[BEKREUNSEPBERw]

Dileep is practicing the Midas Touch! Yes, all his recent movies have become mega hits by now, the latest being Meesa Madhavan and now, Kunhi Koonan.

Kunjan (Dileep), as he is popularly called is a poor little hunchback who runs a Telephone Booth. A jolly, easy-go-lucky fellow who hides all his sorrow within and portrays a comical figure, laughing at himself and about his hunchback.

Prasad (Dileep again, but has no relation with Kunjan), the son of a constable (Nedumudi Venu) is in love with Lakshmi (Manya), the daughter of a Circle Inspector (Sphadikam George). Unfortunately, Lakshmi dies accidentally while they were eloping. Vasu (Sai Kumar), a local gunda bullies her and she falls off a cliff.

Meanwhile, Kunjan meets Chembakam (Navya Nair), a poor blind girl, whose father is a street performer. When her father dies, Umma (Bindu Panicker) Thoma Chettan (Kochin Haneefa) and Kunjan takes o the responsibility of protecting her. Somewhere along the line, Kunjan and Chembakam fall in love. Kunjan arranges for her eye operation. He is also scared if Chembakam regains her eyesight, she will not like his handicapped form.

When Prasad learns that it is Lakshmi's eyes that have been donated to Chembakam, he develops a kind of obsession for her. Finally, after much twists and turns, Kunjan and Chembakam are happily married. Prasad kills Vasu and is arrested.

All's well that ends well.

Dileep in twin roles is definitely amazing especially as the handicapped Kunjan who calls himself Vimal Kumar. The make-up by Pattanam Rashid, who magically transformed the smart looking Dileep into the pathetic hunchback is superb. The direction is by Sasi Shankar. The lyrics by Yousef Ali Kecheri and the music by Mohan Sitara is good especially the songs 'Kunhante Penninne' and 'Kadanna Chandanamo'. On the whole, your heart goes out to the poor little hunchback.

Either it is the handicapped or it is larger-than-life films by Mohanlal that seem to dominate present Malayalam filmdom. When will ordinary people ever come back to Malayalam cinema? Let's wait and see…

Saw this movie recently in Tamil, its called "Perazhagan", Surya
has acted in the Tamil version. Wonder which one is the original
and which one is the remake.

[moredasers]

You have a big list,let me recommend a few:Sethurama Iyer 3,Devasuram(excellent film),gandhinagar 2nd street,lal salaam,perumazhakalam,thalavattom,natturajavu(huge hit)chintavistaya shyamala,thenmavin komabthu(was rehashed as Muthu in Tamil),spadikam,Summer in Bethelam(Remade as Lesa Lesa),Rajavinte Makan(excellent film),Kiluchundam Mambazhlam,Niram(was remade into Tamil starring Prashant&Shalini),Aaram thampuran,Nizhalakuthu,Chronic Bachelor(remade as Engal Anna in Tamil with Vijaykanth),Boothakannadi,Lelam,

yea, dude has a big list... and you decide to add to it?!?!

[Zs3ZASpA]

Nakhashatangal was the movie which won (late) Monisha her National Award. I am not sure if she really deserved it. But the movie on the whole, takes u back to a time of teenage crushes etc..lol! The songs are awesome . So is the picturisation.

[DEMassteers]

Originally Posted by Cinefan Originally Posted by chaotic whisperz Originally Posted by Cinefan You have a big list,let me recommend a few:Sethurama Iyer 3,Devasuram(excellent film),gandhinagar 2nd street,lal salaam,perumazhakalam,thalavattom,natturajavu(huge hit)chintavistaya shyamala,thenmavin komabthu(was rehashed as Muthu in Tamil),spadikam,Summer in Bethelam(Remade as Lesa Lesa),Rajavinte Makan(excellent film),Kiluchundam Mambazhlam,Niram(was remade into Tamil starring Prashant&Shalini),Aaram thampuran,Nizhalakuthu,Chronic Bachelor(remade as Engal Anna in Tamil with Vijaykanth),Boothakannadi,Lelam,

yea, dude has a big list... and you decide to add to it?!?! Looks like you don't bother to read posts before typing.

What adding?,I am helping that hubber decrease the list.
no, i cant read

is that some standard line around here?? Why bother to come up with your unsolicited comments when you can't read.

As for 'standard line'when someone can't read,you say so.Why try to put the message acoss in other ways?

[JennaJJxoxoxo]

I hope I've been of help, Girish. These are the movies I would recommend.

Thanks a lot Niranjana, of course you have been of great help
more than I expected since you just did not mention if the
movie was good or bad but gave a short one line review
for each movie you know which really helps a lot.

Many people about whom you have mentioned, I dont know
really such as Dir.Kamal, Dilip etc. I have not seen more than 15
malayalam movies, the ones I can remember are
Chanakyan, Yatra, New Delhi times, CBI diary -first part,
Amaram, Vandanam, Chitram, In Hariharan nagar, No.20 M.Mail,
One M.Lal movie in which he acts as a commando,
One movie based on dowry subject with Thilakan and Parvathi- Do
you know the name of this movie?

I can understand the language to manageable
extent, not very well, but I am really keen to watch good
Malayalam movies.

Appreciate your help. Here are a few more, can you please
give your comments on the ones you know?

Jalosalvam, Mekhmalar, Aanvaal mothiram, Iruvattom manavatti,
Vallyettan, Thekkekara

Have a nice weekend.

Regards

[ashleyjoseph]

Is one of my all time favourite movies. A class film by Fazil. The song "Nettiyil poovulla.........." will remain in your heart forever. Mammootty & Suhasini (w/o Mani Ratnam) make an excellent pair.

[STYWOMBORGOSY]

"Why then, me thinks it's time to smile again!" Said the jovial Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. And by what she has said, I think, it's time we all smiled or rather laughed heartily, seeing Rajasenan's latest film, Malayali Mammanu Vanakkam.

Kuttan (Jayaram) and Revathy (Suja Karthika) disappear for a while on their engagement day and cause a little confusion and worry. Kuttan's mother (Sri Vidya) expresses a strong desire to see her daughter, whom she hasn't seen for the past 20 years. Inorder to bring his sister for his wedding, Kuttan and Keshumamman (Jagathy) sets forth to Tamil Nadu. Kuttan's sister, who is considered an outcast in the family, is actually an innocent woman who had to elope with a Tamilian because of her sadist husband.

Kuttan and Keshumamman, in their search for the former's elder sister, encounter a couple of hilarious situations. And as luck would have it, they land themselves at Tirupathi Perumal's (Kuttan's brother-in-law) house. Kuttan's niece, Parvathy (Roja) falls in love with her uncle (it is customary among Tamilians to marry their uncles) and chases him round the clock. Perumal (Kalabhavan Mani) has already decided to marry her off to his nephew, Kannaiya (Prabhu), who is a well- known rowdy in the area. Parvathy goes with Kuttan to Kerala, as per her mother's decision. Perumal tells Kannaiya that he will consent to the wedding of Parvathy and Kanaiya, only if the latter goes and cuts off Kuttan's leg to avenge for what his father-in-law had done to him, long ago.

Kannaiya sets of to Kerala and series of events comes up, thus bonding the friendship between Kannaiya and Kuttan. Her maternal relatives advice Parvathy that to marry an uncle is wrong. And overnight, she falls in love with Kannaiya, of course, being brainwashed by Kuttamamma several times. The weddings of Kuttan and Revathy and Kannaiya and Parvathy are arranged.

Perumal comes for the twin weddings, with his passion for revenge stronger than ever and creates a scene at the wedding, giving a twist to the climax. And finally gives in before tears and pleas and decides to forget burning memories of a distant past and forgives all and seeks forgiveness himself.

An entertainer by Rajasenan has never failed to make the audience laugh, though 2 of his previous movies didn't really make a mark. Malayali Mammanu Vanakkam is humorous, lively and entertaining. The music and dance are peppy, playful and in Tamil style.

I would say that the most outstanding in the star cast is none other than the versatile Kalabhavan Mani as Tirupathi Perumal. Mani portrays an innocent Tamilian, whose leg was cut off only because he tried to save a poor woman. This painful incident turns him into a sadist and a lover of violence and revenge. Mani is natural and brilliant in his acting. Chubby, cuddly Prabhu and Roja are cute pair. Jayaram is good enough.

On the whole, Malayali Mammanu Vanakkam is a lovely film.

[FelikTen]

Dileep is practicing the Midas Touch! Yes, all his recent movies have become mega hits by now, the latest being Meesa Madhavan and now, Kunhi Koonan.

Kunjan (Dileep), as he is popularly called is a poor little hunchback who runs a Telephone Booth. A jolly, easy-go-lucky fellow who hides all his sorrow within and portrays a comical figure, laughing at himself and about his hunchback.

Prasad (Dileep again, but has no relation with Kunjan), the son of a constable (Nedumudi Venu) is in love with Lakshmi (Manya), the daughter of a Circle Inspector (Sphadikam George). Unfortunately, Lakshmi dies accidentally while they were eloping. Vasu (Sai Kumar), a local gunda bullies her and she falls off a cliff.

Meanwhile, Kunjan meets Chembakam (Navya Nair), a poor blind girl, whose father is a street performer. When her father dies, Umma (Bindu Panicker) Thoma Chettan (Kochin Haneefa) and Kunjan takes o the responsibility of protecting her. Somewhere along the line, Kunjan and Chembakam fall in love. Kunjan arranges for her eye operation. He is also scared if Chembakam regains her eyesight, she will not like his handicapped form.

When Prasad learns that it is Lakshmi's eyes that have been donated to Chembakam, he develops a kind of obsession for her. Finally, after much twists and turns, Kunjan and Chembakam are happily married. Prasad kills Vasu and is arrested.

All's well that ends well.

Dileep in twin roles is definitely amazing especially as the handicapped Kunjan who calls himself Vimal Kumar. The make-up by Pattanam Rashid, who magically transformed the smart looking Dileep into the pathetic hunchback is superb. The direction is by Sasi Shankar. The lyrics by Yousef Ali Kecheri and the music by Mohan Sitara is good especially the songs 'Kunhante Penninne' and 'Kadanna Chandanamo'. On the whole, your heart goes out to the poor little hunchback.

Either it is the handicapped or it is larger-than-life films by Mohanlal that seem to dominate present Malayalam filmdom. When will ordinary people ever come back to Malayalam cinema? Let's wait and see…

[pavlik]

Sorry! No retards allowed!!

[mplawssix]

Njan Gandharvan brought back to malayalam Cinema, a touch of surrealism, which was presented so well, by ace dir Padmarajan. Nidhish Bharadwaj ( Krishna in Mahabharat) handles his role really well- that of a lone Gandharva who has descended from the Heavens! Mythical, yet touching.

[Arrectiff]

Is one of my all time favourite movies. A class film by Fazil. The song "Nettiyil poovulla.........." will remain in your heart forever. Mammootty & Suhasini (w/o Mani Ratnam) make an excellent pair.

Whats the movie name??

[softy54534]

Is a touching movie about an illegitimate son. Lal shimmers in Double Role! I'm not sure you 'll like it........because I wasn't happy watching it.........But the story is kind of diff.

Niranjana

What is the name of this movie?

[OWV9LSxH]

Aye Auto- Seen it? Another nice Lal movie

[Deribasov]

Hi everyone.

Malayalam movie fans, kindly help me out.

I have a list of Malayalam movies possible to get, since I am
not a Malayali and I dont watch Malayalam movies regularly,
I dont know which are good movies. But I enjoy watching
Malayalam movies and keen to watch the good ones.
I tried to find a website which gives good honest reviews and
a good database covering reviews of all Malayalam movies
including old movies but I cannot find one.

So, please give me your unbiased opinion on the movies in
below list and also suggest good websites for seeing
the reviews. Thanks in advance.

Snehidan
Chandramudikunna dikkil
Mazha kilukkam
Youth festival
Sangham
Sathyam
Valathottu thirinjal nalamathe veedu
Maambazhakaalam
Vesham
Vettam
Mr.Clean
Yathra kannudey sradhaykku
Pulival kalyanam
Lelam
Bootha kannai
Pulival kannadi
Pappan priyapatta pappan
Mazhothulli kizhukkam
Rakshasa rajavu
Raavana prabhu
Pakalpooram
Swapnakude
Panjabi house
Muthaaram kunnu
Chronic bachelor
Dubai
Nizhal kuthu
Kalyanaraman
Aaraam thampuran
Niram
Malayali mamanu vanakkam
vadakku nokki yanthram
Gramaphone
Kilichundan mambazham
Black
Rajavinte makan
vasantha malika
Summer in Bethelhem
Njan salpperu Ramankutty
Kaikudanna Nilavu
One man show
Vettom
Vellinakshathram
Vellanakaludey nadu
Minnaram
Mokkatha dorrathu kannum nattu
mullavalliyum thenmavum
runway
spadikam
jagratha-cbi 2
kunjikoonam
praja
thenmavin kombath
istham
pattanathil sundaran
sadanandante samayam
thoovana thumbikal
chinthavishtayaya shyamala
yodha
thalavattom
natturajavu
peru mazhakalam
balettan
saphalam
kudumba kodathi
swapnalokathe balabhaskarn
swayamvara panthal
lal salaam
thilakkam
sooryavamsam
aniyan bava chettan bava
mr.butler
english medium
nammukkuparkkam munthri thoppukal
gandhinagar 2nd street
mazhavil kavadi
unnikale oru kadha parayam
pingami
devasurm
rain rain come again
mayilattam
sethuram iyer - cbi 3
mullavaliyum theanmavum
meesa madhavan

I know it is too many movies in the list, but please help.

Regards.

[Everwondopedo]

You are welcome, boss!

I watched "salperu Ramankutty" y'day. I liked it. The entire crew has done a wonderful job. Lalu Alex is sooooo good! Everyone's done theoir bit very well.

[viagra-kaufen]

Originally Posted by chaotic whisperz Originally Posted by Cinefan Originally Posted by chaotic whisperz Originally Posted by Cinefan You have a big list,let me recommend a few:Sethurama Iyer 3,Devasuram(excellent film),gandhinagar 2nd street,lal salaam,perumazhakalam,thalavattom,natturajavu(huge hit)chintavistaya shyamala,thenmavin komabthu(was rehashed as Muthu in Tamil),spadikam,Summer in Bethelam(Remade as Lesa Lesa),Rajavinte Makan(excellent film),Kiluchundam Mambazhlam,Niram(was remade into Tamil starring Prashant&Shalini),Aaram thampuran,Nizhalakuthu,Chronic Bachelor(remade as Engal Anna in Tamil with Vijaykanth),Boothakannadi,Lelam,

yea, dude has a big list... and you decide to add to it?!?! Looks like you don't bother to read posts before typing.

What adding?,I am helping that hubber decrease the list.
no, i cant read

is that some standard line around here?? Why bother to come up with your unsolicited comments when you can't read.

As for 'standard line'when someone can't read,you say so.Why try to put the message acoss in other ways?




you idiots are so dumb.......... if i wasnt able to read, how would i able to post replies?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?! ?!?!

[Lymnempomma]

Malayalam one is the original, Peralagan is the remake of that with the original director

[pirinosa]

I loved Kamaladalam, for the interesting star cast & its artistic quality. Its a Dance oriented movie. As usual, the flexible lal, portrays the character of a Dance Master very well.

[letittbe]

Ulladakkam is a movie that showcases Lal's inimitable range of roles! Amala (w/o Nagarjuna) does her best as a mental pateient. Nice.

[Nurba]

they all suck...