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| producer      = [[Milan Jaleel]]
| producer      = [[Milan Jaleel]]
| writer        = [[Benny P. Nayarambalam]]
| writer        = [[Benny P. Nayarambalam]]
| starring      = [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]<br />[[Navya Nair]]<br/>[[Saikumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]]
| starring      = [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]<br />[[Navya Nair]]<br/>[[Manya (actress)|Manya]]
| music          = [[Mohan Sitara]]
| music          = [[Mohan Sitara]]
| cinematography = [[Saloo George]]
| cinematography = [[Saloo George]]
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| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Malayalam
| language      = Malayalam
| budget        =  
| budget        = ₹1.9 crore<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.rediff.com/entertai/2002/oct/16south.htm|title=Kunjikoonan Limps|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=12 May 2007}}</ref>
| gross          =  
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'''''Kunjikoonan''''' ({{trans|The little hunchback}}) is a 2002 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Sasi Shanker]], written by [[Benny P. Nayarambalam]], and produced by [[Milan Jaleel]]. Starring [[Dileep]], [[Navya Nair]] and [[Saikumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]]. The supporting cast include [[Manya (actress)|Manya]], [[Cochin Haneefa]], [[Salim Kumar]], [[Spadikam George]], [[Nedumudi Venu]] and [[Bindu Panicker]]. Dileep played dual roles in this movie. Dileep won [[Asianet Film Awards]] for Best Actor. The film was later remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Perazhagan]]'' (2004), in [[Kannada]] as [[Manmatha (film)|''Manmatha'']] (2006) and in [[Odia language|Odia]] as ''Rasika Naagara''.
'''''Kunjikoonan''''' ({{trans|The little hunchback}}) is a 2002 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Sasi Shanker]], written by [[Benny P. Nayarambalam]], and produced by [[Milan Jaleel]]. Starring [[Dileep]], [[Navya Nair]] and [[Manya (actress)|Manya]]. The supporting cast include [[Cochin Haneefa]], [[Salim Kumar]], [[Spadikam George]], [[Saikumar (Malayalam actor)|Saikumar]] , [[Nedumudi Venu]] and [[Bindu Panicker]]. Dileep played dual roles in this movie. Dileep won [[Asianet Film Awards]] for Best Actor. The film was later remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Perazhagan]]'' (2004), in [[Kannada]] as [[Manmatha (film)|''Manmatha'']] (2006) and in [[Odia language|Odia]] as ''Rasika Naagara''.


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
The story revolves around Kunjan alias Vimal Kumar ([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]), a village youth who is sympathized for his [[hunchback]] looks but is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his handicap with humor. Unmindful of his looks, Kunjan goes around seeking a suitable bride, with the help of his friend Thoma ([[Cochin Haneefa]]). Brushing aside many an insult hurled at him, he carries on. He carried the hardships of his life on his back, the pain of others too. He was of peak human moral, a man of great virtue
The story revolves around Kunjan alias Vimal Kumar ([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]), a village youth who is sympathized for his [[hunchback]] looks but is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his handicap with humor. Unmindful of his looks, Kunjan goes around seeking a suitable bride, with the help of his friend Thoma ([[Cochin Haneefa]]). Brushing aside many an insult hurled at him, he carries on. He carried the hardships of his life on his back, the pain of others too. He was of peak human moral, a man of great virtue


In contrast to him is Karthik Prasad (also [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]), a violent college student, who loves his classmate Priya Lakshmi ([[Manya (actress)|Manya]]). She comes across Kunjan, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her heart, but she is killed in a [[wikt:fracas|fracas]] involving a gangster named Vasu Annan ([[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]]). Meanwhile, the hunchback Kunjan comes across an orphaned poor blind girl, Chembagam ([[Navya Nair]]). He wins her heart  by helping her out.
In contrast to him is Prasad (also [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]), a violent college student, who loves his classmate Lakshmi ([[Manya (actress)|Manya]]). She comes across Kunjan, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her heart, but she is killed in a [[wikt:fracas|fracas]] involving a gangster named Vasu ([[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]]). Meanwhile, the hunchback Kunjan comes across an orphaned poor blind girl, Chembagam ([[Navya Nair]]). He wins her heart  by helping her out.


Thanks to his efforts, Chembagam regains her vision (the eyes of deceased Priya are transplanted to her). This results in a tussle between Kunjan and Karthik, as to whom Chembagam belongs to now. However, fearing his looks, the hunchback, Kunjan, decides to leave way for the other. But fate has different things for him...
Thanks to his efforts, Chembagam regains her vision (the eyes of deceased Priya are transplanted to her). This results in a tussle between Kunjan and Prasad, as to whom Chembagam belongs to now. However, fearing his looks, the hunchback, Kunjan, decides to leave way for the other. But fate has different things for him...


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
{{colbegin}}
*[[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] as Kunjan / (Vimal Kumar) & Karthik Prasad (Duel Role)
*[[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] as Vimal Kumar (Kunjan) & Prasad (Duel Role)
*[[Navya Nair]] as Chembakam, a blind girl who is the love interest of Kunjan
*[[Navya Nair]] as Chembakam, a blind girl who is the love interest of Kunjan
*[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]] as 'Garudan' Vasu Annan
*[[Manya (actress)|Manya]] as Lakshmi, Prasad's love interest
*[[Manya (actress)|Manya]] as Priya Lakshmi, Karthik's love interest
*[[Cochin Haneefa]] as Thomas
*[[Cochin Haneefa]] as Thomas
*[[Salim Kumar]] as Chandran
*[[Machan Varghese]] as Divakaran
*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Aishumma  
*[[Bindu Panicker]] as Aishumma  
*[[Guinness Pakru]] as Suhasini
*[[Guinness Pakru]] as Suhasini
*[[Nithya Das]] cameo appearance (In ''Kunjante Penninu'' Song)
*[[Sai Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Sai Kumar]] as 'Garudan' Vasu
*[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Constable Padmanabhan, Prasad's father
*Manka Mahesh as Prasad's mother
*[[Spadikam George]] as Lakshmi's father
*[[Spadikam George]] as Lakshmi's father
*[[Reena (actress)|Reena]] as Lakshmi's mother
*[[Reena (actress)|Reena]] as Lakshmi's mother
*[[Salim Kumar]] as Chandran
*[[Machan Varghese]] as Divakaran
*[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Prasad's father
*Manka Mahesh as Prasad's mother
*[[Ponnamma Babu]]
*[[Ponnamma Babu]]
*[[Narayanankutty]]
*[[Narayanankutty]]
*Deepika Mohan
*Deepika Mohan
*[[Nithya Das]] cameo appearance (In ''Kunjante Penninu'' Song)
{{colend}}
{{colend}}


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The film was mainly shot at various locations in [[Thodupuzha]]. It was filmed in 83 days.
The film was mainly shot at various locations in [[Thodupuzha]]. It was filmed in 83 days.


=== Soundtrack ===
== Soundtrack ==
{{empty section|date=April 2019}}
{{Infobox album
| name      = Kunjikoonan
| type      = soundtrack
| artist    = [[Mohan Sithara]]
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released  = 2002
| recorded  =
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      =
| length    = {{Duration|m=39|s=12}}
| language  = [[Malayalam]]
| label      = [[Satyam Audios]]
| producer  =
| prev_title = [[Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan]]
| prev_year  = 2002
| next_title = [[Pranayamanithooval]]
| next_year  = 2002
}}
The songs of this movie was composed by [[Mohan Sithara]] and penned by [[Yusufali Kechery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.msidb.org/m.php?2381|title=Kunjikkoonan (2002)|accessdate=2021-08-17|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline        =
| extra_column    = Artist(s)
| total_length    = 39:12
| all_lyrics      = [[Yusufali Kechery]]
| title1          = Azhake Varu Nee
| extra1          = Mahadevan
| length1        = 4:23
| title2          = Katte Poonkatte
| extra2          = [[P. Jayachandran]]
| length2        = 5:00
| title3          = Kadanja Chandanamo
| extra3          = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| length3        = 4:25
| title4          = Kanne Unaru Nee (Male Version)
| extra4          = K. J. Yesudas
| length4        = 5:18
| title5          = Kanne Unaru Nee (Female Version)
| extra5          = [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| length5        = 5:16
| title6          = Kunjante Penninu (Male Version)
| extra6          = [[Vidhu Prathap]]
| length6        = 4:46
| title7          = Kunjante Penninu (Female Version)
| extra7          = [[Jyotsna Radhakrishnan]], Hridya Suresh
| length7        =
| title8          = Omana Malare
| extra8          = [[Radhika Thilak]]
| length8        = 5:01
}}


== Box office ==
== Box office ==
The film was commercial success and ran over 100 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2016/aug/11/Filmmaker-Sasi-Shankar-dies-at-58-1507915.amp|title=Filmmaker Sasi Shankar dies at 58|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=11 August 2016}}</ref>
The film was commercial success and ran over 100 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2016/aug/11/Filmmaker-Sasi-Shankar-dies-at-58-1507915.amp|title=Filmmaker Sasi Shankar dies at 58|work=[[The Indian Express]]|date=11 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/02slide1.htm|title=The hunchback of Manmatha|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=12 May 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/magical-makeovers-of-mollywood-actors/photostory/64134970.cms|title=Magical makeovers of Mollywood actors|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=12 May 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:35, 18 August 2021

Kunjikoonan
File:Kunjikoonan.jpg
Directed bySasi Shanker
Produced byMilan Jaleel
Written byBenny P. Nayarambalam
StarringDileep
Navya Nair
Manya
Music byMohan Sitara
CinematographySaloo George
Release date
  • 11 October 2002 (2002-10-11)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹1.9 crore[1]

Kunjikoonan (transl. The little hunchback) is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sasi Shanker, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Milan Jaleel. Starring Dileep, Navya Nair and Manya. The supporting cast include Cochin Haneefa, Salim Kumar, Spadikam George, Saikumar , Nedumudi Venu and Bindu Panicker. Dileep played dual roles in this movie. Dileep won Asianet Film Awards for Best Actor. The film was later remade in Tamil as Perazhagan (2004), in Kannada as Manmatha (2006) and in Odia as Rasika Naagara.

Synopsis

The story revolves around Kunjan alias Vimal Kumar (Dileep), a village youth who is sympathized for his hunchback looks but is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his handicap with humor. Unmindful of his looks, Kunjan goes around seeking a suitable bride, with the help of his friend Thoma (Cochin Haneefa). Brushing aside many an insult hurled at him, he carries on. He carried the hardships of his life on his back, the pain of others too. He was of peak human moral, a man of great virtue

In contrast to him is Prasad (also Dileep), a violent college student, who loves his classmate Lakshmi (Manya). She comes across Kunjan, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her heart, but she is killed in a fracas involving a gangster named Vasu (Sai Kumar). Meanwhile, the hunchback Kunjan comes across an orphaned poor blind girl, Chembagam (Navya Nair). He wins her heart by helping her out.

Thanks to his efforts, Chembagam regains her vision (the eyes of deceased Priya are transplanted to her). This results in a tussle between Kunjan and Prasad, as to whom Chembagam belongs to now. However, fearing his looks, the hunchback, Kunjan, decides to leave way for the other. But fate has different things for him...

Cast

Production

Filming

The film was mainly shot at various locations in Thodupuzha. It was filmed in 83 days.

Soundtrack

Kunjikoonan
Soundtrack album by
Mohan Sithara
Released2002
Length39:12
LanguageMalayalam
LabelSatyam Audios
Mohan Sithara chronology
Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan
(2002) 		Kunjikoonan
(2002) 		Pranayamanithooval
(2002)

The songs of this movie was composed by Mohan Sithara and penned by Yusufali Kechery.[2]

All lyrics are written by Yusufali Kechery.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Azhake Varu Nee"Mahadevan4:23
2."Katte Poonkatte"P. Jayachandran5:00
3."Kadanja Chandanamo"K. J. Yesudas4:25
4."Kanne Unaru Nee (Male Version)"K. J. Yesudas5:18
5."Kanne Unaru Nee (Female Version)"Sujatha Mohan5:16
6."Kunjante Penninu (Male Version)"Vidhu Prathap4:46
7."Kunjante Penninu (Female Version)"Jyotsna Radhakrishnan, Hridya Suresh 
8."Omana Malare"Radhika Thilak5:01
Total length:39:12

Box office

The film was commercial success and ran over 100 days in theatres.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Kunjikoonan Limps". Rediff.com. 12 May 2007.
  2. ↑ "Kunjikkoonan (2002)". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Filmmaker Sasi Shankar dies at 58". The Indian Express. 11 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "The hunchback of Manmatha". Rediff.com. 12 May 2007.
  5. ↑ "Magical makeovers of Mollywood actors". The Times of India. 12 May 2018.

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