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| name          = Achanurangatha Veedu
| name          = Achanurangatha Veedu
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| caption        = Video CD Cover
| caption        = Video CD cover
| director      = [[Lal Jose]]
| director      = [[Lal Jose]]
| producer      = Reji puthayath
| producer      = Reji Puthayath
| writer        = [[Babu Janardhanan]]
| writer        = [[Babu Janardhanan]]
| narrator      =
| narrator      =
| starring      = [[Salim Kumar]]<br />[[Muktha George|Muktha]]<br />[[Samvrutha Sunil]]<br />[[Indrajith Sukumaran]]<br />[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]
| starring      = [[Salim Kumar]]<br />[[Muktha George|Muktha]]<br />[[Samvrutha Sunil]]<br />[[Indrajith Sukumaran]]
| music          = [[Alex Paul]]
| music          = [[Alex Paul]]
| cinematography = Manoj Pillai
| cinematography = Manoj Pillai
| editing        = [[Ranjan Abraham]]
| editing        = [[Ranjan Abraham]]
| studio        = Griha Mithra
| distributor    = Shirdhisayi Films
| distributor    = Shirdhisayi Films
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2006|1|28}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2006|1|28}}
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'''''Achanuragantha Veedu''''' ({{Literal translation|The House Where the Father Doesn't Sleep}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Lal Jose]] and written by [[Babu Janardhanan]]. It stars [[Salim Kumar]], [[Muktha George|Muktha]], [[Samvrutha Sunil]], [[Indrajith Sukumaran]], and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]. For his performance, Salim Kumar won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor]]. The film was released on 28 January 2006.
'''''Achanuragantha Veedu''''' ({{Literal translation|House of a sleepless father}}) is a 2006 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[drama film]] directed by [[Lal Jose]] and written by [[Babu Janardhanan]]. It stars [[Salim Kumar]], [[Muktha George|Muktha]], [[Samvrutha Sunil]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] and [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]. The film was released on 28 January 2006. For his performance, Salim Kumar won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220411021257/https://www.sify.com/movies/achanurangatha-veedu-review-malayalam-pclvOKdciehch.html ''Sify'' preview]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220411020646/https://www.sify.com/movies/achan-urangatha-veedu-review-malayalam-pclvQNaebiajf.html ''Sify'' review]</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
It tells the tale of Samuel, a student who falls in love with a Catholic Christian girl named Lillikutty in the 1970s, Shortly after their marriage they convert to Pentecostalism. However, his wife dies at an early stage of their married life, and he must face hardships of raising three daughters alone. The main plot revolves around the mystery of his youngest daughter's disappearance, the crushing truths he faces when he finds out what really happened to her, and the impact on his other daughters as well as his [[mental stability]].
{{more plot|date=October 2021}}
Samuel after his wife's death faces hardship raising his three daughters. The story takes a mysterious route when his youngest daughter disappears.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[Salim Kumar]] as Samuel/Prabhakaran
{{Cast listing|
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Harikrishanan
* [[Salim Kumar]] as Samuel / Prabhakaran
* [[Muktha Elsa George|Muktha]] as Lisamma Samuel
* [[Muktha (actress)|Muktha]] as Lisamma Samuel
* [[Samvrutha Sunil]] as Sherly Samuel
* [[Samvrutha Sunil]] as Sherly Samuel
* [[Suja Karthika]] as Tressa Samuel
* [[Suja Karthika]] as Tressa Samuel
* [[Usha (actress)|Usha]] as Lillykutty
* [[Usha (actress)|Usha]] as Lillykutty
* [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Harikrishnan
* [[Indrajith Sukumaran]] as Police sub-inspector
* [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] as Shekharan Nair
* [[Murali (Malayalam actor)|Murali]] as Shekharan Nair
* [[Sadiq]]  
* [[Sadiq (Indian actor)|Sadiq]] as M.L.A Kuruvila
*T.S Raju as S.P Thomas Mathew
*T.S Raju as S.P Thomas Mathew
* [[Madhu Warrier]] as Gopy
* [[Madhu Warrier]] as Gopy
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* Prasanth as Tommy
* Prasanth as Tommy
* [[Harisree Ashokan]] as Johnykutty
* [[Harisree Ashokan]] as Johnykutty
* Baby Nayanthara as Nayana John
* [[Baby Nayanthara]] as Nayana John
* Manka Mahesh as Saramma
* Manka Mahesh as Saramma
* [[Ambika Mohan]] as Harikrishnan's mother
* [[Ambika Mohan]] as Harikrishnan's mother
* Bindu Ramakrishnan as School principal
* Bindu Ramakrishnan as School principal
* Cherthala Lalitha as Devaki
* Cherthala Lalitha as Devaki
*Nash - Cameo Appearance
* Radhika as Harikrishnan's Wife
*Arun V Narayanan - Cameo Appearance
}}
*Pratheesh Nandan - Cameo Appearance


==Production==
==Production==
The story came to Janardhanan's mind after he watched the [[Suryanelli rape case]] proceedings.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/03/10/stories/2006031000490200.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100721080117/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/03/10/stories/2006031000490200.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2010-07-21 | title = Handling a sensitive issue | author = Vijay George | date = 2006-03-10 | newspaper = [[The Hindu]] | accessdate = 2012-03-09 }}</ref> The film portrayed [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] denomination quite extensively.<ref name="MusicIndiaOnline">{{cite news|url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8185/2/|title=Movie Preview: Achanuragantha Veedu|year=2006|publisher=Music India Online|accessdate=2007-02-05 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070322222811/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8185/2/ |archivedate = 2007-03-22}}</ref> It was shot in [[Peermade]] in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sebastian|first1=Shevlin|title=Lights, action, Hallelujah|url=http://cms.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/feb/14/lights-action-hallelujah-1570629.html|accessdate=15 May 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=14 February 2017}}</ref>
The story came to Janardhanan's mind after he watched the [[Suryanelli rape case]] proceedings.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/03/10/stories/2006031000490200.htm | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100721080117/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/03/10/stories/2006031000490200.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = 2010-07-21 | title = Handling a sensitive issue | author = Vijay George | date = 2006-03-10 | newspaper = [[The Hindu]] | accessdate = 2012-03-09 }}</ref> The film portrayed [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostal]] denomination quite extensively.<ref name="MusicIndiaOnline">{{cite news|url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8185/2/|title=Movie Preview: Achanuragantha Veedu|year=2006|publisher=Music India Online|accessdate=2007-02-05 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070322222811/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/ar/i/movie_name/8185/2/ |archivedate = 2007-03-22}}</ref> It was shot in [[Peermade]] in [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sebastian|first1=Shevlin|title=Lights, action, Hallelujah|url=http://cms.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/feb/14/lights-action-hallelujah-1570629.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180516015111/http://cms.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2017/feb/14/lights-action-hallelujah-1570629.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 May 2018|accessdate=15 May 2018|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=14 February 2017}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
Some critics described the film as Salim Kumar's transformation from a comedian to serious roles."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb52006/movies18516200624.asp|date=2006-02-05|accessdate=2007-02-05|last=Rammohan|first=Manoj|work=Deccan Herald|title=Achanurangatha Veedu}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref name="HinduOnNet">{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006010600470300.htm&date=2006/01/06/&prd=fr|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125154000/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006010600470300.htm&date=2006/01/06/&prd=fr|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-25|date=2006-01-06|accessdate=2007-01-05|title=Reflection of society: Achanurangatha Veedu takes a hard look at some of the ills that are plaguing society..|last=George|first=Vijay|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
The film received positive critical reception, particularly noted for Salim Kumar's transformation from a comedian to serious roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb52006/movies18516200624.asp|date=2006-02-05|accessdate=2007-02-05|last=Rammohan|first=Manoj|work=Deccan Herald|title=Achanurangatha Veedu}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref name="HinduOnNet">{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006010600470300.htm&date=2006/01/06/&prd=fr|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125154000/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2006010600470300.htm&date=2006/01/06/&prd=fr|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2013-01-25|date=2006-01-06|accessdate=2007-01-05|title=Reflection of society: Achanurangatha Veedu takes a hard look at some of the ills that are plaguing society..|last=George|first=Vijay|work=The Hindu}}</ref>


==Sequel==
==Sequel==
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Latest revision as of 03:04, 4 March 2026

Achanurangatha Veedu
Video CD cover
Directed byLal Jose
Produced byReji Puthayath
Written byBabu Janardhanan
StarringSalim Kumar
Muktha
Samvrutha Sunil
Indrajith Sukumaran
Music byAlex Paul
CinematographyManoj Pillai
Edited byRanjan Abraham
Production
company
Griha Mithra
Distributed byShirdhisayi Films
Release date
  • 28 January 2006 (2006-01-28)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Achanuragantha Veedu (lit. 'House of a sleepless father') is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Babu Janardhanan. It stars Salim Kumar, Muktha, Samvrutha Sunil, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Indrajith Sukumaran. The film was released on 28 January 2006. For his performance, Salim Kumar won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor.[1][2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Samuel after his wife's death faces hardship raising his three daughters. The story takes a mysterious route when his youngest daughter disappears.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The story came to Janardhanan's mind after he watched the Suryanelli rape case proceedings.[3] The film portrayed Pentecostal denomination quite extensively.[4] It was shot in Peermade in Kerala.[5]

Reception[edit | edit source]

The film received positive critical reception, particularly noted for Salim Kumar's transformation from a comedian to serious roles.[6][7]

Sequel[edit | edit source]

A sequel titled Lisammayude Veedu was later produced in 2013. It was written and directed by Babu Janardhanan.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Sify preview
  2. ↑ Sify review
  3. ↑ Vijay George (10 March 2006). "Handling a sensitive issue". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
  4. ↑ "Movie Preview: Achanuragantha Veedu". Music India Online. 2006. Archived from the original on 22 March 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2007.
  5. ↑ Sebastian, Shevlin (14 February 2017). "Lights, action, Hallelujah". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  6. ↑ Rammohan, Manoj (5 February 2006). "Achanurangatha Veedu". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 5 February 2007. [dead link]
  7. ↑ George, Vijay (6 January 2006). "Reflection of society: Achanurangatha Veedu takes a hard look at some of the ills that are plaguing society." The Hindu. Retrieved 5 January 2007.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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