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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Thalavattam
| name = Thalavattam
| image = thalavattam1.jpg
| image = thalavattam1.jpg
| caption = Theatrical poster  
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = [[Priyadarshan]]
| director = [[Priyadarshan]]
| producer = G. P. Vijayakumar
| producer = G. P. Vijayakumar
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| story =  
| story =  
| starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br />[[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]]<br />[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]]
| starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br />[[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]]<br />[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]]
| music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Raghu Kumar]]<br>Rajamani<br/>'''Score:'''<br>[[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]
| music = '''Songs:'''<br />[[Raghu Kumar]]<br />Rajamani<br />'''Score:'''<br />[[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]
| cinematography = [[S. Kumar (cinematographer)|S. Kumar]]
| cinematography = [[S. Kumar (cinematographer)|S. Kumar]]
| editing = N. Gopalakrishnan
| editing = N. Gopalakrishnan
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| language = [[Malayalam]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
}}
}}
'''''Thalavattam''''' is a 1986 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by [[Priyadarshan]], starring [[Mohanlal]], [[M. G. Soman]] and [[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]]. The movie is based on the 1975 movie ''[[One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (film)|One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest]]'' <ref>https://m.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/priyans-remake-darshan/articleshow/2036196.cms</ref><ref>https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/indian-movie-remakes-that-just-didn-t-work-762327.html</ref> which was an adaptation of the 1962 novel [[One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (novel)|of the same name]] by [[Ken Kesey]].<ref>https://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/29priya.htm</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/sep/20kyon.htm |title=Kyon Ki: Dull music |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=20 September 2005 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=26 March 2011}}</ref><ref>https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/photo-gallery-happy-birthday-mohanlal-bollywood-films-remakes-of-malayalam-flicks-starring-the-complete-actor-bhool-bhulaiyaa-manichitratazhu-drishyam-garam-masala-boeing-boeing-gardish-kireedam-hungama-poochakkoru-mookkuthi-khatta-meetha-6</ref> The film features songs composed by [[Raghu Kumar]] and C. Rajamani, and a score by [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]. The story follows Vinod, an eccentric new patient at a mental asylum.
'''''Thalavattam''''' is a 1986 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by [[Priyadarshan]], starring [[Mohanlal]], [[M. G. Soman]] and [[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]]. The movie is based on the 1975 movie ''[[One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (film)|One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest]]'' <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/priyans-remake-darshan/articleshow/2036196.cms|title = Priyan's remake Darshan|newspaper = The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>https://wwww.deccanherald.com/amp/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/indian-movie-remakes-that-just-didn-t-work-762327.html</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/31priya.htm|title='Mohanlal is my all-time favourite!'}}</ref> which was an adaptation of the 1962 novel [[One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (novel)|of the same name]] by [[Ken Kesey]].<ref>Patcy N (29 March 2005) [https://in.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/29priya.htm Salman does not put in 100% in a performance]. Rediff</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/sep/20kyon.htm |title=Kyon Ki: Dull music |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=20 September 2005 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=26 March 2011}}</ref><ref>[https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/photo-gallery-happy-birthday-mohanlal-bollywood-films-remakes-of-malayalam-flicks-starring-the-complete-actor-bhool-bhulaiyaa-manichitratazhu-drishyam-garam-masala-boeing-boeing-gardish-kireedam-hungama-poochakkoru-mookkuthi-khatta-meetha-6 'Kyon Ki...' – 'Thalavattam']. DNA India (21 May 2021). Retrieved on 2021-09-26.</ref> The film features songs composed by [[Raghu Kumar]] and C. Rajamani, and a score by [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]. The story follows Vinod, an eccentric new patient at a mental asylum.


Upon release, ''Thalavattam'' became highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year. The film was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Kyon Ki]]'' (2005) by Priyadarshan himself and in Tamil as ''[[Manasukkul Mathappu]]'' (1988) by Robert-Rajasekhar.
The film was remade in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Kyon Ki]]'' (2005) by Priyadarshan himself and in Tamil as ''[[Manasukkul Mathappu]]'' (1988) by [[Robert–Rajasekar]].


==Plot==
== Plot ==
{{Expand section|date=February 2016}}
Vinod ([[Mohanlal]]) becomes mentally ill after his girlfriend Anitha ([[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]]) dies due to an electric short circuit accident during a rock concert. Vinod is admitted to a mental hospital managed by Dr. Ravindran ([[M. G. Soman]]), in [[Ooty]]. Dr Ravindran is aggressive and mean who has a dislike for Vinod.
Vinod ([[Mohanlal]]) becomes mentally ill after his girlfriend Anitha ([[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]]) dies because of an electric short circuit accident during a rock concert. Vinod is admitted into mental hospital managed by Dr. Ravindran ([[M. G. Soman]]), in [[Ooty]]. Dr Ravindran is aggressive and mean who has a dislike for Vinod.  


With the help of Dr. Savithri ([[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]]), who is Dr. Ravindran's daughter, and Dr. Unnikrishnan ([[Nedumudi Venu]]), a very old and close acquaintance of Vinod from his childhood, he slowly regains his memory and mental equilibrium. Savithri and Vinod fall in love. Dr. Ravindran has already arranged Savithri's marriage with Hari ([[Mukesh (Malayalam actor)|Mukesh]]), so he opposes the lovers.
With the help of Dr. Savithri ([[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]]), who is Dr. Ravindran's daughter, and Dr. Unnikrishnan ([[Nedumudi Venu]]), a very old and close acquaintance of Vinod from his childhood, he slowly regains his memory and mental equilibrium. Savithri and Vinod fall in love. Dr. Ravindran has already arranged Savithri's marriage with Hari ([[Mukesh (Malayalam actor)|Mukesh]]) and so he opposes the lovers.


When he finds that Savithri and Vinod are [[adamant]], Dr. Ravindran lobotomises Vinod and puts him in a state of coma. Dr. Unnikrishnan feels that death would be preferable over a vegetative life and kills Vinod. He confronts Dr. Ravindran and confesses to the [[euthanasia]]. Savithri overhears the conversation, and loses her mental equilibrium. She is admitted into the same institution as a patient.
When he finds that Savithri and Vinod are [[adamant]], Dr. Ravindran [[Lobotomy|lobotomises]] Vinod and puts him in a state of coma. Dr. Unnikrishnan feels that death would be preferable over a vegetative life and kills Vinod. He confronts Dr. Ravindran and confesses to the [[euthanasia]]. Savithri overhears the conversation, and loses her mental equilibrium. She is admitted into the same institution as a patient.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
*[[Mohanlal]] as Vinod Kumar ('Vinu') a mental patient and protagonist of film  
*[[Mohanlal]] as Vinod Kumar ('Vinu') a mental patient and protagonist of film
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Hari ('Chukkan'), Savithri's cousin
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Hari ('Chukkan'), Savithri's cousin
*[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Dr. Unnikrishnan ('Unniettan')
*[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Dr. Unnikrishnan ('Unniettan')
*[[M. G. Soman]] as Dr. Ravindran Varma, a cruel and aggressive man
*[[M. G. Soman]] as Dr. Ravindran Varma, a cruel and aggressive man who has a hatred against Vinod
*[[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]] as Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter, and Vinod's new love partner.  
*[[Karthika (Malayalam actress)|Karthika]] as Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter, and Vinod's new love partner.
*[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]] as Anitha, Vinod's Girlfriend
*[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]] as Anitha, Vinod's Girlfriend
*[[Jagathi Sreekumar]] as Narayanan
*[[Jagathi Sreekumar]] as Narayanan
*[[Cochin Haneefa]] as Antony, an Aggressive Hospital Attendant  
*[[Cochin Haneefa]] as Antony, an Aggressive Hospital Attendant
*[[Sukumari]] as Nurse Rachel
*[[Sukumari]] as Nurse Rachel
*G. P. Vijayakumar as Vinod's brother
*G. P. Vijayakumar as Satheesh, Vinod's brother
*[[K. P. A. C. Sunny]] as Retd. Judge Melepattil Govindan Menon, Vinod's father
*[[K. P. A. C. Sunny]] as Retd. Judge Melepattil Govindan Kumar, Vinod's father
*[[KPAC Lalitha]] as Subhadra kunjamma, a Mental Patient
*[[KPAC Lalitha]] as Subhadra kunjamma, a Mental Patient
*[[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] as 'Appoopan', a  Mental Patient
*[[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] as 'Appoopan', a  Mental Patient
*[[Maniyanpilla Raju]] as Johny, a Mental Patient
*[[Maniyanpilla Raju]] as Joseph, a Mental Patient
* [[Sankaradi]] as Thirumeni, a Mental Patient
* [[Sankaradi]] as Thirumeni, a Mental Patient


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{{ Track listing
{{ Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| all_lyrics = [[Poovachal Khader]] except where noted
| all_lyrics = [[Poovachal Khader]] except where noted
| all_music = [[Reghu Kumar]], Rajamani
| all_music = [[Reghu Kumar]], Rajamani
| title1 = Kalabham Chaarthum
| title1 = Kalabham Chaarthum
| extra1 = [[M. G. Sreekumar]]
| extra1 = [[M. G. Sreekumar]]
| title2 = Konchum Nin Imbam
| title2 = Konchum Nin Imbam
| lyrics2= [[Pandalam Sudhakaran]]
| lyrics2= [[Pandalam Sudhakaran]]
| extra2 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| extra2 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[K. S. Chithra]]
| title3 = Koottil Ninnum
| title3 = Koottil Ninnum
| extra3 = K. J. Yesudas
| extra3 = K. J. Yesudas
| title4 = Pon Veene
| title4 = Pon Veene
| extra4 = K. S. Chithra
| extra4 = K. S. Chithra
| title5 = Pon Veene
| title5 = Pon Veene
| extra5 = K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar
| extra5 = K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar
}}
}}


==Reception==
== Reception ==
''Thalavattam'' was released in Kerala in 12 centres on 10 locations. The film performed well at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. It was made on a budget of ₹20 lakh.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/apr/30/a-malayalam-film-could-be-in-the-safe-zone-in-a-matter-of-days-1599394--1.html|title=A Malayalam film could be in the safe zone in a matter of days!|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=30 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Times News Network|title=Priyan's remake Darshan|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/priyans-remake-darshan/articleshow/2036196.cms|access-date=20 July 2019|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=12 May 2007}}</ref> The film ran over 150 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ibtimes.co.in/oppam-5-reasons-watch-mohanlal-priyadarshans-movie-692774|title=Oppam': 5 reasons to watch Mohanlal and Priyadarshan's movie|work=[[The International Business Times]]|date=30 April 2017}}</ref> ''Thalavattam'' was remade in Hindi as ''[[Kyon Ki]]'' in 2005. The film was also remade in Tamil in 1988 by Robert-Rajasekhar as ''[[Manasukkul Mathappu]]'', with Prabhu and Saranya playing the lead.<ref>http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/34110/cinema/Kollywood/Mohanlal-movies-and-their-remakes.htm</ref>
''Thalavattam'' was released in Kerala in 12 centres on 10 locations. The film performed well at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. It was made on a budget of ₹20 lakh.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2017/apr/30/a-malayalam-film-could-be-in-the-safe-zone-in-a-matter-of-days-1599394--1.html|title=A Malayalam film could be in the safe zone in a matter of days!|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=30 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Times News Network|title=Priyan's remake Darshan|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/priyans-remake-darshan/articleshow/2036196.cms|access-date=20 July 2019|work=[[The Economic Times]]|date=12 May 2007}}</ref> The film ran over 150 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ibtimes.co.in/oppam-5-reasons-watch-mohanlal-priyadarshans-movie-692774|title=Oppam': 5 reasons to watch Mohanlal and Priyadarshan's movie|work=[[The International Business Times]]|date=30 April 2017}}</ref> ''Thalavattam'' was remade in Hindi as ''[[Kyon Ki]]'' in 2005. The film was also remade in Tamil in 1988 by Robert–Rajasekar as ''[[Manasukkul Mathappu]]'', with Prabhu and Saranya playing the lead.<ref>[http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/34110/cinema/Kollywood/Mohanlal-movies-and-their-remakes.htm மோகன்லாலும், பின்னே தமிழ் ரீமேக்கும்... – Mohanlal movies and their remakes]. Cinema.dinamalar.com (5 July 2015). Retrieved on 2021-09-26.</ref>


==References==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0255641|Thalavattam}}
* {{IMDb title|0255641|Thalavattam}}
{{Portal|India|1980s|Film}}


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Thalavattam
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Theatrical poster
Directed byPriyadarshan
Produced byG. P. Vijayakumar
Screenplay byPriyadarshan
StarringMohanlal
Karthika
Lizy
Music bySongs:
Raghu Kumar
Rajamani
Score:
Johnson
CinematographyS. Kumar
Edited byN. Gopalakrishnan
Production
company
Seven Arts Films
Distributed bySeven Arts Release
Release date
  • 9 October 1986 (1986-10-09)
Running time
147 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Thalavattam is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman and Karthika. The movie is based on the 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest [1][2][3] which was an adaptation of the 1962 novel of the same name by Ken Kesey.[4][5][6] The film features songs composed by Raghu Kumar and C. Rajamani, and a score by Johnson. The story follows Vinod, an eccentric new patient at a mental asylum.

The film was remade in Hindi as Kyon Ki (2005) by Priyadarshan himself and in Tamil as Manasukkul Mathappu (1988) by Robert–Rajasekar.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Vinod (Mohanlal) becomes mentally ill after his girlfriend Anitha (Lizy) dies due to an electric short circuit accident during a rock concert. Vinod is admitted to a mental hospital managed by Dr. Ravindran (M. G. Soman), in Ooty. Dr Ravindran is aggressive and mean who has a dislike for Vinod.

With the help of Dr. Savithri (Karthika), who is Dr. Ravindran's daughter, and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu), a very old and close acquaintance of Vinod from his childhood, he slowly regains his memory and mental equilibrium. Savithri and Vinod fall in love. Dr. Ravindran has already arranged Savithri's marriage with Hari (Mukesh) and so he opposes the lovers.

When he finds that Savithri and Vinod are adamant, Dr. Ravindran lobotomises Vinod and puts him in a state of coma. Dr. Unnikrishnan feels that death would be preferable over a vegetative life and kills Vinod. He confronts Dr. Ravindran and confesses to the euthanasia. Savithri overhears the conversation, and loses her mental equilibrium. She is admitted into the same institution as a patient.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

All lyrics are written by Poovachal Khader except where noted; all music is composed by Reghu Kumar, Rajamani.

No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Kalabham Chaarthum" M. G. Sreekumar 
2."Konchum Nin Imbam"Pandalam SudhakaranK. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra 
3."Koottil Ninnum" K. J. Yesudas 
4."Pon Veene" K. S. Chithra 
5."Pon Veene" K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar 

Reception[edit | edit source]

Thalavattam was released in Kerala in 12 centres on 10 locations. The film performed well at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. It was made on a budget of ₹20 lakh.[7][8] The film ran over 150 days in theatres.[9] Thalavattam was remade in Hindi as Kyon Ki in 2005. The film was also remade in Tamil in 1988 by Robert–Rajasekar as Manasukkul Mathappu, with Prabhu and Saranya playing the lead.[10]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Priyan's remake Darshan". The Economic Times.
  2. ↑ https://wwww.deccanherald.com/amp/metrolife/metrolife-on-the-move/indian-movie-remakes-that-just-didn-t-work-762327.html
  3. ↑ "'Mohanlal is my all-time favourite!'".
  4. ↑ Patcy N (29 March 2005) Salman does not put in 100% in a performance. Rediff
  5. ↑ Verma, Sukanya (20 September 2005). "Kyon Ki: Dull music". Rediff.com. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  6. ↑ 'Kyon Ki...' – 'Thalavattam'. DNA India (21 May 2021). Retrieved on 2021-09-26.
  7. ↑ "A Malayalam film could be in the safe zone in a matter of days!". The Indian Express. 30 April 2017.
  8. ↑ Times News Network (12 May 2007). "Priyan's remake Darshan". The Economic Times. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  9. ↑ "Oppam': 5 reasons to watch Mohanlal and Priyadarshan's movie". The International Business Times. 30 April 2017.
  10. ↑ மோகன்லாலும், பின்னே தமிழ் ரீமேக்கும்... – Mohanlal movies and their remakes. Cinema.dinamalar.com (5 July 2015). Retrieved on 2021-09-26.

External links[edit | edit source]

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