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'''''Kolilakkam''''' ({{Translation|Shockwave}}) is a 1981 [[Malayalam]]-language [[disaster film|disaster drama film]], written and directed by P. N. Sundaram, and starring [[Jayan]]. The film was a box office hit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/jayan_special/index.htm |title=Jayan- A Golden Memory |publisher=Manoramaonline |date=16 November 2009 |access-date=2011-06-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091118151435/http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/jayan_special/index.htm |archive-date=18 November 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2000/09/01/stories/09010224.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2000-09-01|title=Screen villain par excellence}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The movie was a remake of the 1965 Hindi film ''[[Waqt (1965 film)|Waqt]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=On Jayan's 40th Death Anniversary, Unni Mukundan Pays a Fitting Tribute to the Legendary Malayalam Actor (View Post)|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/jayan-40th-death-anniversary-unni-124433654.html|access-date=2021-03-11|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN}}</ref>
'''''Kolilakkam''''' ({{Translation|Shockwave}}) is a 1981 [[Malayalam]]-language [[action thriller film]], written and directed by P. N. Sundaram, and starring [[Jayan]]. The film was a box office hit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/jayan_special/index.htm |title=Jayan- A Golden Memory |publisher=Manoramaonline |date=16 November 2009 |access-date=2011-06-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091118151435/http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/jayan_special/index.htm |archive-date=18 November 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2000/09/01/stories/09010224.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2000-09-01|title=Screen villain par excellence}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The movie was a remake of the 1965 Hindi film ''[[Waqt (1965 film)|Waqt]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=On Jayan's 40th Death Anniversary, Unni Mukundan Pays a Fitting Tribute to the Legendary Malayalam Actor (View Post)|url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/jayan-40th-death-anniversary-unni-124433654.html|access-date=2021-03-11|website=in.news.yahoo.com|language=en-IN}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Premise ==
Three brothers, who were separated at birth, face several trials and tribulations when they try to make an effort to reunite.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
[[File:JayanHelicopterStunt.jpg|right|thumbnail|Jayan performing the helicopter stunt]]
*[[Jayan]]
*[[Jayan]]
*[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]
*[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]]
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*[[Sreelatha Namboothiri]]
*[[Sreelatha Namboothiri]]
*[[Kunchan (actor)|Kunjan]]
*[[Kunchan (actor)|Kunjan]]
*[[Meenakumari]]
*Meena(Malayalam actress)
*[[K. P. A. C. Sunny]]
*[[K. P. A. C. Sunny]]
*[[P. K. Abraham]]
*[[P. K. Abraham]]
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== Production ==
== Production ==
[[File:JayanHelicopterStunt.jpg|left|thumb|This picture was taken seconds before the accident]]
On 16 November 1980, Jayan was killed in an accident on the set of ''Kolilakkam''. The climax scene of the film was being filmed in [[Sholavaram]], near [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. Jayan performed his own stunt that involved him boarding an airborne helicopter from a moving motorbike.<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Nostalgia- Jayan Memories|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/jayan/index.htm|access-date=2011-02-04|publisher=[[Malayala Manorama]]}}</ref> Jayan insisted on another take as he was not satisfied. During the take, the pilot lost control and crashed the helicopter while Jayan was hanging below, leading to his death.<ref>{{cite web|title=Remembering 'Kolilakkam' superstar Jayan on his 35th death anniversary|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/remembering-kolilakkam-superstar-jayan-his-35th-death-anniversary-654971|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Metromatinee.com- Action Hero Jayan|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Jayan-329|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105053530/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Jayan-329|archive-date=5 January 2011|access-date=2011-01-20|publisher=metromatinee.com}}</ref>
On 16 November 1980, Jayan was killed in an accident on the set of ''Kolilakkam''. The climax scene of the film was being filmed in [[Sholavaram]], near [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. Jayan performed his own stunt that involved him boarding an airborne helicopter from a moving motorbike.<ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Nostalgia- Jayan Memories|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/advt/movie/jayan/index.htm|access-date=2011-02-04|publisher=[[Malayala Manorama]]}}</ref> Jayan insisted on another take as he was not satisfied. During the take, the pilot lost control and crashed the helicopter while Jayan was hanging below, leading to his death.<ref>{{cite web|title=Remembering 'Kolilakkam' superstar Jayan on his 35th death anniversary|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/remembering-kolilakkam-superstar-jayan-his-35th-death-anniversary-654971|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=|title=Metromatinee.com- Action Hero Jayan|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Jayan-329|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105053530/http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/Jayan-329|archive-date=5 January 2011|access-date=2011-01-20|publisher=metromatinee.com}}</ref>


Latest revision as of 18:10, 31 October 2021

Kolilakkam
Promotional poster
Directed byP. N. Sundaram
Produced byC. V. Hariharan
Written byC. V. Hariharan
Melattur Ravivarmma (dialogue)[1]
StarringJayan
Madhu
Sukumaran
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
CinematographyA. K. Mohan, Ranganathan
Edited byL. Bhoominathan, M. Umanath
Distributed bySuguna Screen Release
Release date
  • 13 February 1981 (1981-02-13)
Running time
167 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Kolilakkam (transl. Shockwave) is a 1981 Malayalam-language action thriller film, written and directed by P. N. Sundaram, and starring Jayan. The film was a box office hit.[2][3] The movie was a remake of the 1965 Hindi film Waqt.[4]

Premise[edit | edit source]

Three brothers, who were separated at birth, face several trials and tribulations when they try to make an effort to reunite.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

This picture was taken seconds before the accident

On 16 November 1980, Jayan was killed in an accident on the set of Kolilakkam. The climax scene of the film was being filmed in Sholavaram, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Jayan performed his own stunt that involved him boarding an airborne helicopter from a moving motorbike.[5] Jayan insisted on another take as he was not satisfied. During the take, the pilot lost control and crashed the helicopter while Jayan was hanging below, leading to his death.[6][7]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://m3db.com/artists/20990
  2. ↑ "Jayan- A Golden Memory". Manoramaonline. 16 November 2009. Archived from the original on 18 November 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  3. ↑ "Screen villain par excellence". The Hindu. 1 September 2000.[dead link]
  4. ↑ "On Jayan's 40th Death Anniversary, Unni Mukundan Pays a Fitting Tribute to the Legendary Malayalam Actor (View Post)". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Nostalgia- Jayan Memories". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  6. ↑ "Remembering 'Kolilakkam' superstar Jayan on his 35th death anniversary".
  7. ↑ "Metromatinee.com- Action Hero Jayan". metromatinee.com. Archived from the original on 5 January 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2011.

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