Pappayude Swantham Appoos
| Pappayude Swantham Appoos | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Fazil |
| Produced by | Khais |
| Written by | Fazil |
| Starring |
Mammootty Suresh Gopi Master Badusha Seena Dadi Shobhana |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Cinematography | Anandakuttan |
| Edited by | T. R. Shekhar |
Release dates | 4 September 1992 |
Running time | 146 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Pappayude Swantham Appoos (Malayalam : പപ്പയുടെ സ്വന്തം അപ്പൂസ്) (English: Pappa's Own Appoos) is a 1992 Malayalam film written and directed by Fazil, starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Badusha , Seena Dadi , Shobana in the lead roles. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Badusha won the 1992 Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for his performance.[1] The film was the highest grosser of 1992. Family Audience were rushed into theatres to see this film.It was a huge Boxoffice success. The film had a run of nearly 200 days at trivandrum sreevishak theatre. The movie explores the relationship between a father who is depressed after the death of his wife and his neglected son..
Plot
Balachandran (Mammootty) had resorted to his work after he is unable to cope up with the death of his wife, Bhama (Shobhana). During the process, he neglects his only son, Appu (Badusha). When Appu returns home for his school vacation, Balachandran promises to take him on a lot of trips, but is unable to do any as he is caught up with work. Meanwhile, Appu befriends Meenakshi (Seena Dadi), much to the annoyance of Balachandran.
Meenakshi's brother, after realizing that his sister stays with Balachandran (who fired him due to his murder of a colleague), forcefully takes her home. This leads to a heated argument between Balachandran and Appu, which culminates in Balachandran hitting him. Later, he realizes that Bhama's death was tough on Appu too, and he apologizes and promises to bring back Meenakshi.
At Meenakshi's house, her brother objects to Balachandran's request of taking her back, leading to a fight between them where Appu gets injured. They retreat to their summer house and decide to let go of Meenakshi. But, Balachandran notices that Appu's nose is bleeding and takes him to his friend, Dr. Gopan (Suresh Gopi). Gopan informs him that Appu is suffering from a terminal disease, but as a last resort, suggests an operation to be performed by a well-known neurosurgeon.
But, Balachandran refuses and takes the tired and weak Appu for the trips he had promised earlier. He even prays hoping that God would have pity upon him. They go to Meenakshi's house. A fight happens between Balan and Meenakshi's brother. Balan takes Meenakshi with them for one final trip where Appu hallucinates Bhama approaching him to take him to the other side. However, when she notices Balachandran and Meenakshi, she realizes that it is their chance to start a new family and walks away.
Cast
- Mammootty as Balachandran, Appu's father
- Badusha as Appu
- Seena Dadi as Meenakshi
- Shobhana as Bhama, Appu's Mother
- Suresh Gopi as Dr. Gopan
- Sankaradi
- K. P. A. C. Sunny
- T. P. Madhavan
- Ravindran as Rudran, Meenakshi's step-brother
- Subair
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma
- Santhakumari
- Fahadh Faasil
Actor Murali was originally scheduled to play Dr.Gopan, but had to withdraw from the film due to a date clash. He was replaced by Suresh Gopi. Actor Fahadh Faasil made his debut as a child artist in this movie. He can be seen standing in the group of kids during the party sequence and during the picturisation of Kaaka Poocha Kokkara song among the group of kids.
Track listing
This film features 6 songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja and were written by Bichu Thirumala. The songs received positive reviews.
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics |
| "Enn Poove Pon Poove" | S. Janaki | Bichu Thirumala |
| "Kaaka Poocha Kokkara " | K. S. Chithra, Minmini | Bichu Thirumala |
| "Manju Paiyyum Ravil" | K. S. Chithra | Bichu Thirumala |
| "Olathumpathu" | S. Janaki | Bichu Thirumala |
| "Olathumpathu" | K. J. Yesudas | Bichu Thirumala |
| "Snehathin Poonchola" | K. J. Yesudas | Bichu Thirumala |
Box office
The film was the highest grosser of 1992. It was a huge Boxoffice success. The film had a run of nearly 200 days at trivandrum sreevishak theatre.[2]
Remake
The film was remade in Telugu as Priyaraagalu (1997)
References
External links
Pappayude Swantham Appoos at the Internet Movie Database