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| starring = [[Karthika (actress)|Karthika]]<br>[[ | | starring = [[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]]<br>[[Sreenivasan]]<br>[[Girish Karnad]] | ||
| music = [[Jerry Amaldev]] | | music = [[Jerry Amaldev]] | ||
| cinematography = Vasanth Kumar | | cinematography = Vasanth Kumar | ||
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'''''Neela Kurinji Poothappol''''' is a [[Malayalam films of 1987|1987]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film, directed and produced by [[Bharathan]]. The movie is a loose adaptation of the 1984 American romantic comedy film ''[[Blame It on Rio]]'', directed by [[Stanley Donen]]. The story development and details has been modified to suit then contemporary moderate Keralite family and socioeconomic values. The film stars [[Girish Karnad]], [[Nedumudi Venu]], [[Karthika (actress)|Karthika]] and [[ | '''''Neela Kurinji Poothappol''''' is a [[Malayalam films of 1987|1987]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film, directed and produced by [[Bharathan]]. The movie is a loose adaptation of the 1984 American romantic comedy film ''[[Blame It on Rio]]'', directed by [[Stanley Donen]]. The story development and details has been modified to suit then contemporary moderate Keralite family and socioeconomic values. The film stars [[Girish Karnad]], [[Nedumudi Venu]], [[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]] and [[Sreenivasan]] in the lead roles. The film has musical score by [[Jerry Amaldev]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1976|title=Neelakkurinji Poothappol|accessdate=2014-10-14|publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?640|title=Neelakkurinji Poothappol|accessdate=2014-10-14|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/nilakurinhi-poothappol-malayalam-movie/|title=Nilakurinhi Poothappol|accessdate=2014-10-14|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Sivaramakrishnan Nair ([[Nedumudi Venu]]) leads a happy life comprising his wife Omana Kunjamma ([[KPAC Lalitha]]) and five children. His eldest daughter Sandhya ([[Karthika (actress)|Karthika]]) is good at playing pranks. Omana Kunjamma wants her to marry Purushu ([[ | Sivaramakrishnan Nair ([[Nedumudi Venu]]) leads a happy life comprising his wife Omana Kunjamma ([[KPAC Lalitha]]) and five children. His eldest daughter Sandhya ([[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]]) is good at playing pranks. Omana Kunjamma wants her to marry Purushu ([[Sreenivasan]]), the son of her elder sister; he runs an antique shop. On a vacation, Sivaramakrishnan Nair's childhood friend Lt. Col. C. Appuni Menon ([[Girish Karnad]]) visits them following his retirement from the defense force. Nair, a fun-loving person does not want his friend to leave him and offers he stay at his home. Appuni Menon is a strict disciplinarian bachelor who initially finds it difficult to get along with the atmosphere of the house. However, with time, he makes friendship with the children and gets accustomed to the life. In due time, Sandhya falls in love with Appuni; he finds it difficult to refuse. Upon knowing the relation, Sivaramakrishnan breaks down and orders Menon to leave the house. Despite all efforts, Sandhya refuses to give up her love and opens up with Purushu for support. Purushu, with a broken heart, convinces Sivaramakrishnan to accept the relationship between Menon and Sandhya. Appuni Nair has left the home, drinks heavily and picks up a fight in a bar. He is terribly assaulted by a bunch of youths. Broken down, Menon commits suicide. Unaware of what has happened, Sandhya is in a triumph mood after her father's decision. All of a sudden, an army vehicle arrives at the house with the dead body of Menon. The officer hands over a letter which was found with Menon for Nair. Menon apologized for the pain he caused his dear friend. Sandhya breaks down mentally and is seen lying down with Menon's uniform shirt in the background. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Karthika (actress)|Karthika]] as Sandhya Nair | *[[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]] as Sandhya Nair | ||
*[[ | *[[Sreenivasan]] as Purushothaman | ||
*[[Girish Karnad]] as Appu Menon /C. A. Menon (voiced by [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]]) | *[[Girish Karnad]] as Appu Menon /C. A. Menon (voiced by [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]]) | ||
*[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Sivaramakrishnan Nair | *[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Sivaramakrishnan Nair | ||
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*[[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Kuttan Nair | *[[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Kuttan Nair | ||
*Yadu Krishnan as Shanku Nair | *Yadu Krishnan as Shanku Nair | ||
*[[Shyama]] as Sindhu Nair | *[[Shyama (Malayalam actress)|Shyama]] as Sindhu Nair | ||
*Vidhukrishnan as Damu | *Vidhukrishnan as Damu | ||
* P. Sukumar (Kiran) as Man at beach | * P. Sukumar (Kiran) as Man at beach | ||
Latest revision as of 05:19, 17 September 2021
| Neela Kurinji Poothappol | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Bharathan |
| Produced by | Bharathan |
| Written by | John Paul |
| Screenplay by | John Paul |
| Starring | Karthika Sreenivasan Girish Karnad |
| Music by | Jerry Amaldev |
| Cinematography | Vasanth Kumar |
| Edited by | Ravi |
Production company | Soyis |
| Distributed by | Soyis |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Neela Kurinji Poothappol is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Bharathan. The movie is a loose adaptation of the 1984 American romantic comedy film Blame It on Rio, directed by Stanley Donen. The story development and details has been modified to suit then contemporary moderate Keralite family and socioeconomic values. The film stars Girish Karnad, Nedumudi Venu, Karthika and Sreenivasan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Jerry Amaldev.[1][2][3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Sivaramakrishnan Nair (Nedumudi Venu) leads a happy life comprising his wife Omana Kunjamma (KPAC Lalitha) and five children. His eldest daughter Sandhya (Karthika) is good at playing pranks. Omana Kunjamma wants her to marry Purushu (Sreenivasan), the son of her elder sister; he runs an antique shop. On a vacation, Sivaramakrishnan Nair's childhood friend Lt. Col. C. Appuni Menon (Girish Karnad) visits them following his retirement from the defense force. Nair, a fun-loving person does not want his friend to leave him and offers he stay at his home. Appuni Menon is a strict disciplinarian bachelor who initially finds it difficult to get along with the atmosphere of the house. However, with time, he makes friendship with the children and gets accustomed to the life. In due time, Sandhya falls in love with Appuni; he finds it difficult to refuse. Upon knowing the relation, Sivaramakrishnan breaks down and orders Menon to leave the house. Despite all efforts, Sandhya refuses to give up her love and opens up with Purushu for support. Purushu, with a broken heart, convinces Sivaramakrishnan to accept the relationship between Menon and Sandhya. Appuni Nair has left the home, drinks heavily and picks up a fight in a bar. He is terribly assaulted by a bunch of youths. Broken down, Menon commits suicide. Unaware of what has happened, Sandhya is in a triumph mood after her father's decision. All of a sudden, an army vehicle arrives at the house with the dead body of Menon. The officer hands over a letter which was found with Menon for Nair. Menon apologized for the pain he caused his dear friend. Sandhya breaks down mentally and is seen lying down with Menon's uniform shirt in the background.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Karthika as Sandhya Nair
- Sreenivasan as Purushothaman
- Girish Karnad as Appu Menon /C. A. Menon (voiced by Murali)
- Nedumudi Venu as Sivaramakrishnan Nair
- KPAC Lalitha as Omana Kunjamma
- Innocent as Kuttan Nair
- Yadu Krishnan as Shanku Nair
- Shyama as Sindhu Nair
- Vidhukrishnan as Damu
- P. Sukumar (Kiran) as Man at beach
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Jerry Amaldev and the lyrics were written by Kavalam Narayana Panicker.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Mele Nandanam Poothe" | S. Janaki, Krishnachandran | Kavalam Narayana Panicker | |
| 2 | "Thaazhe Veenu Maanam" | Lathika | Kavalam Narayana Panicker |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Neelakkurinji Poothappol". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ↑ "Neelakkurinji Poothappol". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ↑ "Nilakurinhi Poothappol". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
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