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'''''Nair Saab''''' is a 1989 [[Malayalam film|Malayalam]] language [[action thriller film]] | '''''Nair Saab''''' is a 1989 Indian [[Malayalam film|Malayalam]] language [[action thriller film]] written by [[Dennis Joseph]], directed by [[Joshiy]], and produced by Liberty Productions. It stars [[Mammootty]], [[Suresh Gopi]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], and [[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]]. The film was released on the occasion of [[Onam]]. This movie depicts the training of new recruits at a fictional army training center, which takes a turn for the absurd when two of them are hired by a drug cartel to import drugs from a neighboring country, which is implied to be [[Pakistan]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/nair-saab/story.html#synopsis | title=Nair Saab: Story, Preview, First Day Box Office Collection - FilmiBeat }}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
A new batch of trainees arrives at the army training center (SAT) situated near the border in Kashmir. Their trainer is Major Nair, who is a man known for his hard-and-fast training strategies. The movie is treated with humour arising from the intense training of the guys. But, things take a U-turn when the underworld led by Kumar buys out two guys from the batch and uses them for importing drugs from the neighboring country, which is hinted as [[Pakistan]] (though never mentioned in the movie). | A new batch of trainees arrives at the army training center (SAT) situated near the border in Kashmir. Their trainer is Major Nair ([[Mammootty]]), who is a man known for his hard-and-fast training strategies. The movie is treated with humour arising from the intense training of the guys. But, things take a U-turn when the underworld led by Kumar ([[Devan (actor)|Devan]]) buys out two guys from the batch and uses them for importing drugs from the neighboring country, which is hinted as [[Pakistan]] (though never mentioned in the movie). | ||
In the turn of events, one trainee, Antony is killed by the hands of underworld, while the blame falls on the trainer, Nair. Everybody turns against Nair and he has to flee, only to come back later. The plot thickens as well with the arrival of a smuggler and partner of Kumar, James as the new trainer, Major Nambiar for SAT with the intention to sell the ammunition stored there, which is worth millions, to the enemy state. Nair intervenes at the right time and with the help of his students, spoils all the evil plans of the traitors. | In the turn of events, one trainee, Antony ([[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]) is killed by the hands of underworld, while the blame falls on the trainer, Nair. Everybody turns against Nair and he has to flee, only to come back later. The plot thickens as well with the arrival of a smuggler and partner of Kumar, James ([[Lalu Alex]]) as the new trainer, Major Nambiar for SAT with the intention to sell the ammunition stored there, which is worth millions, to the enemy state. Nair intervenes at the right time and with the help of his students, spoils all the evil plans of the traitors.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/movie-synopsis/5812/nair-saab.html |title=Nair Saab Synopsis | Malayalam Movie | Nair Saab Story | Movie Plot | Preview | Oneindia.in |access-date=25 June 2010 |archive-date=7 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407115525/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/movie-synopsis/5812/nair-saab.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*[[Mammootty]] as Major Ravindran Nair | *[[Mammootty]] as Major Ravindran Nair / Nair Saab | ||
*[[Suresh Gopi]] as Cadet Gopakumar | *[[Suresh Gopi]] as Cadet Gopakumar | ||
*[[Mukesh (Malayalam actor)|Mukesh]] as Cadet Antony | *[[Mukesh (Malayalam actor)|Mukesh]] as Cadet Antony | ||
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*[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]] as Parvathi | *[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]] as Parvathi | ||
*[[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]] as Cadet Rishi | *[[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]] as Cadet Rishi | ||
*[[Mohan Jose]] as Cadet | *[[Mohan Jose]] as Cadet Jose | ||
*[[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]] as Cadet Ganeshan | *[[K. B. Ganesh Kumar]] as Cadet Ganeshan | ||
*[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Cadet Siddique | *[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Cadet Siddique | ||
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*[[Lalu Alex]] as James/A. K. K. Nambiar | *[[Lalu Alex]] as James/A. K. K. Nambiar | ||
*[[Jagannatha Varma]] as Brigadier Varma | *[[Jagannatha Varma]] as Brigadier Varma | ||
*[[Azeez (actor)|Azeez]] as Devayya | *[[Azeez (actor)|K. P. A. C. Azeez]] as Devayya | ||
*[[Mamukkoya]] as Chef Koya | *[[Mamukkoya]] as Chef Koya | ||
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=== Box office === | === Box office === | ||
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2021 |title=Iconic Malayalam scriptwriter Dennis Joseph passes away |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/ | The film was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2021 |title=Iconic Malayalam scriptwriter Dennis Joseph passes away |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/May/10/iconic-malayalam-scriptwriter-dennis-joseph-passes-away-2300914.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624210302/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/may/10/iconic-malayalam-scriptwriter-dennis-joseph-passes-away-2300914.amp |archive-date=24 June 2021 |access-date=23 June 2021 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 May 2021 |title=Malayalam film scriptwriter Dennis Joseph passes away; Mammootty, Mohanlal tweet condolences |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malayalam-film-scriptwriter-dennis-joseph-passes-away-mammootty-mohanlal-tweet-condolences-9610261.html/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205857/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/malayalam-film-scriptwriter-dennis-joseph-passes-away-mammootty-mohanlal-tweet-condolences-9610261.html/amp |archive-date=24 June 2021 |access-date=24 June 2021 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 December 2018 |title=Director Joshiy teams up with Mammootty after a decade |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/director-joshiy-teams-mammootty-after-decade-94168 |access-date=14 March 2022 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 November 2014 |title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie? |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183727/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |access-date=6 July 2021 |website=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref> | ||
== Music == | == Music == | ||
The film had a successful soundtrack composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]] | The film had a successful soundtrack composed by [[S. P. Venkatesh]] with lyrics by [[Shibu Chakravarthy]]. | ||
#"Hey Giridharane" – [[Vani Jairam]] | #"Hey Giridharane" – [[Vani Jairam]] | ||
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| Nair Saab | |
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| Directed by | Joshiy |
| Produced by | Liberty Productions |
| Written by | Dennis Joseph Shibu Chakravarthy |
| Starring | Mammootty Suresh Gopi Mukesh Geetha Sumalatha Lizy |
| Music by | S. P. Venkatesh |
| Cinematography | Jayanan Vincent Anandakuttan |
| Edited by | K. Sankunni |
| Distributed by | Liberty Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Nair Saab is a 1989 Indian Malayalam language action thriller film written by Dennis Joseph, directed by Joshiy, and produced by Liberty Productions. It stars Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Mukesh, and Geetha. The film was released on the occasion of Onam. This movie depicts the training of new recruits at a fictional army training center, which takes a turn for the absurd when two of them are hired by a drug cartel to import drugs from a neighboring country, which is implied to be Pakistan.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
A new batch of trainees arrives at the army training center (SAT) situated near the border in Kashmir. Their trainer is Major Nair (Mammootty), who is a man known for his hard-and-fast training strategies. The movie is treated with humour arising from the intense training of the guys. But, things take a U-turn when the underworld led by Kumar (Devan) buys out two guys from the batch and uses them for importing drugs from the neighboring country, which is hinted as Pakistan (though never mentioned in the movie).
In the turn of events, one trainee, Antony (Mukesh) is killed by the hands of underworld, while the blame falls on the trainer, Nair. Everybody turns against Nair and he has to flee, only to come back later. The plot thickens as well with the arrival of a smuggler and partner of Kumar, James (Lalu Alex) as the new trainer, Major Nambiar for SAT with the intention to sell the ammunition stored there, which is worth millions, to the enemy state. Nair intervenes at the right time and with the help of his students, spoils all the evil plans of the traitors.[2]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Mammootty as Major Ravindran Nair / Nair Saab
- Suresh Gopi as Cadet Gopakumar
- Mukesh as Cadet Antony
- Geetha as Savitri/Radha
- Sumalatha as Prabha
- Lizy as Parvathi
- Vijayaraghavan as Cadet Rishi
- Mohan Jose as Cadet Jose
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar as Cadet Ganeshan
- Siddique as Cadet Siddique
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Cadet Chandran Pillai
- Kunchan as Cadet Mohan
- Devan as Kumar
- Lalu Alex as James/A. K. K. Nambiar
- Jagannatha Varma as Brigadier Varma
- K. P. A. C. Azeez as Devayya
- Mamukkoya as Chef Koya
Release[edit | edit source]
The film was released on 8 September 1989.
Box office[edit | edit source]
The film was a commercial success.[3][4][5][6]
Music[edit | edit source]
The film had a successful soundtrack composed by S. P. Venkatesh with lyrics by Shibu Chakravarthy.
- "Hey Giridharane" – Vani Jairam
- "Pazhayoru Paattile" – Sujatha Mohan, M. G. Sreekumar
- "Punchavayalu" – M. G. Sreekumar
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Nair Saab: Story, Preview, First Day Box Office Collection - FilmiBeat".
- ↑ "Nair Saab Synopsis | Malayalam Movie | Nair Saab Story | Movie Plot | Preview | Oneindia.in". Archived from the original on 7 April 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ↑ "Iconic Malayalam scriptwriter Dennis Joseph passes away". The New Indian Express. 10 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ↑ "Malayalam film scriptwriter Dennis Joseph passes away; Mammootty, Mohanlal tweet condolences". Firstpost. 11 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ↑ "Director Joshiy teams up with Mammootty after a decade". The News Minute. 29 December 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- ↑ "Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?". International Business Times. 18 November 2014. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 6 July 2021.