Manassinakkare (On the Other Bank of the Mind) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in lead roles, while Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Siddique, Sukumari, Nedumudi Venu, and Mammukoya play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraja.[1] The film marked the return of Sheela as an actress and the film debut of Nayanthara. It won five awards at Filmfare Awards South.
| Manassinakkare | |
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 VCD cover | |
| Directed by | Sathyan Anthikkad |
| Written by | Ranjan Pramod |
| Produced by | Maha Subair |
| Starring | Jayaram Sheela Nayanthara Innocent Siddique |
| Cinematography | Alagappan N |
| Edited by | K. Rajagopal |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Distributed by | Varnachithra |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
editKochu Thresia is a rich widow living a retired life in a quaint but beautiful village filled with eclectic characters. Living with her are her eldest son and family. Her son and daughter-in-law are tired of Kochu's eccentricities, which they consider bad behavior for a woman of her age; they think she is a nuisance who creates unnecessary trouble for them in their busy lives. Though old, Kochu is still young at heart and knows how to enjoy life, getting into humorous predicaments which further incense her grown-up children. She then meets the young, down-to-earth Reji a farmer, in whom she finds a sympathetic and understanding friend, and starts seeing him like a son. Reji eagerly fulfills her wishes, including riding on an elephant, and they enjoy their time together. However, as troubles occur on the way and her children dislike her presence in the family, Kochu decides these problems must be ended.
Cast
edit- Jayaram as Reji
- Sheela as Kochu Thresia
- Nayanthara as Gauri
- Innocent as Chacko Mappila
- Siddique as Tony Kombanakkadan
- KPAC Lalitha as Kunju Maria
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Sreedharan
- Sukumari as Shanthamma
- Nedumudi Venu as Kuriakose
- Sona Nair as Sherin Kuriakose, Kochu Tresia's daughter
- Madhupal as Party Leader Benny Kombanakkadan
- Rajesh Hebbar as George Kombanakkadan
- Reshmi Nambiar as Molikutty, Tony's wife
- Reena as Sherly Kombanakkadan
- Anitha Nair as Reetha George
- Mamukoya as Kunji Khader
- T. P. Madhavan as Advocate Charles
- Santhakumari as Kochuthressia's house asst.
- Manikandan Pattambi as Party Member
- Joju George as Philipose, a politician
- Shivaji as CI of Police
- Ottapalam Pappan as Chandy
- Dinesh Prabhakar as Rameshan
- Vijayan Peringod as Kelu Police
- Salu Kootanadu as coconut climber Satheesan
- Prem Nazir as Mathukkutty (Uncredited)
Production
editManassinakkare was Nayanthara's debut film. During pre-production, Sathyan cast every major character except the role of Gauri, for which he sought a newcomer to keep Sheela as the major attraction in the cast. Filming was in Pattambi, Palakkad, with the major location being the house of Kochu Thresia. Since Gauri's scenes were not involved in the house, Sathyan started filming hoping he could find a cast before wrapping. During one of the filming days, he was reading Vanitha magazine and was struck by Nayanthara's picture in a jewellery advertisement. She was contacted and cast as Gauri.[2]
Soundtrack
edit| Manassinakkare | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 17 November 2003[3] |
| Studio | Prasad Digital, Chennai |
| Genre | Film |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Label | Satyam Audios |
The film features songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Gireesh Puthenchery.
| Track | Song Title | Singer | Raga |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Melleyonnu" | K. J. Yesudas, Jyotsna | Pahadi[4] |
| 2 | "Marakkudayaal" | M. G. Sreekumar | Keeravani |
| 3 | "Thankathinkal Vaanil" | Vijay Yesudas, Asha G. Menon, Chorus | Gambhiranata |
| 4 | "Chellathathe" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 5 | "Chendaykkoru Kolundeda" | P. Jayachandran, M. G. Sreekumar | |
| 6 | "Melleyonnu" | K. J. Yesudas | Pahadi |
| 7 | "Chellathathe" | K. S. Chithra, Biju Narayanan |
Reception
editA critic from Deccan Herald wrote: "Shot mostly around the beautiful locations of Pattambi, Sathyan Anthikad's Manassinakkare is a beautiful mix of emotional situations and comic interlude".[5]
Box office
editThe film was a commercial success and ran for more than 200 days in theatres.[6][7][8][9]
Awards
edit- Best Film - Maha Subair
- Best Director - Sathyan Anthikkad
- Best Music Director - Ilaiyaraaja
- Best Actor - Jayaram
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam - K. P. A. C. Lalitha
References
edit- ^ "Manassinakkare Film Details". malayalachalachithram. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ Anthikkad, Sathyan (19 August 2017). "നയൻതാരയിൽ വീണുപോയി". Mathrubhumi (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 29 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ "Manassinakkare Audio CD". AVDigital. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Manassinakkare - MSIDb". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ Joseph George (1 February 2004). "Manasinakkare". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Meet Rajnikanth's new heroine!". Rediff.com. 1 December 2004.
- ^ "Jayaram: Back with more comedy". Rediff.com. 21 March 2006.
- ^ "Film reels start rolling". The Hindu. 7 July 2004. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016.
- ^ "Nayanthara turns 36: From Manassinakkare to Mookuthi Amman, journey of the ultimate superstar". International Business Times. 18 November 2020.
- ^ "51st Annual Manikchand Filmfare Award winners - Times of India". The Times of India.