Arayannagalude Veedu
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Arayannegalude Veedu is a Malayalam cinema
written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in 2000The film was both commercially and critically celebrated.
) a worker at Bhilai steel plant leads a happy family life. His small family consists of Seetha (Lakshmi Gopalaswami), his north Indian wife and Lakshmi and Chinnu, two daughters. Ravi had left his home in his teenage days after a scuffle and have no connection with anyone back at home. The sudden death of his colleague makes Ravi to think about his roots and he makes a sudden visit to his house along with his wife and kids. At home, things have changed a lot in past 18 years. Rajendranath (Devan
), his elder brother, still holds a grudge against Ravi. His younger brother Hari (Krishnakumar) and sister Sunanda (Bindu Panikker) are afraid that a part of the family property should be now handed over to Ravi. But Geetha Sona Nair
another sister is too happy to see him. After seeing him, the health condition of his mother (Kaviyoor Ponnamma
) betters and she requests him to stay with her for rest of life. In short time, Ravi succeeds in winning the hearts of his siblings and leaves back to Bhilai, but this time taking his mother long with him.
won the Filmfare Award
and Asianet Award for his Performance.
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas in 2000The film was both commercially and critically celebrated.
Plot
Raveendranath (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 worker at Bhilai steel plant leads a happy family life. His small family consists of Seetha (Lakshmi Gopalaswami), his north Indian wife and Lakshmi and Chinnu, two daughters. Ravi had left his home in his teenage days after a scuffle and have no connection with anyone back at home. The sudden death of his colleague makes Ravi to think about his roots and he makes a sudden visit to his house along with his wife and kids. At home, things have changed a lot in past 18 years. Rajendranath (Devan
Devan (actor)
Devan is an Indian film actor and politician. He started his film career as the producer of the technically brilliant, but box-office flop movie Vellam and then opted to become an actor. Devan is known for his handling of serious roles, though he started his career with supporting roles...
), his elder brother, still holds a grudge against Ravi. His younger brother Hari (Krishnakumar) and sister Sunanda (Bindu Panikker) are afraid that a part of the family property should be now handed over to Ravi. But Geetha Sona Nair
Sona Nair
Sona Nair is a film actress working mainly in Malayalam movies. She is also known for her roles in TV soaps.-Career:Thooval Kottaram was her first movie in Malayalam. In this movie, she played a character named Hema. After this, she appeared in films such as Kadhanayakan, Veendum Chila...
another sister is too happy to see him. After seeing him, the health condition of his mother (Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma is a Malayalam film actress. She won the Kerala State Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994.Ponnamma was born in Kaviyoor village, near Tiruvalla to a conservative upper-class family...
) betters and she requests him to stay with her for rest of life. In short time, Ravi succeeds in winning the hearts of his siblings and leaves back to Bhilai, but this time taking his mother long with him.
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...
... Raveendranath - Lakshmi GopalaswamyLakshmi GopalaswamyLakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has acted in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. Her debut Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress...
... Seetha - Kaviyoor PonnammaKaviyoor PonnammaKaviyoor Ponnamma is a Malayalam film actress. She won the Kerala State Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994.Ponnamma was born in Kaviyoor village, near Tiruvalla to a conservative upper-class family...
... Lakshmi - Oduvil UnnikrishnanOduvil UnnikrishnanOduvil Unnikrishnan was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills, known for his portrayal of classical ancient aristocratic personalities in Malayalam cinema with his unique provincial linguistic style, expressions and dialect. He was noted as a serious as well...
... Achuthan - Sona NairSona NairSona Nair is a film actress working mainly in Malayalam movies. She is also known for her roles in TV soaps.-Career:Thooval Kottaram was her first movie in Malayalam. In this movie, she played a character named Hema. After this, she appeared in films such as Kadhanayakan, Veendum Chila...
... Geetha - JomolJomolGowri Chandrasekhara Pillai is an Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam films. She has had major roles in films like Niram, Piriyadha Varam Vendum and Deepasthambham Mahascharyam.She born in Koodathayi near Thiruvambady in Calicut district...
... Suja - SiddiqueSiddique (actor)Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
... Suresh Nair - DevanDevan (actor)Devan is an Indian film actor and politician. He started his film career as the producer of the technically brilliant, but box-office flop movie Vellam and then opted to become an actor. Devan is known for his handling of serious roles, though he started his career with supporting roles...
... Rajan - LalLal (actor)Paul Michael , better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, script writer, actor, producer, and film distributor....
... Divakaran - JomolJomolGowri Chandrasekhara Pillai is an Indian actress who appeared in Malayalam films. She has had major roles in films like Niram, Piriyadha Varam Vendum and Deepasthambham Mahascharyam.She born in Koodathayi near Thiruvambady in Calicut district...
...Suja - Mayoori ...Ragini
- Cochin HaneefaCochin HaneefaMohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
... Gangadharan - Bindu PanickerBindu PanickerBindu Panicker is a Malayalam actress who has more than 80 films to her credit. She has played both comedic and character roles in Malayalam cinema, and also takes on character roles. Her films include Vaatsalyam, Soothradharan, and Joker.She won the fourth Lux-Asianet award for the best...
... Sunanda
Awards
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...
won the Filmfare Award
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...
and Asianet Award for his Performance.