Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku
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Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku is a 2011 Malayalam satirical drama film
directed by National award-winning director Priyanandanan
. The film is scripted by Manoj based on a story by Ranjith. It stars Kavya Madhavan
and Irshad
in the lead roles. The film narrates the story of a self-declared demi-god and her alcoholic husband. It is reportedly inspired from the life of the controversial godwoman Divya Joshi.
) is married to a government employee named Viswanathan (Irshad
). Viswanathan is committed to his family, which includes their two kids and his mother. Things go horribly wrong when he becomes an alcoholic. Fed up of her husband's incorrigible ways, Sumangala is forced to become a godwoman. This forms the turning point in the film.
. Priyanandan announced the film soon after his Prithviraj
-Kavya Madhavan
starrer Mandarappoovalla got shelved. The songs recorded for Mandarappoovalla are used in this film.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by National award-winning director Priyanandanan
Priyanandanan
Priyanandanan is a film and drama director from Kerala, India. His second movie Pulijanmam bagged the National Film Award for Best Film in 2007.-Biography:...
. The film is scripted by Manoj based on a story by Ranjith. It stars Kavya Madhavan
Kavya Madhavan
Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:...
and Irshad
Irshad (actor)
Irshad is an Indian actor of Malayalam films. Hailing from Thrissur, he has acted in numerous award-winning art-house films including those directed by acclaimed filmmakers such as Pavithran, T. V. Chandran, P. T. Kunju Muhammed, and K. R. Mohanan. He has also appeared in supporting roles in a few...
in the lead roles. The film narrates the story of a self-declared demi-god and her alcoholic husband. It is reportedly inspired from the life of the controversial godwoman Divya Joshi.
Plot
Sumangala (Kavya MadhavanKavya Madhavan
Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:...
) is married to a government employee named Viswanathan (Irshad
Irshad (actor)
Irshad is an Indian actor of Malayalam films. Hailing from Thrissur, he has acted in numerous award-winning art-house films including those directed by acclaimed filmmakers such as Pavithran, T. V. Chandran, P. T. Kunju Muhammed, and K. R. Mohanan. He has also appeared in supporting roles in a few...
). Viswanathan is committed to his family, which includes their two kids and his mother. Things go horribly wrong when he becomes an alcoholic. Fed up of her husband's incorrigible ways, Sumangala is forced to become a godwoman. This forms the turning point in the film.
Cast
- Kavya MadhavanKavya MadhavanKavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:...
as Sumangala - IrshadIrshad (actor)Irshad is an Indian actor of Malayalam films. Hailing from Thrissur, he has acted in numerous award-winning art-house films including those directed by acclaimed filmmakers such as Pavithran, T. V. Chandran, P. T. Kunju Muhammed, and K. R. Mohanan. He has also appeared in supporting roles in a few...
as Viswanathan - Vanitha
- Kalabhavan ManiKalabhavan ManiKalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious...
- V.K. Sreeraman
- Jagadeesh
- Salim Kumar
- IndransIndransIndrans is a Malayalam film actor and costume designer. He acts mainly in comedy roles. He has acted in over 200 films.Indrans, a Tailor by profession, debuted in the film Choothattam as a costume designer. It was producer Charlie who offered him a chance to assist in costume designing...
Production
The film was shot from various parts of KannurKannur
Kannur , also known as Cannanore, is a city in Kannur district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the District of Kannur and 518km north of state capital Trivandrum. During British rule in India, Kannur was known by its old name Cannanore, which is still in...
. Priyanandan announced the film soon after his Prithviraj
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
-Kavya Madhavan
Kavya Madhavan
Kavya Madhavan is an Indian film actress who works in Malayalam cinema. She made her debut in Pookkalam Varavayi as a child artist. In 1999, she became a lead actress in Lal Jose's Chandranudikkunna Dikhil.-Background:...
starrer Mandarappoovalla got shelved. The songs recorded for Mandarappoovalla are used in this film.