Malabar Wedding
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Malabar Wedding is a 2008 Malayalam film, made in India
, and directed by the Rajesh-Faisal duo, who are Priyadarshan's
associates. The film had Indrajith
and Gopika
in lead roles.
The movie is based on a custom called "Sorakalyanam" which is prevalent in some parts of Malabar even now. In this custom, before the marriage, friends have fun with the bride
and groom, by making false stories and playing practical jokes upon them.
Critically acclaimed, new-generation composer Rahulraj
scored the music for this film.
) and his friends always have fun at the weddings of his friends' marriage, by putting the bride or groom in a difficult position. Often they play pranks on them, in turn humiliating them and laughing at their expense. Everyone who does that also knows that they will also be at the receiving end, one day.
When Manikkuttan finally gets married to Smitha (Gopika
), his friends take revenge on them in the same fashion in which they were fooled. They mix alcohol in the soft drink which was given to Manikkuttan, and he gets intoxicated and makes a mess when Smitha's parents arrive at their home. Later at night, they place a small firecracker
next to their bedroom to disturb them during their first night. When the firecracker explodes, some unexpected events happens in the family, and finally Smitha is found bleeding and unconscious in the bedroom, with her arm cut.
Smitha is hospitalized, and her parents blame it on Manikkuttan. Manikkuttan and his friends feel sorry for her. But Smitha revels that it was not a suicide attempt, but her hand was cut by accident when her brother came and visited them at night and tried to kill Manikkuttan. Manikkuttan learns that she has a brother, who was adopted by her parents at a very young age and was very possessive about his sister. In the fear of losing his sister, he had already interfered with one marriage, thus making the bride withdraw from it. Smitha tells Manikkkuttan that she loves her brother very much, and she misses him badly. Her brother overhears that and becomes happy leaving them to live their own life on their own.
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, and directed by the Rajesh-Faisal duo, who are Priyadarshan's
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
associates. The film had Indrajith
Indrajith
Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor...
and Gopika
Gopika
Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval...
in lead roles.
The movie is based on a custom called "Sorakalyanam" which is prevalent in some parts of Malabar even now. In this custom, before the marriage, friends have fun with the bride
Bride
A bride is a woman about to be married or newlywed.The word may come from the Proto-Germanic verb root *brū-, meaning 'to cook, brew, or make a broth' which was the role of the daughter-in-law in primitive families...
and groom, by making false stories and playing practical jokes upon them.
Critically acclaimed, new-generation composer Rahulraj
Rahulraj
Rahul Raj is a South Indian composer, who composes mainly soundtracks for Malayalam movies.-Early life:Rahul Raj was born on March 17 in Cochin to Advocate E. Thankappan and N. S. Kunjoonjamma. His schooling was in Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara, Cochin. He has one sister, Rehna Raj...
scored the music for this film.
Plot
A wedding planner 'Thaaraavu' Manikkuttan (IndrajithIndrajith
Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor...
) and his friends always have fun at the weddings of his friends' marriage, by putting the bride or groom in a difficult position. Often they play pranks on them, in turn humiliating them and laughing at their expense. Everyone who does that also knows that they will also be at the receiving end, one day.
When Manikkuttan finally gets married to Smitha (Gopika
Gopika
Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval...
), his friends take revenge on them in the same fashion in which they were fooled. They mix alcohol in the soft drink which was given to Manikkuttan, and he gets intoxicated and makes a mess when Smitha's parents arrive at their home. Later at night, they place a small firecracker
Firecracker
A firecracker is a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang; any visual effect is incidental to this goal. They have fuses, and are wrapped in a heavy paper casing to contain the explosive compound...
next to their bedroom to disturb them during their first night. When the firecracker explodes, some unexpected events happens in the family, and finally Smitha is found bleeding and unconscious in the bedroom, with her arm cut.
Smitha is hospitalized, and her parents blame it on Manikkuttan. Manikkuttan and his friends feel sorry for her. But Smitha revels that it was not a suicide attempt, but her hand was cut by accident when her brother came and visited them at night and tried to kill Manikkuttan. Manikkuttan learns that she has a brother, who was adopted by her parents at a very young age and was very possessive about his sister. In the fear of losing his sister, he had already interfered with one marriage, thus making the bride withdraw from it. Smitha tells Manikkkuttan that she loves her brother very much, and she misses him badly. Her brother overhears that and becomes happy leaving them to live their own life on their own.
Cast
- IndrajithIndrajithIndrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor...
... 'Thaaraavu' Maanukkuttan - GopikaGopikaGopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval...
... Smitha - Suraj VenjaramoodSuraj VenjaramoodSuraj Venjaramood is a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He mainly plays comic roles, though he has played some lead roles as well.-Life:...
... 'Pookkatta' Satheesan - JanardhananJanardhanan (actor)Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of...
... Paappan - T. P. Madhavan ... Thampi
- MamukkoyaMamukkoyaMamukkoya is a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and is the first winner of State award for Best Comedian in malayalam films, the category introduced in 2009- Career...
... Moonga Avukkar Abubacker - Manianpilla RajuManianpilla RajuManiyanpilla Raju is a Malayalam film actor and producer. Though his real name is Sudhir Kumar, he is known by the screen name Maniyanpilla Raju...
... Unni - Kiran Raj ... Bhaskaran
- K. T. S. Padannayil ... Maman (as Padannayil)
- Machan VargheseMachan VargheseM. L. Varghese popularly known by stage name Machan Varghese was a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He started his career as a mimicry artist and debuted as an actor through Kabooliwala. Thereafter he played many notable roles in Malayalam films, mainly as a comedian...
... Purushu Bijukuttan ... 'Irumpan' Sadu - Atlas Ramachandran ... Sreeraman
- Santhosh JogiSanthosh JogiSanthosh Jogi was a Malayalee film actor and singer who acted in more than 30 films. He marked his debut in a 2004 Malayalam movie, Two Wheeler...
... 'Choonda' Sugunan - Sajith RajSajith RajSajith Raj is a Malayalam actor. He has acted in Tamil and Malayalam movies.He got his break in Sharvi's Campus and later on went on to act in Kattuviriyan, Madhavi,Malabar Wedding and Pramukhan....
... Devan - Manka Mahesh ... Madhavi
- Ambika Mohan ... Smitha's mother
- T. N. GopakumarT. N. GopakumarT. N. Gopakumar is an Indian journalist. He is presently the Editor in Chief, Asianet News. Gopakumar is the producer and anchorperson of the popular weekly programme Kannadi on Asianet. He has many awards and accolades to his credit, including the Kerala Sahithya Academy Award for his book...
... Himself
External links
- http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/4861/malayalam/malabar-wedding/preview.htm
- http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/mar/24ssmw.htm
- http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/37191.html
- http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/511/malabar-wedding.html