This article aims to compile various depictions of Thrissur in popular culture.
Films[edit | edit source]
- Thoovanathumbikal: Malayalam director Padmarajan's film Thoovanathumbikal was shot in Thrissur city. Almost all the main characters speak with a Thrissur accent for Malayalam. The character played by the lead actor Mohanlal was based on a citizen of Thrissur, Mannarthodi jayakrishnan, and his friends like Vijayan Karot.[1]
- Pranchiyettan and The Saint: Malayalam director Ranjith's film Pranchiyettan and The Saint is based on Thrissur's Rice Bazaar. Malayalam actor Mammootty plays the lead role of a Thrissur-based rice vendor merchant, Francis aka Ari Pranchi.[2][3]
- Punyalan Agarbattis: Directed by Ranjith Sankar, Punyalan Agarbattis tell the story of a young entrepreneur from Thrissur city, Joy Thakkolkaran which is played by Jayasurya.[4]
- Sapthamashree Thaskaraha: Shot in the prime backdrop of Thrissur city, this satire film is directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon and tells the story of seven thief’s.[5]
- Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla: Jayasurya's character from Thrissur does a role of an innocent auto driver who unnecessarily interferes into the problems of others with a good intention of solving them.
- Punyalan Private Limited a sequence of movie Punyalan Agarbattis directed by Ranjith Sankar released in 2017.[6]
- Diwanjimoola Grand Prix was the film shot in different locations in and around Thrissur town released in 2018.[7]
Novels[edit | edit source]
- Malayalam writer Sarah Joseph's works are generally set in the background of city of Thrissur and nearby areas.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Thoovanathumbikal (". The Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
- ↑ "Pranchiyettan and the Saint". IMDB. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ↑ George, Meghna (2 August 2010). "Mammootty in Pranchiyettan and the Saint". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
- ↑ "Jayasuriya turns director". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ↑ "Prithviraj's 'Sapthamashree Thaskaraha' Teaser Releases". International Business Times. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
- ↑ "A lead actor called Thrissur". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ↑ "Diwanjimoola Grand Prix decoded". The new indian express. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
- ↑ "Othappu : The Scent of the Other Side/Sarah Joseph". Vedamsbooks.com. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
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