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	The film is about a [[Malayali]] youth, Sethumadhavan (Mohanlal), whose hopes and aspirations are shattered by a combination of fate and human falling. It explores how society type-casts individuals and forces them to act that part whether they like it or not. Mohanlal won the [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)\|National Film Award – Special Mention]] "for portraying young man's agony and pain marvelously and in unique style". Lohithadas won the [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards\|Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay]].		The film is about a [[Malayali]] youth, Sethumadhavan (Mohanlal), whose hopes and aspirations are shattered by a combination of fate and human falling. It explores how society type-casts individuals and forces them to act that part whether they like it or not. Mohanlal won the [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)\|National Film Award – Special Mention]] "for portraying young man's agony and pain marvelously and in unique style". Lohithadas won the [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards\|Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay]].

	''Kireedam'' was released on 7 July 1989. It was a major commercial success at the box office. A sequel to the film titled ''[[Chenkol]]'' was released in 1993. ''Kireedam'' was remade into six other languages — in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] as ''Rowdyism Nasinchali'' (1990), in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Modada Mareyalli]]'' (1991), in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Gardish]]'' (1993), in Bengali [[Bangladesh]] as ''Babar Adesh'' (1995), in [[Bengali language\|Bengali]] as ''Nayak-The Real Hero '' (2005) and in [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] as ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)\|Kireedam]]'' (2007) - becoming Mohanlal's first movie to be remade in six other languages. In 2007, it became the second Indian movie to be remade in six other languages after ''[[Anuraga Aralithu]]''.		''Kireedam'' was released on 7 July 1989. It was a major commercial success at the box office. It received widespread critical acclaim and praise for the performances of Mohanlal and Thilakan, the screenplay, and the soundtrack. It is regarded as one of the classics in Indian cinema. A sequel to the film titled ''[[Chenkol]]'' was released in 1993. ''Kireedam'' was remade into six other languages — in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] as ''Rowdyism Nasinchali'' (1990), in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Modada Mareyalli]]'' (1991), in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Gardish]]'' (1993), in Bengali [[Bangladesh]] as ''Babar Adesh'' (1995), in [[Bengali language\|Bengali]] as ''Nayak-The Real Hero '' (2005) and in [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] as ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)\|Kireedam]]'' (2007) - becoming Mohanlal's first movie to be remade in six other languages. In 2007, it became the second Indian movie to be remade in six other languages after ''[[Anuraga Aralithu]]''.

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==

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{{short description|1989 film by Sibi Malayil}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Kireedam
| image = Kireedam 1989.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = [[Sibi Malayil]]
| producer = N. Krishnakumar [[Dinesh Panicker]]
| writer = [[A. K. Lohithadas]]
| starring = [[Mohanlal]] [[Thilakan]] [[Parvathy Jayaram]] [[Mohan Raj]]
| music = [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]
| cinematography = [[S. Kumar (cinematographer)|S. Kumar]]
| editing = [[L. Bhoominathan]]
| studio = Kripa Films
| distributor = Seven Arts Release
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1989|7|7|Kerala}}
| runtime = 140 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = {{INR}}23.5 lakh<ref name="Kireedam 29 Years"/>
| gross = 
}}

'''''Kireedam''''' ({{Translation|Crown}}) is a 1989 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Action film|action]]-[[drama film]] directed by [[Sibi Malayil]] and written by [[A. K. Lohithadas]]. The film stars [[Mohanlal]], [[Thilakan]], and [[Parvathy Jayaram]], along with [[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]], [[Mohan Raj]], [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]], [[Sreenath]], [[Kundara Johny]], [[Cochin Haneefa]], [[Jagathy Sreekumar]], [[Philomina]], [[Usha (actress)|Usha]], [[Jagadish]], [[Maniyanpilla Raju]], [[Mamukkoya]], [[Oduvil Unnikrishnan]], and [[Kanakalatha]] in supporting roles. The music for the film was composed by [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]].

The film is about a [[Malayali]] youth, Sethumadhavan (Mohanlal), whose hopes and aspirations are shattered by a combination of fate and human falling. It explores how society type-casts individuals and forces them to act that part whether they like it or not. Mohanlal won the [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)|National Film Award – Special Mention]] "for portraying young man's agony and pain marvelously and in unique style". Lohithadas won the [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay]].

''Kireedam'' was released on 7 July 1989. It was a major commercial success at the box office. A sequel to the film titled ''[[Chenkol]]'' was released in 1993. ''Kireedam'' was remade into six other languages — in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Rowdyism Nasinchali'' (1990), in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Modada Mareyalli]]'' (1991), in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Gardish]]'' (1993), in Bengali [[Bangladesh]] as ''Babar Adesh'' (1995), in [[Bengali language|Bengali]] as ''Nayak-The Real Hero '' (2005) and in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]'' (2007) - becoming Mohanlal's first movie to be remade in six other languages. In 2007, it became the second Indian movie to be remade in six other languages after ''[[Anuraga Aralithu]]''.

== Plot ==
Achuthan Nair, an honest and sincere police constable, has a loving family consisting of his wife Ammu, two sons and two daughters. Achuthan Nair wants his elder son Sethumadhavan to become a police inspector. He has a cordial and amiable relationship with his son. Sethu is engaged to Devi, the daughter of Krishnan Nair, his maternal uncle. One day, for charging a petty case against the son of a Member of Legislative Assembly, Achuthan Nair is transferred to Ramapuram police station and his family moves with him.

Keerikadan Jose, a hardcore criminal, rules the market of Ramapuram by running an extortion racket. One day, Achuthan Nair tries to intervene in a scuffle involving him and is beaten quite brutally by Jose. Sethu, who was in the market at the time, witnesses this and saves his father by attacking Keerikadan Jose and his goons. Keerikadan gets severely wounded and is admitted in the hospital. The entire market celebrates the fall of Keerikadan and finds a new savior in Sethu. His friends take advantage of this notoriety, and eventually start a brawl in the local pub. Achuthan Nair is deeply disturbed by this series of events and accuses Sethu of slowly turning into a criminal. Though he tries to stay out of trouble, Sethu is gradually dragged into one mess after another.

Haidrose, a local thug, claims to be a henchman of Sethu and starts collecting extortion money from the local traders. Ramanan, Sethu's brother-in-law, joins Haidrose. Sethu, upon learning of this, beats both of them up at the market. However, at home Ramanan gives a false account of what happened; convinced that his son was in the wrong, Achuthan Nair asks Sethu to leave the house and Sethu walks out. The local police inspector arrests Sethu on a petty case and warns him not to cause more trouble. Keshu, his childhood friend, tries to pacify him; Sethu breaks down completely.

In the meantime, Devi's parents fix her marriage to a different man, which Devi isn't prepared to accept. Sethu meets Devi, explains his helplessness and asks her to follow her parents wishes. She gets married; Sethu ends up feeling lonelier than ever. After getting discharged from the hospital, Keerikadan Jose decides to take his revenge on Sethu. He also decides to severely punish anyone who celebrated his "death". He ransacks Sethu's home and manhandles his mother and sisters. Sethu is attacked by Parameshwaran, the lieutenant of Keerikadan. In a bid to defend himself, Sethu grabs an iron rod and proceeds to assault him with it. Parameshwaran gets seriously injured and is admitted in the hospital.

Sethumadhavan is targeted, once again, by Keerikkadan Jose. They engage in a fight, and Sethumadhavan goes into a hysterical rage. With blood dripping from his face, he threatens to murder anybody who comes near him. Keerikkadan is seriously injured and tries to get up, but Sethu takes up a dagger and stabs him to death.

Achuthan Nair enters the scene and commands Sethu to drop his dagger, which he complies with after several tense moments. Both of them become highly emotional and Sethu falls to his knees, utterly spent, after tossing the dagger aside. The film ends with Sethumadhavan being disqualified from entering the police force. Head Constable Achuthan Nair reads the Police Verification Report which cites Sethu as a "notorious criminal".

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Mohanlal]] as Sethumadhavan
*[[Thilakan]] as Head Constable Achuthan Nair, Sethu's father
*[[Parvathy Jayaram|Parvathy]] as Devi, Sethu's cousin and love interest
*[[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]] as Ammu, Sethu's mother
*[[Keerikkadan Jose|Mohan Raj]] as Keerikadan Jose
*[[Sankaradi]] as Krishnan Nair, Sethu's maternal uncle and Devi's father
*[[Sreenath]] as Keshu, Sethu's friend
*[[Cochin Haneefa]] as Haidrose
*[[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Ramanan, Sethu's brother-in law
*[[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] as Sub-Inspector (SI) of Ramapuram Station
*[[Philomina]] as Muthasshi- Krishnan Nair's and Ammu's elderly mother and Sethu's maternal grandmother
*[[Usha (actress)|Usha]] as Latha, Sethumadhavan's younger sister
*[[Jagadish]] as Suresh
*[[Maniyanpilla Raju]] as Najeeb
*[[Mamukkoya]] as Constable Hameed- Najeeb's father
*[[Oduvil Unnikrishnan]] as Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) Gopalakrishnan Nair, Suresh's father
*[[Kundara Johny]] as Parameshwaran
*[[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] as Shop-owner
*Yadu Krishnan as Rameshan, Sethu's youngest brother
*[[Kanakalatha]] as Ambika -Sethumadhavan's older sister and Ramanan's wife
*[[Santhakumari (Malayalam actress)|Santhakumari]] as Bharathi, Krishnan Nair's wife and Devi's mother
*[[Kollam Thulasi]] as Sub-inspector
*Poojappura Radhakrishnan
{{colend}}

==Production==
[[A. K. Lohithadas]] got the plot idea from a story that circulated in his locality about an incident that happened in [[Chalakudy]] that narrates how a carpenter knocked down a notorious criminal named Keshavan with a single hit.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lohithadas|title=ആശാരിയുടെ കഥ മനസ്സില്‍ വിത്തായി വീണു; സേതുമാധവന്റെ പിറവി അങ്ങനെയായിരുന്നു|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/features/lohithadas-writes-about-kireedam-sibi-malayil-mohanlal-30-years-of-movie-thilakan-1989-sethumadhavan-1.3935771|access-date=9 July 2019|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=7 July 2019}}</ref> Lohithadas, who was unable to attend the wedding of [[Sibi Malayil]], wrote the screenplay of ''Kireedam'' as a compensation gift for Malayil. He completed the screenplay in just six days. Filming was completed in 25 days in [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. The film cost ₹23.5 lakh to make, produced by Dinesh Panicker and N. Krishnakumar under the company Kripa Films. [[Mohanlal]], who used to receive ₹4.5 lakh as remuneration at that time took only ₹4 lakh for his friendship with Krishnakumar. ''Kireedam'' (crown) was originally the title given by Lohithadas for his previous screenplay, directed by [[I. V. Sasi]]. But Sasi did not liked the name and had a dispute with Lohithadas. Malayil on hearing this incident from Lohithadas said he would like to adopt the title for his film. Sasi's film was released under the title ''[[Mukthi]]'' (1988).<ref name="Kireedam 29 Years">{{cite news|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/08/01/kireedam-lohithadas-siby-malayil-mohanlal-movie-29-years.html|title=Kireedam 29 Years|date=1 August 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|access-date=1 August 2018}}</ref>

Initially, [[Thilakan]] declined the role of Achuthan Nair due to scheduling conflicts with the films ''[[Chanakyan]]'' and ''[[Varnam (1989 film)|Varnam]]''. The film, originally planned to shoot at [[Nemmara]] and [[Chittur]] in [[Palakkad district]] was changed to Thiruvananthapuram to accommodate Thilakan who was filming for ''Varnam'' at Thiruvananthapuram. Thilakan joined the shoot of ''Kireedam'' during the intervals of ''Varnam''. The climax scene featuring Mohanlal and Thilakan was shot in [[Aryanadu]]. Instead of the melancholic song "Kanneer Poovinte", a romantic song was originally shot to feature the romance between Sethumadhavan and Devi. But after realizing it would not align in the story-line, it was scrapped. Since there was not enough time to complete the shoot of "Kanneer Poovinte", some of the scenes shot for the romantic song was used in it. The shot where Mohanlal is walking alone through a long lane in the song was filmed in [[Chennai]]. The song's composition was a modified version of the romantic song.<ref>{{cite web|title=സേതുമാധവന്റെ മുള്‍ക്കിരീടത്തിന് മുപ്പതാണ്ട്, 6 ദിവസം കൊണ്ട് തിരക്കഥ 25 ദിവസത്തെ ഷൂട്ട്|url=https://www.thecue.in/popular-read/2019/07/07/30-years-of-kireedam-mohanlal|publisher=The Cue|access-date=9 July 2019|language=ml|date=7 July 2019}}</ref> S. Kumar was the cinematographer.<ref>{{cite news|last=Mohan|first=Sajesh|title=Decoding a Scene {{!}} The emotional and action-packed 'Kireedam' climax |url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2018/11/03/decoding-a-scene-kireedam-climax-mohanlal-thilakan-siby-malayil-lohithadas.html |access-date=18 November 2018|work=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=5 November 2018}}</ref>

The makers initially chose [[Pradeep Shakthi]] for the role of Keerikkadan Jose, who had acted in ''[[Chamaram]]'' (1980) and was then an established actor in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu films]]. Shakthi also agreed to do the film and was given advance payment. Shakthi, who was supposed to arrive on the day of filming, did not came due to reasons best known for him, they were compelled to make an immediate replacement. It was an associate director who suggested the name of beginner [[Keerikkadan Jose|Mohan Raj]], who had acted in a minor role in ''[[Moonnam Mura]]''. Upon seeing Raj, he was immediately fixed.<ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title=ഇദ്ദേഹമായിരുന്നു കിരീടത്തില്‍ കീരിക്കാടനാകേണ്ടിയിരുന്ന നടന്‍!|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/kireedam-keerikkadan|access-date=16 July 2019|work=[[Asianet News]]|date=20 May 2017|language=ml}}</ref> His character name Keerikkadan Jose later became his [[stage name]]. Dubbing artist Nirmal Prakash gave voice for the character.<ref>[http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=69516 "ചലച്ചിത്ര- സീരിയല്‍ നടന്‍ നിര്‍മല്‍ പ്രകാശ് അന്തരിച്ചു"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818202814/http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=69516 |date=18 August 2011 }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kireedam
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 7 July 1989
| recorded = 1989
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = Johny Sagariga [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kireedam Songs |url=https://gaana.com/album/kireedam-malayalam |access-date=2020-09-14 |website=[[Gaana.com]]}}</ref> Millennium Audios<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kireedam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1AH86bblqTg0Lzi8Kd5n5r |access-date=2020-09-14 |website=[[Spotify]]}}</ref>
| producer =
| prev_title = [[Mazhavilkavadi]]
| prev_year = 1989
| next_title = [[Utharam]]
| next_year = 1989
}}
The film features original soundtrack composed by [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]], which consists of two songs written by [[Kaithapram Damodaran]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kireedam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kireedam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-single/992793476|publisher=[[iTunes]]|access-date=9 July 2019|date=7 July 1989}}</ref> The song "Kaneer Poovinte" won [[M. G. Sreekumar]] his first [[Kerala State Film Awards]].

{{Track listing
| headline = Kireedam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Kanneer Poovinte
| extra1 = [[M. G. Sreekumar]]
| length1 = 4:14

| title2 = Medapponnodam
| extra2 = Balagopalan Thampi
| length2 = 4:26
}}

==Awards==
;[[National Film Awards]]
* [[National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film)|National Film Award (Special Mention)]] – [[Mohanlal]]

;[[Kerala State Film Awards]]
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer]] – [[M. G. Sreekumar]]

;[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]]
* [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay]] – [[A. K. Lohithadas]]

==Sequel==
A sequel to the film titled ''[[Chenkol]]'' was released in 1993. Mohanlal reprises his role in the film.

==Remakes==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
!Year
!Film
!Language
!{{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 1990
|''Rowdyism Nasinchali''
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| rowspan="3" |<ref name=":0" />
|-
| 1991
|''[[Modada Mareyalli]]''
|[[Kannada]]
|-
| 1993
|''[[Gardish]]''
|[[Hindi]]
|-
| 1995
| ''Babar Adesh''
|[[Cinema of Bangladesh|Bangladeshi Bengali]]
|
|-
| 2005
|''Nayak-The Real Hero''
|[[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|
|-
| 2007
|[[Kireedam (2007 film)|''Kireedam'']]
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|<ref name=":0" />
|}

==Legacy==
''Kireedam'' is regarded as a classic in [[Malayalam cinema]], particularly noted for its screenplay and acting.<ref>{{cite news|last=Krishnakumar|first=R.|title=Birth of a tragic hero|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/420608/birth-tragic-hero.html|access-date=12 July 2019|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|date=19 July 2014}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|title=Top 5 classic Mohanlal films to watch before you die|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/top-5-classic-mohanlal-films-watch-before-you-die-776169|access-date=12 July 2019|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=27 July 2018}}</ref><ref name=TNM>{{cite news|last=Maithutty|first=Fahir|title=30 years of 'Kireedam': Why Mohanlal and Thilakan are seared in our hearts|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/30-years-kireedam-why-mohanlal-and-thilakan-are-seared-our-hearts-105103|access-date=12 July 2019|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=9 July 2019}}</ref> Mohanlal won his first [[National Film Awards|National Film Award]] for the film. The dialogue "Ninte achanaada parayunne, kathi thaazhe ideda" of Thilakan's Achuthan Nair in the climax of the film became a catchphrase. The impact of the film was such that one of its producers N. Krishnakumar went on to be known by the name "Kireedam Unni" thereafter, and for Mohan Raj, his character name, [[Keerikkadan Jose]], became his [[stage name]].<ref name=TNM/> ''Kireedam'' gave a break for [[Cochin Haneefa]] who appeared in a comical role, Hydros, until then, Haneefa was known for portraying antagonistic roles. He began appearing in more comedic roles after ''Kireedam'' and would be best known for his comedic roles in the later half of his career.<ref>{{cite news|author=Web desk|title=ഓര്‍മ്മയില്‍ കൊച്ചിന്‍ ഹനീഫ|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment/cochin-haneefa|access-date=10 July 2019|work=[[Asianet News]]|date=2 February 2017|language=ml}}</ref>

A bridge on [[Vellayani Lake]] featured in the film (including the song "Kanneer Poovinte") would go on to be known as "Kireedam Paalam" (Kireedam bridge).<ref>{{cite news|title=Kireedam bridge's tale is as tragic as the movie|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2017/apr/11/kireedam-bridges-tale-is-as-tragic-as-the-movie-1592159.html|access-date=12 July 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=11 April 2017}}</ref> Later many films were shot there, but it continues to be known by the name.<ref>{{cite news|author=TNM staff|title=Mohanlal to sponsor renovation of TVM bridge named after his hit film 'Kireedam'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohanlal-sponsor-renovation-tvm-bridge-named-after-his-hit-film-kireedam-50634|access-date=12 July 2019|work=[[The News Minute]]|date=30 September 2016}}</ref> It is the only location in [[Thiruvanathapuram]] that is known by a film's name.<ref>{{cite news|last=V. N.|first=Aswin|title=Popular film locations in Thiruvananthapuram|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/locations-in-thiruvananthapuram-that-have-become-familiar-images-in-malayalam-movies/article21572284.ece|access-date=12 July 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=14 December 2017}}</ref> ''Kireedam'' is considered as one of the best screenplays written by Lohithadas.<ref>{{cite news|title=Remembering Lohithadas|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2009/jul/04/remembering-lohithadas-65029.html|access-date=12 July 2019|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=4 July 2009}}</ref> ''Kireedam'', the screenplay was released as a book by [[Mathrubhumi|Mathrubhumi Books]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kireedam|url=https://keralabookstore.com/book/kireedam/3540/|website=KeralaBookStore.com|access-date=12 July 2019}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb title|0237376}}

{{Sibi Malayil}}
{{Kireedam and its remakes}}

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Kireedam (1989 film) - Revision history

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