Mini is a 1995 award-winning Malayalam film written by Iskantar Mirsa, produced by Madhu

Madhu (actor)

Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:...

 and directed by P. Chandrakumar. The film handles the problem of alcoholism

Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a broad term for problems with alcohol, and is generally used to mean compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcoholic beverages, usually to the detriment of the drinker's health, personal relationships, and social standing...

 through the determined efforts of a young girl to save her father from self destruction. It stars Arati, Chandrahasan, Kuckoo Parameswaran, Babu G. Nair and Malini Nair in pivotal roles. It won the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare

National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare

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Plot

Mini is a 10-year old school girl from a middle class family whose father is a habitual drunkard who beats up his wife as a rule and throws tantrums into the early hours of the morning. The mother and daughter suffer in silence; but the neighbours find the daily antics a nuisance. Despite their vehement protests things go from bad to worse.

Mini prays to god and wishes that her father stop drinking and turn over a new life. She goes to the temple but to no avail. She then learns about Gandhiji and his hunger strike

Satyagraha

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. She goes on a hunger strike and when she collapses she is admitted to the hospital. Her father realises his fault and breaks down. He then promises never to touch alcohol again. Mini's non-violent approach brings her victory and joy.

Cast

• Arati as Mini
• Chandrahasan as Mini's father
• Kuckoo Parameswaran as Mini's mother
• Babu G. Nair
• Malini Nair