Chungakkarum Veshyakalum (English: The Tax Collectors and the Prostitutes) is a Canadian-Indian film in Malayalam language. It was written, directed, co-produced and co-edited by Isaac Thomas. The film stars Thilakan in the lead role, Sanjay George and Anu Thahim in supporting roles.[1]
| Chungakkarum Veshyakalum | |
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| Directed by | Isaac Thomas |
| Written by | Isaac Thomas |
| Produced by | V. B. K. Das Isaac Thomas |
| Starring | Thilakan Michelle Sinclair |
| Cinematography | Shon Smith Dave Luxon |
| Edited by | Isaac Thomas Shon Smith |
| Music by | Biju Paulose |
Production company | Maharishi Films |
Release date |
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| Countries | Canada India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film started production on 30 October 2007.[citation needed] It was released in Kerala in August 2011.[2]
Plot
editA Malayali family hAS emigrated to Canada some years back. Later, Unnunnichayan goes to Canada to stay with his son. He is from a village in Kerala and finds it difficult to adjust with the Canadian lifestyle. He faced difficulties since he does not know English or the Canadian people. On occasions, even his son got angry with him for his mistakes or ignorant behaviour.
Cast
edit- Thilakan as Unniyachan
- Sanjay George
- Jaison Mathews
- Saju Varghese
- Anu Thahim
- Sivan Kailas
- Michelle Sinclair
- R. Panicker
- Sreejith
Production
editThe film was shot entirely in Canada[3] and notably in and around Alberta.[4]
Reception
editThe film has been described as an "offbeat movie spoke about the struggle of an elderly person who while leading a life in Canada when he goes there to stay with his son."[5]
References
edit- ^ "Thilakan coming back to silver screen". Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Chungakkarum Veshyakalum - Movie Reviews, Videos, Wallpapers, Photos, Cast & Crew, Story & Synopsis on popcorn.oneindia.in". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
- ^ "Simbu in Nelson's Vettai Mannan". The Indian Express. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Kerala film shot in Alberta".
- ^ "Taking on gender rights strongly". The New Indian Express. 14 March 2018. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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