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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Nandanam | | name = Nandanam | ||
| image = Nandanam.jpg | | image = Nandanam.jpg | ||
| caption = DVD | | caption = DVD cover | ||
| director = [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]] | | director = [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]] | ||
| producer = Siddique<br />Ranjith | | producer = [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] <br />Ranjith | ||
| writer = Ranjith | | writer = Ranjith | ||
| starring = {{ubl|[[Navya Nair]]|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]}} | | starring = {{ubl|[[Navya Nair]]|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]|[[Aravind Akash]]}} | ||
| music = [[Raveendran]]<br />C. Rajamani<br />(<small>score</small>) | | music = [[Raveendran]]<br />C. Rajamani<br />(<small>score</small>) | ||
| cinematography = [[Alagappan N.]] | | cinematography = [[Alagappan N.]] | ||
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| studio = Bhavana Cinema | | studio = Bhavana Cinema | ||
| distributor = [[Kokers Films]] | | distributor = [[Kokers Films]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|2002|12|20| | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2002|12|20|India}} | ||
| runtime = 150 minutes | | runtime = 150 minutes | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Malayalam | ||
| budget = | | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
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'''Nandanam''' ({{Translation|Heavenly Garden}}) is a 2002 Indian [[Malayalam-language | '''''Nandanam''''' ({{Translation|Heavenly Garden of Krishna}}) is a 2002 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Romance film|romantic]] [[film]] written, co-produced and directed by [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-01 |title=Revisiting Prithviraj's Nandanam: Why the romantic film still stands out |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/revisiting-prithviraj-s-nandanam-why-romantic-film-still-stands-out-158264 |access-date=2023-07-22 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Navya Nair]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Aravind Akash]], [[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]], [[Revathi]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] and [[Saikumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]]. Playback singer [[K. J. Yesudas]] and [[Sudheesh]] make guest appearances. The film won four [[Kerala State Film Awards]] and two [[Filmfare Awards South]] awards.This film was remade in tamil as seedan | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Balamani is an orphan who works as a maid to | Balamani is an orphan who works as a maid to Unniamma, the aging matriarch of the Ambalappattil family, and lives with her in the large mansion. She has a photo of [[Guruvayurappan]] in her room, which she lights a lamp every day and talks to Lord Krishna as though she is talking to a friend. Despite being an ardent devotee of Guruvayurappan (Lord Krishna), she is not allowed to go to the sacred temple, even though the temple being close to the house. Every time she plans to go, something goes wrong. It is said that no one can visit [[Guruvayur Temple|Guruvayur temple]] until they are allowed by Lord Krishna. This makes Balamani believe that God does not want her to go. She is smitten by the love and affection from Unniamma who treats her like her granddaughter. She is also friendly with her neighbour, Janaki, who tells her that her son Unnikrishnan would be returning to the village. Balamani tells her that she would meet him but soon forgets this because of all the work she has. | ||
One day, Unniamma's grandson Manu arrives in Ambalappattil to spend time with his grandmother. Manu has been raised by a loving single mother who lives in Bangalore. Bala recognizes him from a dream she had where she marries him in front of the [[Guruvayur Temple|Guruvayur temple]]. He begins to show affection towards Bala which she reciprocates. However, she tells him that people would not approve of them as he belongs to a high-class family and she is a servant. Soon, Manu's mother, Thankam arrives from Bangalore. She plans to get Manu married before he leaves for the US, and has already fixed his wedding. She takes an instant liking to Bala but is unaware of Manu and Bala's love for each other. Bala asks Manu to keep it that way as she does not want to upset Unniamma and Thankam. | |||
Meanwhile, Bala meets a man who introduces himself as Unnikrishnan. She remembers that Janaki had told her that her son would soon return and a friendship forms between them. She refers to him as Unniettan, who becomes very supportive of Bala. Manu's marriage date is fixed, however, Thankam finds about the truth behind Manu and Balamani's love for each other. She asks Manu why he did not tell her earlier, who reveals that he did not want to break her heart and that she has always done the right thing for him. | |||
She tells him that the only thing that could break her heart is to see him sad. She apologises to Manu and Bala, as it is too late to call the wedding off. Bala meets Unni and tells him that God is hurting her even though she always believed in him, and does not expect anything. Unni replies with a smile that she should not lose faith and that everything will work out in the end. | |||
The next day, all of the relatives arrive at Ambalapattil and the marriage preparations begin. On the day of the wedding, the bride elopes with her boyfriend. Thankam suggests that Bala should marry Manu but the family, however the relatives oppose. | |||
This causes a humiliated Bala to leave, but Unniamma stops her. She pacifies the relatives and tells them that if Manu and Bala love each other, no one should stop them. Balamani and Manu get married, and as they go to meet Unniettan, they are surprised when someone else turns up instead of the Unniettan Balamani knows. After realising this, she runs to the temple with Manu, but they cannot enter, as it is sealed. They manage to convince the police to let them cross the first barricade, and there she sees the Unniettan she knows near the main temple who smiles at her and disappears. She realizes that God had been with her all along in the form of a friend. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[Navya Nair]] as Balamani | *[[Navya Nair]] as Balamani | ||
*[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Manu Nandakumar | *[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Manu Nandakumar | ||
*[[Aravind Akash]] as [[Guruvayurappan|Unnikrishnan]] (voiced by [[Sudheesh]]) | *[[Aravind Akash]] as [[Guruvayurappan|Unnikrishnan]] (voiced by [[Sudheesh]]) | ||
*[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Balachandran, | *[[Kaviyoor Ponnamma]] as Ambalappattil Unniyamma, Manu's maternal grandmother | ||
*[[Revathi]] as Thankam Nandakumar, Unniyamma's daughter and Manu's mother (voiced by [[Bhagyalakshmi]]) | |||
*[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Balachandran, Unniyamma's family friend | |||
*[[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Kesavan Nair | *[[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Kesavan Nair | ||
*[[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Kumbidi / Palarivattom Sasi | *[[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Kumbidi Swamy / Palarivattom Sasi | ||
*[[Kalaranjini]] as Janaki, Unnikrishnan's | *[[Kalaranjini]] as Janaki, Unnikrishnan's mother and Thankam's friend (voiced by [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]]) | ||
*[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)| | *[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]] as Ramadasan, Unniyamma's second son and Thankam's elder brother | ||
*[[Vijayakumari]] as | *[[Vijayakumari]] as Parukutty Amma | ||
*[[Subbalakshmi]] as Veshamani Ammal | *[[Subbalakshmi]] as Veshamani Ammal | ||
*[[Meena Ganesh]] as Karthyayani Amma | *[[Meena Ganesh]] as Karthyayani Amma | ||
*[[N. F. Varghese]] as Sreedharan, | *[[N. F. Varghese]] as Sreedharan, Unniyamma's nephew | ||
*[[Jagannatha Varma]] as | *[[Jagannatha Varma]] as Ambalappattil Madhava Menon, Unniyamma's relative | ||
*[[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Shankarammavan, Unniyamma's | *[[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Shankarammavan, Unniyamma's relative | ||
*[[Sadiq]] as Vijayan, Unniyamma's | *[[Sadiq (Indian actor)|Sadiq]] as Vijayan, Unniyamma's nephew | ||
*[[Mala Aravindan]] as Sankaran | *[[Mala Aravindan]] as Sankaran Mooshari | ||
*[[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Mahadevan, son of Sankaran | *[[Kalabhavan Mani]] as Mahadevan, son of Sankaran Mooshari | ||
*[[Jagadeesh]] as Elder son of Sankaran | *[[Jagadeesh]] as Elder son of Sankaran Mooshari | ||
*[[Augustine (actor)|Augustine]] as Kunjiraman, the cook | *[[Augustine (actor)|Augustine]] as Kunjiraman, the cook | ||
*[[V. K. Sreeraman]] as Vishwanatha Menon, | *[[V. K. Sreeraman]] as Vishwanatha Menon, Unniymma's eldest son and Nandhini's father | ||
*[[Zeenath]] as | *[[Zeenath]] as Unniyamma's niece | ||
*[[Subair]] as Venu Menon | *[[Subair]] as Venu Menon | ||
* Jolly Easo as Sumam Venu, Thankam's friend | * Jolly Easo as Sumam Venu, Thankam's friend | ||
*[[Jyothirmayi]] as daughter of Venu Menon and Manu's | *[[Jyothirmayi]] as daughter of Venu Menon and Manu's fiancée ([[Cameo appearance|cameo]]) | ||
* Bindu Ramakrishnan as | * Bindu Ramakrishnan as Unniyamma's relative | ||
*[[Ambika Mohan]] as | *[[Ambika Mohan]] as Unniyamma's relative | ||
* Nivia Rebin as | * Nivia Rebin as Unniyamma's relative | ||
*[[Gayathri (Malayalam actress)|Gayathri]] as | *[[Sukumaran]] as Nandakumar, Thankam's late husband and Manu's father (Photo presence only) | ||
*[[Gayathri (Malayalam actress)|Gayathri]] as Shakunthala, Janaki's maid | |||
*[[Sudheesh]] as the real Unnikrishnan ([[Cameo appearance|cameo]]) | *[[Sudheesh]] as the real Unnikrishnan ([[Cameo appearance|cameo]]) | ||
*[[K. J. Yesudas]] as himself ([[Cameo appearance|cameo]]) | *[[K. J. Yesudas]] as himself ([[Cameo appearance|cameo]]) | ||
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== | ==Production== | ||
This movie was shot in Paliyam Kovilakam in Paravoor. | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
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The most critically acclaimed and popular songs of this film were written by [[Gireesh Puthenchery]] and composed by [[Raveendran| | The most critically acclaimed and popular songs of this film were written by [[Gireesh Puthenchery]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2010-02-11 |title=Prolific lyricist Gireesh Puthenchery passes away |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/Prolific-lyricist-Gireesh-Puthenchery-passes-away/article16814141.ece |access-date=2023-07-28 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and composed by [[Raveendran]].<ref>{{Citation |last= |title=Nandanam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Raveendran |date=2019-05-28 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/nandanam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1547054662 |access-date=2023-07-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> The songs were chart for weeks and the song "Karmukil Varnante" became highly popular<ref>{{Cite news |title=Musical hits of Malayalam film industry |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/musical-hits-of-malayalam-film-industry/photostory/48522889.cms |access-date=2023-07-28 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and [[Girish Puthenchery]] and [[Raveendran]] won [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist]] and [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] respectively and also [[K. S. Chithra|K.S. Chithra]] won [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer]] of the year 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-20 |title=കാര്മുകില് വര്ണ്ണന്റെ ചുണ്ടില്: നന്ദനത്തിലെ ഈ ഗാനരംഗം ചിത്രീകരിച്ചത് രഞ്ജിത്തല്ല, മറ്റൊരു സംവിധായകൻ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/nandanam-movie-karmukil-varnante-chundil-song-directed-by-siby-malayil-698961/ |access-date=2023-07-22 |website=Indian Express Malayalam |language=ml}}</ref> The song "Manassil Midhuna Mazha" along with its dance featuring Balamani (Navya) and Unnikrishnan (Aravind) was highly popular.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=14 May 2019 |title=മറക്കാനാകില്ല, ഈ പാട്ടിന്റെ ചടുലത; ഒപ്പം അരവിന്ദിനെയും |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/songs-of-the-day/2019/05/14/dancer-aravind-in-nandanam-song-manassil-midhunamazha.html |access-date=2023-07-22 |website=ManoramaOnline |language=ml}}</ref> | ||
The songs were chart for weeks and the song | |||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
===Box office=== | ===Box office=== | ||
The film was a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221190650/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm | The film was a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 February 2003 |title=A filmi shot in the arm |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221190650/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm |archive-date=21 December 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=16 October 2014 |title=Prithviraj's Birthday: Some Career-Defining Roles of the Actor [PHOTOS] |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/prithvirajs-birthday-some-career-defining-roles-actor-photos-611571 |work=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref> | ||
''Indiainfo'' wrote, "''Nandhanam'' by Ranjith could not gain commercial success but has high opinion on its artistic qualities. It has established Prithviraj in Malayalam cinema as an actor of wide range. The emotional content and its dramatic appeal have caught the attention of filmmakers."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2003-02-07 |title=Indiainfo: Malayalam: Box Office - Kalyanaraman leads the show |url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/malayalam/boxoffice/kalayanaraman.html |access-date=2023-04-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030207214713/http://movies.indiainfo.com/malayalam/boxoffice/kalayanaraman.html |archive-date=7 February 2003 }}</ref> | |||
==Accolades== | ==Accolades== | ||
;[[ | ;[[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2003/12/04/stories/2003120404870400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040311031032/http://www.hindu.com/2003/12/04/stories/2003120404870400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 March 2004|title=State film awards presented|date=4 December 2003|access-date=26 May 2007|work=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> | ||
*[[ | *[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] – [[Navya Nair]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]] – [[K. S. Chithra]] | ||
*[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] – [[Raveendran]] | |||
*[[Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics]] – [[Girish Puthenchery]] | |||
;[[Kerala | ;[[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-17 |title=Film Critics Awards Complete List From 1977 Till 2012 |url=https://www.keralafilmcritics.com/2020/10/film-critics-awards-complete-list-from.html |website=Kerala Film Critics Association}}</ref> | ||
*[[Kerala | * [[Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Film|Best Film]] – [[Ranjith (director)|Ranjith]] (director) | ||
*[[ | * [[Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Director|Best Director]] – Ranjith | ||
*[[ | * [[Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] – Navya Nair | ||
* [[Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] – [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] | |||
* [[Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Cinematographer|Best Cinematographer]] – [[Alagappan N.]] | |||
* Best Art Director – Suresh Kollam | |||
* [[Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Male Playback Singer|Best Male Playback Singer]] – [[M. G. Sreekumar]] | |||
;[[Filmfare Awards South]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://filmfaremagazine.indiatimes.com/articleshow.cms?msid=46891&right=1&fright=1&botlink=1 |title=The Winner: 50th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2002 - Filmfare - Indiatimes |website=filmfaremagazine.indiatimes.com |access-date=12 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040828123037/http://filmfaremagazine.indiatimes.com/articleshow.cms?msid=46891&right=1&fright=1&botlink=1 |archive-date=28 August 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Film - Malayalam|Best Film (Malayalam)]] – [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] and Ranjith (producers) | |||
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam|Best Actress (Malayalam)]] – Navya Nair | |||
;[[Asianet Film Awards]] | ;[[Asianet Film Awards]] | ||
*[[Asianet Film Award#Best Film| | *[[Asianet Film Award#Best Film|Best Film]] – Ranjith (director) | ||
*[[Asianet Film Award#Best Actress| | *[[Asianet Film Award#Best Actress|Best Actress]] – Navya Nair | ||
==Sequel series== | |||
A sequel to the film, a mythological series under same title was aired on [[Flowers TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/film-nandanam-set-for-a-television-adaptation/articleshow/77329608.cms|title=Film Nandanam set for a television adaptation|website=The Times Of India |date=3 August 2020 }}</ref> It tells about childhood stories of Balamani. It also features the characters of the film Manu, Kumbidi and Krishnan Nair but played by different actors.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/tv/celebrity-news/nandanam-serial-krishnan-exclusive-interview-ashwin-subalal-open-talk-about-his-serial-entry/articleshow/79059278.cms|title=ഈ കൃഷ്ണൻ മലയാളിയല്ല:മിനി സ്ക്രീനിൻ്റെ സ്വന്തം കൃഷ്ണനാകാൻ എത്തിയതെങ്ങനെ; അശ്വിൻ സുബലാൽ പറയുന്നു|website=Samayam}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/photo-gallery/bigg-boss-fame-naveen-arakkal-act-as-gandharvan-in-nandanam-serial-photos-goes-viral-on-social-media-96331|title=Naveen Arakkal: 'ഇനി ഞാൻ ഗന്ധർവ്വൻ'! പുത്തൻ മേക്കോവറിൽ നവീൻ അറക്കൽ, ഞെട്ടിത്തരിച്ച് ആരാധകരും|website=Zee News}}</ref> It was originally intended to air on [[Surya TV]] as ''Yadhu Nandanam'', but was shifted to [[Flowers TV]] due to some technical difficulties. It aired from 4 August 2020 to 29 September 2022 for 534 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Serial Nandhanam Flowers TV Launching on Monday, 3rd August at 7:30 P.M|url=https://www.keralatv.in/serial-nandhanam-flowers/|website=Kerala TV |date=2 August 2020 }}</ref> | |||
==Remakes== | ==Remakes== | ||
Ranjith worked on a Tamil remake of the film which was shelved after some pre-production complications,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/01/09/stories/2010010953950800.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629034949/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/01/09/stories/2010010953950800.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-06-29|title=Sitting Pretty|author=Prema Manmadhan|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=2010-01-09}}</ref> and the movie was remade as ''[[Seedan]]'' by | Ranjith worked on a Tamil remake of the film which was shelved after some pre-production complications,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/01/09/stories/2010010953950800.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629034949/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/01/09/stories/2010010953950800.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-06-29|title=Sitting Pretty|author=Prema Manmadhan|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=2010-01-09}}</ref> and the movie was remade as ''[[Seedan]]'' by [[Subramaniam Siva|Subramaniya Siva]], which also marked the film debut of Malayalam actor [[Unni Mukundan]]. It was also remade in Telugu as ''[[Maa Bapu Bommaku Pellanta]]'' by [[Ravi Raja Pinisetty]]. | ||
==Legacy== | |||
[[Aravind Akash]] reappeared in the 2024 Malayalam film ''[[Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil]]'' reprising the role of Unnikrishnan, which he had done in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Unnikrishnan back to Malayalam cinema after 22 years |url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/film/aravind-akash-aka-krishnan-of-nandanam-is-back-in-guruvayoor-ambalanadayil-mm-646328.html |website=News 18|date=26 December 2023 }}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Film}} | |||
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[[Category:2002 Malayalam-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2002 romantic drama films]] | [[Category:2002 romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:2002 films]] | [[Category:2002 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Raveendran]] | [[Category:Films scored by Raveendran]] | ||
[[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]] | [[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Ranjith (director)]] | |||
[[Category:Films directed by Ranjith]] | |||
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian family films]] | |||
[[Category:Films shot in Thrissur]] | [[Category:Films shot in Thrissur]] | ||
[[Category:Films distributed by Kalasangham Films]] | |||
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| Nandanam | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Ranjith |
| Produced by | Siddique Ranjith |
| Written by | Ranjith |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Raveendran C. Rajamani (score) |
| Cinematography | Alagappan N. |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
Production company | Bhavana Cinema |
| Distributed by | Kokers Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Nandanam (transl. Heavenly Garden of Krishna) is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic film written, co-produced and directed by Ranjith.[1] The film stars Navya Nair, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Aravind Akash, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, Siddique and Saikumar. Playback singer K. J. Yesudas and Sudheesh make guest appearances. The film won four Kerala State Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards South awards.This film was remade in tamil as seedan
Plot[edit | edit source]
Balamani is an orphan who works as a maid to Unniamma, the aging matriarch of the Ambalappattil family, and lives with her in the large mansion. She has a photo of Guruvayurappan in her room, which she lights a lamp every day and talks to Lord Krishna as though she is talking to a friend. Despite being an ardent devotee of Guruvayurappan (Lord Krishna), she is not allowed to go to the sacred temple, even though the temple being close to the house. Every time she plans to go, something goes wrong. It is said that no one can visit Guruvayur temple until they are allowed by Lord Krishna. This makes Balamani believe that God does not want her to go. She is smitten by the love and affection from Unniamma who treats her like her granddaughter. She is also friendly with her neighbour, Janaki, who tells her that her son Unnikrishnan would be returning to the village. Balamani tells her that she would meet him but soon forgets this because of all the work she has.
One day, Unniamma's grandson Manu arrives in Ambalappattil to spend time with his grandmother. Manu has been raised by a loving single mother who lives in Bangalore. Bala recognizes him from a dream she had where she marries him in front of the Guruvayur temple. He begins to show affection towards Bala which she reciprocates. However, she tells him that people would not approve of them as he belongs to a high-class family and she is a servant. Soon, Manu's mother, Thankam arrives from Bangalore. She plans to get Manu married before he leaves for the US, and has already fixed his wedding. She takes an instant liking to Bala but is unaware of Manu and Bala's love for each other. Bala asks Manu to keep it that way as she does not want to upset Unniamma and Thankam.
Meanwhile, Bala meets a man who introduces himself as Unnikrishnan. She remembers that Janaki had told her that her son would soon return and a friendship forms between them. She refers to him as Unniettan, who becomes very supportive of Bala. Manu's marriage date is fixed, however, Thankam finds about the truth behind Manu and Balamani's love for each other. She asks Manu why he did not tell her earlier, who reveals that he did not want to break her heart and that she has always done the right thing for him.
She tells him that the only thing that could break her heart is to see him sad. She apologises to Manu and Bala, as it is too late to call the wedding off. Bala meets Unni and tells him that God is hurting her even though she always believed in him, and does not expect anything. Unni replies with a smile that she should not lose faith and that everything will work out in the end.
The next day, all of the relatives arrive at Ambalapattil and the marriage preparations begin. On the day of the wedding, the bride elopes with her boyfriend. Thankam suggests that Bala should marry Manu but the family, however the relatives oppose.
This causes a humiliated Bala to leave, but Unniamma stops her. She pacifies the relatives and tells them that if Manu and Bala love each other, no one should stop them. Balamani and Manu get married, and as they go to meet Unniettan, they are surprised when someone else turns up instead of the Unniettan Balamani knows. After realising this, she runs to the temple with Manu, but they cannot enter, as it is sealed. They manage to convince the police to let them cross the first barricade, and there she sees the Unniettan she knows near the main temple who smiles at her and disappears. She realizes that God had been with her all along in the form of a friend.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Navya Nair as Balamani
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Manu Nandakumar
- Aravind Akash as Unnikrishnan (voiced by Sudheesh)
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Ambalappattil Unniyamma, Manu's maternal grandmother
- Revathi as Thankam Nandakumar, Unniyamma's daughter and Manu's mother (voiced by Bhagyalakshmi)
- Siddique as Balachandran, Unniyamma's family friend
- Innocent as Kesavan Nair
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Kumbidi Swamy / Palarivattom Sasi
- Kalaranjini as Janaki, Unnikrishnan's mother and Thankam's friend (voiced by Urvashi)
- Saikumar as Ramadasan, Unniyamma's second son and Thankam's elder brother
- Vijayakumari as Parukutty Amma
- Subbalakshmi as Veshamani Ammal
- Meena Ganesh as Karthyayani Amma
- N. F. Varghese as Sreedharan, Unniyamma's nephew
- Jagannatha Varma as Ambalappattil Madhava Menon, Unniyamma's relative
- Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Shankarammavan, Unniyamma's relative
- Sadiq as Vijayan, Unniyamma's nephew
- Mala Aravindan as Sankaran Mooshari
- Kalabhavan Mani as Mahadevan, son of Sankaran Mooshari
- Jagadeesh as Elder son of Sankaran Mooshari
- Augustine as Kunjiraman, the cook
- V. K. Sreeraman as Vishwanatha Menon, Unniymma's eldest son and Nandhini's father
- Zeenath as Unniyamma's niece
- Subair as Venu Menon
- Jolly Easo as Sumam Venu, Thankam's friend
- Jyothirmayi as daughter of Venu Menon and Manu's fiancée (cameo)
- Bindu Ramakrishnan as Unniyamma's relative
- Ambika Mohan as Unniyamma's relative
- Nivia Rebin as Unniyamma's relative
- Sukumaran as Nandakumar, Thankam's late husband and Manu's father (Photo presence only)
- Gayathri as Shakunthala, Janaki's maid
- Sudheesh as the real Unnikrishnan (cameo)
- K. J. Yesudas as himself (cameo)
Production[edit | edit source]
This movie was shot in Paliyam Kovilakam in Paravoor.
Music[edit | edit source]
| Nandanam | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Film |
| Label | Satyam Audios |
| Producer | Siddique, Ranjith |
The most critically acclaimed and popular songs of this film were written by Gireesh Puthenchery[2] and composed by Raveendran.[3] The songs were chart for weeks and the song "Karmukil Varnante" became highly popular[4] and Girish Puthenchery and Raveendran won Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist and Best Music Director respectively and also K.S. Chithra won Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer of the year 2004.[5] The song "Manassil Midhuna Mazha" along with its dance featuring Balamani (Navya) and Unnikrishnan (Aravind) was highly popular.[6]
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Raga |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sreelavasantham" | Dr. K.J. Yesudas | Yamuna Kalyani |
| 2 | "Manassil" | M.G. Sreekumar, Radhika Thilak | Naatta |
| 3 | "Aarum" | P. Jayachandran, Sujatha | Shuddha Dhanyasi |
| 4 | "Mouliyil" | K. S. Chithra | Mohanam |
| 5 | "Gopike" | Dr. K.J. Yesudas | Megh |
| 6 | "Karmukil" | K.S. Chithra | Harikambhoji |
| 7 | "Aarum" | Sujatha | Shuddha Dhanyasi, Abhogi |
| 8 | "Manassil" | M.G. Sreekumar | Naatta |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Box office[edit | edit source]
The film was a commercial success at the box office.[7][8]
Indiainfo wrote, "Nandhanam by Ranjith could not gain commercial success but has high opinion on its artistic qualities. It has established Prithviraj in Malayalam cinema as an actor of wide range. The emotional content and its dramatic appeal have caught the attention of filmmakers."[9]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
- Best Actress – Navya Nair
- Best Female Playback Singer – K. S. Chithra
- Best Music Director – Raveendran
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics – Girish Puthenchery
- Best Film – Ranjith (director)
- Best Director – Ranjith
- Best Actress – Navya Nair
- Best Supporting Actor – Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Best Cinematographer – Alagappan N.
- Best Art Director – Suresh Kollam
- Best Male Playback Singer – M. G. Sreekumar
- Best Film (Malayalam) – Siddique and Ranjith (producers)
- Best Actress (Malayalam) – Navya Nair
- Best Film – Ranjith (director)
- Best Actress – Navya Nair
Sequel series[edit | edit source]
A sequel to the film, a mythological series under same title was aired on Flowers TV.[13] It tells about childhood stories of Balamani. It also features the characters of the film Manu, Kumbidi and Krishnan Nair but played by different actors.[14][15] It was originally intended to air on Surya TV as Yadhu Nandanam, but was shifted to Flowers TV due to some technical difficulties. It aired from 4 August 2020 to 29 September 2022 for 534 episodes.[16]
Remakes[edit | edit source]
Ranjith worked on a Tamil remake of the film which was shelved after some pre-production complications,[17] and the movie was remade as Seedan by Subramaniya Siva, which also marked the film debut of Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan. It was also remade in Telugu as Maa Bapu Bommaku Pellanta by Ravi Raja Pinisetty.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Aravind Akash reappeared in the 2024 Malayalam film Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil reprising the role of Unnikrishnan, which he had done in the film.[18]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Revisiting Prithviraj's Nandanam: Why the romantic film still stands out". The News Minute. 1 December 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ "Prolific lyricist Gireesh Puthenchery passes away". The Hindu. 11 February 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ↑ Nandanam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Raveendran, 28 May 2019, retrieved 28 July 2023
- ↑ "Musical hits of Malayalam film industry". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ↑ "കാര്മുകില് വര്ണ്ണന്റെ ചുണ്ടില്: നന്ദനത്തിലെ ഈ ഗാനരംഗം ചിത്രീകരിച്ചത് രഞ്ജിത്തല്ല, മറ്റൊരു സംവിധായകൻ". Indian Express Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 20 September 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ "മറക്കാനാകില്ല, ഈ പാട്ടിന്റെ ചടുലത; ഒപ്പം അരവിന്ദിനെയും". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). 14 May 2019. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ↑ "A filmi shot in the arm". The Hindu. 15 February 2003. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016.
- ↑ "Prithviraj's Birthday: Some Career-Defining Roles of the Actor [PHOTOS]". International Business Times. 16 October 2014.
- ↑ "Indiainfo: Malayalam: Box Office - Kalyanaraman leads the show". 7 February 2003. Archived from the original on 7 February 2003. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ↑ "State film awards presented". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 4 December 2003. Archived from the original on 11 March 2004. Retrieved 26 May 2007.
- ↑ "Film Critics Awards Complete List From 1977 Till 2012". Kerala Film Critics Association. 17 October 2020.
- ↑ "The Winner: 50th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2002 - Filmfare - Indiatimes". filmfaremagazine.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "Film Nandanam set for a television adaptation". The Times Of India. 3 August 2020.
- ↑ "ഈ കൃഷ്ണൻ മലയാളിയല്ല:മിനി സ്ക്രീനിൻ്റെ സ്വന്തം കൃഷ്ണനാകാൻ എത്തിയതെങ്ങനെ; അശ്വിൻ സുബലാൽ പറയുന്നു". Samayam.
- ↑ "Naveen Arakkal: 'ഇനി ഞാൻ ഗന്ധർവ്വൻ'! പുത്തൻ മേക്കോവറിൽ നവീൻ അറക്കൽ, ഞെട്ടിത്തരിച്ച് ആരാധകരും". Zee News.
- ↑ "Serial Nandhanam Flowers TV Launching on Monday, 3rd August at 7:30 P.M". Kerala TV. 2 August 2020.
- ↑ Prema Manmadhan (9 January 2010). "Sitting Pretty". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011.
- ↑ "Unnikrishnan back to Malayalam cinema after 22 years". News 18. 26 December 2023.