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'''''Adimakal Udamakal''''' ({{Translation|Slaves are the masters}}) is a 1987 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[social problem film]] directed by [[I. V. Sasi]] and written by [[T. Damodaran]], starring [[Mohanlal]], [[Mammootty]], [[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] and [[Seema (actress)|Seema]]. [[Ratheesh]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]], [[Jagathi Sreekumar]], [[Captain Raju]], [[Lissy (actress)|Lissy]], [[Sukumari]] and [[Santhakumari]] plays supporting roles.
'''''Adimakal Udamakal''''' ({{Translation|Slaves are the masters}}) is a 1987 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[political film]] directed by [[I. V. Sasi]] and written by [[T. Damodaran]], starring [[Mammootty]], [[Mohanlal]], [[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] and [[Seema (actress)|Seema]]. [[Ratheesh]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]], [[Jagathi Sreekumar]], [[Captain Raju]], [[Lissy (actress)|Lissy]], [[Sukumari]] and [[Santhakumari]] plays supporting roles.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. Trade Union is headed by Raghavan ([[Mammootty]]). Mill Owner brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan ([[Mohanlal]]) to solve the company's issues with trade union leaders. Meanwhile Indu, Mill Owner's sister is attracted to Mohan. Nexus between politicians and factory owners dumping workers for their selfish deeds is also highlighted. When the company is about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan suggests a new formula for solving the company issues and this saves the company. The issue is resolved. However many union members turn against Raghavan. During the climax, chaos breaks out and Raghavan is killed by his own union members who despise him. Mohan is seen holding cloth covered in Raghavan's blood symbolizing Communist flag(red) and idea of "blood and sweat".
It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. The story revolves around a trade union and company owner. She brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan ([[Mohanlal]]) to solve the company's issues with trade union leaders. When the company is about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan (Mammootty) suggests a new formula for solving the company issues and this saves the company. Finally, Raghavan is killed by his own men. The film also shows the nexus between politicians and factory owners dumping workers for their selfish deeds.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Mohanlal]] as Mohan Cherian
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*[[Mammootty]] as Raghavan
*[[Mammootty]] as Raghavan, the union leader
*[[Mohanlal]] as Mohan Cherian, the manager
*[[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] as Devootty
*[[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] as Devootty
*[[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Radha
*[[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Radha
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*[[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Vijayan
*[[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Vijayan
*[[Valsala Menon]] as Madhavi
*[[Valsala Menon]] as Madhavi
*[[Kundara Johny]] as Johnny
*[[Kundara Johny]] as Joseph
*[[Jagannatha Varma]] as R. K. Shenoy
*[[Jagannatha Varma]] as R. K. Shenoy
*[[Santhakumari]] as Sarada
*[[Santhakumari]] as Sarada
*[[T. P. Madhavan]] as Minister
*[[T. P. Madhavan]] as Minister
* [[Augustine (actor)|Augustine]] as Abootty
* [[Augustine (actor)|Augustine]] as Abootty
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==Release==
The film was released on 10 April 1987.
===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.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/architect-of-blockbusters/article4655388.ece|title=Architect of blockbusters|work=The Hindu|date=26 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/malayalam-scriptwriter-t-damodaran-dead-459865.html|title=Malayalam scriptwriter T Damodaran dead|work=[[CNN-News18]]|date=28 April 2012}}</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==
==Soundtrack==
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==Box office==
The film was a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/architect-of-blockbusters/article4655388.ece|title=Architect of blockbusters|work=The Hindu|date=26 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/malayalam-scriptwriter-t-damodaran-dead-459865.html|title=Malayalam scriptwriter T Damodaran dead|work=[[CNN-News18]]|date=28 April 2012}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 02:24, 25 August 2021


Adimakal Udamakal
File:Adimakal Udamakal.jpg
Promotional poster designed by P. N. Menon
Directed byI. V. Sasi
Produced byRaju Mathew
Written byT. Damodaran
StarringMohanlal
Mammootty
Nalini
Seema
Music byShyam
CinematographyJayaram V.
Edited byK. Narayanan
Production
company
Century Films
Distributed byCentury Release
Release date
  • 10 April 1987 (1987-04-10)
Running time
149 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Adimakal Udamakal (transl. Slaves are the masters) is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by T. Damodaran, starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nalini and Seema. Ratheesh, Mukesh, Urvashi, Jagathi Sreekumar, Captain Raju, Lissy, Sukumari and Santhakumari plays supporting roles.

Plot[edit]

It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. Trade Union is headed by Raghavan (Mammootty). Mill Owner brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan (Mohanlal) to solve the company's issues with trade union leaders. Meanwhile Indu, Mill Owner's sister is attracted to Mohan. Nexus between politicians and factory owners dumping workers for their selfish deeds is also highlighted. When the company is about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan suggests a new formula for solving the company issues and this saves the company. The issue is resolved. However many union members turn against Raghavan. During the climax, chaos breaks out and Raghavan is killed by his own union members who despise him. Mohan is seen holding cloth covered in Raghavan's blood symbolizing Communist flag(red) and idea of "blood and sweat".

Cast[edit]

Release[edit]

The film was released on 10 April 1987.

Box office[edit]

The film was commercial success.[1][2][3][4]

Soundtrack[edit]

References[edit]

  1. C S Venkiteswaran (8 November 2017). "Trendsetting titan". The Hindu.
  2. "Architect of blockbusters". The Hindu. 26 April 2013.
  3. "Malayalam scriptwriter T Damodaran dead". CNN-News18. 28 April 2012.
  4. "The End of an Epoch". The Hindu. 26 October 2017.

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