Dr. Pasupathy
Dr. Pasupathy is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker. It stars Innocent in the title role and also features Parvathy Jayaram, Nedumudi Venu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Jagadish, Kalpana, Mamukkoya, and Rizabawa (in his film debut).[1]
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| Directed by | Shaji Kailas |
| Produced by | Appachan (V. C. George) Sreenivasa Shenoy A. P. Antony |
| Written by | Renji Panicker |
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| Music by | Johnson |
| Cinematography | Santosh Sivan |
| Edited by | L. Bhoominathan |
Production company | Saga Films |
| Distributed by | Saga Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
The comical film introduces us to a small village and its funny characters. The narrator (M. G. Soman in the prologue) informs of its developments and day-to-day activities. Soon, it slowly focus to the problems discussed in the Panchayat office (fights do occur between two factions in a comical way), in which the main problem is the absence of a veterinary doctor. The leaders of the opposition faction, Nanappan (Jagathy Sreekumar) and Uthpalakshan (Kuthiravattam Pappu), gives a final ultimatum to the Panchayat President Unnikannan Nair (Nedumudi Venu) to resign his post if he can't find a vet within days.
Unnikannan Nair's daughter Ammukutty (Parvathy) falls love with Pappen (Rizabawa). However Unnikannan Nair disapproves due to the rivalry of Pappen's friends for The Panchayat President - Nanappan, Uthpalakshan and 'Society' Balan (Jagadish). Also the animosity between Pappan's Grandfather (Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair) and Kunjulakshmi, Unnikannan Nair's mother (Philomina) adds fun to the tale. The romantic angle includes 'Society' Balan's romance with U. D. C. Kumari (Kalpana) who is also followed by Balan's father and Unnikannan Nair's associate Parameswara Kurup (Paravoor Bharathan).
While Parameswara Kurup travels to find a vet he encounters an old friend and thief, Bhairavan (Innocent) and encourages him to act. Thus Bhairavan is introduced in the village in his new avatar, Dr. Pasupathy. Unnikannan Nair soon takes a liking to him and arranges Ammukutty's marriage. Heartbroken, Pappen soon leaves the village for work and finds solace and shelter from a friend who is Police Circle Inspector (Vijayaraghavan).
Soon when Dr. Pasupathy's 'uncle', his associate in fact Velayudhan Kutty (Mammukoya), enters the village to see Bhairavan and joins his scam, it's up to Pappen's friends to call back Pappen to save Ammukutty.
Cast
- Innocent as Dr. Pasupathy / Bhairavan
- Parvathy as Ammukutty ( Voice dubbed by Anandavally)
- Nedumudi Venu as Perumpilavu Unnikannan Nair, Pokanamkodu Panchayat President
- Rizabawa as Pappen
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Nanappan
- Kuthiravattam Pappu as Uthpalakshan
- Jagadish as 'Society' Balan
- Sreeja as Usha
- Paravoor Bharathan as Parameswara Kurup
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Pappan's Grandfather
- Kalpana as U. D. C. Kumari
- Meena as Pappan's Mother
- K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Chandramathi
- Philomina as Kunjulakshmi
- Mamukkoya as Velayudhan Kutty/Singapore ammavan
- Vijayaraghavan as Sub Inspector Thomas
- N. L. Balakrishnan as Govindan Nair
- Krishnankutty Nair as Nanu Nair
- Zainuddin as Kunjan Nair
- Kunchan as Gopalan
- Willy as Sukumar
Music
The film features a single song, "Kanakam Mannil", composed by Johnson for the lyrics of Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. Performed by M. G. Sreekumar and Sujatha Mohan, the song features Parvathy Jayaram and Rizabawa.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kanakam Mannil" | M. G. Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan |
References
- "Doctor Pashupathi (1990)". Malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 22 April 2016.