Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans
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Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans is 1993 Malayalam political film by Shaji Kailas
. Written by Renji Panicker, this film revolved around the current affairs of Kerala in those days and was a huge sensational hit. It severely criticized the political establishments and exposed the unholy equations of politics, where by inviting strong opposition from different political quarters. Jagadish
did the main role of the common man who accidentally ending up as home minister of the state. This film is considered as a turning point in the career of Jagadish, who was until then hooked up in senseless comedy roles.
), a resident of the colony is an educated youth, who works as a newspaper boy. Along with his bunch of friends Gopalakrishnan is active in all cultural activities. He is in love with Gowri, daughter of Poomukhath Kurup (Oduvil Unnikrishnan
), a corrupted business contractor, who is also his uncle. It was the callousness of Kurup that led to the death of the father of Gopalakrishnan, which has made him a bitter enemy of Kurupp. In the mean time, politics is in turmoil in the state.
The chief minister (Janardhanan
) is in all efforts to retain power, in spite of strong opposition from within his own party. Kunjikannan Nambiar (Narendra Prasad
), a seasoned shroud politician is all set to take up the power by usurping the chief minister. The sudden death of Marukandam Madhavan, a minister, demands a re-election, which is crucial for the ministry to survive. Kunjikanan Nambiar takes out his political clout and demands the seat for one of his loyalists. The chief minister lets Nambiar the power to choose a candidate, but a fresher with some one with winnable factor. Nambiar, then decides to stand Gopalakrishnan, on request of the party workers from Hindustan Colony, who enjoys a strong influence among the people. Gopalakrishnan, who, with no political experience, thus with the support of his friends becomes a candidate and wins the election with stunning majority. But Nambiar doesn't ends his game with this. In the party meeting, Nambiar argues for a ministry and makes Gopalakrishnan the home minister of the state. Nambiar, a politician with lethal mindset and mysterious underworld connections wanted the home ministry in his hands to ensure easy flow of weapons through the state.
But shocking him, Gopalakrishnan starts performing in his own capacity, where by scattering the plans of Nambiar. Gopalakrishnan wins the heart of the chief minister, when he announces free policing system and cleansing the law and order. Mohammed Iqbal (Siddique
), a young dynamic police officer is assigned the task of cleaning up the capital city, who arrests the goons of Nambiar, where by annoying him to the best. His order to release the goons is been denounced by the Minister, who also prevents the plans to ignite communal violence in the city. But Nambiar decides to start a revolt from Hindustan Colony itself. His plan to divide the people of Hindustan Colony on communal lines shows results, which creates minor scuffles in the peaceful colony. Subair (Suresh Gopi
), the childhood friend of Gopalakrishnan, who is on leave from army tries to mediate and settle issues. Several temples and mosques are now raided by police on special order from home minister, where by several deadly weapons including guns and bombs are found by police. This issue rocks the state.
Nambiar masterminds a huge communal violence in the city, mainly at Hindustan Colony. In the riots, the goons of Nambiar sets fire at several houses, and rapes several women, including Subair's sister. Subair, in attempt to save her, gets killed. The next morning, during his visit to the colony, Gopalakrishnan faces severe protest from the people, including his dear ones, who accuses him of being a mass murderer. Gopalakrishnan resigns, but the chief minister did not approve his resignation. He asks Gopalakrishnan to show his power at this moment by exposing the real culprits in front of the society. Gopalakrishnan, along a mob, raids the stores and garages of Nambiar, seizing several explosives. The mob goes violent and attacks Nambiar and sets him on fire along with his criminal partners.
and Renji Panicker
to new heights.This film got released within weeks after the Ayodhya issue and Mumbai
communal riots and the similar scenes when shown on screen, created a sensation in the state.
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
. Written by Renji Panicker, this film revolved around the current affairs of Kerala in those days and was a huge sensational hit. It severely criticized the political establishments and exposed the unholy equations of politics, where by inviting strong opposition from different political quarters. Jagadish
Jagadish
P. V. Jagadish Kumar , popularly known as Jagadish, is a Malayalam film actor and script writer. He became popular through performances in films such as Mukhachitram, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Thiruthalvaadi, Mantrikacheppu, and Hitler...
did the main role of the common man who accidentally ending up as home minister of the state. This film is considered as a turning point in the career of Jagadish, who was until then hooked up in senseless comedy roles.
Plot
Hindustan Colony, lying on the suburbs of the city, is a typical Indian city side colony, populated mainly with middle class and lower class people who are busy with their own day to day issues. The problem of drinking water had been a serious cause, which had been neglected by the ruling class for several years. Goplakrishnan (JagadishJagadish
P. V. Jagadish Kumar , popularly known as Jagadish, is a Malayalam film actor and script writer. He became popular through performances in films such as Mukhachitram, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Thiruthalvaadi, Mantrikacheppu, and Hitler...
), a resident of the colony is an educated youth, who works as a newspaper boy. Along with his bunch of friends Gopalakrishnan is active in all cultural activities. He is in love with Gowri, daughter of Poomukhath Kurup (Oduvil Unnikrishnan
Oduvil Unnikrishnan
Oduvil Unnikrishnan was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills, known for his portrayal of classical ancient aristocratic personalities in Malayalam cinema with his unique provincial linguistic style, expressions and dialect. He was noted as a serious as well...
), a corrupted business contractor, who is also his uncle. It was the callousness of Kurup that led to the death of the father of Gopalakrishnan, which has made him a bitter enemy of Kurupp. In the mean time, politics is in turmoil in the state.
The chief minister (Janardhanan
Janardhanan (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...
) is in all efforts to retain power, in spite of strong opposition from within his own party. Kunjikannan Nambiar (Narendra Prasad
Narendra prasad
Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala....
), a seasoned shroud politician is all set to take up the power by usurping the chief minister. The sudden death of Marukandam Madhavan, a minister, demands a re-election, which is crucial for the ministry to survive. Kunjikanan Nambiar takes out his political clout and demands the seat for one of his loyalists. The chief minister lets Nambiar the power to choose a candidate, but a fresher with some one with winnable factor. Nambiar, then decides to stand Gopalakrishnan, on request of the party workers from Hindustan Colony, who enjoys a strong influence among the people. Gopalakrishnan, who, with no political experience, thus with the support of his friends becomes a candidate and wins the election with stunning majority. But Nambiar doesn't ends his game with this. In the party meeting, Nambiar argues for a ministry and makes Gopalakrishnan the home minister of the state. Nambiar, a politician with lethal mindset and mysterious underworld connections wanted the home ministry in his hands to ensure easy flow of weapons through the state.
But shocking him, Gopalakrishnan starts performing in his own capacity, where by scattering the plans of Nambiar. Gopalakrishnan wins the heart of the chief minister, when he announces free policing system and cleansing the law and order. Mohammed Iqbal (Siddique
Siddique (actor)
Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
), a young dynamic police officer is assigned the task of cleaning up the capital city, who arrests the goons of Nambiar, where by annoying him to the best. His order to release the goons is been denounced by the Minister, who also prevents the plans to ignite communal violence in the city. But Nambiar decides to start a revolt from Hindustan Colony itself. His plan to divide the people of Hindustan Colony on communal lines shows results, which creates minor scuffles in the peaceful colony. Subair (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 childhood friend of Gopalakrishnan, who is on leave from army tries to mediate and settle issues. Several temples and mosques are now raided by police on special order from home minister, where by several deadly weapons including guns and bombs are found by police. This issue rocks the state.
Nambiar masterminds a huge communal violence in the city, mainly at Hindustan Colony. In the riots, the goons of Nambiar sets fire at several houses, and rapes several women, including Subair's sister. Subair, in attempt to save her, gets killed. The next morning, during his visit to the colony, Gopalakrishnan faces severe protest from the people, including his dear ones, who accuses him of being a mass murderer. Gopalakrishnan resigns, but the chief minister did not approve his resignation. He asks Gopalakrishnan to show his power at this moment by exposing the real culprits in front of the society. Gopalakrishnan, along a mob, raids the stores and garages of Nambiar, seizing several explosives. The mob goes violent and attacks Nambiar and sets him on fire along with his criminal partners.
Cast
- JagadishJagadishP. V. Jagadish Kumar , popularly known as Jagadish, is a Malayalam film actor and script writer. He became popular through performances in films such as Mukhachitram, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Thiruthalvaadi, Mantrikacheppu, and Hitler...
... K. G. Gopalakrishnan - Narendra PrasadNarendra prasadNarendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala....
... Kunjikannan Nambiar - 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...
... Govinda Menon - SiddiqueSiddique (actor)Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
... Mohammad Iqbal - SuchitraSuchitra (actress), born 22 July 1975), commonly known with her stage name is an Indian film actress. Debuting with the 1990 Superhit film No.20 Madras Mail she has appeared mostly in Malayalam films as well as some films in Tamil and Telugu.-Career:...
... Gouri - 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...
... Thankachan - Baiju ... Siyad
- Mammukoya ... Kumaran
- Oduvil UnnikrishnanOduvil UnnikrishnanOduvil Unnikrishnan was an award winning Malayalam movie actor known for his versatile acting skills, known for his portrayal of classical ancient aristocratic personalities in Malayalam cinema with his unique provincial linguistic style, expressions and dialect. He was noted as a serious as well...
... Poomukhathu Kurup - 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...
... Subair - Ganesh Kumar ... Prasannan
- Paravoor BharathanParavoor BharathanParavoor Bharathan is an Indian actor of Malayalam films who started his career in movies during 1960s. Bharathan is known as a versatile actor as he has acted in a variety of roles including negative roles, character roles and comedy roles.- Biography :...
... Minister - Rajan P. DevRajan P. DevRajan P Dev was an Indian film and stage actor. He was born in Cherthala in the Alappuzha district of the former state Thiru-Kochi . He had acted in over 140 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He was noted for his villain roles laced with a touch of humour...
... Sadanandan - Geetha ... Suja Cheriyan
- Jagathi Sreekumar ... Salim
- Narayanan Nair ... Moulavi
- Suvarna Mathew
- Santhakumari ... Saraswathi
- Beena AntonyBeena antonyBeena Antony is a Tv actress and Malayalam film actress. Beena Antony is one of the famous TV Serial actress in Kerala. She acted in many TV serials in all Malayalam TV Channels. She also acted in many Malayalam movies....
... Radha - Santha DeviSantha DeviSantha Devi , better known by her stage name Kozhikode Santha Devi, was an Indian Malayalam film and stage actress...
- Suma Jayaram ... Kousu
- Augustine ... Devan
- Kunchan ... Policeman
- Vijayaraghavan ... Jayapalan
- SubairSubairSubair was an Indian film actor in Malayalam cinema industry. He was part of Malayalam films for nearly two decades and has acted in around 200 films.-Personal life:...
... Bahuleyan - Krishnan Kutty Nair ... Marukandam Madhavan
- Sadiq
- Vettukili Prakash
- Mohan Jose
- Lalithasree ... Marukandam Madhavan's Wife
- Renji PanickerRenji PanickerRenji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005....
... Politician
Theatrical response
Upon release, Sthalathe Pradhan Payyans broke several records in collections and completed 150 days in major centers. This film took both Shaji KailasShaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
and Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005....
to new heights.This film got released within weeks after the Ayodhya issue and Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
communal riots and the similar scenes when shown on screen, created a sensation in the state.
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