Amaram
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Amaram is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan
and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mammootty
, Murali, Maathu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha
, Balan K. Nair
, Ashokan
, Chitra, and Kuthiravattam Pappu
in the main roles. The film score is composed by Johnson
while the songs are by Raveendran
.
The film is considered one of the best works of Bharathan. The performances by Mammootty, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Murali won great appreciations. The film, which has attained cult status, was also one of the highest grossing films of the year. K. P. A. C. Lalitha won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
for her role as Bhargavi. And Mammotty won the Filmfare Awards South
Best Actor Award for his role as Achootty.
), a fisherman and his daughter, Radha (Maathu). The uneducated Achootty wants his daughter to be educated and also want her to become a doctor. His dreams get shattered when she falls in love with her childhood friend. One fine day Achootys's daughter and her lover elope and get married. Achootty does not like his son-in-law initially and does not talk to his daughter as well. But slowly the young chap shows that he is an able fisherman and gains Achootty's admiration. But one he goes to the deep sea to capture sharks and does not return. People think that Achootty killed him since Achootty has also been to the sea that day.
It was a stormy night and everyone is scared to go the sea for search. Achootty's daughter also feels that her father killed her husband. Having nothing to lose, Achootty goes to the sea and he sees his son-in-low lying unconscious on the remains of his boat which wrecked. Achootty rescues him and brings him back to the shore. Everyone understands Achootty's innocence but he feels let down by them. In the end they show him taking his boat and venturing into the sea which Achootty says that is the only thing which has loved him unconditionally.
, running for over 400 days. Amaram ran for more than 250 days in Kerala.
Bharathan
Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely...
and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
, Murali, Maathu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha
K. P. A. C. Lalitha
Maheshwari Amma, better known by her stage name K.P.A.C. Lalitha, is a National Award winning Indian film and stage actress. She was the wife of late filmmaker Bharathan.-Biography:...
, Balan K. Nair
Balan K. Nair
Balan K. Nair was a Malayalam film actor. Even though he appeared in most films as villain, he was also noted for his performance in strong character roles. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1981 for his performance in the movie Oppol.-Personal life:Balan K...
, Ashokan
Ashokan (actor)
Ashokan is Malayalam actor who is best known for his roles in Peruvazhiyambalam, In Harihar Nagar and Amaram.-Career:He made debut in 1978 was Peruvazhiyambalam was directed by Padmarajan where he played as a 15 year old boy who becomes fugitive after killing of bully...
, Chitra, and Kuthiravattam Pappu
Kuthiravattam Pappu
Kuthiravattam Pappu, often credited as Pappu, was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the Kozhikodan dialect, impeccable timing and the capability to grasp the subtle nuances of any character and mould it into his signature "Pappu...
in the main roles. The film score is composed by Johnson
Johnson (composer)
Johnson was an Indian film score composer and music director who has given music to some of the most important motion pictures of Malayalam cinema, including those for Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal, Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam, Vadakkunokkiyantram, Perumthachan, Amaram, Njan...
while the songs are by Raveendran
Raveendran
M. Raveendran , fondly called as "Raveendran Master" was a popular South Indian music composer and Playback singer from Kerala. He was always referred to as the aristocratic music director of Malayalam who had a distinctive style of his own. He composed more than 150 films primarily for the...
.
The film is considered one of the best works of Bharathan. The performances by Mammootty, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Murali won great appreciations. The film, which has attained cult status, was also one of the highest grossing films of the year. K. P. A. C. Lalitha won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress winners:...
for her role as Bhargavi. And Mammotty won the Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
Best Actor Award for his role as Achootty.
Plot
Amaram is the story of Achootty (MammoottyMammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
), a fisherman and his daughter, Radha (Maathu). The uneducated Achootty wants his daughter to be educated and also want her to become a doctor. His dreams get shattered when she falls in love with her childhood friend. One fine day Achootys's daughter and her lover elope and get married. Achootty does not like his son-in-law initially and does not talk to his daughter as well. But slowly the young chap shows that he is an able fisherman and gains Achootty's admiration. But one he goes to the deep sea to capture sharks and does not return. People think that Achootty killed him since Achootty has also been to the sea that day.
It was a stormy night and everyone is scared to go the sea for search. Achootty's daughter also feels that her father killed her husband. Having nothing to lose, Achootty goes to the sea and he sees his son-in-low lying unconscious on the remains of his boat which wrecked. Achootty rescues him and brings him back to the shore. Everyone understands Achootty's innocence but he feels let down by them. In the end they show him taking his boat and venturing into the sea which Achootty says that is the only thing which has loved him unconditionally.
Cast
- MammoottyMammoottyMammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
as Achootty - Maadhu as Radha
- Murali as Kochu Raman
- AshokanAshokan (actor)Ashokan is Malayalam actor who is best known for his roles in Peruvazhiyambalam, In Harihar Nagar and Amaram.-Career:He made debut in 1978 was Peruvazhiyambalam was directed by Padmarajan where he played as a 15 year old boy who becomes fugitive after killing of bully...
as Raghavan - KPAC Lalitha as Bhargavi
- Chitra as Chandrika
- Balan K. NairBalan K. NairBalan K. Nair was a Malayalam film actor. Even though he appeared in most films as villain, he was also noted for his performance in strong character roles. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1981 for his performance in the movie Oppol.-Personal life:Balan K...
as Pillaichan - Kuthiravattam PappuKuthiravattam PappuKuthiravattam Pappu, often credited as Pappu, was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the Kozhikodan dialect, impeccable timing and the capability to grasp the subtle nuances of any character and mould it into his signature "Pappu...
as Raman Kutty - Zainuddin as Damodaran
Reception
Amaram met with critical acclaim. The critics said that it is one of the best classics in the malayalam film industry. Mammootty's acting was praised as well as Murali's and KPAC Lalitha's. The film was one of the biggest hits in year 1991 after Siddique's megahit GodfatherGodfather (1991 film)
Godfather is a 1991 Malayalam musical comedy film written and directed by Siddique-Lal, and produced by Appachan. The film stars a huge cast consisting of Mukesh, N. N. Pillai, Kanaka, Jagadish, Innocent, Thilakan, Philomina, Siddique, K. P. A. C...
, running for over 400 days. Amaram ran for more than 250 days in Kerala.
Awards
- MammoottyMammoottyMammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
won the 1991 Filmfare AwardFilmfare Awards SouthFilmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
. - KPAC Lalitha won the 1991 National Film Award for Best Supporting ActressNational Film Award for Best Supporting ActressThe National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress winners:...