Thalavattam
| Thalavattam | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Priyadarshan |
| Produced by | GP Vijayakumar |
| Written by |
Nedumudi Venu Priyadarshan Priyadarshan (dialogues) |
| Starring |
Mohanlal Karthika Lizy |
| Music by |
Songs: Raghu Kumar Rajamani Background Score: Johnson |
| Cinematography | S Kumar |
| Edited by | N Gopalakrishnan |
Production company |
Seven Arts International LTD |
| Distributed by | Seven Arts International LTD |
Release dates |
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Running time | 147 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Thalavattam (Malayalam: താളവട്ടം) is a 1986 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman and Karthika.[1][2][3] The story is based on the American movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest which was based on the novel of same name by Ken Kesey. Thalavattam was remade in Hindi as Kyon Ki in 2005 by Priyadarshan himself. The film was also remade in Tamil in 1988 by Robert-Rajasekhar as Manasukkul Mathappu with Prabhu and Saranya playing the lead.
Plot
Vinod (Mohanlal) becomes mentally ill after his girlfriend Anitha (Lizy) dies because of an electric short circuiting accident during a rock concert. Vinod is admitted into an institution managed by Dr. Ravindran (M. G. Soman).
With the help of Dr. Savithri (Karthika), who is Dr. Ravindran's daughter, and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu), Vinod slowly regains his memory and mental equilibrium. Savithri and Vinod fall in love. Dr. Ravindran has already arranged Savithri's marriage with Hari (Mukesh), so he opposes the lovers.
When he finds that Savithri and Vinod are adamant, Dr. Ravindran lobotomises Vinod and puts him in a state of coma. Dr. Unnikrishnan feels that death would be preferable over a vegetative life and kills Vinod. He confronts Dr. Ravindran and confesses to the euthanasia. Savithri overhears the conversation, and loses her mental equilibrium. She is admitted into the same institution as a patient.
Cast
- Mohanlal as Vinod
- Nedumudi Venu as Dr. Unni Krishnan
- M. G. Soman as Dr. Ravindran
- Karthika as Savithri
- Lizy as Anitha
- Mukesh as Hari
- Jagathi Sreekumar as Narayanan
- Sukumari - nurse
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Raghu Kumar and Rajamani and lyrics was written by Poovachal Khader and Panthalam Sudhakaran.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Kalabham Chaarthum | MG Sreekumar | Poovachal Khader | |
| 2 | Konchum nin imbam | K. J. Yesudas, KS Chithra | Panthalam Sudhakaran | |
| 3 | Koottil Ninnum | K. J. Yesudas | Poovachal Khader | |
| 4 | Pon veene | KS Chithra | Poovachal Khader | |
| 5 | Pon Veene | KS Chithra, MG Sreekumar | Poovachal Khader |
Reception
Thalavattam was one of the superhits in the year 1986. Thalavattam was remade in Hindi as Kyon Ki in 2005 with salman and kareena playing the lead. The film was also remade in Tamil in 1988 by Robert-Rajasekhar as Manasukkul Mathappu with Prabhu and Saranya playing the lead.
References
- ↑ "Thaalavattam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
- ↑ "Thaalavattam". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
- ↑ "Thaalavattam". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-10-23.