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{{short description|1986 Indian Malayalam crime film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Rajavinte Makan
| image = Rajavinte Makan.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = [[Thambi Kannanthanam]]
| producer = Thambi Kannanthanam
| writer =
| screenplay = [[Dennis Joseph]]
| story = Rajeev
| starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br>[[Ratheesh]]<br>[[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]]<br>[[Suresh Gopi]]<br>[[Mohan Jose]]
| music = [[S. P. Venkatesh]]
| cinematography = [[Jayanan Vincent]]
| editing = [[K. Sankunni]]
| studio = Sharon Pictures
| distributor = [[Jubilee Productions]]
| released = {{Film date|1986|07|17|df=y}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = ₹40 lakhs <ref name="Rajavinte Makan"/><ref name="indiatoday.in">https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19870228-malayalam-film-makers-in-kerala-transposes-real-life-into-reel-life-798594-1987-02-28</ref>
| gross = ₹75-80 lakhs <ref name="Rajavinte Makan"/><ref name="indiatoday.in">https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19870228-malayalam-film-makers-in-kerala-transposes-real-life-into-reel-life-798594-1987-02-28</ref>
}}

'''''Rajavinte Makan''''' ({{Translation|Son of the king}}) is a 1986 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[gangster film]] directed and produced by [[Thampi Kannanthanam]] and written by [[Dennis Joseph]]. It stars [[Mohanlal]] as [[crime boss]] Vincent Gomes, and also features [[Ratheesh]], [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]], [[Suresh Gopi]] and [[Mohan Jose]] in supporting roles. The plot is based on the rivalry between underworld don Vincent Gomes and Home minister N. Krishnadas (Ratheesh). The music was composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]].

Rajavinte Makan was one of the major commercial success of the year 1986.The film was a milestone in Malayalam film industry, achieving a cult status in [[Kerala]]. The film was significant in heightening the stardom of Mohanlal.<ref name="Rajavinte Makan"/> The character became a cult figure and his dialogues became popular among the youth. ''Rajavinte Makan'' was a large commercial success.<ref name="Rajavinte Makan" />
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19870228-malayalam-film-makers-in-kerala-transposes-real-life-into-reel-life-798594-1987-02-28|title=Malayalam film makers in Kerala transposes real life into reel life|publisher=India Today}}</ref>

It was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Makkal En Pakkam]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/from-drishyam-to-oppam-why-mohanlals-films-are-remade-in-other-languages-often-3174430.html|title=From Drishyam to Oppam, why Mohanlal's films are remade in other languages often|last=Narayanan|first=Sujatha|date=26 December 2016|work=[[Firstpost]]|access-date=23 May 2018}}</ref> and in [[Kannada Language|Kannada]] as ''[[Athiratha Maharatha]]'', with [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] reprising her role in both the versions. It was also remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Ahuthi'' and in Hindi as ''[[Kanwarlal]]''. Some critics consider the story to be a loose adaptation of the 1980 novel ''[[Rage of Angels]]'' by [[Sidney Sheldon]].<ref>http://fullpicture.in/talking-detail/66/from-shakespeare-to-.html</ref>

== Plot ==
{{More plot|date=February 2016}}
The story begins with Krishnadas becoming the [[Kerala]] Minister of Home Affairs. After college graduation, Krishnadas started working for a [[crime boss]] Vincent Gomes. Gomes helps Krishnadas reach great heights and subsequently enter politics. With his help, Krishnadas makes himself a good political career.

But soon, he cheats Gomes to gain favour among the people as well as the party. Thus, Krishnadas becomes the Home Affairs Minister of the state and becomes an enemy of Gomes. Gomes plans a payback and he successfully manages to do so by manipulating Nancy, an advocate who carries the case of his file which if submitted to court may lead to imprisonment for several years.

Gomes realises that Nancy has struggled a lot in life as an orphan and later, a single mother. However, because of Gomes's plan, Nancy loses her job. Gomes, now remorseful of his actions, makes amends to Nancy and become friends. He confess to Nancy, and tells that he wants to halt all his activities, and asks for her hand. However Nancy denies telling that she cannot accept anyone else as her husband.

Krishnadas goes after Gomes with his political power and Gomes ends up losing all his wealth. Gomes plans to kill Krishnadas and entrusts the duty to Kumar and Peter, the trusted gangsters of Gomes. But Kumar and Peter get killed during the assassination attempt against Krishnadas.

The loss of his trusted friends makes Gomes extremely violent and vengeful. He alone drives towards the [[guest house]] where Krishnadas resides, opens fire and kills many policemen and Krishnadas's political aides. When he was about to kills Krishnadas, Nancy begs for Krishnadas's life, and proclaims that Krishnadas is the father of her child. While Vincent stands stunned, cops reach the site and shoot Gomes. He dies before Nancy could do anything. The story ends as Nancy stares at a picture of Vincent Gomes.

== Cast ==
* [[Mohanlal]] as Vincent Gomes, a [[crime boss]]
* [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] as Nancy, an advocate
* [[Ratheesh]] as Krishnadas C. K., Democratic Party member who becomes Minister of Home Affairs
* [[Suresh Gopi]] as Kumar, loyal accomplice to Vincent Gomes
* [[Mohan Jose]] as Peter, loyal accomplice to Vincent Gomes
* [[K. P. A. C. Azeez]] as Panicker, Advocate of Vincent Gomes
* [[Adoor Bhasi]] as the priest / warden of the orphanage
* [[Kanakalatha]]
* [[Kundara Johnny]] as a gangster
* [[K. P. A. C. Sunny]] as K. Venkitachalam, Public Prosecutor
* [[Alex Mathew]] as Student leader
* [[Jose Prakash]] as Chief Minister
* [[Kunchan (actor)|Kunchan]] as Krishnankutty
* [[Prathapachandran]]

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Rajavinte Makan
| type = [[Soundtrack]]
| artist = [[S. P. Venkatesh]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1986
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Popular music]]
| length = {{Duration|m=12|s=34}}
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| label = Ranjni Audios
| producer = [[S. P. Venkatesh]]
| prev_title = [[Vivahithare Ithile]]
| prev_year = 1986
| next_title = [[Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar]]
| next_year = 1986
}}

The soundtrack features three songs composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]], with lyrics penned by [[Shibu Chakravarthy]]. Venkatesh got his break from this film.

{{Tracklist
| headline = Rajavinte Makan
| total_length = {{Duration|m=12|s=34}}
| extra_column = Singer(s)

| title1 = Vinnile Gandharva
| extra1 = [[Unni Menon]]
| length1 = 03:52

| title2 = Paadam Njan Aa Ganam
| extra2 = Lathika
| length2 = 04:30

| title3 = Devangane
| extra3 = Unni Menon, Lathika
| length3 = 04:12
}}

==Release==
The film was released on 17 July 1986. Some observers call ''Rajavinte Makan'' as one of the best action films in Indian cinema.{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} The film was a box office success and was remade in other languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. ''Rajavinte Makan'' is also said to be a landmark film in Mohanlal's career as it heightened his stardom in Malayalam cinema.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/31-years-of-rajavinte-makan-interesting-facts-about-the-classic-thriller-that-made-mohanlal-a-superstar-73367.html |title=31 years of Rajavinte Makan |date=2017-07-22 |work=Catch News |access-date=2018-10-02}}</ref> According to a trade analysis written by Sridhar Pillai and published in India Today Magazine on February 28, 1987, Rajavinte Makan had a production cost of ₹16 lakhs and was expected to collect ₹75 lakhs by the end of its run.<ref name="indiatoday.in">https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-the-arts/films/story/19870228-malayalam-film-makers-in-kerala-transposes-real-life-into-reel-life-798594-1987-02-28</ref> A second article published by Malayala Manorama much later on 2 October 2018, on the event of Kannanthanam's passing, cites the production and distribution budget as ₹40 lakhs, with a final gross of ₹80-85 lakhs at the box office.<ref name="Rajavinte Makan">{{Cite web |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2018/10/02/mohanlal-thampi-kannanthanam.html |script-title=ml:ഒറ്റ ദിവസം കൊണ്ട് മോഹൻലാലിനെ സൂപ്പർസ്റ്റാറാക്കിയ തമ്പി കണ്ണന്താനം|language=Malayalam|date=2018-10-02 |website=[[Malayala Manorama]] |access-date=2018-10-02}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0282889}}

[[Category:1986 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:Indian gangster films]]
[[Category:Indian crime drama films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Films with screenplays by Dennis Joseph]]
[[Category:Films directed by Thampi Kannanthanam]]
[[Category:1980s action drama films]]
[[Category:1986 crime drama films]]

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