Kunjikoonan (2002 film)

Kunjikoonan
Directed by Sasi Shanker
Produced by Milan Jaleel
Written by Benny P Nayarambalam
Starring Dileep
Navya Nair
Cochin Haneefa
Saikumar
Spadikam George
Music by Mohan Sitara
Cinematography Saloo George
Release date
  • 31 July 2002 (2002-07-31)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Kunjikoonan is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by Sasi Shanker and starring Dileep and Navya Nair. Dileep played dual roles in this movie. Dileep won Asianet Film Awards for Best actor

This movie was later remade to Tamil as Perazhagan, starring Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika. It was also remade to Kannada as Manmatha in 2006.

Plot

The story revolves around Kunjan alias Vimal Kumar (Dileep), a village youth who is sympathized for his hunchback looks but is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his handicap with humor. Unmindful of his looks, Kunjan goes around seeking a suitable bride, with the help of his friend Thoma (Cochin Haneefa). Brushing aside many an insult hurled at him, he carries on.

In contrast to him is Karthik Prasad (also Dileep), a violent college student, who loves his classmate Priya Lakshmi (Manya). She comes across Kunjan, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her heart, but she is killed in a fracas involving a gangster named Vasu (Sai Kumar). Meanwhile, the hunchback Kunjan comes across an orphaned poor blind girl, Chembagam (Navya Nair). He wins her heart by helping her out.

Thanks to his efforts, Shenbagam regains her vision (the eyes of deceased Priya are transplanted to her). This results in a tussle between Kunjan and Karthik, as to whom Shenbagam belongs to now. However, fearing his looks, the hunchback, Kunjan, decides to leave way for the other. But fate has different things for him...

Cast

Production

Filming

The film was mainly shot at various locations in Thodupuzha. It was filmed in 83 days.

Box office

The film was commercial success and ran over 100 days in theatres.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Filmmaker Sasi Shankar dies at 58". The Indian Express. 11 August 2016.
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