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{{Infobox film
| name          = Sainyam
| name          = Sainyam
| image          =  
| image          = Sainyam-1994.jpg
| caption        =  
| caption        =  
| director      = [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]]
| director      = [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]]
| producer      = [[V. Balaram]]
| producer      = [[V. Balaram]]
| writer        = [[S. N. Swamy]]<br />[[Shibu Chakravarthy|Shibu]]
| writer        = [[S. N. Swamy]]<br />[[Shibu Chakravarthy]]
| starring      = [[Mammootty]]<br>[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]<br/>[[Priya Raman]]<br>[[Mohini (Tamil actress)|Mohini]]<br>[[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]<br>[[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]
| starring      = [[Mammootty]]<br>[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]<br/>[[Priya Raman]]<br>[[Mohini (Tamil actress)|Mohini]]<br>[[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]<br>[[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]
| narrator      =  
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| distributor    = Ambu Films
| distributor    = Ambu Films
| released      = 15 September 1993
| released      = 15 September 1993
| runtime        = 150 minutes
| runtime        = 177 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Malayalam
| language      = Malayalam
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'''''Sainyam''''' is a 1993 [[Malayalam]]-language film written by S. N. Swamy and directed by [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]]. [[Mammootty]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Priya Raman]], [[Mohini (Tamil actress)|Mohini]], [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]], [[Sukumaran]] star.<ref>https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/chiyaan-vikram-best-movies-with-mammootty-to-watch-over-the-weekend.html</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2004/01/14/stories/2004011400900200.htm |title=Lights ready... action now! |last=Krishnakumar |first=G |date=14 January 2004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201093243/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2004/01/14/stories/2004011400900200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=1 February 2015}}</ref> The film score and soundtrack were composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]].
'''''Sainyam''''' is a 1994 [[Malayalam]]-language film written by S. N. Swamy and directed by [[Joshi (director)|Joshi]]. Starring [[Mammootty]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Priya Raman]], [[Mohini (Tamil actress)|Mohini]], [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] and [[Sukumaran]] in main roles.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2004/01/14/stories/2004011400900200.htm |title=Lights ready... action now! |last=Krishnakumar |first=G |date=14 January 2004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201093243/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2004/01/14/stories/2004011400900200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=1 February 2015}}</ref> The film score and soundtrack were composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]].


This movie was dedicated to the [[Indian Air Force]].
This movie was dedicated to the [[Indian Air Force]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
The story is about life of Indian Air Force officer Group Captain Eashwar ([[Mammootty]]) who engages himself into a project called "Red Alert," which involves the renovation of condemned aircraft. He is 35, unmarried and interested in Research Wing of Indian Air Force. Eshwar is assisted by Wing Commander Zakir ([[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]).
The story is about the life of Indian Air Force officer Group Captain Eashwar who engages himself into a project called "Red Alert," which involves the renovation of condemned aircraft. He is 35, unmarried and interested in the Research Wing of the Indian Air Force. Eshwar is assisted by Wing Commander Zakir.


As a cover, the research is being conducted at an India Air Force Academy. The cadets Jiji ([[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]), Thomas a.k.a. 'Kokku' Thoma ([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]) and more especially Shradha Kaul ([[Priya Raman]]) provide comic relief.
As a cover, the research is being conducted at an India Air Force Academy. The cadets Jiji, Thomas a.k.a. 'Kokku' Thoma and more especially Shradha Kaul provide comic relief.


Meanwhile, there are terrorists/anti-nationals trying to steal the project's secrets.
Meanwhile, there are terrorists/anti-nationals trying to steal the project's secrets.
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==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
{{colbegin}}
*[[Mammootty]] as Group Capt. A. J. Eashwar
*[[Mammootty]] as [[Group Captain#Indian Air Force|Group Captain]] A.J.Eashwar
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Wing Commander Zakir
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as [[Wing Commander (rank)#Indian Air Force|Wing Commander]] Zakir Ali
*[[Priya Raman]] as Cadet Shradha Kaul
*[[Priya Raman]] as Cadet Shradha Kaul
*[[Mohini (Tamil actress)|Mohini]] as Lakshmi
*[[Mohini (Tamil actress)|Mohini]] as Lakshmi
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*[[Abi (actor)|Abi]] as Cadet Das
*[[Abi (actor)|Abi]] as Cadet Das
*[[Mukundan (actor)|Mukundan]] as Cadet
*[[Mukundan (actor)|Mukundan]] as Cadet
*[[Rajeev Rangan]] as Cadet
*Rajeev Rangan as Cadet
*[[T.S Krishnan]] as Sikh Cadet
*T.S Krishnan as Sikh Cadet
*[[Sukumaran]] as Air Vice Marshal Nambiar
*[[Sukumaran]] as [[Air Vice Marshal#Indian Air Force|Air Vice Marshal]] Nambiar
*[[Prem Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Prem Kumar]] as Ramu
*[[Prem Kumar (Malayalam actor)|Prem Kumar]] as Ramu, Eashwar's cook
*[[Jagadish]] (Cameo)
*[[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]] as Fathima,Wife of Zakir
*[[Vijayaraghavan]] (Cameo)
*[[Valsala Menon]] as Eashwar's Aunt
*[[Valsala Menon]] as Eashwar's Aunt
*[[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Eashwar's Uncle
*[[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Eashwar's Uncle
*[[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Police officer  
*[[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Police officer  
*[[Sonia (actress)|Sonia]] as Fathima,Wife of Zakir
*[[K.P.A.C. Sunny]] as Defence Minister
*[[K.P.A.C. Sunny]] as Defence Minister
*[[Ravikumar (actor)|Ravikumar]] as Major Sreeram
*[[Ravikumar (actor)|Ravikumar]] as [[Major#India|Major]] Sreeram
*[[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]] as military commando
*[[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]] as military commando
*[[Rasheed Ummer]] as military commando
*[[Rasheed Ummer]] as military commando
*[[Appa Haja]] as military commando
*Appa Haja as military commando
*[[Vijay Menon (director)|Vijay Menon]] as Salim Terrorist
*Vijay Menon as Salim, Terrorist
*[[Ajay Rathnam]] as Terrorist
*[[Ajay Rathnam]] as Terrorist
* Ravi Jack as Terrorist
*[[Nandhu]] as Salesman
*[[Nandhu]] as Salesman
{{colend}}
{{colend}}
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== Production ==
== Production ==
The film was shot at the [[Air Force Academy (India)|Air Force Academy]] in [[Dundigal]]. The shoot was originally scheduled for November, but was postponed to March after Mammootty got chicken pox.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/columns/2018/jan/02/location-diaries-when-a-dam-was-built-for-churam-3877.html|title=Location Diaries: Miniature models|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
The film was shot at the [[Air Force Academy (India)|Air Force Academy]] in [[Dundigal]]. The shoot was originally scheduled for November, but was postponed to March after Mammootty got chicken pox.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/columns/2018/jan/02/location-diaries-when-a-dam-was-built-for-churam-3877.html|title=Location Diaries: Miniature models|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
==Release==
The film was released on 15 September 1993.
===Box office===
The film was both commercial and critical success.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/movies-music/movie-news/mamootty-joshiy-join-hands-again-after-a-decade-1.3437449|title=Mamootty, Joshiy join hands again after a decade|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=30 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=18 November 2014}}</ref>


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
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[[Category:Indian aviation films]]
[[Category:Indian aviation films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Joshiy]]
[[Category:Films directed by Joshiy]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kollam]]
[[Category:Indian action war films]]
[[Category:Indian action war films]]
[[Category:1990s action war films]]
[[Category:1990s action war films]]
 
[[Category:Indian Air Force in films]]


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Revision as of 22:42, 1 December 2021

Sainyam
File:Sainyam-1994.jpg
Directed byJoshi
Produced byV. Balaram
Written byS. N. Swamy
Shibu Chakravarthy
StarringMammootty
Mukesh
Priya Raman
Mohini
Vikram
Dileep
Music byS. P. Venkatesh
CinematographyJayanan Vincent
Edited byK. Sankunny
Distributed byAmbu Films
Release date
15 September 1993
Running time
177 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Sainyam is a 1994 Malayalam-language film written by S. N. Swamy and directed by Joshi. Starring Mammootty, Mukesh, Priya Raman, Mohini, Vikram, Dileep and Sukumaran in main roles.[1] The film score and soundtrack were composed by S. P. Venkatesh.

This movie was dedicated to the Indian Air Force.

Plot

The story is about the life of Indian Air Force officer Group Captain Eashwar who engages himself into a project called "Red Alert," which involves the renovation of condemned aircraft. He is 35, unmarried and interested in the Research Wing of the Indian Air Force. Eshwar is assisted by Wing Commander Zakir.

As a cover, the research is being conducted at an India Air Force Academy. The cadets Jiji, Thomas a.k.a. 'Kokku' Thoma and more especially Shradha Kaul provide comic relief.

Meanwhile, there are terrorists/anti-nationals trying to steal the project's secrets.

The movie ends with a note stating " A tribute to the Indian Air Force".

Cast

Production

The film was shot at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal. The shoot was originally scheduled for November, but was postponed to March after Mammootty got chicken pox.[2]

Release

The film was released on 15 September 1993.

Box office

The film was both commercial and critical success.[3][4]

Legacy

The song "Bagy Jeansum" was remixed in the 2018 film Kaly as "Kinnam Katta Kallan".[5]

References

  1. Krishnakumar, G (14 January 2004). "Lights ready... action now!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 February 2015.
  2. "Location Diaries: Miniature models". The New Indian Express.
  3. "Mamootty, Joshiy join hands again after a decade". Mathrubhumi. 30 December 2018.
  4. "Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?". International Business Times. 18 November 2014.
  5. "Mammootty's Sainyam movie's song Bagy jeansum gets a new version in Kaly - Times of India". The Times of India.

External links

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