Naduvazhikal (transl. Rulers of the land) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swami. The film was loosely based on The Godfather.[1] It tells the story of Arjun (Mohanlal), who takes up the business empire of his father Ananthan (Madhu), who has been sent to jail, and his clashes with his father's rivals, the Chekkudi brothers. The film also features Murali, Devan, Thilakan, Kuthiravattom Pappu, Jagathy Sreekumar and Manianpilla Raju in supporting roles. The music was composed by Shyam.[2] The film was released on 5 May 1989 to positive reviews and was one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The climax of the film was highly appreciated by critics and audience like.[3]

Naduvazhikal
Poster designed by Gayathri Ashokan
Directed byJoshiy
Written byS. N. Swami
Produced byG. P. Vijayakumar
StarringMohanlal
Thilakan
Madhu
Sithara
Rupini
CinematographyJayanan Vincent
Edited byK. Sankunni
Music byShyam
Production
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Seven Arts Films
Distributed bySeven Arts Release
Release date
  • 5 May 1989 (1989-05-05)
Running time
155 minutes
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

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Arjun is enjoying his student life in Bangalore city with his friends and his girlfriend Rosemary. Back home his father Ananthan is an affluent businessman with a shady past. Ananthan is constantly being targeted by Varkey,Mathukutty and Cherian (Chekkudi Brothers).

Ananthan is arrested one day and sent to prison. Arjun is forced to come from Bangalore to release his father. But his first attempt fails. Chekkudi Brothers, with the help of new Home minister Gopalan Pillai and CI Bharathan tries to catch Arjun and include him in many cases. But he overcomes everything. At last Arjun releases his father, but Chekkudi kills Ananthan and Arjun finishes Chekkudi brothers expect Varkey

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References

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  1. ^ "One more film inspired by the Godfather". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "നാടുവാഴികൾ". M3DB.COM. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  3. ^ P. K. Ajith Kumar (1 February 2013). "Crusade against graft". The Hindu.
  4. ^ Sanjith Sidhardhan. "One more film inspired by The Godfather". The Times of India.
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