Thrissur in popular culture

This article aims to compile various depictions of Thrissur in popular culture.

Films

Poster of Thoovanathumbikal movie which have a Thrissur background

• Thoovanathumbikal: Malayalam director Padmarajan's film Thoovanathumbikal was shot in Thrissur city. Almost all the main characters speak with a Thrissur accent for Malayalam. The character played by the lead actor Mohanlal was based on a citizen of Thrissur, Mannarthodi jayakrishnan, and his friends like Vijayan Karot.^[1]

• Pranchiyettan and The Saint: Malayalam director Ranjith's film Pranchiyettan and The Saint is based on Thrissur's Rice Bazaar. Malayalam actor Mammootty plays the lead role of a Thrissur-based rice vendor merchant, Francis aka Ari Pranchi.^[2][3]
• Punyalan Agarbattis: Directed by Ranjith Sankar, Punyalan Agarbattis tell the story of a young entrepreneur from Thrissur city, Joy Thakkolkaran which is played by Jayasurya.^[4]

• Sapthamashree Thaskaraha: Shot in the prime backdrop of Thrissur city, this satire film is directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon and tells the story of seven thief’s.^[5][6]

• Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla: Jayasurya's character from Thrissur does a role of an innocent auto driver who unnecessarily interferes into the problems of others with a good intention of solving them.

Novels

• Malayalam writer Sarah Joseph's works are generally set in the background of city of Thrissur and nearby areas.^[7]

References

1. "Thoovanathumbikal (". The Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 7 April 2010.
2. "Pranchiyettan and the Saint". IMDB. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
3. "Mammootty in Pranchiyettan and the Saint". Rediff.com. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
4. "Jayasuriya turns director". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
5. "Prithviraj's 'Sapthamashree Thaskaraha' Teaser Releases". International Business Times. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
6. "Prithviraj as head of thieves in "Sapthamashree Thaskaraha"". Mollywoodframes. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
7. "Othappu : The Scent of the Other Side/Sarah Joseph". Vedamsbooks.com. Retrieved 22 January 2014.