Karimbinpoovinakkare
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Karimpinpovinakkare is a Malayalam film written by P. Padmarajan and directed by I. V. Sasi
, starring Mammootty
and Mohanlal
in the lead roles. The film revolves around the life and revenge of a few villagers against each other. It had a huge star cast and was a big hit in box office when released. With time, this film is also considered as a classic in Malayalam cinema history.
), and Suku (Lalu Alex
) for holding money betting. But on way, they are saved by village youths under Chellan (Bharath Gopi
), a local goon, who is also a close buddy of Shivan. Both Chellan and Shivan share a strong friendship and are more like brothers. Shivan is in love with Chellan's younger sister (Seema
) and Chellan and his mom have given green signal to it. Chandri ( Urvashi
), the sister of Shivan, is his everything and his whole happiness revolves around her. Bhadran (Mohanlal
), the younger brother of Chellan is too aggressive like him and picks up fight for every silly reasons. Its usually Shivan, who sorts out the fights that he picks up every day. Things are going very smoothy until one day Chandri gets pregnant. Chandri, in order to pacify Shivan reveals him that it is Chellan, who is responsible for this, where as it was Thampi, her neighbor who was actually responsible. Shivan, in a sudden rage kills Chellan and surrenders at police station himself. Bhadran, but turns violent by this incident and vows to take revenge. This incident changes the atmosphere in the village and Bhadran is now blind of his hatred towards Shivan and his family. Shivan is sentenced for life imprisonment. Thampi, then comes out and gets married to Chandri. Bhadran one night kills him and kidnaps Chandri and sells her along with the son to Pappi, a pimp, who also runs a brothel. Shocked of his brutal way of revenge, Bhadrans' mother (Kaviyoor Ponnamma
)curses him and dies. Though shocked over her reaction, Bhadran is not ready to give up his revenge. Years have passed by. Shivan is released after seven years of sentence and reaches back the village. He is a completely transformed man and is now in deep repentance for killing Chellan, who was more like an elder brother. He pleads Bhadran to reveal where Chandri is now, but Bhadran is not ready for that. One night, Bhadran is assaulted by his enemies, but is saved by Shivan. This incident opens the eyes of him, who informs his sister that he is going to bring Chandri back and plans to marry her. Bhadran reaches the brothel and asks Pappi to hand her over, Pappi don't obey. Bhandran picks up a fight with Pappi and his goons. Shivan, who was following Bhadran reaches there and he joins him in facing the goons. In the end of the fight Bhadran is killed by Pappi. Shivan beats don Pappi and is about to kill him, but stops on request of Chandri. Bhadran makes his last breath lying in the laps of Shivan.
I. V. Sasi
Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
, 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...
and Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
in the lead roles. The film revolves around the life and revenge of a few villagers against each other. It had a huge star cast and was a big hit in box office when released. With time, this film is also considered as a classic in Malayalam cinema history.
Plot
The film opens with an illegal cock fighting competition held in a small village in central Kerala. Suddenly police enters in to the field and arrests Shivan (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...
), and Suku (Lalu Alex
Lalu Alex
- Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V...
) for holding money betting. But on way, they are saved by village youths under Chellan (Bharath Gopi
Bharath Gopi
V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala....
), a local goon, who is also a close buddy of Shivan. Both Chellan and Shivan share a strong friendship and are more like brothers. Shivan is in love with Chellan's younger sister (Seema
Seema (actress)
Seema is an Indian actress. She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, nine in Tamil, seven in Telugu, three in Kannada and one in Hindi. Seema is still active in the movie industry.She began her career in Tamil film at fourteen as a dancer...
) and Chellan and his mom have given green signal to it. Chandri ( Urvashi
Urvashi (actress)
Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi...
), the sister of Shivan, is his everything and his whole happiness revolves around her. Bhadran (Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
), the younger brother of Chellan is too aggressive like him and picks up fight for every silly reasons. Its usually Shivan, who sorts out the fights that he picks up every day. Things are going very smoothy until one day Chandri gets pregnant. Chandri, in order to pacify Shivan reveals him that it is Chellan, who is responsible for this, where as it was Thampi, her neighbor who was actually responsible. Shivan, in a sudden rage kills Chellan and surrenders at police station himself. Bhadran, but turns violent by this incident and vows to take revenge. This incident changes the atmosphere in the village and Bhadran is now blind of his hatred towards Shivan and his family. Shivan is sentenced for life imprisonment. Thampi, then comes out and gets married to Chandri. Bhadran one night kills him and kidnaps Chandri and sells her along with the son to Pappi, a pimp, who also runs a brothel. Shocked of his brutal way of revenge, Bhadrans' 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...
)curses him and dies. Though shocked over her reaction, Bhadran is not ready to give up his revenge. Years have passed by. Shivan is released after seven years of sentence and reaches back the village. He is a completely transformed man and is now in deep repentance for killing Chellan, who was more like an elder brother. He pleads Bhadran to reveal where Chandri is now, but Bhadran is not ready for that. One night, Bhadran is assaulted by his enemies, but is saved by Shivan. This incident opens the eyes of him, who informs his sister that he is going to bring Chandri back and plans to marry her. Bhadran reaches the brothel and asks Pappi to hand her over, Pappi don't obey. Bhandran picks up a fight with Pappi and his goons. Shivan, who was following Bhadran reaches there and he joins him in facing the goons. In the end of the fight Bhadran is killed by Pappi. Shivan beats don Pappi and is about to kill him, but stops on request of Chandri. Bhadran makes his last breath lying in the laps of Shivan.
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...
- Bharath GopiBharath GopiV. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala....
- SeemaSeema (actress)Seema is an Indian actress. She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, nine in Tamil, seven in Telugu, three in Kannada and one in Hindi. Seema is still active in the movie industry.She began her career in Tamil film at fourteen as a dancer...
- UrvashiUrvashi (actress)Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi...
- SukumariSukumariSukumari is an Indian film actress who has primarily acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has been acting since she was 10 years old and has acted in various roles. The total number of her films is presumed to be about two-thousand. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of...
- Maniyanpilla Raju
- MohanlalMohanlalMohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
- 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...
- Ravindran