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	'''''The Car''''' (Malayalam: ദി കാർ) is a 1997 [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[Rajasenan]], and starring [[Jayaram]], [[Janardhanan (actor)\|Janardhanan]], [[Kalabhavan Mani]], and [[Sreelakshmi]]~~. This movie is about two men whose car gets mistaken for another car being followed~~. This was the last ~~movie~~ appearance of veteran actor [[K. P. Ummer]].		'''''The Car''''' (Malayalam: ദി കാർ) is a 1997 [[crime comedy]] [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[Rajasenan]], and starring [[Jayaram]], [[Janardhanan (actor)\|Janardhanan]], [[Kalabhavan Mani]], and [[Sreelakshmi]]. This was the last film appearance of veteran actor [[K. P. Ummer]].

			This film is about two co-workers and roommates, who win a car in a contest. The car has a [[license plate]] number identical to that of a failed assassin. The new car's owner is arrested for the crime of the assassin, and soon tries to protect an heiress targeted by the assassination plot.

	==Plot==		==Plot==
	Mahadevan ~~([[Jayaram]])~~ and Kumaran ~~([[Janardhanan (actor)\|Janardhanan]])~~ work in a small firm and are ~~room mates~~ renting from Janakiamma ~~([[Meena (Malayalam actress)\|Meena]])~~. One day, luck comes to them when Mahadevan wins a car as the first prize of a promotional contest held by a washing-powder brand. Meanwhile, a murderer, Ambrose ~~([[Abu Salim (actor)\|Abu Salim]])~~ is after Maya ~~([[Sreelakshmi]])~~. By mistake, both the murderer and Mahadevan get the same tag number on their cars' license plates. The murderers try a hit-and-run attack on Maya, but she escapes. She thinks that Mahadevan ~~who did it~~. Mahadevan gets arrested by sub-inspector Cherian ~~([[Kalabhavan Mani]])~~ according to Maya's complaint. But due to lack of proper evidence, he's released with a warning. After getting through problems one after another, Mahadevan finds the real killers and their car. He tells Maya about the killers who attempted for her life. Shockingly it is revealed that one of the killers is Maya's cousin Vishnu who is after her wealth. Vishnu tries to kill Maya, but Mahadevan stops him. In an attempt to kill Mahadevan and Maya, Vishnu accidentally dies by being stabbed by a sharp object during the fight. In an attempt to dump his body, the couple is stopped by Vishnu's accomplice, Ambrose. He's enraged by his friend's death and tries to kill Mahadevan and Maya, but ends up at the dead end of the road, where the cops were waiting for him with an armed force. The car catches fire from the gunshots and explodes, killing him. The film ends with sub-inspector Cherian thanking Mahadevan and Maya, for their help and support.		Mahadevan and Kumaran work in a small firm and are roommates, renting from Janakiamma. One day, luck comes to them when Mahadevan wins a car as the first prize of a promotional contest held by a washing-powder brand. Meanwhile, a murderer, Ambrose is after Maya. By mistake, both the murderer and Mahadevan get the same tag number on their cars' license plates. The murderers try a [[hit-and-run]] attack on Maya, but she escapes. She thinks that Mahadevan was behind the attack. Mahadevan gets arrested by sub-inspector Cherian according to Maya's complaint.

			But due to lack of proper evidence, he's released with a warning. After getting through problems one after another, Mahadevan finds the real killers and their car. He tells Maya about the killers who attempted for her life. Shockingly it is revealed that one of the killers is Maya's cousin Vishnu who is after her wealth. Vishnu tries to kill Maya, but Mahadevan stops him. In an attempt to kill Mahadevan and Maya, Vishnu accidentally dies by being stabbed by a sharp object during the fight. In an attempt to dump his body, the couple is stopped by Vishnu's accomplice, Ambrose. He's enraged by his friend's death and tries to kill Mahadevan and Maya, but ends up at the dead end of the road, where the cops were waiting for him with an armed force. The car catches fire from the gunshots and explodes, killing him. The film ends with sub-inspector Cherian thanking Mahadevan and Maya, for their help and support.

	==Cast==		==Cast==
	*[[Jayaram]] as Mahadevan		*[[Jayaram]] as Mahadevan
	*[[Janardhanan (actor)\|Janardhanan]] as Kumaran		*[[Janardhanan (actor)\|Janardhanan]] as Kumaran / Kumarettan, Mahadevan's Friend
	*[[Sreelakshmi]] as Maya		*[[Sreelakshmi]] as Maya, Mahadevan's Love Interest
	*[[Kalabhavan Mani]] as ~~Police~~ Sub Inspector ~~Cheriyan~~		*[[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Sub Inspector Cherian
	*[[Indrans]] as Idiyan Vikraman ~~/ Policeman~~		*Chandhu as Vishnu, Maya's Cousin
			*[[Indrans]] as Constable Idiyan Vikraman
	*[[Meena (Malayalam actress)\|Meena]] as Janakiyamma		*[[Meena (Malayalam actress)\|Meena]] as Janakiyamma
	*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Usha		*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Usha, Maya's Friend and Roommate
	*[[Poojappura Ravi]] as Koshy		*[[Poojappura Ravi]] as Koshy
	*[[Kochu Preman]] as Valiyakulam Swamy / Kochappi		*[[Kochu Preman]] as Valiyakulam Swamy / Kochappi, Janakiyamma's Husband
	*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Advocate		*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Maya's Grandafather's Advocate
	* [[Kalamandalam Kesavan]] as Maya's ~~grandfather~~		* [[Kalamandalam Kesavan]] as Maya's Grandfather
	* [[Abu Salim (actor)\|Abu Salim]] as Ambrose		* [[Abu Salim (actor)\|Abu Salim]] as Ambrose, Vishnu's Friend
	* [[Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai]] as Autorickshaw ~~driver~~		* Mahima as Malathi, Janakiyamma's Daughter
			* [[Sona Nair]] as Beena
			* [[Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai]] as Autorickshaw Driver
			* Bindu Murali as Motorcyclist

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
	The film's soundtrack contains 6 songs, all composed by Sanjeev and Lyrics by [[S. Ramesan Nair]].		The film's soundtrack contains 6 songs, all composed by Sanjeev Lal and Lyrics by [[S. Ramesan Nair]].

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	==Box office==		==Box office==
	The film was ~~commercial success~~.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://asianetindia.com/completes-25-years-in-cinema-jayaram/\|title=Completes 25 years in cinema: Jayaram\|work=[[Asianet (TV channel)\|Asianet]]\|date=1 December 2013}}</ref>		The film was an average grosser.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://asianetindia.com/completes-25-years-in-cinema-jayaram/\|title=Completes 25 years in cinema: Jayaram\|work=[[Asianet (TV channel)\|Asianet]]\|date=1 December 2013\|access-date=19 November 2016\|archive-date=8 March 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308231410/http://asianetindia.com/completes-25-years-in-cinema-jayaram/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Films directed by Rajasenan]]		[[Category:Films directed by Rajasenan]]
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{{Infobox film
| name = The Car
| image = The Car (film).jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption =
| director = [[Rajasenan]]
| producer = Ajith, [[Devi Ajith]]
| writer = [[Rafi Mecartin]] [[Rajan Kiriyath]] Vinu Kiriyath
| narrator =
| starring = [[Jayaram]] [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] [[Sreelakshmi]] [[Kalabhavan Mani]] [[Indrans]]
| music =
| cinematography = Anandakuttan
| editing = Harihara Puthran
| studio =
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| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1997|10|3}}
| runtime = 132 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam]]
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'''''The Car''''' (Malayalam: ദി കാർ) is a 1997 [[Malayalam film]] directed by [[Rajasenan]], and starring [[Jayaram]], [[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]], [[Kalabhavan Mani]], and [[Sreelakshmi]]. This movie is about two men whose car gets mistaken for another car being followed. This was the last movie appearance of veteran actor [[K. P. Ummer]].

==Plot==
Mahadevan ([[Jayaram]]) and Kumaran ([[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]]) work in a small firm and are room mates renting from Janakiamma ([[Meena (Malayalam actress)|Meena]]). One day, luck comes to them when Mahadevan wins a car as the first prize of a promotional contest held by a washing-powder brand. Meanwhile, a murderer, Ambrose ([[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]]) is after Maya ([[Sreelakshmi]]). By mistake, both the murderer and Mahadevan get the same tag number on their cars' license plates. The murderers try a hit-and-run attack on Maya, but she escapes. She thinks that Mahadevan who did it. Mahadevan gets arrested by sub-inspector Cherian ([[Kalabhavan Mani]]) according to Maya's complaint. But due to lack of proper evidence, he's released with a warning. After getting through problems one after another, Mahadevan finds the real killers and their car. He tells Maya about the killers who attempted for her life. Shockingly it is revealed that one of the killers is Maya's cousin Vishnu who is after her wealth. Vishnu tries to kill Maya, but Mahadevan stops him. In an attempt to kill Mahadevan and Maya, Vishnu accidentally dies by being stabbed by a sharp object during the fight. In an attempt to dump his body, the couple is stopped by Vishnu's accomplice, Ambrose. He's enraged by his friend's death and tries to kill Mahadevan and Maya, but ends up at the dead end of the road, where the cops were waiting for him with an armed force. The car catches fire from the gunshots and explodes, killing him. The film ends with sub-inspector Cherian thanking Mahadevan and Maya, for their help and support.

==Cast==
*[[Jayaram]] as Mahadevan
*[[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as Kumaran
*[[Sreelakshmi]] as Maya
*[[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Police Sub Inspector Cheriyan
*[[Indrans]] as Idiyan Vikraman / Policeman
*[[Meena (Malayalam actress)|Meena]] as Janakiyamma
*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Usha
*[[Poojappura Ravi]] as Koshy
*[[Kochu Preman]] as Valiyakulam Swamy / Kochappi
*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Advocate
* [[Kalamandalam Kesavan]] as Maya's grandfather
* [[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] as Ambrose
* [[Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai]] as Autorickshaw driver

== Soundtrack ==
The film's soundtrack contains 6 songs, all composed by Sanjeev and Lyrics by [[S. Ramesan Nair]].

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer(s)
|-
| 1
| "Kalichirithan"
| [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[K. S. Chitra]]
|-
| 2
| "Kalichirithan"
| K. J. Yesudas
|-
| 3
| "Kalichirithan"
| K. S. Chitra
|-
| 4
| "Kamaladalam"
| [[Biju Narayanan]], K. S. Chitra
|-
| 5
| "Kamaladalam"
| K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chitra
|-
| 6
| "Rajayogam Swanthamayi"
| Biju Narayanan
|}

==Box office==
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asianetindia.com/completes-25-years-in-cinema-jayaram/|title=Completes 25 years in cinema: Jayaram|work=[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]|date=1 December 2013}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0355307|The Car }}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Car}}
[[Category:1990s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1997 films]]
[[Category:1990s crime comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian crime comedy films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Rajasenan]]
[[Category:1997 comedy films]]

{{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub}}