Mithunam
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Mithunam is a 1993
Malayalam satirical film directed by Priyadarshan
, written by Sreenivasan, and starring Mohanlal
and Urvashi
in the lead roles. The film was produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts
and was distributed by Pranamam Pictures. And the music was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan
.
) has plans to start a biscuit factory . But the bureaucracy and the corruption of the officials are the hurdles in front of him. Along with that he has to solve the problems in his dysfunctional family
. Added to that he marries his long-term fiancée Sulochana (Urvashi
), who always cribs that he doesn't have love towards her, which he had shown before their marriage. .
and was written by O. N. V. Kurup
. The songs were distributed by Magna Sound.
The BGM
for the movie has been done by S. P. Venkatesh
.
Songs list
Malayalam films of the 1990s
The following is a chronological list of films in the Malayalam cinema and language released in the 1990s.- Highest grossing films of the decade :*1990: His Highness Abdullah*1991: Kilukkam*1992: Yodha*1993: Manichithrathazhu...
Malayalam satirical film directed by Priyadarshan
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...
, written by Sreenivasan, and starring 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...
and 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...
in the lead roles. The film was produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts
Pranavam arts
Pranavam Arts is a film production company founded in Thiruvananthapuram by Indian film actor Mohanlal. Pranavam Arts' first production was the 1990 film His Highness Abdullah, which became one of the biggest hits in Malayalam cinema...
and was distributed by Pranamam Pictures. And the music was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan
M. G. Radhakrishnan
M. G. Radhakrishnan was a senior music director and Carnatic vocalist from Kerala. He is highly regarded as one of the most successful light music and film music composer in Malayalam.- Personal life :M. G...
.
Plot
Sethumadhavan (MohanlalMohanlal
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...
) has plans to start a biscuit factory . But the bureaucracy and the corruption of the officials are the hurdles in front of him. Along with that he has to solve the problems in his dysfunctional family
Dysfunctional family
A dysfunctional family is a family in which conflict, misbehavior, and often abuse on the part of individual members occur continually and regularly, leading other members to accommodate such actions. Children sometimes grow up in such families with the understanding that such an arrangement is...
. Added to that he marries his long-term fiancée Sulochana (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...
), who always cribs that he doesn't have love towards her, which he had shown before their marriage. .
Cast (in credits order)
- 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...
as Sethumadhavan kurup - Sreenivasan as Preman
- 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...
as Sulochana - Jagathi Sreekumar as Suguthan
- Innocent as Lineman K. T. Kurup
- Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair as Kurup Master
- SankaradiSankaradiSankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit....
as Ammavan of Tharavadu - C.I. Paul as Government Official
- JanardananJanardhanan (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...
as Sivasankaran - Kuthiravattam PappuKuthiravattam PappuKuthiravattam Pappu, often credited as Pappu, was a popular Indian stage and film actor. His repertoire of acting was based on his unique style and use of the Kozhikodan dialect, impeccable timing and the capability to grasp the subtle nuances of any character and mould it into his signature "Pappu...
as Palisa Peethambaran - Nedumudi VenuNedumudi VenuNedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :...
as Cherkkonam Swamy - Meena
- 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...
as Swamini Amma - Zeenath
- Narayanan Nair as Village Officer
- Usha as Shyama
- Kanakalatha
Crew
- Cinematography: S. Kumar
- Editing: N. Gopalakrishnan
- Art: Sabu CyrilSabu CyrilSabu Cyril is an Indian film art director. He has won National Film Award for Best Art Direction four times and Filmfare Best Art Direction Award twice. His latest work Enthiran, in which he also played an important role, has won him international recognitions.-Early life and education:Sabu Cyril...
- Makeup: Vikraman Nair, Salim
- Costumes: M. M. Kumar, Murali
- Choreography: Kumar
- Stunts: Thyagarajan
- Advertisement: Gayathri
- Processing: Gemini Pictures Circuit
- Stills: T. N. Ramalingam
- Production controller: R. K. Nair
- Office administration: K. Manoharan
- Outdoor: Vishakh
- Associate director: Murali Nagavalli
Songs
The songs in the movie has been composed by M. G. RadhakrishnanM. G. Radhakrishnan
M. G. Radhakrishnan was a senior music director and Carnatic vocalist from Kerala. He is highly regarded as one of the most successful light music and film music composer in Malayalam.- Personal life :M. G...
and was written by O. N. V. Kurup
O. N. V. Kurup
Ottaplakkal Nambiyadikkal Velu Kurup , popularly known as O. N. V. Kurup or simply O. N. V., is a Malayalam poet and lyricist from Kerala, India, who won Jnanpith Award,the highest literary award in India for the year 2007. He is considered one of the finest living lyrical poets in India. O. N....
. The songs were distributed by Magna Sound.
The BGM
BGM
BGM can mean:*Greater Binghamton Airport serving Binghamton, New York *Background music*an abbreviation for the former Bell Globemedia, now Bell Media*BGM , Japanese band YMO's album*Bonnier Gazell Music...
for the movie has been done by S. P. Venkatesh
S. P. Venkatesh
S. P. Venkatesh is a music director and composer popular for his works in the Malayalam film industry. He has also scored for some Bollywood and Bengali films. S. P. Venkatesh who is a Tamilian, was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by Dennis Joseph. The major break for S. P. Venkatesh...
.
Songs list
- Poomanjin: M. G. SreekumarM. G. SreekumarM. G. Sreekumar is a two-time National Award-winning Indian playback singer and music director who works in Malayalam cinema. With a career of over 25 years, he is one of the prominent male singers in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for matching voice with Malayalam actor Mohanlal. He has...
, Sujatha MohanSujatha MohanSujatha Mohan , usually credited as Sujatha, is an award-winning Indian playback singer who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She has also sung for Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her... - Allimalar kaavil pooram kaanan: M. G. SreekumarM. G. SreekumarM. G. Sreekumar is a two-time National Award-winning Indian playback singer and music director who works in Malayalam cinema. With a career of over 25 years, he is one of the prominent male singers in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for matching voice with Malayalam actor Mohanlal. He has...
- Njattuvelakkiliye: K. S. ChithraK. S. ChithraK. S. Chithra often credited as Chithra , is an Indian playback singer who has made her mark in the Indian music playback industry. Popularly known as Chinna Kuyil of South India, she has lent her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Badaga and Punjabi films...
- Njattuvelakkiliye: M. G. SreekumarM. G. SreekumarM. G. Sreekumar is a two-time National Award-winning Indian playback singer and music director who works in Malayalam cinema. With a career of over 25 years, he is one of the prominent male singers in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for matching voice with Malayalam actor Mohanlal. He has...
External links
- http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/6198/midhunam.html
- http://www.chakpak.com/movie/midhunam/8738
- http://www.sukip.com/Movies/Midhunam_1993