Ormakalundayirikkanam
1995 Indian film
- 29 September 1995 (1995-09-29)
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Ormakalundayirikkanam (English: Should have memories) is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language political drama film directed by T. V. Chandran. Starring Mammootty, Master Nithin, Bharath Gopi, Priyambada Ray, Nedumudi Venu, Kukku Parameswaran and Sreenivasan, the film portrays the rise of the Communists to power in 1957 and the infamous Vimochana Samaram (Liberation Struggle) of 1959.[1]
Film critic Kozhikodan included the film on his list of the 10 best Malayalam movies of all time.[2]
Plot
The film is set against the backdrop of the first communist Ministry of Kerala on the eve of its dismissal in 1959 after less than two years in power. A school going teenage, Jayan, grows warm relation with Bhasi, the tailor, who is a staunch Communist Party activist. Jayan's father is a strong sympathiser of Congress party.
Jayan with knowledge dawning upon him realises how Bhasi and his near and dear ones live on the verge of fear of being annihilated by the henchmen of Congress and upper castes who seem to usurp power by unsure means and violence. Jayan's intimate rapport with Dr. Tharakan, a scientist of sorts, engaged in the theory of impending doomsday, helps him see things clearly. Jayan realises the truth besmeared by blood, murder and revenge.
Cast
- Mammootty as Tailor Bhaskaran (Bhasi)
- Master Nithin as Jayan
- Bharath Gopi as Tharakan
- Priyanka as Bhasakaran's Wife
- Nedumudi Venu as Nambiar, Jayan's father
- Mamukkoya as Police constable
- Kukku Parameswaran
- Sreenivasan as Barber Naanu
- M. G. Soman as Chattampi Velayudhan
- Bindu Panicker
- V. K. Sreeraman as Tea Shoper
- Sreejaya
Reception
Reviewing the film at the Indian Panorama section of the International Film Festival of India, S. R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu wrote that "Director T. V. Chandran shows us how everyday life and the general atmosphere has been recked by communal passions, political rivalry and organised violence".[3]
Awards
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam - T. V. Chandran and Salam Karassery[1]
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist - Master Nithin[4]
- Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award) - T. V. Chandran
References
- ^ a b "Soul on Fire". The Indian Express. 19 April 1998. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ Kozhikodan (2001). മലയാള സിനിമയിലെ എക്കാലത്തെയും മികച്ച പത്ത് ചിത്രങ്ങൾ [Malayala Cinemayile Ekkalatheyum Mikacha Pathu Chithrangal: 10 Best Films of All Time in Malayalam Cinema]. Calicut, India: Poorna Publications.
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (12 January 1996). "The cream of Indian cinema". The Hindu. p. 26. Archived from the original on 21 December 1996.
- ^ "Kerala State Film Awards 1995". Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
External links
- Ormakalundayirikkanam at IMDb
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Films directed by T. V. Chandran
- Krishnankutty (1981)
- Hemavin Kadhalargal (1985)
- Alicinte Anveshanam (1989)
- Ponthan Mada (1993)
- Ormakalundayirikkanam (1995)
- Mangamma (1997)
- Susanna (2000)
- Dany (2001)
- Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam (2003)
- Kathavasheshan (2004)
- Aadum Koothu (2005) (Tamil) (Unreleased)
- Vilapangalkkappuram (2008)
- Boomi Malayalam (2009)
- Sankaranum Mohananum (2011)
- Bhoomiyude Avakashikal (2012)
- Mohavalayam (2016)
- Pengalila (2019)
