Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
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Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986) is a Malayalam language
drama film
written and directed by Reghunath Paleri and starring Asha Jayaram, Geethu Mohandas and Mohanlal
. The film explores the loneliness of a widow and the need of a father figure for her daughter.
). Deepamol gets attached to Telephone uncle very fast. Though Aleena was on the fence and skeptical of the man's intentions, she eventually falls in love. Telephone uncle resists the coercions from the mother and never reveals his name or whereabouts. Finally, he comes to their place on the night of Deepamol's birthday raising Aleena's hope for a better life, only to put an end to it within a very short time.
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Malayalam language
Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people...
drama 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...
written and directed by Reghunath Paleri and starring Asha Jayaram, Geethu Mohandas 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...
. The film explores the loneliness of a widow and the need of a father figure for her daughter.
Plot
The film portrays the story of Aleena (Asha Jayaram), a widow and her four-year old daughter Deepamol (Geethu Mohandas). Aleena lives with her daughter treasuring the memories of her late husband (Prathap Pothan) in a big house. She repeatedly dismisses the notion of remarriage. She is a painter and works in the advertising industry. Deepamol is a bubbly little girl always playing around with the telephone making random calls. One such call turns their life forever when Deepamol gets in contact with her "Telephone uncle" (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...
). Deepamol gets attached to Telephone uncle very fast. Though Aleena was on the fence and skeptical of the man's intentions, she eventually falls in love. Telephone uncle resists the coercions from the mother and never reveals his name or whereabouts. Finally, he comes to their place on the night of Deepamol's birthday raising Aleena's hope for a better life, only to put an end to it within a very short time.
Cast
- Asha Jayaram as Aleena
- Geethu Mohandas as Deepamol
- 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 Telephone uncle - 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 Dr. K. K. Menon - 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 Sister - Shaari as Elizabeth, Aleena's friend
- Prathap Pothan as Josekutty, Aleena's late husband
- Suresh GopiSuresh GopiSuresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
as the man at the beach (guest appearance) - MukeshMukesh (actor)Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :...
as the man at the icecream parlour (guest appearance) - ZainuddinZainuddinA. C. Zainuddin was a popular Malayalam film comedian actor. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Cochin Kalabhavan. He was expert in imitating actor Madhu, especially his mannerisms as Pareekkutty in Chemmeen. He started to act in films like Chappa directed by P. A. Bakkar...
as The Santa Clause - Kalabhavan Rahman as the icecream parlour waiter
Awards
Kerala State Film AwardKerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy since 1998 on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, India....
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- Best Debut DirectorKerala State Film Award for Best Debut DirectorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director winners:-References:**...
- Raghunath PaleriRaghunath PaleriRaghunath Paleri is an award winning Indian film director, novelist, and screenwriter from Kerala. He entered Malayalam film industry in 1978 as the screenwriter of Nseema, produced by Nirmal Minerva, starring Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Rani Padmini etc., and has been actively contributing as... - Best Child Artist (Female)Kerala State Film Award for Best Child ArtistThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist winners are the following:-References:**...
- Geethu Mohandas - Best CinematographyKerala State Film Award for Best PhotographyThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematographer winners:-References:**...
- Shaji N. KarunShaji N. KarunShaji Neelakantan Karun is a National Award-winning Indian film director and cinematographer. His debut film Piravi won the Caméra d'Or - Mention d'honneur at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival... - Best Film EditorKerala State Film Award for Best EditorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor winners:-References:**...
- T. R. Sekhar - Best Art DirectorKerala State Film Award for Best Art DirectorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Art Director winners:-References:**...
- K.S ekhar - Best Sound EditorKerala State Film Award for Best Sound EditorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Sound Editor winners:-References:**...
- Selvaraj
External links
- Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare at the Malayalam Movie Database