Pakal Nakshatrangal
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Pakal Nakshatrangal is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Rajeev Nath and written by Anoop Menon
who made his debut in screenplay writing through this film. The film stars Mohanlal
, Suresh Gopi
, Murali, Anoop Menon, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
, and Kalpana
. It is about the lives of a group of intellectuals in Kerala
in the later half of the '90s. The film was critically acclaimed but was a commercial failure.
), narrated by Siddharthan's son Adi (Anoop Menon
) to his wife (Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
)as the content of his new book. Siddharthan is a brilliant film maker but leads a Casanova
lifestyle entwined with women, alcohol and drugs. His house 'Daffodils' is his salvation and the epicentre for art with his big bunch of friends. One day Siddarthan is found dead at Daffodils. His untimely death is considered suspicious but eludes the police due to lack of evidence. Adi decides to dig into his father's past and solve the mystery surrounding his death. Adi converse with Siddharthan's friends, read his diary and articles, and get help from a psychic Dr. Vaidyanathan (Suresh Gopi
). The story evolves around what Adi finds out about his father's life and whether and how he finds out the truth about the mysterious death.
got the Kerala Film Critics Award and the Mathrubhumi
Film Awards for Best Actor for this film.
Anoop Menon
Anoop Menon is a Indian film actor and screenwriter. He worked in television before achieving success as an actor in films. He won the 2008 Kerala State Film Award for second best actor and also the filmfare award 2009 for the same film.-Career:...
who made his debut in screenplay writing through this film. The film stars 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...
, Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh 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...
, Murali, Anoop Menon, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has acted in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. Her debut Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress...
, and Kalpana
Kalpana (actress)
Kalpana refers to any of the following.* Kalpana , a Malayalam actress.* Kalpana , a Kannada actress....
. It is about the lives of a group of intellectuals in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
in the later half of the '90s. The film was critically acclaimed but was a commercial failure.
Synopsis
Pakal Nakshatrangal tells the story of Siddharthan (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...
), narrated by Siddharthan's son Adi (Anoop Menon
Anoop Menon
Anoop Menon is a Indian film actor and screenwriter. He worked in television before achieving success as an actor in films. He won the 2008 Kerala State Film Award for second best actor and also the filmfare award 2009 for the same film.-Career:...
) to his wife (Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
Lakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has acted in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. Her debut Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress...
)as the content of his new book. Siddharthan is a brilliant film maker but leads a Casanova
Giacomo Casanova
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova de Seingalt was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie , is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century...
lifestyle entwined with women, alcohol and drugs. His house 'Daffodils' is his salvation and the epicentre for art with his big bunch of friends. One day Siddarthan is found dead at Daffodils. His untimely death is considered suspicious but eludes the police due to lack of evidence. Adi decides to dig into his father's past and solve the mystery surrounding his death. Adi converse with Siddharthan's friends, read his diary and articles, and get help from a psychic Dr. Vaidyanathan (Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh 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...
). The story evolves around what Adi finds out about his father's life and whether and how he finds out the truth about the mysterious death.
Cast
- 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 Sidharthan - 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 Dr. Vaidyanathan - Anoop MenonAnoop MenonAnoop Menon is a Indian film actor and screenwriter. He worked in television before achieving success as an actor in films. He won the 2008 Kerala State Film Award for second best actor and also the filmfare award 2009 for the same film.-Career:...
as Adi Sidharthan - Lakshmi GopalaswamyLakshmi GopalaswamyLakshmi Gopalaswamy is a South Indian film actress and a classical dancer, qualified in Bharatanatyam. She has acted in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. Her debut Malayalam film Arayannangalude Veedu alongside Mammootty won her the Kerala State Film Award for the best supporting actress...
as Adi's wife - 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...
as Tharakan - KalpanaKalpana (actress)Kalpana refers to any of the following.* Kalpana , a Malayalam actress.* Kalpana , a Kannada actress....
as Raji - Reena Basheer as Dr. Usha
- K. B. Venu
- Murukan
- N. L. Balakrishnan
- Balachandran ChullikkaduBalachandran ChullikkaduBalachandran Chullikkadu is a renowned Malayalam poet and film actor.-Early life:Balachandran was born in Paravur, Ernakulam, Kerala. He completed his graduation in English literature from Maharajas College, Ernakulam.-Writing career:...
- Jagannathan
Awards
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...
got the Kerala Film Critics Award and the Mathrubhumi
Mathrubhumi
Mathrubhumi is a Malayalam language newspaper that is published from Kerala, India. Mathrubhumi was founded by K. P. Kesava Menon, an active volunteer in the Indian freedom struggle against the British.-History:...
Film Awards for Best Actor for this film.