Thalavattam

Thalavattam
Theatrical poster
Directed by Priyadarshan
Produced by G.P. 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 date
  • 9 October 1986 (1986-10-09)
Running time
 147 minutes
Country India
Language Malayalam

Thalavattam (Malayalam: താളവട്ടം) is a 1986 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman and Karthika.[1][2][3] It 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. The story loosely is based on the 1962 American novel One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey and 1975 American movie of the same name.

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 mental hospital 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

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Raghu Kumar and Rajamani and lyrics was written by Poovachal Khader and Pandalam Sudhakaran.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1Kalabham ChaarthumMG SreekumarPoovachal Khader
2Konchum nin imbamK. J. Yesudas, KS ChithraPandalam Sudhakaran
3Koottil NinnumK. J. YesudasPoovachal Khader
4Pon veeneKS ChithraPoovachal Khader
5Pon VeeneKS Chithra, MG SreekumarPoovachal Khader

Reception

Thalavattam was one of the commercial success in the year 1986.[4] The film ran over 100 days.[5] Thalavattam was remade in Hindi as Kyon Ki in 2005. The film was also remade in Tamil in 1988 by Robert-Rajasekhar as Manasukkul Mathappu with Prabhu and Saranya playing the lead.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Thaalavattam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
  2. ↑ "Thaalavattam". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
  3. ↑ "Thaalavattam". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-10-23.
  4. ↑ "A Malayalam film could be in the safe zone in a matter of days!". "The Indian Express". 30 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "Oppam': 5 reasons to watch Mohanlal and Priyadarshan's movie". "The International Business Times". 30 April 2017.
  6. ↑ http://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/34110/cinema/Kollywood/Mohanlal-movies-and-their-remakes.htm
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