil language|Tamil]]) [[Shah Rukh Khan]] ([[Hindi language|Hindi]])
| starring = [[Mammootty]]
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| cinematography = Ramanath Shetty
 [[Venu]]
| editing = [[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
| studio = Sree Gokulam Films
| distributor = Sree Gokulam Release
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2009|10|16}}
| runtime = 200 mintues
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = {{INR}} 20 crore<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/mollywood-pins-its-hopes-on-summer-releases/articleshow/4293351.cms|title=Mollywod pins it's hope on summer releases|work=[[The Economic Times]]|author=P K Krishnakumar}}</ref>
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'''''Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]-language [[historical drama]] film based on the life of [[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja|Pazhassi Raja]], a [[Hindu]] king who fought against the [[East India Company]] in the 18th century. The film was directed by [[Hariharan (director)|Hariharan]], written by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]] and produced by Gokulam Gopalan. It stars [[Mammootty]] in the lead role with [[Sarathkumar]], [[Kanika Subramaniam]], [[Manoj K Jayan]], [[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]], [[Thilakan]], Peter Handley Evans, Harry Key, [[Linda Arsenio]] and [[Jagathi Sreekumar]] in supporting roles. The music score and soundtrack were created by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], while its sound design is by [[Resul Pookutty]]. The political situation of the time is portrayed from an [[India]]n viewpoint in the film, and the locals are treated sympathetically.The film received an overwhelming response and it has emerged as one of the top grossers in Kerala’s box office history.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pazhassi Raja|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/nov/22/pazhassi-raja-106135.html|access-date=2021-06-02|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

The film won [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] for [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam|Best Feature Film in Malayalam]], [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|Best Background Score]], [[National Film Award for Best Audiography|Best Audiography]] and [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)|Special Mention]] (for Padmapriya). It received numerous other accolades, including eight [[Kerala State Film Awards]] and seven [[Filmfare Awards South]].

''Pazhassi Raja'' was produced at a cost of {{INR}}16-20 crore, making it the costliest film made in Malayalam until then.<ref name="articles.timesofindia.indiatimes">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-31/news-interviews/29949007_1_pazhassi-raja-epic-mammootty |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107084139/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-31/news-interviews/29949007_1_pazhassi-raja-epic-mammootty |url-status=dead |archive-date=2011-11-07 |title=Pazhassi Raja: Costliest Malayalam film |date=2009-10-15|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=10 March 2012}}</ref> It is the first Malayalam film to get a home video release in [[Blu-ray]] format. Originally filmed in [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], ''Pazhassi Raja'' was dubbed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as well as [[Hindi]]. The film released on 16 October 2009 across Kerala with 150 prints.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://beta.thehindu.com/arts/movies/article35054.ece |title='Pazhassi Raja' hits 130 theatres in Kerala| location=Chennai, India |date=16 October 2009}}</ref><ref name="Blockbuster">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14922085&cid=14625530 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415000400/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14922085&cid=14625530|archive-date=15 April 2011|title=Kerala Box Office (Oct 21-Nov 30, 2009) |date=2011-08-31|publisher=[[Sify]]|url-status=dead |access-date=6 February 2014}}</ref> It is often regarded as a classic in Malayalam cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 Malayalam films to watch before you die|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-malayalam-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/48436087.cms|access-date=2021-06-10|website=The Times of India}}</ref>The film received an overwhelming response and it has emerged as one of the top grossers in Kerala’s box office history.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pazhassi Raja|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2009/nov/22/pazhassi-raja-106135.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film starts in 1796, four years after the occupation of Malabar by the [[East India Company]] and towards the end of the First Pazhassi Revolt (1793–1797). The revolt is led by [[Pazhassi Raja|Kerala Varma]], the Raja of Pazhassi Palace, of [[Kottayam (Malabar)|Kottayam house]]. The exploitation of the native Indian resources by the company had culminated in popular revolts against its authority across the district. With the help of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja's uncle Kurumbranadu ruler Veeravarma, who is jealous of Pazhassi Raja for his success and influence, and Raja's old companion [[Pazhayamveedan Chandhu]], the Company act against Pazhassi Raja. This forces Pazhassi Raja to escape to the forests of Wayanad. The tribal force led by Neeli captures Assistant Collector Thomas Hervey Baber and his fiancée Dora in the jungle, in spite of his commander's objection. The Raja treats Thomas Baber and Dora as his guest and releases them.

From there, he begins a guerrilla battles against the Company. He is supported by his army chief [[Edachena Kunkan]] and his brother-in-law [[Kaitheri Ambu]]. In the guerrilla battle-front, Pazhassi Raja uses the expertise of Thalakkal Chandu, a Kurichya soldier, and Chandu's fiancée Neeli.

During the initial phases of the battle, the Company loses many men and much money. This compels them to make a peace treaty with Pazhassi Raja. Raja agrees, hoping that this move will bring peace to the area and his people. However, the conditions of the treaty are never observed by the company. This prompts Raja to start the battle again. Similarly, Dora leaves Thomas Baber for England, having learned the betrayal done by the Company to the Raja and despite her objection to the hanging of a father and son, who refused to reveal the location of the Raja to the company. He forms useful alliances with many rulers and powerful families in the nearby places like Unni Mootha and his men.

Pazhassi Raja and his army successfully restart the battle. But the Company use heavily armed forces against him and succeed in luring many tribal leaders. This leads to the capture and subsequent hanging of Thalakkal Chandu as he was cheated by a tribal head.

The Company started hunting for Pazhassi and his army chief Edachena Kunkan. In a bloody fight, Edachena Kunkan kills Pazhayamveedan Chandhu. But he is surrounded by the company. Instead of surrendering before them, he commits suicide. This makes Raja's army weaker. But Pazhassi Raja, even though knowing that he is going to die, goes for a last fight against the company. After a glorious fight, Pazhassi Raja is killed by the company. The film ends with the assistant collector Thomas Baber placing the body of the Raja in a litter and his famous words: "He was our enemy. But he was a great warrior, a great man and we honour him." The Company officers respond by saluting the corpse of the Raja and acting as [[Pall-bearer]]s.

== Cast ==
{{div col|colwidth=27em}}
* [[Mammootty]] as [[Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja|Pazhassi Raja]]
* [[Sarathkumar]] as [[Edachena Kunkan]]
* [[Manoj K. Jayan]] as [[Thalakkal Chanthu|Thalakkal Chandu]]
* [[Suresh Krishna (actor)|Suresh Krishna]] as [[Kaitheri Ambu]]
* [[Suman (actor)|Suman]] as [[Pazhayamveedan Chandhu]]
* [[Kanika Subramaniam]] as [[Kaitheri Makom|Kaitheri Makkam]]
* [[Padmapriya Janakiraman]] as Neeli
* Harry Key as Thomas Hervey Baber, Assistant Collector
* [[Linda Arsenio]] as Dora Baber
* Peter Handley Evans as Major James Gordon
* [[Thilakan]] as [[Vira Varma|Kurumbranaadu Raja Vira Varma]]
* [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Kanara Menon
* [[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Kannavathu Nambiar
* [[Lalu Alex]] as Emman Nair
* [[Captain Raju]] as Unni Mootha
* [[Jagadeesh]] as Bhandari
* [[Mamukkoya]] as Athan Gurukkal
* Murali Mohan as Chirakkal Raja
* [[Ajay Rathnam]] as Subeidhar Cheran
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as Moopan
* Susheel Kumar as Sekaran Warrier
* [[Urmila Unni]] as Chirakkal Thamburatty
* [[Valsala Menon]] as Kaitheri Thamburatty
* Yamini as Unniamma
* [[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]]
* Vimal Raj
* [[Meghanathan]]
* [[Subair]] as Soldier of British
* [[Jayan Cherthala]]
* Ross Elliot as Colonel Robert Bowles
* Tommy Donelly as Governor Jonathan Duncan
* Robin Pratt as Lieutenant Maxwell
*Simon Hewitt as Captain Dickinson
* Gary Richardson as Major Clapham
* Glen David Short as Major Murray
* J. Brandon Hill as Major Stephen
{{div col end}}

==Production==

===Development===
M. T. Vasudevan Nair, Hariharan, and Mammootty are working together after two decades; their previous association was ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]'', which turned out into a landmark film in Malayalam. It was about Chanthu, a legendary warrior in the ''Northern Ballads''. Through ''Pazhassi Raja'', they made another biopic, on the life of Pazhassi Raja. Gokulam Gopalan was the film's producer. The total budget of the film is about {{Indian Rupee}} 27 [[crore]]s, which makes it the most expensive Malayalam film ever made.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20090112617&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=regional |title=Pazhassi Raja: Costliest Malayalam film |last=Iyer |first=Radhika |date=2009-10-15 |publisher=[[NDTV]] |access-date=2009-10-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091019083958/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?Section=Movies&ID=ENTEN20090112617&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&keyword=regional |archive-date=19 October 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hariharan- MT Vasudevan prepare for Randamoozham - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/hariharan-mt-vasudevan-prepare-for-randamoozham/articleshow/9807050.cms|access-date=2021-04-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The sounds in the battle scenes of the film were recreated under [[Academy Award]] winner [[Resul Pookutty]] as he joined in the project only after its completion.

The Kerala High Court ordered the producers of the film to avail the benefit of entertainment tax concession for viewers of ''Pazhassi Raja''.{{clarify|date=April 2014}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianetindia.com/news/pazhassi-raja-tax-concession-benefit-viewers_94231.html |title=Pazhassi Raja: Viewers to get tax benefit |access-date=2009-10-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116135629/http://www.asianetindia.com/news/pazhassi-raja-tax-concession-benefit-viewers_94231.html |archive-date=16 January 2010 }}</ref>

=== Casting ===
[[Mammootty]] plays the title role of [[Pazhassi Raja]]. There are three heroines: Padmapriya appearing as a tribal girl, Kanika as Pazhassi's wife and [[Linda Arsenio]] as Dora Baber, fiancée of Assistant Collector Thomas Baber.<ref name="HEROINE">{{cite web| title=''Three heroines for Pazhassi Raj''| work=Indiaglitz |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/30898.html|access-date=2 May 2007}}</ref> Linda is a theatre artist in New York who also acted in the film ''[[Kabul Express]]''.<ref name="LINDA">{{cite web|title=American actress in Malayalam movie |work=Apun Ka Choice |url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/downsouth/malayalam/20070407-0.html |access-date=2 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070503112130/http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/downsouth/malayalam/20070407-0.html |archive-date= 3 May 2007 }}</ref>

Through this film, [[Sarath Kumar]] makes his debut in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He portrays Edachena Kunkan, the chief lieutenant to Pazhashi Raja.<ref name="SARATH">{{cite web| title=Sarath Kumar speaks Malayalam| work=IndiaGlitz|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/36619.html|access-date=17 February 2008}}</ref> [[Suresh Gopi]] was originally cast for the role. However, he refused to accept. Later, he clarified that he couldn't act in the film due to personal reasons, and it would always be a loss for him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/pazhassi-raja-would-always-be-a-loss-for-me-suresh-gopi/33531/story.htm|title='Pazhassi Raja' would always be a loss for me: Suresh Gopi|publisher=Nowrunning|access-date=31 July 2010}}</ref> [[Suman (actor)|Suman]] portrayed Pazhayamveedan Chandu which marked his acting debut in Malayalam.<ref name="SUMAN">{{cite web| title=Suman in Malayalam| work=Sify Malayalam|url=http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14586773|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080112093754/http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/fullstory.php?id=14586773|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 January 2008|access-date=24 January 2008}}</ref> [[Biju Menon]] was originally cast for the role, but he opted out after a few days of shooting, citing physical difficulties in shooting fight scenes.

===Filming===
The filming began in February 2007 from [[Palakkad]].<ref name="tribute">P. K. Ajith Kumar. [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2007/01/19/stories/2007011900780100.htm Tribute to Pazhassi Raja]. The Hindu. 19 January 2009</ref> The filming lasted for two and a half years and was completed in August 2009.<ref name="makingtoi">[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/History-in-the-making-Pazhassi-Raja-film/articleshow/4972348.cms History in the making: Pazhassi Raja film]. ''[[Press Trust of India]]''. [[Times of India]]. 4 September 2009</ref> Sound mixer Resul Pookutty recreated all location scenes to ensure perfection.<ref name="makingtoi"/> About the delay in making, Hariharan said: "The film's shoot took two years to complete, when it should have been completed in eight months. The delay was not because of me. Neither was it because my producer, Gokulam Gopalan, was short of money; I must really thank my producer, without whom a film like ''Pazhassi Raja'' would never have been made. The delay was because some of the stars were not willing to allot the extra time that was required for the film. They probably didn't realise this film would become a milestone in their careers. Making ''Pazhassi Raja'' was a great challenge for me. Directing ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]'' was a cakewalk, compared to this."<ref>P. K. Ajith Kumar. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110629005851/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/04/09/stories/2010040951300100.htm ‘Pazhassi Raja' reigns supreme]. ''The Hindu''. 9 April 2010.</ref>

==Music==
The film features six original songs composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]]. The original background score was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]], conducted by [[Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra|László Kovács]] and performed by the [[Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra]] in [[Budapest]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/10/02/stories/2009100250740100.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091005010207/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/10/02/stories/2009100250740100.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 October 2009 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Royal rebellion | date=2 October 2009}}</ref> It took three months for Ilaiyaraaja to complete the background score.<ref>[http://www.deccanherald.com/content/23326/mammootty-starrer-pazhassi-raja-ready.html Mammootty starrer 'Pazhassi Raja' ready for release]. [[Deccan Herald]]. Retrieved 4 September 2010.</ref> On 25 September, '''Think Music''' released a soundtrack album, featuring only the songs.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Pazhassiraja-had-a-big-audio-launch/articleshow/5051662.cms 'Pazhassiraja' had a big audio launch]. ''TNN''. Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2009.</ref> The songs received mixed to negative critical reviews and "did not go the way that it was expected".<ref name="soundtrack">{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/ilayaraja-onv-issue-231109.html|title=Ilayaraja unhappy with ONV's lyrics|access-date=2009-10-23}}</ref> Following the setback of the soundtrack album, Ilaiyaraaja stated that he was not satisfied with the lyrics of the poet [[O. N. V. Kurup]], who penned two songs for the film. Ilaiyaraaja won the [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|National Film Award for Best Background Score]]<ref name="I think music, not awards">P Sangeetha. [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/I-think-music-not-awards/articleshow/6566269.cms 'I think music, not awards']. ''TNN''. Times of India Retrieved 17 September 2010</ref>

===Track listing===
; Original version
{{tracklist
| all_music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| all_lyrics = [[O. N. V. Kurup]], [[Gireesh Puthenchery]] and Kanesh Punoor
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| title1 = Mathangananamabjavasa
| note1 = Lyrics: Traditional Sanskrit Sloka
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| length1 = 1:16
| title2 = Kunnathe Konnaykum
| note2 = Lyrics: [[O. N. V. Kurup]]
| extra2 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length2 = 5:12
| title3 = Aadiushassandhya Poothathivide
| note3 = Lyrics: [[O. N. V. Kurup]]
| extra3 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[M. G. Sreekumar]], Chandra Sekharan, [[Vidhu Prathap]]
| length3 = 5:29
| title4 = Ambum Kombum Komban Kattum
| note4 = Lyrics: [[Gireesh Puthenchery]]
| extra4 = [[Ilaiyaraaja]], [[Manjari Babu|Manjari]], Kuttappan
| length4 = 4:59
| title5 = Odathandil Thalam Kottum Kattil
| note5 = Lyrics: [[Gireesh Puthenchery]]
| extra5 = Chandra Sekharan, [[Sangeethaa-Sangeetha Sajith (singer)|Sangeethaa-Sangeetha Sajith]]
| length5 = 5:07
| title6 = Aalamadankala Mythavanalle
| note6 = Lyrics: Kanesh Punoor
| extra6 = [[M. G. Sreekumar]], [[Vidhu Prathap]], Ashraf Thayineri, Edavanna Gafoor, Faisal Elettil, Krishnanunni
| length6 = 4:47
}}

;'''Tamil version (Dubbed)'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/pazhassi-raja-soundtrack-from/id479500098|title=Pazhassi Raja (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture) - EP|work=iTunes|access-date=8 December 2015}}</ref>
{{tracklist
| all_music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| all_lyrics = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| title1 = Mathangananamabjavasa
| note1 = Lyrics: Traditional Sanskrit Sloka
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| length1 = 1:16
| title2 = Kundrathu
| note2 =
| extra2 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length2 = 5:12
| title3 = Aadi Mudhal
| note3 =
| extra3 = [[Madhu Balakrishnan]], [[Rahul Nambiar]], Roshini
| length3 = 5:29
| title4 = Agilamellam
| note4 =
| extra4 = Murali
| length4 = 4:59
| title5 = Moongil Thanni
| note5 =
| extra5 = Karthik, Roshini
| length5 = 5:07
| title6 = Ambum Kombum
| note6 =
| extra6 = Rahul Nambiar, Priya
| length6 = 4:47
}}

'''Hindi version (Dubbed)'''
{{tracklist
| all_music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| all_lyrics = Manoj Santoshi and Manisha Korde
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| title1 = Pritam Dil
| extra1 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length1 = 5:01
| title2 = Yaar Hai Badle
| extra2 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Kunal Ganjawala]]
| length2 = 4:42
| title3 = Yeh Dharti Bhi
| extra3 = Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala
| length3 = 5:16
}}

==Release==
The film was released on 16 October as a [[Diwali]] release with 130 prints in the original [[Malayalam]] version and later on 17 November with 150 prints in [[Tamil language|Tamil]].<ref name="Tamil release">{{cite news|url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/mollywood-pins-its-hopes-on-summer-releases/articleshow/4293351.cms }}</ref> Later, on 27 September 2013, Goldmines Telefilms launched the trailer of the [[Hindi]] dubbed version of the film, at their [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pazhassi Raja Hindi Dubbed Official Theatrical Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_d-ck1TgI34|access-date=10 April 2014}}</ref> The full Hindi version of the film was digitally released on YouTube on 11 October 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pazhassi Raja (Hindi) Full Movie|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llXXNpKiagA|access-date=10 April 2014}}</ref>

===Home video===
[[Moser Baer]] Home Entertainment released the film on [[Blu-ray Disc]], [[DVD]], SuperDVD and [[VCD]] in [[India]]. The home video rights was bought by Moser Baer for a record sum of {{INR}} 62 lakhs. ''Pazhassi Raja'' was the first regional language film to be released in the [[Blu-ray]] format.<ref>[http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=67408 "പഴശ്ശിരാജ ബ്ലൂറേ ഫോര്‍മാറ്റ് ഡിസ്‌ക് വിപണിയില്‍"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818202335/http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=67408 |date=18 August 2011 }}. (in Malayalam). ''Janayugam''. Retrieved 30 April 2011.</ref> The DVD version of the film was released on 1 May 2010 as a two-DVD set.<ref>[http://www.moserbaerhomevideo.com/title-search.htm?stimes=OK&language=7&CDTYPE=&category%5B%5D=ALL&searchin=MOV&keyword=Kerala+Varma+Pazhasiraja&sbox=OK&x=107&y=19 Buy Hindi Movies Online | Buy Hindi Movies VCD, DVD Online | Online Store for Hindi Movies]</ref> It is available in [[Aspect ratio (image)#16:9 standard|16:9]] [[Anamorphic widescreen]], [[Dolby Digital#Dolby Digital Surround EX|Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]], [[Progressive scan|progressive]] 24 [[Frame rate|FPS]], [[widescreen]] and [[NTSC]] format.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/pazhassi-raja-rules-over-dvd-sales-as-well/31551/story.htm|title=Indian Entertainment News, Movie News, Movie Features - Bollywood - Tamil - Telugu - Malayalam - Kannada Movies|access-date=8 December 2015}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===
Nowrunning comments that the film is an "exotic chronicle that stuns us with its fascinating tale", and that "this is the stuff that ''tours de force'' are made of".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/4056/malayalam/pazhassi-raja/review.htm |title=A breathtaking film that demands repeated screenings!|date=2009-10-16 |access-date=2009-10-17}}</ref> [[Rediff]] gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, praising the script and the technical brilliance of the film.<ref name=Rediffreview>{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/oct/16/south-malayalam-movie-review-pazhassi-raja.htm|title=Pazhassi Raja is brilliant|date=2009-10-16|publisher=[[Rediff]]|access-date=2009-10-17}}</ref> [[Sify]] described the film as one "that will be treasured for years to come".<ref name=Sifyreview>[https://web.archive.org/web/20091019084003/http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=14915401&ctid=5&cid=2428 Sify review]. [[Sify]]. Retrieved 2010-10-17.</ref>

However, Rediff also stated that "sentimentalism bogs down the pace [of the film]" at several occasions of the story.<ref name=Rediffreview/> Ilayaraja's music also received criticism, and the critics further accused the film of taking some cinematic liberties on history.<ref name=Sifyreview/> ''[[The Hindu]]'' said, "the host of people who play English Lords and East India Company chiefs appears theatrical. Even Linda Arsenio, the English Lady Dora Baber, isn't spontaneous" and "while on editing, certain parts seem to have been trimmed in haste and hence hang without relevance. Strangely, despite an action-oriented story and mind-boggling stunts, the film sags at points."<ref name="hindu">{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/11/27/stories/2009112750020200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091201061113/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2009/11/27/stories/2009112750020200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=1 December 2009 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Majestic multitude – Pazhassi Raja | date=27 November 2009}}</ref> Other critics pointed the sloppy fight scenes and the English accent of [[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]] who has dubbed for herself in the film.<ref>{{cite web|last=Aiyappan |first=Arya |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/reviews/2009/pazhassi-raja-review-171009.html |title=Pazhassi Raja – Review | – Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=2009-10-17 |access-date=2012-08-17}}</ref>

===Box office===
''Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja'' collected around {{INR}} 1.65 crore from first day over the all releasing centres. The film had a record opening, collecting {{INR}} 7.65 crore in its first week, which was the highest ever first week recorded for a film in Kerala, at the time it was released.<ref name=Opening>{{cite news| url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14916133 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140331171422/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14916133 | url-status=dead | archive-date=31 March 2014 | publisher=Sify | title=Kerala Box Office - 28 Sep to 20 Oct | date=21 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/10-Mammootty-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52419768.cms|title=10 Mammootty films to watch before you die|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=24 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="Blockbuster">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14922085&cid=14625530 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415000400/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14922085&cid=14625530|archive-date=15 April 2011|title=Kerala Box Office (Oct 21-Nov 30, 2009) |date=2011-08-31|publisher=[[Sify]]|url-status=dead |access-date=6 February 2014}}</ref> The film collected ₹ 31 lakhs in its first week in Chennai box office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chennai Box office Nov 27-29|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-nov-30/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-pazhassiraja.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=Behindwoods|language=en}}</ref> The film collected a revenue of about ₹32 crore after its theatrical run.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Webdesk|date=2015-10-20|title=Ennu Ninte Moideen surpassed Pazhassiraja and Twenty 20 in total gross !|url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/ennu-ninte-moideen-surpassed-pazhassiraja-and-twenty-20-in-total-gross/|access-date=2021-06-16|website=onlookersmedia|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=IBTimes|date=2015-10-21|title=Kerala box office: Prithviraj's 'Ennu Ninte Moideen' among top 5 highest grossing Malayalam movies|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-prithviraj-ennu-ninte-moideen-among-top-5-highest-grossing-malayalam-movies-651418|access-date=2021-06-16|website=[[International Business Times]]|language=en}}</ref>The film ran for 150 days in 5 theatres in kerala<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala box office updates|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice/Keralaboxofficeupdates-pl4qWtbjjhjgh.html|date=8 February 2010|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> and grossed ₹49 crore in total as revenue and business.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-05-22|title=Pazhassi Raja DVD sales create records! {{!}} Regional News - Yahoo! India Movies|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522081818/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/87416/Pazhassi-Raja-DVD-sales-create-records.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=web.archive.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hariharan- MT Vasudevan prepare for Randamoozham - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/hariharan-mt-vasudevan-prepare-for-randamoozham/articleshow/9807050.cms|access-date=2021-06-16|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

===Accolades===
{| class="wikitable"
! Organisation
! Award
! Category
! Winner
|-
|rowspan=4|<center>[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/16/stories/2010091663382200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918101200/http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/16/stories/2010091663382200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 September 2010|title=Best Feature Film Award: Kutty Srank|access-date=16 September 2010|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India|date=16 September 2010}}</ref></center>
|rowspan=4|<center>[[National Film Awards]]</center>
|[[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam|Best Feature Film in Malayalam]]
|Gokulam Gopalan
|-
|[[National Film Award – Special Jury Award (Feature Film)|Special Jury Award]]
|[[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]]
|-
|[[National Film Award for Best Music Direction|Best Background Score]]
|[[Ilaiyaraaja]]
|-
|[[National Film Award for Best Audiography|Best Audiography]]
|[[Resul Pookutty]]
|-
|rowspan=8|<center>[[Kerala State Chalachitra Academy]]<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article391756.ece 'Pazhassi Raja' reigns supreme]. [[The Hindu]]. Retrieved 8 April 2010.</ref></center>
|rowspan=8|<center>[[Kerala State Film Award]]</center>
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
|[[Hariharan (director)|Hariharan]]
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]
|[[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor|Second Best Actor]]
|[[Manoj K. Jayan]]
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress|Second Best Actress]]
|[[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]]
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor|Best Film Editor]]
|[[A. Sreekar Prasad]]
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Art Director|Best Art Director]]
|Muthuraj
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Costume Designer|Best Costume Designer]]
|Natarajan
|-
|[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist|Best Dubbing Artist]]
|[[Shoby Thilakan]]
|-
|rowspan=7|<center>[[Filmfare]]<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Filmfare-Awards-winners/articleshow/6280143.cms |title=Filmfare Awards Winners |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 August 2010 |date=9 August 2010}}</ref></center>
|rowspan=7|<center>[[Filmfare Awards South]]</center>
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Feature Film (Malayalam)|Best Film]]
|
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Director (Malayalam)|Best Director]]
|[[Hariharan (director)|Hariharan]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor Award (Malayalam)|Best Supporting Actor]]
|[[Manoj K. Jayan]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Award (Malayalam)|Best Supporting Actress]]
|[[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist Award (Malayalam)|Best Lyricist]]
|[[O. N. V. Kurup]]
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Award (Malayalam)|Best Male Playback]]
|[[K. J. Yesudas]] for "Aadiushassandhya Poothathivide"
|-
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Award (Malayalam)|Best Female Playback]]
|[[K. S. Chithra]] for "Kunnathe Konnaykum"
|-
|rowspan=9|<center>Annual Malayalam Movie Awards<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ammagulf.com/|title=Amma Awards 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090927054908/http://ammagulf.com/|archive-date=27 September 2009}}</ref></center>
|rowspan=9|<center> Annual Malayalam Movie Awards (Dubai)</center>
|Best Movie
|
|-
|Best Director
|[[Hariharan (director)|Hariharan]]
|-
|Best Script Writer
|[[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
|-
|Best Actress
|[[Kanika (actress)|Kanika]]
|-
|Best Supporting Actor
|[[Manoj K. Jayan]]
|-
| Best Special Performance
|[[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]]
|-
|Best Music Director
|[[Ilaiyaraaja]]
|-
|Best Singer (Female)
|[[K. S. Chithra]]
|-
|Best Sound Effects & Engineering
| [[Resul Pookutty]] and [[Amrit Pritam]]

|-
|rowspan=7|<center>[[Surya TV]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100928105823/http://www.hindu.com/2010/09/23/stories/2010092350590200.htm Surya TV film awards announced]. The Hindu. Retrieved 23 September 2010.</ref></center>
|rowspan=7|<center>Surya Film Awards</center>
|Best Script Writer
|[[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
|-
|Best Actor
|[[Mammootty]]
|-
|Best Actress
|[[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]]
|-
|Best Art Director
|Muthuraj
|-
|Best Make-up man
|George
|-
|Best Costume designer
|Natarajan
|-
|Best Male Dubbing Artiste
|Shoby Thilakan
|-
|rowspan=6|<center>[[Vanitha]]<ref>[http://www.keralatv.in/2010/02/vanitha-film-awards-2009-announced/ Vanitha film awards 2009 announced] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160314185108/http://www.keralatv.in/2010/02/vanitha-film-awards-2009-announced/ |date=14 March 2016 }}. Keral TV. Retrieved 11 February 2010.</ref></center>
|rowspan=6|<center>Vanitha Film Awards</center>
|Best Script Writer
|[[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]]
|-
|Best Actor
|[[Mammootty]]
|-
|Best Actress
|[[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]]
|-
|Best Supporting Actor
|[[Sarath Kumar]]
|-
|Best Male Singer
|[[K. J. Yesudas]]
|-
|Best Female Singer
|[[K. S. Chithra]]
|-
|rowspan=4|<center>Kalakeralam<ref>[http://veekshanam.com/content/view/7890/39/ കലാകേരള അവാര്‍ഡുകള്‍; മികച്ച ചിത്രം പഴശ്ശിരാജ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208212219/http://veekshanam.com/content/view/7890/39 |date=8 February 2011 }}. ''Veekshanam''. Retrieved 16 April 2011.</ref></center>
|rowspan=4|<center>Kalakerala Film Awards</center>
|Best Film
|
|-
|Best Actor
|[[Mammootty]]
|-
|Second Best Actor
|[[Manoj K. Jayan]]
|-
|Best Music Director
|[[Ilaiyaraaja]]
|-
|rowspan=1|<center>Asianet</center>
|[[Asianet Film Awards]]
|[[Best Film Award]]
|Gokulam Gopalan
|}

==References==
{{reflist|colwidth=30em}}

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{{National Film Award Best Feature Film Malayalam}}

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Ennu Ninte Moideen

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{{Short description|2015 film by R. S. Vimal}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2016}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ennu Ninte Moideen
| image = Ennu-ninte-moideen.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[R. S. Vimal]]
| producer = Suresh Raj Binoy Shankarath [[Ragy Thomas]]
| writer = R.S.Vimal
| starring = [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]]
| narrator = [[Sudheer Karamana]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[M. Jayachandran]] [[Ramesh Narayan]] [[Gopi Sunder]] '''Background Score:''' [[Gopi Sunder]]
| cinematography = [[Jomon T. John]]
| editing = [[Mahesh Narayanan]]
| studio = Newton Movies
| distributor = Central Pictures
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|09|19}}
| runtime = 170 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INR}}12 crore<ref name="gross full run">{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/content-triumphed-over-star-power-in-southern-filmdom-2015-in-retrospect-115121900185_1.html|title=Content triumphed over star power in southern filmdom (2015 in Retrospect)|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|work=Business Standard|date=19 December 2015|access-date=19 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151219095125/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/content-triumphed-over-star-power-in-southern-filmdom-2015-in-retrospect-115121900185_1.html|archive-date=19 December 2015}}</ref>
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}50 crore<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/premam-ennu-ninte-moideen-other-top-malayalam-movies-that-did-well-box-office-2015-661395|title=Premam, Ennu Ninte Moideen and other top Malayalam movies that did well at the box office in 2015|first=Anu|last=James|date=31 December 2015|website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mumbai Police' to 'Koode': 5 Prithviraj movies to watch before 'Cold Case'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/mumbai-police-to-koode-5-prithviraj-movies-to-watch-before-cold-case-1002353.html|access-date=1 July 2021|agency=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=28 June 2021}}</ref>
}}

'''''Ennu Ninte Moideen''''' (English: ''Yours Truly, Moideen'') is a 2015 [[India]]n [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[Biographical film|biographical]] [[romantic drama film]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/movies/ibnlive-movie-awards-2016-nominees-for-best-actress-south-1198672.html|title=IBNLive Movie Awards 2016: Nominees for Best Actress (South)|work=IBNLive|access-date=18 February 2016|quote=Parvathy was lauded for her efforts in Malayalam romantic thriller 'Ennu Ninte Moideen'.}}</ref> written and directed by [[R. S. Vimal]], based on the real-life story of Kanchanamala and [[B. P. Moideen]], which took place in the 1960s in [[Mukkam]], [[Kozhikode]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ennu-Ninte-Moideen-unfold-in-the-first-person-account-of-Kanchanamala/articleshow/38487271.cms "Ennu Ninte Moideen unfolds in the first person account of Kanchanamala"]. ''The Times of India'' (17 July 2014). Retrieved on 27 September 2015.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/kanchanamala-a-talisman-for-true-love-in-kerala/|title=Kanchanamala: A talisman for true love in Kerala|date=2015-10-25|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-27}}</ref> [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]] essay the title characters of Moideen and Kanchanamala while [[Bala (actor)|Bala]], [[Tovino Thomas]], [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]], [[Sashi Kumar]] and [[Lena (actress)|Lena]] appear in supporting roles.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prithviraj-coming-3-big-malayalam-films-603143 "Prithviraj Coming Up with 3 Big Malayalam Films"]. ''International Business Times'' (26 June 2014). Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref><ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/I-dont-mind-playing-supporting-roles-Parvathy-Menon/articleshow/38123213.cms "I don’t mind playing supporting roles: Parvathy"]. ''The Times of India'' (10 July 2014). Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref>

Music was composed by [[M. Jayachandran]] and [[Ramesh Narayan]],<ref>[http://timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/M-Jayachandhran-feels-honoured-to-work-with-Shreya-Ghoshal/articleshow/37177465.cms "M Jayachandran feels honoured to work with Shreya Ghoshal"]. ''The Times of India'' (25 June 2014). Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref> while background score was composed by [[Gopi Sunder]]. The cinematography was by [[Jomon T. John]].<ref>Navamy Sudhish (15 July 2014) [http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/In-Love-with-his-Lens/2014/07/15/article2330468.ece "In Love with his Lens"]. ''The New Indian Express''. Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref> Upon release, it received a positive critical response and was a commercial success, becoming one of the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Malayalam films]] of all time, grossing more than {{INR}}50 crore at the box office.<ref>Mythily Ramachandran (21 October 2015). [http://www.gulfnews.com/life-style/celebrity/south-india/ennu-ninte-moideen-is-an-immortal-love-story-1.1604071 "‘Ennu Ninte Moideen’ is an immortal love story"]. ''[[Gulf News]]''. Retrieved 22 October 2015.</ref><ref name=FilmibeatReception>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/ennu-ninte-moideen-first-two-days-box-office-collection-reports-198915.html|title=Ennu Ninte Moideen: First 2 Days Box Office Collections|work=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=18 February 2016}}</ref>

==Plot==
Set in the 1960s and '70's in [[Mukkam]], [[Kerala]], the film tells the tragic love story of Moideen who belongs to a renowned [[Mappila|Muslim]] family and Kanchanamala who is the daughter of a Hindu Thiyyar landlord.{{Citation needed|date=July 2020}} Since [[Interfaith marriage|inter-religious marriages]] were a taboo then, the couple had to part ways as their families objected to their love affair.

Moideen shifted ground to being a socio-political activist and Kanchanamala lived in her house under strict restrictions for 22 years. Both communicated through letters and language they had developed. Eventually Kanchanmala was caught and beaten mercilessly by her conservative relatives. Balyambra Pottattu Unni Moideen Sahib, Moideen's father , stabs him since Moideen does not agree to part ways with Kanchana mala but he miraculously escapes. Moideen reveals to the judge/police that it was an accident and his father was not responsible. This confession transforms Balyambra Pottattu Unni Moideen Sahib's attitude towards his son; however, he dies immediately afterwards due to a heart attack. Eventually, Moideen and Kanchana decide to elope but when Moideen was returning after collecting their passports, the boat he was travelling gets caught in a whirlpool. Although he managed to save his fellow boatmates, he gets caught in a whirlpool and dies. His body is found after 3 days. Upon hearing about his death, Kanchana decides to commit suicide but is stopped by Moideen's mother. In the end, Kanchana leaves home to live in Moideen's house, as Moideen's unmarried widow. It is also stated that she is still alive.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as [[B. P. Moideen|Balyambra Pottattu Moideen]]
* [[Parvathy Thiruvothu]] as Kottatil Kanchanamala also called as Kanchi and Kanchana
* [[Tovino Thomas]] as Perumparambil Appu
* [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]] as Balyambra Pottattu Unni Moideen Sahib, Moideen's father
* [[Sashi Kumar]] as Kottatil Madhavan, Kanchanamala's father
* [[Bala (actor)|Bala]] as Kottatil Sethu Madhavan, Kanchana's brother
* [[Lena (actress)|Lena]] as Pathumma, Moideen's mother
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Mukkam Bhasi
* [[Sudheesh]] as Kottathil Ramachandran, Kanchana's brother
* [[Sivaji Guruvayoor]] as Kanchana's uncle
* [[Kalaranjini]] as Kanchana's mother; Janaki
* [[Surabhi Lakshmi]] as servant in Kanchana's house;Maniyamma
* [[Indrans]] as Vaidyar
* Disney James as Prabhavathi's Husband
* [[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Appu's father
* George Tharakan K. J. as Sub-inspector
* Vijayan Karanthoor as Soofi haji
* Krishna Namboothiri
* Jayashankar Karimuttam
* Majeed
* Balaji
* Aneesh Gopal
* Nandan Unni
* Master Roshan
* [[Sija Rose]] as Ameena
* [[Devi Ajith]] as Moideen's aunt
* [[Roslin (Malayalam actress)|Roslin]] as Appu's mother
* Sneha Raj as Prabhavathi, Kanchana's youngest sister
* Charutha Baiju as Leela
* Jaya Noushad as Singer in drama
* Swathi Noushad as Kanchana's sister
* Shilpa Raj as Marina
* Vaiga
* Deepika Mohan
* Kozhikode Saradha
* Kozhikode Ramadevi
* Preetha Pradeep
* Jija Surendran
* Nila Noushad
* Badri Krishna as Velayudhan

{{colend}}

==Production==
The film is based on the real life love story of Moideen and Kanchanamala, which happened in 1960s in the backdrops of river [[Iruvanjippuzha]] and [[Mukkam]] village. Vimal first made the story into a [[documentary film]] and then developed it into a full-length feature film. In October 2014, Kanchanamala had accused Vimal of "tweaking their story", stating that several incidents had not been shown correctly in the film.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/prithviraj-starrer-ennu-ninte-moideen-faces-trouble-south/20141013.htm "Prithviraj starrer Ennu Ninte Moideen faces trouble"]. [[Rediff.com]] (13 October 2014). Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref>

Prithviraj was chosen to play Moideen upon the insistence of real-life Kanchanamala, as she felt that he had a resemblance to Moideen.<ref>Parvathy Nambidi (3 July 2014) [http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/A-Labour-of-Undying-Love/2014/07/03/article2311255.ece "A Labour of Undying Love"]. ''The New Indian Express''. Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref> [[Tovino Thomas]] was signed to play Appuettan (Kanjanamala's cousin), who said that [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] suggested him for the role.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/It-was-Prithviraj-who-invited-me-to-act-in-Ennu-Ninte-Moideen-Tovino/articleshow/38262819.cms "It was Prithviraj who invited me to act in Ennu Ninte Moideen: Tovino"]. ''The Times of India'' (13 July 2014). Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref>

The film was launched at Mascot Hotel in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] on 9 July 2014.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/prithviraj-starrer-ennu-ninte-moideen-launched-604174 "Prithviraj Starrer 'Ennu Ninte Moideen' Launched"]. ''International Business Times'' (11 July 2014). Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref> The shoot was supposed to begin in the first week of August 2014 but was postponed due to rain.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ennu-Ninte-Moideen-shoot-postponed-to-14th/articleshow/39680781.cms "Ennu Ninte Moideen shoot postponed to 14th"]. ''The Times of India'' (5 August 2014). Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref> Though set entirely in [[Mukkam]], the film was not shot there; it was shot mostly in [[Shoranur]] and nearby areas.

==Soundtrack==
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| name = Ennu Ninte Moideen
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| language = [[Malayalam]]
| label = [[Satyam Audios]]
| producer = M. Jayachandran Ramesh Narayan Gopi Sunder
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The background music for the film was composed by [[Gopi Sunder]], who also composed a song. Other songs were composed by [[M. Jayachandran]] and [[Ramesh Narayan]]. [[Rafeeq Ahamed]] penned the lyrics. A poem by renowned poet [[Changampuzha Krishna Pillai]] was used in the film.

The song "Mukkathe Penne" was composed within five minutes. Gopi Sunder says, "We were doing the background music when director requested us to create a background song for the movie. [[Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor]], a singer who helps me with the Sufi notes, was there during that time. I hummed this tune to him for which he wrote lyrics. He crooned it and thus the song was born." For the song "Kathirunnu", [[M. Jayachandran]] won the [[National Film Award for Best Music Direction]] for the first time in his career.<ref>Elizabeth Thomas (3 October 2015). [http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151003/entertainment-tvmusic/article/five-minute-composition-gets-10-lakh-hits "Five-minute composition gets 10 lakh hits"].''Deccan Chronicle''. Retrieved 22 October 2015.</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Ennu Ninte Moideen
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Ee Mazhathan
| lyrics1 = [[Rafeeq Ahamed]]
| music1 = [[Ramesh Narayan]]
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| length1 = 4:07
| title2 = Kannondu Chollanu
| lyrics2 = Rafeeq Ahamed
| music2 = [[M. Jayachandran]]
| extra2 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length2 = 4:51
| title3 = Kathirunnu
| lyrics3 = Rafeeq Ahamed
| music3 = M. Jayachandran
| extra3 = Shreya Ghoshal
| length3 = 4:18
| title4 = Sharadambaram
| lyrics4 = [[Changampuzha Krishna Pillai]]
| music4 = Ramesh Narayan
| extra4 = [[P. Jayachandran]], Shilpa Raj
| length4 = 2:38
| title5 = Iruvanji Puzhappenne
| lyrics5 = Rafeeq Ahamed
| music5 = M. Jayachandran
| extra5 = M. Jayachandran
| length5 = 4:14
| title6 = Priyamullavane
| lyrics6 = Rafeeq Ahamed
| music6 = Ramesh Narayan
| extra6 = [[Madhushree Narayan]]
| length6 = 3:27
| title7 = Mukkathe Penne
| lyrics7 = Md. Maqbool Mansoor
| music7 = [[Gopi Sunder]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| extra7 = Md. Maqbool Mansoor, Gopi Sunder
| length7 = 4:15
| title8 = Sharadambaram
| lyrics8 = Changampuzha Krishna Pillai
| music8 = Ramesh Narayan
| extra8 = Shilpa Raj
| length8 = 2:39
| title9 = Ee Mazhathan
| lyrics9 = Rafeeq Ahamed
| music9 = Ramesh Narayan
| extra9 = K. J. Yesudas, [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| length9 = 4:07
| title10 = Sharadabaram (Unplugged)
| lyrics10 = Changampuzha Krishna Pillai
| music10 = Ramesh Narayan
| extra10 = [[Sithara (singer)|Sithara]]
| length10 = 2:39
}}

==Release==
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The film released on 19 September 2015 in Kerala and outside Kerala on 2 October. The television satellite right of ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' was purchased for an amount of {{INR}} 7 crore by [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]], which is the highest satellite purchasing amount in Malayalam.<ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=WOW! Prithviraj's Ennu Ninte Moideen Overshadows Mammootty's Pathemari!|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/prithviraj-ennu-ninte-moideen-overshadows-mammootty-pathemari-204552.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|access-date=24 November 2015|date=9 November 2015}}</ref>

===Film festival screening===
The film was among the seven films selected to be screened in the Malayalam Cinema Today section of the 20th edition of the [[International Film Festival of Kerala]] (IFFK).<ref>[[Press Trust of India]] (13 October 2015). [http://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/nine-malayalam-movies-to-be-screened-in-iffk-115101200611_1.html "Nine Malayalam movies to be screened in IFFK"]. ''Business Standard''. Retrieved 15 October 2015.</ref> However, director R. S. Vimal decided to withdraw the film from the festival as it was not included in the Competition Section.<ref>Asha Prakash (13 October 2015). [http://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ennu-Ninte-Moideen-backs-out-of-IFFK/articleshow/49337593.cms "Ennu Ninte Moideen backs out of IFFK"]. ''The Times of India''. Retrieved 15 October 2015.</ref>

===Critical response===

''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that the film "presents a classic case of how a compelling real life incident can be adapted for the screen without compromising on the aesthetics of the medium."<ref>M. P. Praveen, S. R. Praveen (26 September 2015). [http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/when-real-life-meets-reel-life/article7691369.ece " When real life meets reel life"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 27 September 2015.</ref> Writing for the same newspaper, [[Baradwaj Rangan]] stated, "Even with flatly written characters and plodding narration, the film strikes a chord. We respond to the film because few among us have experienced a love so mythic — it's the amative equivalent of cheering for [[Erik Weihenmayer]], the blind man who conquered Everest."<ref>Baradwaj Rangan (31 October 2015). [http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/baradwaj-rangan-on-ennu-ninte-moideen/article7823114.ece "In love with love stories"]. ''[[The Hindu]]''. Retrieved 1 November 2015.</ref>

Veeyen of ''Nowrunning.com'' rated 3/5 and opined that it is "a slow-burner that invites its viewers to soak themselves in a compelling romantic tale that is prudently drawn from real life." He added: "A pithy, well-acted and remarkably crafted film, this devastating narrative of love, comes across as a true celebration of the tender, expectant spirit that lies deep within it." He further commented on the film maker by stating that "..some brilliant movies are based on such true stories, and Vimal can rest assured that he has done fine justice in adapting the much admired real-life chronicle on to the big screen."<ref>Veeyen (20 September 2015). [http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/15570/malayalam/ennu-ninte-moideen/5217/review/ "Ennu Ninte Moideen Movie Review"]. Nowrunning.com Retrieved 20 September 2015.</ref> Hailing the film as "probably the best love story to have graced the screens in the last decade in Malayalam Cinema," Rejath RG of ''[[Kerala Kaumudi]]'' described it as " a masterful piece of cinema that is sure to leave a long lasting impression in the hearts of moviegoers." He commented on the filmmaker saying, "R S Vimal has made a gem of a movie, an unforgettable love story of epic proportions."<ref>Rejath RG (21 September 2015). [http://www.kaumudi.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=69214 "Ennu Ninte Moideen is truly epic"]. ''[[Kerala Kaumudi]]''. Retrieved 21 September 2015.</ref>

G. Ragesh of ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 and described it as "a love saga at its ethereal best". He wrote: "Apart from being an inquiry into the unknown realms of human emotions such as love, revenge and envy the film has a smooth narrative which offers a glimpse into the socio-political milieu of the time." He appreciated Vimal's direction, saying that "the clarity with which the director worked on it [the film] is remarkable."<ref>G. Rajesh (19 September 2015) [http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/ennu-ninte-moideen-movie-review.html "Moideen: A love saga at its ethereal best"]. ''[[Malayala Manorama]]''. Retrieved 20 September 2015.</ref>

Describing the film as "one of the best ever love stories made in Malayalam cinema and the best movie of recent times," Akhila Menon of ''Filmibeat.com'' gave a rating of 4/5. She wrote: "It is wonderful to watch the classic form of romance back on the screen, in its complete glory." She added that a "well-written script plays the backbone for the film" and "the only minus factor [of the film] is, Kanchanamala gets over-shadowed by Moideen certain points."<ref>Akhila Menon (20 September 2015). [http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/ennu-ninte-moideen-movie-review-198654.html "Ennu Ninte Moideen Movie Review: An Eternal Love Saga!"]. Retrieved 20 September 2015.</ref> Kanchanamala became an icon of woman sacrifice for eternal love as per the readings of R. Suresh Kumar in online news paper ''Azhimukham''.<ref>R. Suresh Kumar (23 September 2015). [http://www.azhimukham.com/news/7249/ennu-ninte-moytheen-premam-kanchanamala-malar-love-story-sureshkumar "'കാഞ്ചന' തകർത്ത 'മലർ'പ്പൊടി സ്വപ്നങ്ങൾ"]. (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2015.</ref> Sethumadhavan of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' rated the film 4/5 and said, "Despite the story being so old, the screenplay is powerful enough to hook the audience and make one ignore a few loose ends. Whenever and wherever cinematic liberty has been taken, it does not come across as jarring."<ref>Sethumadhavan N [http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Film-ReviewEnnu-Ninte-Moideen/articleshow/49200174.cms "FILM REVIEW:ENNU NINTE MOIDEEN"]. ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]''. Retrieved 22 October 2015.</ref> Shyamlee Ahmed of ''The American Bazaar'' noted that the "powerful story is a far cry from the modern day puppy love stories coming out of Bollywood" and that the film "will be here to stay in our hearts "ennum" (forever), for its effervescent one of a kind eternal love."<ref>Shyamlee Ahmed (14 October 2015). [http://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2015/10/14/ennu-ninte-moideen-review-mind-boggling-saga-of-true-love/ "‘Ennu Ninte Moideen’ review: mind boggling saga of true love"]. Retrieved 22 October 2015.</ref>

===Box office===
The film collected approximately {{INR}}81 lakh on the first day of release and {{INR}}1.25 crore in the second day, with [[Malabar region]] contributing a major share.<ref name=Reception>Akhila Menon (21 September 2015). [http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/ennu-ninte-moideen-first-two-days-box-office-collection-reports-198915.html "Ennu Ninte Moideen: First 2 Days Box Office Collections"]. ''Filmibeat.com''. Retrieved 21 September 2015.</ref> It collected {{INR}}6.32 crore in 6 days<ref>Akhila Menon (25 September 2015). [http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/ennu-ninte-moideen-6-days-box-office-collections-199516.html "BOX OFFICE: Ennu Ninte Moideen 6 Days Collections"]. ''Filmibeat.com''. Retrieved 28 September 2015.</ref> and {{INR}}10.5 crore when it completed 9 days from Kerala alone.<ref>Nicy V.P. (29 September 2015). [http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ennu-ninte-moideen-prithviraj-parvathi-kanchana-box-office-malayalam-blockbuster-movie-release-648472 "Ennu Ninte Moideen to be Prithviraj's first solo blockbuster movie"]. ''International Business Times''. Retrieved 29 September 2015.</ref><ref>Akhila Menon (29 September 2015). [http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/box-office-ennu-ninte-moideen-collects-10-5-crores-in-9-days-199941.html "BOX OFFICE: Ennu Ninte Moideen Collects 10.5 Crores In 9 Days!"]. ''Filmibeat.com''. Retrieved 29 September 2015.</ref> The film collected {{INR}}19 crores from 18 days from Kerala alone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-collection-ennu-ninte-moideen-kunjiramayanam-life-josutty-do-good-649736|title=Kerala box office collection: 'Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Kunjiramayanam', 'Life of Josutty' do good business|date=8 October 2015|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=18 February 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.deshabhimani.com/news-cinema-all-latest_news-507663.html "19 നാളില്‍ മൊയ്തീന് 20 കോടി"]. ''[[Deshabhimani]]''. Retrieved 15 October 2015.</ref> On 14 October 2015, ''Filmibeat.com'' reported that the film's gross collection crossed {{INR}}21.8 crore, making it the biggest hit in Prithviraj's career.<ref name=" October14">{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Kerala Box Office: Ennu Ninte Moideen & Pathemari Top The List|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/kerala-box-office-ennu-ninte-moideen-and-pathemari-tops-the-list-201607.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|access-date=16 October 2015|date=14 October 2015}}</ref> Within a month of release, the film's collection from Kerala theatres alone was {{INR}}27.2 crore.<ref name=" October19">[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-amar-akbar-anthony-ll7k-makes-good-collection-pathemari-still-enjoying-651113 "Kerala box office: 'Amar Akbar Antony', 'LL7K' make good collection; 'Pathemari' still enjoys housefull shows"]. ''[[International Business Times]]''. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.</ref> It grossed about {{INR}} 32.67 crore and a net {{INR}} 25.56 crore from [[Kerala]] in 42 days; the film's all [[India]] gross crossed {{INR}} 37.50 crore for the same.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pathemari-amar-akbar-anthony-kanal-rani-padmini-ll7k-review-october-malayalam-652741 "'Pathemari', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Kanal', 'Rani Padmini', 'LL7K': Review of October Malayalam releases"]. ''[[International Business Times]]''. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 31 October 2015.</ref>

The film grossed $107,666 (₹ 71.79 lakh) within eight weeks of its theatrical run in the US and after the 12th weekend at the UK box office, ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' is said to have collected a gross amount of Â£23,698 (₹ 23.40 lakh).<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Ennu Ninte Moideen completes 150 days: Prithviraj, Parvathy, RS Vimal, others attend success party|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ennu-ninte-moideen-completes-150-days-prithviraj-parvathy-rs-vimal-others-attend-success-party-666104|access-date=1 July 2021|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=8 February 2016}}</ref>

The film collected an estimated {{INR}} 50 crore from Worldwide box office to become one of the highest grossing Malayalam films of all time,<ref>{{cite web|title=Mumbai Police' to 'Koode': 5 Prithviraj movies to watch before 'Cold Case'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/mumbai-police-to-koode-5-prithviraj-movies-to-watch-before-cold-case-1002353.html|access-date=1 July 2021|agency=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=28 June 2021}}</ref> and the film ran over 150 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ennu Ninte Moideen completes 150 days: Prithviraj, Parvathy, RS Vimal, others attend success party|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ennu-ninte-moideen-completes-150-days-prithviraj-parvathy-rs-vimal-others-attend-success-party-666104|access-date=1 July 2021|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=8 February 2016}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
As of 28 March 2016, Ennu Ninte Moideen received '''55 wins''' and '''63 nominations'''.

{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|-
!scope="col"| Award
!scope="col"| Category
!scope="col"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!scope="col"| Result
|-
! scope="row"|[[63rd National Film Awards]]<ref>[http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/national-awards-baahubali-bhansali-amitabh-bachchan-kangana.html 63rd National Film Awards: Malayalam takes away a handful of them]. English.manoramaonline.com (28 March 2016). Retrieved on 2016-05-03.</ref>
| Best Music Director
| ''[[M. Jayachandran]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="9" | [[Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam|Best Film]]
| Ennu Ninte Moideen
| {{Nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director]]
| {{Sort|Vimal|[[R. S. Vimal]]}}
| {{Won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam|Best Actor]]
| {{Sort|Sukumaran|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam|Best Actress]]
| {{Sort|Parvathy|[[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam|Best Supporting Actor]]
| [[Tovino Thomas]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam|Best Supporting Actress]]
| {{Sort|Abhilash|[[Lena (actress)|Lena]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Malayalam|Best Music Director]]
| ''[[M. Jayachandran]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Malayalam|Best Lyricist]]
| [[Rafeeq Ahamed]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam|Best Playback Singer – Female]]
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="11" |[[5th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Film
| ''Ennu Ninte Moideen''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Director
| [[R. S. Vimal]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actor
| [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actress
| [[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actress (Critics)
| [[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actor
| [[Tovino Thomas]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actress
| [[Lena (actress)|Lena]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actor in a Negative Role
| [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Music Director
| [[M. Jayachandran]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Lyricist
| [[Rafeeq Ahammed]] (for song ''"Kaathirunnu"'')
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Female Playback Singer
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]] (for song ''"Kaathirunnu"'')
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="10" |[[Asianet Film Awards]]<ref>[http://m.ibtimes.co.in/18th-asianet-film-awards-vikram-trisha-prithviraj-mohanlal-nivin-pauly-bag-awards-full-666090 18th Asianet Film Awards: Vikram, Trisha, Prithviraj, Mohanlal, Nivin Pauly bag awards [Full winners' list+photos]]. M.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved on 3 May 2016.</ref>
| Best Film
| ''Ennu Ninte Moideen''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Director
| {{Sort|Vimal|[[R. S. Vimal]]}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actor
| {{Sort|Sukumaran|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]}}
| rowspan="18" {{won}}
|-
| Best Actress
| {{Sort|Parvathy|[[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actor
| {{Sort|Sai Kumar|[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]]}}
|-
| Best Character Actress
| {{Sort|Abhilash|[[Lena (actress)|Lena]]}}
|-
| Best Script Writer
| {{Sort|Vimal|[[R. S. Vimal]]}}
|-
| Best Cinematography
| {{Sort|John|[[Jomon T. John]]}}
|-
| Best Editor
| Mahesh Narayan
|-
| Best Lyricist
| {{Sort|Ahmed|[[Rafeeq Ahmed]]}}
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Kerala State Film Award]]<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-state-film-awards-2015-live-updates-thiruvanchoor-radhakrishnan-announce-winners-668840 Kerala State Film Awards 2015: Dulquer Salmaan, Parvathy win best actor awards [Full winners' list]]. Ibtimes.co.in (1 March 2016). Retrieved on 2016-05-03.</ref>
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film|Most Popular Film]]
| ''Ennu Ninte Moideen''
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
| [[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| [[Ramesh Narayan]]
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]]
| [[Jomon T. John]]
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|Best Singer (Male)]]
| [[P. Jayachandran]]
|-
| | [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics|Best Lyricist]]
| {{Sort|Ahmed|[[Rafeeq Ahmed]]}}
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Sound Recordist|Best Sound Design]]
| [[Renganaath Ravee]]
|-
| rowspan="15" | [[1st IIFA Utsavam]]<ref>[http://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/baahubali-ennu-ninte-moideen-win-laurels-at-iifa-utsavam-english-news-1.822851 Baahubali, Ennu Ninte Moideen win laurels at IIFA Utsavam – Movie News]. English.mathrubhumi.com (25 January 2016). Retrieved on 2016-05-03.</ref>
|-
| Best Film
| ''Ennu Ninte Moideen''
|-
| Best Director
| [[R. S. Vimal]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Performance in a Leading Role – Male
| [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female
| [[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Performance in a Supporting Role – Male
| [[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Performance in a Supporting Role – Male
| [[Tovino Thomas]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Performance in a Supporting Role – Female
| [[Lena (actress)|Lena]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Performance in a Negative Role – Male
| [[Bala (actor)|Bala]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Music Direction
| [[Ramesh Narayan]] [[M. Jayachandran]] [[Gopi Sunder]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Lyricist
| Muhammed Maqbool Mansoor
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Lyricist
| [[Rafeeq Ahamed]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Playback Singer – Male
| Muhammed Maqbool Mansoor
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Playback Singer – Male
| [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Playback Singer – Female
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="12" | [[Asiavision Awards]]<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/asiavision-movie-awards-2015-ennu-ninte-moideen-pathemari-premam-win-maximum-awards-655399 Asiavision movie awards 2015: 'Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Pathemari, 'Premam' win maximum awards [Complete list of winners]]. Ibtimes.co.in (18 November 2015). Retrieved on 2016-05-03.</ref>
|-
| Best Film
| ''Ennu Ninte Moideen''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Director
| {{Sort|Vimal|[[R. S. Vimal]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actor
| {{Sort|Sukumaran|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actress
| {{Sort|Parvathy|[[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actor
| {{Sort|Thomas|[[Tovino Thomas]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Screenplay
| [[R. S. Vimal]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Cinematography
| [[Jomon T. John]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Female Singer
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Background Score
| [[Gopi Sunder]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Most Popular Music Director
| [[Gopi Sunder]]
| {{won}}
|-
| New Sensation in Singing
| Muhammed Maqbool Mansoor
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="8" | [[Vanitha Film Awards]]<ref>[http://m.ibtimes.co.in/vanitha-film-awards-2016-prithviraj-best-actor-parvathy-bags-best-actress-award-full-winners-667201 Vanitha Film Awards 2016: Prithviraj, best actor; Parvathy bags best actress award [Full winners list]]. M.ibtimes.co.in (16 February 2016). Retrieved on 2016-05-03.</ref>
|-
| Best Movie
| ''Ennu Ninte Moideen''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Director
| {{Sort|Vimal|[[R. S. Vimal]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actor
| {{Sort|Sukumaran|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actress
| {{Sort|Parvathy|[[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actress
| {{Sort|Abhilash|[[Lena (actress)|Lena]]}}
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Lyricist
| [[Rafeeq Ahamed]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Cinematographer
| [[Jomon T. John]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="9" | KFPA Awards<ref>[http://www.onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/prithviraj-and-jayasurya-shared-best-actor-award-declared-by-producers-association Prithviraj and Jayasurya shared best actor award declared by producers association]. Onlookersmedia.in (12 March 2016). Retrieved on 2016-05-03.</ref>
|-
| Best Film
| ''Ennu Ninte Moideen''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actor
| ''[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actress
| ''[[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Producer(s)
| ''Suresh Raj'' ''Binoy Shankarath'' ''[[Ragy Thomas]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Character Actress
| ''[[Lena (actress)|Lena]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Debutant Director
| ''[[R. S. Vimal]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Makeup Artist
| ''Ratheesh Ambady''
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Art Director
| ''Gokul Das''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Ramu Kariat Awards<ref>[http://www.cinemapranthan.com/cpevent/11th-ramu-kariat-award-function 11the ramu kariat award function and naattika beach fest] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109045559/http://www.cinemapranthan.com/cpevent/11th-ramu-kariat-award-function |date=9 January 2017 }}. Cinemapranthan.com (30 December 2015). Retrieved on 2016-05-03.</ref>
|-
| Best Promising Star
| ''[[Tovino Thomas]]''
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[IBNLive|IBNLive Awards]]<ref>[http://www.ibnlive.com/newstopics/ibnlive-movie-awards.html Ibnlive-movie-awards News: Latest News and Updates on Ibnlive-movie-awards at News18]. Ibnlive.com. Retrieved on 3 May 2016.</ref>
|-
| Best Actor (South)
| ''[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actress (South)
| ''[[Parvathy Thiruvothu|Parvathy]]''
| {{nom}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|4888834}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite book |author=Hameed Chennamangaloor |author-link=Hameed Chennamangaloor |date=November 2015 |title=Ivan Njangalute Priya Moideen |location=[[Kottayam|Kottayam, India]] |publisher=[[DC Books]] |page=88 |isbn=978-8-126-46519-4}}
* {{cite book |author=P. T. Mohammed Sadiq |date=2014 |title=Moideen Kanchanamala – Orapoorva Pranayajeevithom |location=[[Kozhikode|Calicut, India]] |publisher=[[Mathrubhumi|Mathrubhumi Books]] |isbn=978-8-182-65752-6}}
* {{cite book |author=R. S. Vimal |date=7 November 2015 |title=Ennu Ninte Moideen |location=[[Kottayam|Kottayam, India]] |publisher=[[DC Books]] |page=152 |isbn=978-8-126-46508-8}}

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King Liar

2021-06-30T22:48:35Z

2405:201:F004:9070:C436:0:BE0D:C6C2: According to the source

{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = King Liar
| image = King Liar film poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Lal (actor)|Lal]]
| producer = Ousepachan Vaalakuzhy
| screenplay = [[Siddique-Lal]]
| story = [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]
* [[Madonna Sebastian]]
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]]
* [[Asha Sarath]]
* [[Joy Mathew]]
* [[Natasha Suri]]
* [[Shivaji Guruvayoor]]
* [[Balu Varghese]]
* [[Balachandran Chullikkad]]
}}
| music = {{Plainlist|
* [[Deepak Dev]]
* '''Songs:'''
* [[Alex Paul]]
}}
| cinematography = Alby
| editing = Ratheesh Raj
| studio = Ousepachan Movie House
| distributor = [[Graand Production]]
| released = {{Film date|2016|04|02|df=y}}
| runtime = 157 minutes<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/king-liar-film | title=''KING LIAR'' (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=18 April 2016 | accessdate=19 April 2016}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = {{INRConvert|10.5|c}}<ref name="Manorama financials"/>
| gross = {{INRConvert|20.5|c}}<ref name="Manorama financials">{{cite news|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/highest-grossing-malayalam-movies-of-2016.html|title=Top 10 highest grossing Mollywood movies of 2016.|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date= 5 December 2016 | accessdate=15 January 2017}}</ref> (Kerala)
}}

'''''King Liar''''' is a 2016 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy film]] scripted by the [[Siddique-Lal]] duo and directed by [[Lal (actor)|Lal]]. It stars [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] and [[Madonna Sebastian]] in the lead roles. It was produced by Ousepachan Valakuzhy under his production Ousepachan Movie House. The soundtrack and score were composed by [[Alex Paul]] and [[Deepak Dev]]. The film was released on 2 April 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/kali-and-king-liar-release-dates-are-out-219094.html|title=Kali & King Liar: Release Dates Are Out|date=14 March 2016|publisher=|accessdate=20 July 2016}}</ref> The movie is about a manipulative liar, Sathyanarayan. The movie brought the writer-director duo Siddique-Lal together after 22 years.

==Plot==
Sathyanarayan ([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]) is a manipulative liar, who lies to his love interest Anjali that he is the managing director of a big firm, while instead he makes duplicate certificates with his roommate and friend Antappan. Into their lives comes Anand Varma ([[Lal (actor)|Lal]]), a [[Dubai]]- based rich fashion tycoon, who is on the verge of divorce with his wife Devika Varma ([[Asha Sarath]]). Meanwhile, Sathyanarayan realizes that Anjali is his childhood friend.

Anand does not want to lose Devika, so he hires Sathyanarayan to persuade Devika to step back from the divorce. Sathyan and Antappan fly to Dubai to join the company which is now owned by Devika. The first time, Devika kicks Sathyan out of the company, but later had 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 Devika 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 Anjali. Sathyan confesses that Anjali is his childhood friend, and they both reunite.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] as P. Sathyanarayanan / Naran
* [[Madonna Sebastian]] as Anjali, Sathyanarayan's childhood friend/love interest
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Anand Varma, Owner of Varma Designs
* [[Asha Sarath]] as Devika Varma, wife of Anand Varma
* [[Joy Mathew]] as Pothuval Sir, father of Anjali
* [[Natasha Suri]] as Natasha<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/archives/Beauty-queen-Natasha-Suri-to-feature-in-a-Malayalam-film/articleshow/50469707.cms|title=Beauty queen Natasha Suri to feature in a Malayalam film - Beauty Pageants - Indiatimes|publisher=|accessdate=20 July 2016}}</ref>
* [[Hareesh Perumanna]] as Pushpa Kumar/Pushpu
* [[Balu Varghese]] as Antappan
* Moideen Koya as Prasad
* [[Balachandran Chullikkad]] as Paraparambil Narayanan Nair
* [[Shivaji Guruvayoor]] as Gopi Sir
* Ansar Kalabhavan as Omega Consultancy Manager
* Punnapara Prashanth as Shanthan, Village Drunkard
* [[K.T.S. Padannayil]] as Aarsha Bharatha Samskaram Editor (Cameo)
* [[Bipin Chandran]] as Announcer
* Samarth Ambujakshan as Magician John
* Aileena Catherine Amon as Model
* Binu Adimali as Police Officer
* Nebish Benson as Young Sathyan
* [[Vijay Menon]] as Thomas Chennikkadan
*[[Amith Chakalakkal]] as Host
*Rithu Manthra as Model
{{colend}}

==Music==
#"Annadyamaay"
#"Dinamithu Kaathirunnere (Anjali)", singer: [[Arjun Muralidharan]]
#"Hello Hello Check Hello", singer: [[Vipin Lal]]
#"Perum Nunappuzha", singer: [[Manjari (Indian singer)|Manjari]], [[Vijay Yesudas]]
#"Title Song"

==Production==
[[Principal photography]] commenced at [[Kochi]] on 21 October 2015.<ref name="Manorama">{{cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/king-liar-dileep-madonna-sidhique-lal-malayalam-movie.html|title=Dileep-Madonna starrer 'King Liar' starts rolling|date=22 October 2015|publisher=Manorama Online|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref> The film was shot in [[Kuttanad]], [[Dubai]] and [[Kochi]].<ref name="TOI">{{cite web|title=King Liar to start filming in Kuttanad|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/King-Liar-to-start-filming-in-Kuttanad/articleshow/49168577.cms|publisher=Times of India|accessdate=26 October 2015|date=1 October 2015}}</ref>

==Release==
''King Liar'' released on 2 April 2016 in 127 screens in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/king-liar-movie-review-by-audience-live-updates-dileep-madonna-sebastian-starrer-673070 | title='King Liar' movie review by audience: Live updates of the Dileep-Madonna Sebastian starrer | date=2 April 2016 | agency=[[International Business Times]] | accessdate=2 April 2016 | author=Anu James}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Box office===
The film collected {{INR Convert|1.52|c}} on its opening day and {{INR}}5.32 crore within its first four days at the [[Kerala]] box office.<ref name="gross">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/king-liar-8-days-box-office-collections-222588.html|title=King Liar 8 Days Kerala Box Office Collections|date=12 April 2016|publisher=Filmibeat.com|author=Akhila Menon|accessdate=20 April 2016}}</ref> Making a share of {{INR}}2.35 crore in 4 days.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-here-collection-report-king-liar-kali-vettah-paavada-puthiya-673652|title=Kerala box office: Here is the collection report of 'King Liar,' 'Kali,' 'Vettah,' 'Paavada,' 'Puthiya Niyamam'|date=6 April 2016|work=[[International Business Times]]|author=Anu James|accessdate=20 April 2016}}</ref> It collected {{INR}}96 [[lakh]] in the fifth day, making it {{INR}}6.28 crore and {{INR}}8.56 crore gross collection in 8 days, thus making a share amount of {{INR}}4.05 crore.<ref name="gross" /> The film grossed {{INR}}12.73 crore after 15 days and continued in 80 screens in its third week.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-heres-dileeps-king-liar-15-day-collection-report-675446|title=Kerala box office: Here's Dileep's 'King Liar' 15-day collection report|date=20 April 2016|agency=[[International Business Times]]|language=en|author=Anu James|accessdate=24 April 2016}}</ref> The film collected {{INRConvert|15|c}} in a month from the Kerala box office.<ref name="23crore">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/box-office-2016-blockbusters-and-super-hits-action-hero-biju-kali-224019.html|title=BOX OFFICE 2016: Blockbusters & Super Hits of Malayalam Cinema So Far|date=25 April 2016|publisher=Filmibeat.com|author=Akhila Menon|accessdate=25 April 2016}}</ref> The film collected {{INRConvert|18.72|c}} within 41 days from the Kerala box office alone.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/top-5-summer-releases-kerala-box-office-nivin-paulys-jacobinte-swargarajyam-becomes-highest-679099|title=Top 5 summer releases at Kerala box office: Nivin Pauly's 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam' becomes highest grosser of 2016|date=17 May 2016|work=[[International Business Times]]|language=en|author=Anu James}}</ref> The film collected {{INR Convert|20.18|c}} from Kerala box office in 58 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KeralaBO1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor|title=#KingLiar 58 Days Kerala Gross apprx 20.18Cr ! Net 16.27Cr ! 2nd 20cr Grosser in Kerala this year ! #Superhit|date=30 May 2016|work=KeralaBoxoffice@KeralaBO1}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=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|title=This is how Oru Murai Vanthu Paarthaya, Yodhavu, and Kammatipaadam fared at Kerala Box Office|date=1 June 2016|work=catchnews}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|5335724}}

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Action Hero Biju

2021-06-30T21:31:11Z

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'''{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Action Hero Biju
| image = Action Hero Biju (2016) - Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Abrid Shine]]
| producer = Nivin Pauly Shibu Thekkumpuram [[Abrid Shine]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Nivin Pauly turns Producer|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/nivin-pauly-action-hero-biju-production-abrid-shine-starts-rolling.html|agency=[[Malayala Manorama]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/interview/nivin-pauly-on-action-hero-biju-and-producing-movie.html|title=Nivin Pauly won't give in, 'Action Hero Biju' can wait|work=ManoramaOnline}}</ref>
| writer = Abrid Shine Muhammad Shafeeq
| starring = {{ubl|[[Nivin Pauly]]|[[Anu Emmanuel]]|[[Suraj Venjaramoodu]]|[[Major Ravi]]|Kalabhavan Prajod|[[Joju George]]|[[Rony David]]}}
| narrator = [[Lal Jose]]
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Jerry Amaldev]] Suresh Thampanoor '''Score:''' [[Rajesh Murugesan]]
| cinematography = Alex J. Pulickal
| editing = [[Manoj (film editor)|Manoj]]
| studio = [[Nivin Pauly|Pauly Jr. Pictures]] [[Abrid Shine|Full On Studios]]
| distributor = [[LJ Films]] & Tricolor Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2016|02|04|df=yes|[[India]]}}
| runtime = 150 minutes<ref>{{cite web|title=Action Hero Biju {{!}} British Board of Film Classification|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/action-hero-biju-film|publisher=bbfc.co.uk|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref>
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INR}}3 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/yearender-good-bad-retrospect-2016/highest-grossing-malayalam-movies-of-2016.html|title=Top 10 highest grossing Mollywood movies of 2016...|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=5 December 2016}}</ref>
| gross =  {{INR}}32 [[crore]]<ref name="auto">{{cite news|last=Nair|first=Aneesh|title=Mollywood's half-yearly report card is out. Guess who has beaten 'em all|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/malayalam-movie-box-office-collection-half-year-report.html|access-date=23 June 2016|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=20 June 2016|quote=...went on to run for 100 days at a stretch and minted over Rs.30 crore in the process.}}</ref>
}}

'''''Action Hero Biju''''' is a [[List of Malayalam films of 2016|2016]] Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[police procedural]] [[Drama film|drama]] [[film]] directed by [[Abrid Shine]]. The film chronicles the professional life of Biju Paulose ([[Nivin Pauly]]), a sub-inspector in [[Kochi City Police]]. Nivin jointly produced the film with Shine and Shibu Thekkumpuram. It was co-written by Muhammad Shafeeq and Shine. [[Jerry Amaldev]] composed the original songs, while [[Rajesh Murugesan]] composed score. Principal photography began in May 2015 and ended in October 2015.

After being postponed several times, ''Action Hero Biju'' was released in [[Kerala]] on 4 February 2016 and rest of India the following day. The film was a commercial success at the box office. Nivin Pauly won [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam ]] for his performance in this film in [[64th Filmfare Awards South|2016]] at 64th Filmfare Awards South.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-21594.html|title=Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South)|website=filmfare.com}}</ref>

==Plot==
The story opens as sub-inspector Biju Poulose is informed of the location of a few wanted criminals in his [[jurisdiction]]. As he corners and apprehends them, he gets injured when one of the criminals stabs him. Now, the story goes back to a month before the incident when Biju and other officers handle a series of different types of complaints and cases, petty and major, that are registered at the police station.

Biju receives a call from the hospital informing him of a twelve-year-old girl who gets mauled by a dog when she tried to pluck some mangoes from a highly influential businessman's house. Eyewitnesses report that the businessman had purposefully let the dog out. Biju sets out to his house to arrest the businessman. However, some local politicians try to use their political power to prevent the case from being registered. Biju tracks the culprit from a club and arrests him.

The next complaint resolved was lodged by a lady who was yet to receive her salary. When Biju tries to mediate a negotiation between the employers and the lady, the employers act callously which enrages Biju. He threatens to shut down their company for registration inaccuracies if the dues are not paid; the employers immediately comply.

Later, Biju encounters a case of a suicide attempt and missing of a [[Navy]] personnel who jumps in to rescue the woman and her child. During the subsequent search, he and his subordinates manage to save the woman. The child dies as people who rescued the child from the river assumed that she died and emergency services didn't take her to the hospital on time. This affects Biju emotionally and the search for the missing Navy man fails. Through the course of the next few days, he resolves different cases including that of an auto driver who stalks a woman he loves, bikers without helmet and a drunk who steals a wireless-set from a careless police officer.

When investigating a substance abuse and battering case by an adolescent he goes after the rising narcotic sales that targets school children, he discovers a group of teenagers purchasing [[Cannabis (drug)|marijuana]] from a notorious criminal during random vehicle checks. He arrests them in the presence of the magistrate and takes them to police station and uses [[Third degree (interrogation)|third degree]] interrogation on the criminal and informs the parents of the teenagers. Biju after giving warnings lets them off without registering the case to avoid spoiling their future. Later he solves a case regarding eloping of a timid Pavithran's wife with their daughter.

Biju tackles a case assigned by his superiors whereby some jewelries stolen from a house. Deducing from the clues and circumstances, Biju suspects the housemaid is the thief. He visits her and during interrogation, finds flaws in her alibi. They confirm her as the culprit and arrests her. Meeting her husband and children, a child is a respected [[Student Police Cadet Project|SPC]] student cadet whom he knows; Biju faces moral dilemma when he comes to know the mother did it to pay school fees. Biju half-heartedly follows the law and takes her to station. The film cuts back to the scene in the beginning of the movie. Through an informant he finds out the location of a murderer and his cohorts in hiding. While pursuing to arrest, gets stabbed by one of them. Biju successfully manages to prevent them from escaping until the rest of the police force arrives.

As he is treated for his wounds in the hospital, he jokes with his fiancée that injuries are common in his occupation and that she is free to marry someone else. Later, it is shown that he survived and that he is apprehending another gang of criminals. In the middle of this his father calls and informs him that his wife has given birth to a daughter. He joyfully receives the news but continues his assigned task of arresting the criminals. A voice over briefs that Biju is not a superhero but one of the many dedicated police officers in the state.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Nivin Pauly]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Biju Paulose a.k.a. Biju
* [[Anu Emmanuel]] as Benitta Dominic a.k.a. Kunjumol
* [[Saiju Kurup]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Manoj Mathew
* Kalabhavan Prajod as [[Police Constable#India|Constable]] Nrupan
* [[Joju George]] as [[Police Constable#India|Head Constable]] Minimon
* [[Rony David]] as [[Police Constable#India|Constable]] Subair
* Sreeja Das as [[Police Constable#India|Constable]]Constable Mariya Joseph
* [[Sohan Seenulal]] as [[Police Constable#India|Constable]] Madhu
* [[Major Ravi]] as [[Deputy Inspector General of Police#India|City Police Commissioner]] Rajasekhar [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]
* [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] as Pavithran
* [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as Bhavathi
* [[Meghanathan]] as Rajendran, Bhavathi's Husband
* [[Parvathi T]] as Benitta's mother
* [[Suresh Thampanoor]] as drunkard/singer
* [[Abhija Sivakala]] as Pavithran's wife
* [[Kochu Preman]] as Benitta's relative
* Sajan Palluruthy as Kumar
* [[Balachandran Chullikkadu]] as Biju's father
* [[Valsala Menon]] as Benitta's relative
* [[Devi Ajith]] as Rizwan's mother
* [[Ambika Mohan]] as Benitta's relative
* Jayashree Sivadas as SPC cadet leader
* [[Vinduja Menon]] as Hari's wife
* Madan Mohan as the Navy witness
* Madhu Mohan as Shahjahan, [[Attingal]] [[Deputy Superintendent of Police#India|DySP]]
* Bobby Mohan as Dominic, Benitta's father
* Manju Vani as Sherly
* Sreekanth Murali as Advocate
* Prasanth Alexander as Jose Pottakuzhy, Politician
* [[Jude Anthany Joseph]] as Shinto
* Rajesh as Wireless Thief - Cobra
* Azees Nedumangad as a card player

{{colend}}

== Production ==

=== Development ===
In August 2014, after the success of Shine's debut film [[1983 (film)|''1983'']], Shine announced his next project, ''Action Hero Biju'', would star [[Nivin Pauly]]. It was reported that Nivin, Abrid and Shibu Thekkumpuram would both produce the film under Pauly's production banner ''Pauly.Jr Pictures'' and Shine's ''Full on Studios''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-turns-producer-with-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/47233416.cms|title=Nivin turns producer with Action Hero Biju|last=TNN|date=12 May 2015|website=The Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/ready-setaction/article7380119.ece|title=Ready, set ... action!|last=Vijay George|date=3 July 2015|work=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> From scripting to post-production it almost took two years and the scripting of the film taken ten months to complete which Abrid collaborated with Muhammed Shefeeq.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/abrid-shine-and-nivin-pauly-join-hands-in-action-hero-biju/article8161618.ece|title=Nivin is back in action|last=Shilpa Nair Anand|date=28 January 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

It was earlier reported that Nivin Pauly will be seen as a police officer in the film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/nivin-pauly-on-films-and-future-projects/article8257551.ece|title=The 'Action hero'|last=Riya Datson|date=19 February 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/action-hero-biju/article8195249.ece|title=Action Hero Biju|date=5 February 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=6 July 2016}}</ref> For the role Nivin took physical training and workouts, special fighting classes and followed special diets to gain more weight and followed workout regimens, to fit the role of a police officer, he spent time with police officers to understand the real feel of a police and to make it realistic.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/nivin-pauly-special-training-for-action-hero-biju-200800.html|title=Nivin Pauly's Special Training For Action Hero Biju|date=7 October 2015|website=FilmiBeat|publisher=Filmibeat.com|author=Akhila Menon|access-date=22 October 2015}}</ref>

About the title, the director says "The title, ''Action Hero Biju'', stems from my interest in narrating a common man's story. Biju is an extremely common and secular name in [[Kerala]] and I felt it has cuteness about it. My film tells the story of a common man who becomes a brave cop, and I felt the title is a perfect fit".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Nivin-Pauly-will-don-khaki-in-Abrid-Shines-action-film/articleshow/42036961.cms|title=Nivin Pauly will don khaki in Abrid Shine’s action film|date=9 September 2014|agency=[[The Times of India]]|author=Times News Network|access-date=31 March 2016}}</ref> He also explained "The film is a light take on policing, it is not the hardcore police kind of story – it is a mix of humour and action. It is about a police sub-inspector’s heroism. We see the world through his eyes – we experience his views, experiences and emotions".<ref name=":0" /> The title was announced in September 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nivin-as-action-hero-biju-news-malayalam-ojiq8ihhagdbf.html|title=Nivin as Action Hero Biju|last=Moviebuzz|date=8 September 2014|publisher=Sify|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

=== Casting and crew ===

Nivin Pauly was selected to play the title character of the film sub-inspector Biju.<ref name=":7" /> Anu who made her debut as a child artist in [[Swapna Sanchari]] (2011) was placed to play the female lead,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/nivin-pauly-wraps-abrid-shines-action-hero-biju-652621|title=Nivin Pauly wraps up Abrid Shine's 'Action Hero Biju'|last=Sachin Jose|date=30 October 2015|work=International Business Times|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Anu-Immanuel-in-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/48986841.cms|title=Anu Immanuel in Action Hero Biju?|work=The Times of India|last=Asha Prakash|date=16 September 2015|access-date=2016-07-06}}</ref> who was suggested by her father and producer Thankachan Emmanuel.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/060216/action-filled-comeback.html|title=Action filled comeback|last=Aravind K S|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

In July 2015 director Jude Antony Joseph signed to play a minor role in the film. [[Joju George]], [[Saiju Kurup]], Kalabhavan Prajod, and [[Major Ravi]] were confirmed to do police roles. [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] and Jayasree who worked on ''1983'' was called to act in the film, in addition around 35 actors were selected to play smaller roles in the film.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/A-nostalgic-romantic-number-featuring-Nivin-and-Anu/articleshow/50795021.cms|title=A nostalgic romantic number featuring Nivin and Anu|last=Deepika Jayaram|date=7 October 2015|work=The Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/jojus-joy-ride-in-tinsel-town/article8083269.ece|title=Joju’s joy ride in tinsel town|last=Athira M|date=9 January 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Suresh Thampanoor was introduced in the film by Abrid when he saw a small [[WhatsApp]] video clip of Suresh performance, he was totally impressed and Suresh was into the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Lines-of-Glory/2016/03/02/article3305644.ece|title=Lines of Glory|last=Saranya S Nair|date=2 March 2016|website=The Indian Express|access-date=22 July 2016}}</ref>

The Cinematography was given to Alex J. Pulickal, background score to [[Rajesh Murugesan]] and lyrics were written by Santosh Varma and Harinarayanan. The veteran music director [[Jerry Amaldev]] composed the music for the film, he composed songs for the film after a long break of 20 years.<ref name=":0" /> Editing for the film was panned by [[Manoj (Malayalam film editor)|Manoj]], while sound designer was Raja Krishnan, whereas art direction by M Bawa and costume design by Remya Suresh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/action-hero-biju-malayalam-movie-review.html|title=ആക്ഷൻ സീറോ, റിയാലിറ്റി ഹീറോ|last=ടോണി മാത്യു (Tony Mathew)|date=4 February 2016|publisher=Manorama Online|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
Filming began in May 2015.<ref name=":2" /> The film was shot in [[Fort Kochi]] in [[Kerala]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Sai-Pallavi-is-not-Nivins-heroine/articleshow/47954704.cms|title=Sai Pallavi is not Nivin's heroine|last=Asha Prakash|work=The Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> When [[Anu Emmanuel]] came for the filming almost 50 per cent of the project was shot.<ref name=":1" /> Filming was wrapped up in October 2015 in Kochi and was given for post-production in November.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Shooting-of-Action-Hero-Biju-winds-up/articleshow/49607884.cms|title=Shooting of Action Hero Biju winds up|last=Deepika Jayaram|date=31 October 2015|work=The Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151115/entertainment-mollywood/article/action-biju-release-january|title=Action Biju to release in January|last=Aravind K S|date=15 November 2015|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2016-07-09}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack for the film was composed by [[Jerry Amaldev]] after a long break of 20 years.<ref name=":0" /> [[Rajesh Murugesan]] composed the [[Film score|background score]] of the film while Santhosh Varma and BK Harinarayanan wrote the lyrics.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/The-Sanskrit-song-in-Action-Hero-Biju/articleshow/50717120.cms|title=The Sanskrit song in Action Hero Biju|last=Anjana George|date=25 January 2015|work=The Times of India|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> [[Satyam Audios]] own the audio rights of the film and was released in [[YouTube]] by Satyam Audios itself. The film features 4 tracks. The tracks for the film were recorded in Yesudas's studio in [[Chennai]] and were [[Audio mastering|mastered]] in [[New York City]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/jerry-amaldev-is-back-in-action/article8133231.ece|title=CALLING the tune|last=K. Pradeep|date=21 January 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/action-hero-biju-first-song-review-a-gem-212563.html|title=Action Hero Biju First Song Review: It's A Gem!|last=Akhila Menon|date=21 January 2016|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Jerry Amaldev was chosen to compose the songs for the film by Abrid. Abrid met Jerry at his house a few months before the filming where he told Jerry that "he is tired of electronic music and is looking for some good melodies and acoustic instrumented songs".<ref name=":72">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Striking-a-Right-Comeback-Chord/2016/03/26/article3344580.ece|title=Striking a Right Comeback Chord|last=26 March 2016|publisher=New Indian Express|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

Suresh Thampanoor who also acted in the film as a drunkard sung the song "Muthe Ponne Pinangalle" which is a folk song, was also composed and wrote by him it was released on 11 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/suresh-thampanoors-rise-to-stardom/article8285358.ece|title=On a high|last=Athira M|date=26 February 2016|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> The song became popular on social media and received good reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/watch-song-muthe-ponne-pinangalle-nivin-paulys-action-hero-biju-video-666596|title=Watch the song 'Muthe Ponne Pinangalle' from Nivin Pauly's 'Action Hero Biju' [VIDEO]|last=Anu James|date=11 February 2016|work=International Business Times|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/action-hero-biju-actors-mary-baby-shine-baiju-thank-nivin-pauly-abrid-shine-video-668129#7wtEcp24x4fBGr6Y.97|title='Action Hero Biju' actors Mary, Baby, Shine, Baiju thank Nivin Pauly and Abrid Shine [VIDEO]|last=Anu James|date=24 February 2016|work=International Business Times|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Pookkal Panineer Pookkal sung by [[K. J. Yesudas|KJ Yesudas]] and [[Vani Jairam|Vani Jayaram]], is a duet which Jerry started working on it in November 2015. Jerry Amaldev used acoustic instruments only for all songs.<ref name=":72" /><ref name=":6" /> Long ago Jerry heard a Young India gramophone version of [[Vande Mataram]] which was composed by [[Rabindranath Tagore]]. It was a monophonic composition and had a chorus he added the song to the film by adding a small difference. It was sung in the film by [[Swetha Mohan]].<ref name=":4" />
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|title2 = Oonjalilaadi Vanna
|extra2 = [[Chinmayi]], Jerry Amaldev
|length2 = 4:14
|title3 = Chiriyo Chiri
|extra3 = [[Vineeth Sreenivasan]], [[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
|length3 = 3:27
|title4 = Hara Hara
|extra4 = [[Suchith Suresan]], Jerry Amaldev
|length4 = 4:00
|title5 = Muthe Ponne Pinangalle
|extra5 = V Suresh Thampanoor
|length5 = 1:40
|lyrics1 = Santhosh Varma
|lyrics2 = Santhosh Varma
|lyrics3 = Santhosh Varma
|lyrics4 = BK Harinarayanan
|lyrics5 = V Suresh Thampanoor
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== Release ==
The film released on 4 February 2016 in 131 screens in Kerala and in 116 screens in rest of India and in more than 10 screens in the [[United States]] on 5 February.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/action-hero-biju-celebrity-review-celebs-call-nivin-pauly-starrer-clean-entertainer-665782|title='Action Hero Biju' celebrity review: Celebs call Nivin Pauly starrer a clean entertainer|date=4 March 2016|agency=[[International Business Times]]|access-date=14 April 2016|author=Anu James}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/action-hero-biju-box-office-collection-nivin-pauly-starrer-gets-fabulous-start-opening-day-665945|title=Action Hero Biju box office collection: Nivin Pauly starrer gets fabulous response on opening day|date=6 February 2016|work=[[International Business Times]]|author=Anu James|access-date=14 April 2016}}</ref> It released on 68 screens in [[United Arab Emirates]] on 25 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abudhabi2.com/action-hero-biju-2016-malayalam-movies-in-abu-dhabi/|title=Action Hero Biju (2016) – Malayalam Movie in Abu Dhabi {{!}} Abu Dhabi - Information Portal|website=www.abudhabi2.com|access-date=2016-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofoman.com/article/78198/Entertainment/Film/Nivin-Pauly-starrer-Action-Hero-Biju-set-for-record-release-in-GCC|title=Nivin Pauly starrer Action Hero Biju set for record release in GCC|last=Nishad Padiyarath|date=24 February 2016|publisher=Times of Oman|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> The film was distributed by [[Lal Jose|LJ Films]] of Indian film director [[Lal Jose]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Lal-Jose-to-Team-up-With-Mohanlal-Sreenivasan/2016/02/01/article3254793.ece|title=Lal Jose to Team up With Mohanlal, Sreenivasan|last=Express Features|date=1 February 2016|publisher=New Indian Express|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> Daiwik Films distributed the film in UAE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofoman.com/article/80497/Entertainment/Film/Nivin-Pauly-to-celebrate-success-of-Action-Hero-Biju-in-UAE|title=Nivin Pauly to celebrate success of Action Hero Biju in UAE|last=Times News Service|date=30 March 2016|publisher=Times of Oman|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref> ''Action Hero Biju'' was released on [[DVD]] and [[VCD]] by Sathyam Audios on 24 May 2016.<ref>{{Citation|title=Action Hero Biju|url=https://www.amazon.in/Action-Hero-Biju-NIVIN-PAULY/dp/B01FUHCCXA/ref=sr_1_4?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1468056698&sr=1-4&keywords=action+hero+biju|publisher=Satyam|language=ml|access-date=24 July 2016}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
Veeyen of Nowrunning.com lauded the film. He states that "the cinematic reconstruction of the life of a police officer that Abrid Shine attempts in 'Action Hero Biju' is efficient to the core, and the craft elements on display exceptional. The mother of all gambles that the film indulges in - of keeping conventionalities at bay - makes it a level-headed film that traverses the rugged planes of law, justice, truth and life with consummate ease."<ref>{{cite web|author=Veeyen|title=Action Hero Biju Review|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16126/malayalam/action-hero-biju/5348/review/|website=Nowrunning|access-date=6 February 2016}}</ref>

Arathi Kannan of ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' rated of 3.5/5 and said "With a salute to the cops, who sweat their ways through their duties and moral obligations, Abrid Shine leaves a sparkling note of thanks before the screen blackout."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kannan|first1=Arathi|title=Action Hero Biju: 'Guards' up|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/action-hero-biju-nivin-pauly-anu-emmanuel-jude-anthany-suraj-malayalam-jerry-amaldev.html|agency=[[Malayala Manorama]]|access-date=6 February 2016}}</ref>

S.R. Praveen writing for ''[[The Hindu]]'' criticised the film for glorifying custodial torture by police especially at a time when [[Kerala Police]] was facing criticism for a spate of custodial deaths across the state. Glorification of sexist and racist remarks uttered by Nivin's character were also called out in the review.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Of self-righteous policing|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/of-selfrighteous-policing/article8205079.ece|work=The Hindu}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film grossed {{INR Convert|17.2|c}} in [[Kerala]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/yearender-good-bad-retrospect-2016/highest-grossing-malayalam-movies-of-2016.html|title=Top 10 highest grossing Mollywood movies of 2016...|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=5 December 2016}}</ref> and over {{INR Convert|30|c}} worldwide. It opened well in [[Tamil Nadu]], grossing {{INR Convert|65|l}} in the opening day from more than 12 screens, which is the highest opening gross for a Malayalam film there.<ref name="IBT Biju">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/action-hero-biju-5-day-box-office-will-nivin-pauly-starrer-repeat-premam-success-tamil-nadu-666563|title='Action Hero Biju' 5-day box office: Will Nivin Pauly starrer repeat 'Premam' success in Tamil Nadu?|first=Anu|last=James|access-date=9 June 2017}}</ref> The film grossed an estimated total of {{INRConvert|32|c}} worldwide.<ref name="auto"/> The film ran over 100 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|title=Best Malayalam films of 2016: The Top 14 highest-grossing movies|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/best-2016-top-14-highest-grossing-movies-malayalam-708394|website=[[International Business Times]]|date=29 December 2016}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Date of ceremony
! Award
! Category
! Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
! class="unsortable" | Result
! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 18 November 2016
| [[Asiavision Awards]]
| Best Actor – Malayalam
| rowspan="2"| [[Nivin Pauly]]
| {{won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/asiavision-movie-awards-2016-announced-sonam-kapoor-nivin-pauly-radhika-apte-ram-charan-others-704008|title=Asiavision Movie Awards 2016 announced|website=International Business Times|date=15 November 2016|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| 20 January 2017
| rowspan="2"| [[Asianet Film Awards]]
| Popular Actor
| {{won}}
| rowspan="2"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/19th-asianet-film-awards-was-it-pulimurugans-success-meet-nivin-pauly-gets-trolled-netizens-715835|title=19th Asianet Film Awards|website=International Business Times|date=13 February 2017|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref>
|-
| Best Director
| [[Abrid Shine]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="4"| 12 February 2017
| rowspan="4"| [[Vanitha Film Awards]]
| Best Movie on Social Awareness
| ''Action Hero Biju''
| {{won}}
| rowspan="4"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/vanitha-film-awards-2017-mohanlal-manju-warrier-win-top-honours-netizens-question-if-they-715259|title=Vanitha Film Awards 2017 winners' list|website=International Business Times|date=8 February 2017|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref>
|-
| Popular Actor
| Nivin Pauly
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actress
| [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Lyricist – Malayalam
| Santhosh Varma ("Pookkal Panineer")
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="3"| [[2nd IIFA Utsavam|28—29 March 2017]]
| rowspan="3"| [[IIFA Utsavam]]
| Best Director – Malayalam
| [[Abrid Shine]]
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="3"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/iifa-utsavam-2017-malayalam-nomination-list-out-maheshinte-prathikaram-charlie-stiff-719352|title=IIFA Utsavam 2017 Malayalam Nominations|website=International Business Times|date=14 March 2017|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref>
|-
| Best Actor – Malayalam
| Nivin Pauly
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam
| [[Vani Jairam]] ("Pookkal Panineer")
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="5"| [[64th Filmfare Awards South|17 June 2017]]
| rowspan="5"| [[Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Malayalam|Best Film – Malayalam]]
| ''Action Hero Biju''
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="5"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/64th-filmfare-south-awards-2017-heres-malayalam-tamil-telugu-tamil-nomination-lists-730110|title=64th Filmfare South Awards 2017 Nominations|website=International Business Times|date=9 June 2017|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-21594.html|title=Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards|website=Filmfare|date=17 June 2017|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref>
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Director – Malayalam|Best Director – Malayalam]]
| Abrid Shine
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam|Best Actor – Malayalam]]
| Nivin Pauly
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Malayalam|Best Music Director – Malayalam]]
| [[Jerry Amaldev]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam|Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam]]
| [[Chinmayi]] ("Oonjalilaadi Vanna")
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="9"| [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|30 June – 1 July 2017]]
| rowspan="9"| [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Film – Malayalam
| ''Action Hero Biju''
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="9"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-awards-2017-nominations-malayalam-maheshinte-prathikaram-leads-check-date-venue-ticket-728836|title=SIIMA Awards 2017 Malayalam Nominations|website=International Business Times|date=31 May 2017|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siima-awards-2017-mohanlal-wins-best-actor-vijay-entertainer-1021933-2017-07-02|title=Winners of the SIIMA Awards 2017 Day 2|website=India Today|date=2 July 2017|access-date=13 April 2020}}</ref>
|-
| Best Director – Malayalam
| Abrid Shine
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor|Best Actor – Malayalam]]
| rowspan="2"| Nivin Pauly
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actor Critics' Choice – Malayalam
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actor – Malayalam
| [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam
| Rohini
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Comedian – Malayalam
| [[Joju George]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Lyricist – Malayalam
| Santhosh Varma ("Pookkal Panineer")
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam
| Vani Jairam ("Pookkal Panineer")
| {{nom}}
|-
|}

==References==
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Kali (2016 film)

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{{Infobox film
| name = Kali
| image = Kali Malayalam Movie First Look Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Sameer Thahir]]
| producer = [[Ashiq Usman]] [[Shyju Khalid]] [[Sameer Thahir]]
| writer = Rajesh Gopinadhan
| starring = [[Dulquer Salmaan]] [[Sai Pallavi]]
| music = [[Gopi Sundar]]
| cinematography = [[Gireesh Gangadharan]]
| editing = [[Vivek Harshan]]
| studio = Hand Made Films
| distributor = Central Pictures
| released = {{Film date|2016|03|26|df=y}}
| runtime = 116 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
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'''''Kali''''' ({{translation|Rage}}) is a 2016 [[India]]n [[Malayalam]]-language [[action film]] directed and co-produced by [[Sameer Thahir]], starring [[Dulquer Salmaan]] and [[Sai Pallavi]].<ref>{{cite news|author1=Akhila Menon |title=Dulquer Salmaan-Sai Pallavi Starrer Titled 'Kali' |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2015/dulquer-salmaan-sai-pallavi-movie-kali-209454.html |date= 23 December 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lehren.com/news/malayalam/latest-news/malayalam-movie-starring-dulquer-salmaanand-sai-pallavi-titled-kali |title=Malayalam movie starring Dulquer Salmaan and Sai Pallavi is titled as 'Kali' }}</ref> It is the second collaboration of Thahir and Salmaan, after ''[[Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite news|author1=Anu James |title=Shooting of Dulquer Salmaan-Sai Pallavi's upcoming Sameer Thahir film begins |url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/shooting-dulquer-salmaan-sai-pallavis-upcoming-sameer-thahir-film-begins-655005 |date=16 November 2015 }}</ref>

The film was shot in [[Kochi]], [[Vagamon]], [[Athirappilly]], Masinagudi, and [[Gudalur, Nilgiris|Gudalur]].<ref>{{cite news|author1= Sachin Jose |title=Sai Pallavi aka Malar to play lead opposite Dulquer Salmaan in Sameer Thahir film |url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/sai-pallavi-aka-malar-play-lead-opposite-dulquer-salmaan-sameer-thahir-film-651367 |date=21 October 2015 }}</ref>

''Kali'' was released on 26 March 2016 to critical and commercial success.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Anu James |title=Dulquer Salmaan-Sai Pallavi's 'Kali' to be released in March |url=http://m.ibtimes.co.in/dulquer-salmaan-sai-pallavis-kali-be-released-march-664938 |date=29 January 2016}}</ref> It has since been remade in Kannada as ''[[Kidi (film)|Kidi]]''.<ref>http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kidi-kannada-remake-dulquer-s-kali-65957</ref> The film was dubbed and released into Telugu as ''Hey Pillagada'' in November 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/sekhar-kammula-releases-logo-of-dulquer-sai-pallavi-hey-pillagada-telugu-news-193594|title=Sekhar Kammula releases logo of Dulquer Sai Pallavi Hey Pillagada - Telugu Movie News - IndiaGlitz|work=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2017-08-22}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Siddharth ([[Dulquer Salmaan]]) is a young man who gets extremely angry, very quickly, as shown in flashback where when a kid hits his nose with finger to make fun of his anger issues, the kid gets beaten badly, nose bleeding. Then in college, a student gang from another college hits Sidharth's friend. For this Sidharth beats all the students of the gang with extra beating for those who hit him. He is married to Anjali ([[Sai Pallavi]]) by register marriage. Through his friends he gets work in a bank in Kochi. Sidharth is always at odds with his house owner's grandson. Sidharth gets angry and shuts off the main electricity switch when a this kid comes to Sidharth's house and puts TV volume very high in spite of Sidharth's request to reduce the volume of the TV. While leaving the house, the kid questions his behavior. For this Sidharth tells Anjali how the kid is behaving without respect. Then Anjali tells Sidharth that the kid is right, that he should control his anger for which anger management schools can be attended.

Anjali parents want them to come for Anjali's brother's engagement. Anjali mother only calls and speaks to Anjali. Anjali tells her to make her father call Sidharth. The mother agrees. Sidharth keeps a ball for anger management in the workplace by which he concentrate to bring down his anger when he encounter foolish customers.

There are numerous instances where Sidharth's anger takes the better of him. In one such instance where Sidharth hits his colleague at a annual function of his bank and after reaching home early due to this incident at the function, shouts at Anjali's father, thinking he is a random person calling Anjali on phone, she leaves mentioning she cannot live with such a person. Siddharth offers to drive her home in [[Mudumalai National Park|Masinagudi]] in [[Tamil Nadu]]. On the way, a trucker named Chakkara, overtakes their car without warning that almost causes them to crash. A furious Siddharth follows the truck and the incident turns into a road rage. He successfully overtakes the truck but a shaken Anjali begs him to let it go. He obeys her and they continue on their way when Anjali informs him that she is hungry. They stop by a roadside hotel which is run by a ruthless gangster, John ([[Vinayakan]]), and his henchmen. The couple realise that Chakkara is also one of Jhon's henchmen. Sidharth gets in trouble with the hotel staff again for his temper. While eating, Sidharth finds out that Chakkara is interested in Anjali and doesn't take his eyes off her. Sidharth was about to get into a fight with Chakkara but Anjali stops him. After the food, as both of them realize they don't have cash to pay, the hotel staff suggest one of them go and fetch cash from the nearby ATM. As Anjali cannot stay back alone, she agrees to go even though she is not good at driving their car.

A while after she leaves, Chakkara too leaves the restaurant while a fearful Siddharth tries to contact Anjali. Anjali too is unable to contact Siddharth due to network failure and she fails to find any ATM. Behind her, she notices Chakkara's truck following her and applying horn and irritating in order to scare her so that she cannot drive the car in the middle of the lonely road. She continues driving but is unable to escape as it is a one-way road.

Meanwhile, Siddharth, after waiting for a long time and fearing Anjali's safety, tries to escape the restaurant but is captured by the henchmen and is locked in a room. Anjali keeps on driving with Chakkara right behind her. Another trucker who had noticed them two in the restaurant witnesses this.

Siddharth, now conscious, try to escape from the room and a young boy who was working in the restaurant opens the locked room to help him out. He steps into the middle of a gang fight. At the same time, Chakkara corners Anjali at a bend when her car gets stuck in the mud. He breaks the windows to rape Anjali and as he is about to drag her out of the car, the other trucker arrives on the scene with police which enables Anjali to escape from Chakkara's cruel intentions, who leaves that area seeing the light of police jeep at the far.

Anjali, with the help of the police, arrives back at the restaurant to find John critically injured and Siddharth with a knife. Siddharth is arrested and the police inform Anjali that he will be imprisoned if John dies. But John reports to the police that the previous owner of the hotel came with rowdy gang to beat John ending up in gang fight.

Siddharth and Anjali drive to her house. On the way, she asks him why he had asked her to go alone and he confesses that he was really scared to leave her with them at the restaurant. He admits that it was his temper that got them into trouble and promises to work hard to control his anger issues, even though it cannot be done overnight. On the way, they see Chakkara and his truck which has broken down. Anjali stops the car and Siddharth, as the first step towards controlling his anger, decides to let him go but a furious Anjali refuses to forgive Chakkara. Siddharth steps out of the car with Anjali's existential approval to vent his anger one more time and runs in fury towards Chakkara. Chakkara takes an iron rod in his hand. But Siddharth runs to him while raising his fist and the screen cuts to black, signifying the end of the film.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Dulquer Salmaan]] as Siddharth
* [[Sai Pallavi]] as Anjali Siddharth
* [[Vinayakan]] as John
* [[Chemban Vinod Jose]] as Chakkara
* [[Soubin Shahir]] as Prakasan
* [[V. K. Prakash]] as Siddharth's father
* Sandhya Ramesh as Siddharth's mother
* [[Sidhartha Siva]] as Service Centre Manager
* Sandeep Narayanan as SI Senthil Kumar
* [[Vanitha Krishnachandran]] as Anjali's mother
* [[Dinesh Panicker]] as Anjali's father
* [[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as House Owner
* [[Alencier Ley Lopez]] as FD Customer
* [[Anjali Nair]] as House owner's daughter
* Master Ihman as House owner's grandson
* [[Hareesh Perumanna]] as Hamsa
* Imthiyaz Khader as Bank Manager
* Sini Abraham as Smitha
* Thanseel P. S. as Alex, Sidharth's friend
* Nebish Benson as Young Sidharath
* [[Vijilesh Karayad]] as Moped Guy
{{colend}}
* Vishnu purushan as Waiter Boy

== Soundtrack ==
The music is composed by [[Gopi Sunder]] and the soundtrack was released on 11 March 2016 by [[Satyam Audios]].<ref name="audio">{{cite news|last1=Anu|first1=James|title=Listen to songs of Dulquer Salmaan-Sai Pallavi's 'Kali' [AUDIO]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/listen-songs-dulquer-salmaan-sai-pallavis-kali-audio-670265|access-date=25 August 2016|work=[[IB Times]]|date=11 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="holly">{{cite news|last1=Sanjith|first1=Sidhardhan|title=Kali trailer uses Hollywood flick's OST|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Kali-trailer-uses-Hollywood-flicks-OST/articleshow/51426492.cms|access-date=25 August 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="devil">{{cite news|title=Gopi Sunder's devil may care attitude|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Gopi-Sunders-devil-may-care-attitude/articleshow/51455479.cms|access-date=25 August 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=18 March 2016}}</ref>

{{track listing
|extra_column = Singer(s)
|title1 = Chillu Ranthal|lyrics1 = B K Harinarayanan|extra1 = [[Job Kurian]]|length1 = 5:03
|title2 = Vaarthinkalee|lyrics2 = B K Harinarayanan|extra2 = [[Divya S. Menon]]|length2 = 4:33
}}

== Box office ==
''[[International Business Times|IBTimes]]'' reported that the film collected {{INR Convert|2.33|c}} in the opening day from Kerala; breaking the previous record of ''[[Loham]]'' (2015) to become the highest Malayalam opener. It grossed {{INR}}5.89 crore after 3 days.<ref name="break">{{cite news|last1=Anu |first1=James |title=Kerala box office: Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kali' becomes top Malayalam grosser on first day; breaks 'Charlie' records |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-dulquer-salmaans-kali-becomes-top-malayalam-grosser-first-day-breaks-672501 |access-date=25 August 2016 |work=[[IB Times]] |date=29 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413034255/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-dulquer-salmaans-kali-becomes-top-malayalam-grosser-first-day-breaks-672501 |archive-date=13 April 2016 }}</ref>

The total earnings of the movie in 27 days from the US box office is {{INR Convert|28.84|l}},<ref name="jacob">{{cite news|last1=Anu|first1=James|title=Kerala-US box office: Nivin Pauly's 'Jacobinte Swargarajyam' performs well; Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kali' holds steady|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-us-box-office-nivin-paulys-jacobinte-swargarajyam-performs-well-dulquer-salmaans-676239|access-date=25 August 2016|work=[[IB Times]]|date=26 April 2016}}</ref> and {{INR Convert|30.18|l}} from 3rd weekend from UK box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-overseas/fan-nears-10-million-mark-in-overseas/|title='Fan' nears 10 million mark in overseas|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=26 April 2016}}</ref> The film is reported to have collected ₹16.4 crore at the Kerala box office.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/yearender-good-bad-retrospect-2016/highest-grossing-malayalam-movies-of-2016.html|title=Top 10 highest grossing Mollywood movies of 2016...|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=5 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Anu|first1=James|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kammatipaadam-box-office-heres-final-kerala-collection-report-dulquer-salmaan-movie-691766#JDeqfjirdAMO28w6.97|title='Kammatipaadam' box office: Here's the final Kerala collection report of Dulquer Salmaan movie|access-date=30 August 2016|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=30 August 2016}}</ref>

== References ==
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