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{{short description|Indian film by Rajiv Vijay Raghavan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Margam
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| director = [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]]
| producer = Rajiv Vijay Raghavan
| writer = Rajiv Vijay Raghavan<br/>[[Anvar Ali]]<br/>S.P. Ramesh
| based_on = ''Pithruthorponom'' by [[M. Sukumaran]]
| starring = [[Nedumudi Venu]]<br/>Meera Krishna<br/>Shobha Mohan
| music = [[Isaac Thomas Kottukapally]]
| cinematography = [[Venu (cinematographer)|Venu]]
| editing = [[Beena Paul]]
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| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2003|12|16|[[International Film Festival of Kerala|IFFK]]}}
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| country = India
| language = Malayalam
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'''''Margam''''' ({{lang-ml|മാര്‍ഗം}} meaning: ''the path'') is an [[Indian film]] co-written, directed and produced by [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]] under the banner of [[Image commune]]. The film is an adaptation of ''Pithrutharppanam'', the famous story by [[M. Sukumaran]]. ''Margam'' won seven major [[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>[https://archive.today/20150109142655/http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/04/stories/2004030403670700.htm ]</ref> from the government of Kerala and one [[National Film Award (India)|National Film Award]]<ref>[[Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director]]</ref> from the government of India in 2003. One of the rarest Malayalam films that received wider critical acclaim at international level,<ref>https://kimaniwawanjiru.wordpress.com/tag/maargam-the-path-directed-by-rajiv-vijay-raghavan/</ref> ''Margam'' was exhibited at 16 international film festivals and won six international awards in categories including best film and scripting. The script was co-written by [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]], [[Anvar Ali]] and Dr. S P Ramesh. Cinematography was by [[Venu (cinematographer)|Venu]] and the roles performed by [[Nedumudi Venu]] and Meera Krishna were also widely appreciated.<ref>http://meenakshisheddeartsandculture.blogspot.in/2007/06/iffi-national-jury-review-outlook.html</ref>

==Plot==
The film tells the story of a revolutionary who, years later, realises that his efforts have been wasted and witnesses the ill-fate of his co-rebels and leads a secluded life in a state of clinical depression.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040328061125/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/12/08/stories/2003120802040200.htm "Vying for the honours"]</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as Venukumara Menon, the protagonist. A former militant communist revolutionary, now living a secluded life as a "parallel college" lecturer.
* [[Meera Krishna]] as Prakrithi, Menon's daughter
* [[Shobha Mohan]] as Elisabeth, Menon's wife
* [[K. P. A. C. Lalitha]] Menon's sister
*[[Valsala Menon]] Menon's aunt
* [[Madambu Kunjukuttan]]
* [[V K Sreeraman]]
* [[Madhupal]]
* [[P. Sreekumar]]

==Awards==
; [[National Film Awards]]<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=3123 "51st National Film Awards-2003"]</ref>
* [[Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director]]
* Special jury mention - [[Nedumudi Venu]]

; [[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040605051926/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/04/stories/2004030403670700.htm "Margam best film; Nedumudi, Meera best actor, actress"]</ref><ref>[http://www.keralafilm.com/sfa03.htm "Kerala State Film Awards - 2003"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713144252/http://www.keralafilm.com/sfa03.htm |date=13 July 2011 }}</ref>
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Film]]
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay]] - [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]], [[Anvar Ali]] and S. P. Ramesh
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor]] - [[Nedumudi Venu]]
* [[Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)]] - Meera Krishna
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Photography|Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography]] - [[Venu]]
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Background Music]] - Issac Thomas Kottukapally
* [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Sound Recordist]] - [[N. Harikumar]]

; [[Fajr Film Festival]], Tehran, Iran
* Asian Competition - Best Script - [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]], [[Anvar Ali]] and S. P. Ramesh

; [[Zanzibar International Film Festival]], Zanzibar
* "Golden Dhow" - Best film<ref>https://kimaniwawanjiru.wordpress.com/tag/maargam-the-path-directed-by-rajiv-vijay-raghavan/</ref>

; The South Soth Film Encounter, Asilah , Morocco
* "Golden Waves" - Best Script [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]], [[Anvar Ali]] and S. P. Ramesh

; [[Cine Pobre Film Festival]],<ref>http://www.afcinema.com/Palmares-du-3eme-festival-del-Cine-Pobre-de-Gibara.html?lang=fr</ref> Cuba
* Special Jury Prize for the film
* Best Actor prize [[Nedumudi Venu]]

; [[International Film Festival of Kerala]], India
* FIPRESCI Special Mention - ''Margam''

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0402362|title=Margam}}
* [https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117925046?refcatid=31 ''Margam''] review by ''Variety''

{{National Film Award Best First Film of a Director}}
{{KeralaStateFilmAwardBestFilm}}

[[Category:2000s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2003 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2003 films]]
[[Category:Best Debut Feature Film of a Director National Film Award winners]]

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	\| producer = Rajiv Vijay Raghavan		\| producer = Rajiv Vijay Raghavan
	\| writer = Rajiv Vijay Raghavan<br/>[[Anvar Ali]]<br/>S.P. Ramesh		\| writer = Rajiv Vijay Raghavan<br />[[Anvar Ali]]<br />S.P. Ramesh
	\| based_on = ''Pithruthorponom'' by [[M. Sukumaran]]		\| based_on = ''Pithruthorponom'' by [[M. Sukumaran]]
	\| starring = [[Nedumudi Venu]]<br/>Meera Krishna<br/>Shobha Mohan		\| starring = [[Nedumudi Venu]]<br />Meera Krishna<br />Shobha Mohan
	\| music = [[Isaac Thomas Kottukapally]]		\| music = [[Isaac Thomas Kottukapally]]
	\| cinematography = [[Venu (cinematographer)\|Venu]]		\| cinematography = [[Venu (cinematographer)\|Venu]]
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	'''''Margam''''' ({{lang-ml\|മാര്‍ഗം}} meaning: ''the path'') is an [[Indian film]] co-written, directed and produced by [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]] under the banner of [[Image commune]]. The film is an adaptation of ''Pithrutharppanam'', the famous story by [[M. Sukumaran]]. ''Margam'' won seven major [[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>[https://archive.today/20150109142655/http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/04/stories/2004030403670700.htm ]</ref> from the government of Kerala and one [[National Film Award (India)\|National Film Award]]<ref>[[Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director]]</ref> from the government of India in 2003. One of the rarest Malayalam films that received wider critical acclaim at international level,<ref>https://kimaniwawanjiru.wordpress.com/tag/maargam-the-path-directed-by-rajiv-vijay-raghavan/</ref> ''Margam'' was exhibited at 16 international film festivals and won six international awards in categories including best film and scripting. The script was co-written by [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]], [[Anvar Ali]] and Dr. S P Ramesh. Cinematography was by [[Venu (cinematographer)\|Venu]] and the roles performed by [[Nedumudi Venu]] and Meera Krishna were also widely appreciated.<ref>http://meenakshisheddeartsandculture.blogspot.in/2007/06/iffi-national-jury-review-outlook.html</ref>		'''''Margam''''' ({{lang-ml\|മാര്‍ഗം}} meaning: ''the path'') is an [[Indian film]] co-written, directed and produced by [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]] under the banner of [[Image commune]]. The film is an adaptation of ''Pithrutharppanam'', the famous story by [[M. Sukumaran]]. ''Margam'' won seven major [[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/04/stories/2004030403670700.htm \|title=Archived copy \|website=www.thehindu.com \|access-date=2 February 2022 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150109142655/http://www.thehindu.com/2004/03/04/stories/2004030403670700.htm \|archive-date=9 January 2015 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> from the government of Kerala and one [[National Film Award (India)\|National Film Award]]<ref>[[Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director]]</ref> from the government of India in 2003. One of the rarest Malayalam films that received wider critical acclaim at international level,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://kimaniwawanjiru.wordpress.com/tag/maargam-the-path-directed-by-rajiv-vijay-raghavan/\|title = Maargam / The Path directed by Rajiv Vijay Raghavan}}</ref> ''Margam'' was exhibited at 16 international film festivals and won six international awards in categories including best film and scripting. The script was co-written by [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]], [[Anvar Ali]] and Dr. S P Ramesh. Cinematography was by [[Venu (cinematographer)\|Venu]] and the roles performed by [[Nedumudi Venu]] and Meera Krishna were also widely appreciated.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://meenakshisheddeartsandculture.blogspot.in/2007/06/iffi-national-jury-review-outlook.html\|title = Meenakshisheddeartsandculture: IFFI National Jury Review, Outlook\|date = 12 June 2007}}</ref>

	==Plot==		==Plot==
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	; [[Zanzibar International Film Festival]], Zanzibar		; [[Zanzibar International Film Festival]], Zanzibar
	* "Golden Dhow" - Best film<ref>https://kimaniwawanjiru.wordpress.com/tag/maargam-the-path-directed-by-rajiv-vijay-raghavan/</ref>		* "Golden Dhow" - Best film<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://kimaniwawanjiru.wordpress.com/tag/maargam-the-path-directed-by-rajiv-vijay-raghavan/\|title = Maargam / The Path directed by Rajiv Vijay Raghavan}}</ref>

	; The South Soth Film Encounter, Asilah , Morocco		; The South Soth Film Encounter, Asilah , Morocco
	* "Golden Waves" - Best Script [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]], [[Anvar Ali]] and S. P. Ramesh		* "Golden Waves" - Best Script [[Rajiv Vijay Raghavan]], [[Anvar Ali]] and S. P. Ramesh

	; [[Cine Pobre Film Festival]],<ref>http://www.afcinema.com/Palmares-du-3eme-festival-del-Cine-Pobre-de-Gibara.html?lang=fr</ref> Cuba		; [[Cine Pobre Film Festival]],<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.afcinema.com/Palmares-du-3eme-festival-del-Cine-Pobre-de-Gibara.html?lang=fr\|title=Palmarès du 3e festival del Ciné Pobre de Gibara\|date=7 October 2021}}</ref> Cuba
	* Special Jury Prize for the film		* Special Jury Prize for the film
	* Best Actor prize [[Nedumudi Venu]]		* Best Actor prize [[Nedumudi Venu]]
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	* {{IMDb title\|0402362\|title=Margam}}		* {{IMDb title\|0402362\|title=Margam}}
	* [https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117925046?refcatid=31 ''Margam''] review by ''Variety''		* [https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117925046?refcatid=31 ''Margam''] review by ''Variety''


	{{National Film Award Best First Film of a Director}}		{{National Film Award Best First Film of a Director}}