Joker (2000 film)

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Joker
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Directed by A. K. Lohithadas
Written byA. K. Lohithadas
Produced bySalim Sathar
Starring
Cinematography Venugopal
Edited by A. Sreekar Prasad
Music by
Production
company
Aachis Films
Distributed by
  • Aachis
  • Aadithya Release
Release date
  • 20 October 2000 (2000-10-20)
Running time
148 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Joker is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language adventure drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep, with Manya, Nishanth Sagar, Bahadoor, T. S. Raju, Mamukkoya, and Bindu Panicker in supporting roles. The film was edited by A. Sreekar Prasad. The songs were composed by Mohan Sithara, while S. P. Venkatesh provided the background score.

Contents

The plot revolved around a broke circus company whose owner has promised his daughter's hand to Babu, a clown who supervises the circus. However, things change when new member Sudheer Misra arrives. [1] [2] Joker was the last film appearance of Bahadoor. The film was a commercial success at the box office. [3]

Plot

Royal Circus, owned by Govindan, is on rocks. With the help of his manager Khader, Govindan just manages to run the company, though not in a satisfactory manner. All the members of the troupe live as a family, sharing intimate bonds of love and camaraderie. Abookka, once a clown, has turned insane. As he still insists on putting up the make-up and entering the ring, he is caged, when the show goes on. Babu, the favourite of the troupe is the clown of Royal Circus. Abooka has trained him to become the perfect clown. And he has learned the perfect art of masking his sorrows behind the clown's ever laughing mask. He has been there in the troupe ever since his childhood, looking after the other children, especially Govindan's daughter Kamala.

Govindan has always been saying that Babu is to be his heir and is to marry Kamala. And of course Babu, deep in his heart, has feelings of love for Kamala. The movie takes a turn when Sudheer Misra, the young son of Padmini, a former member of the troupe makes his entry into the camp. Sudheer's arrival marks the beginnings of change. He steers the company out of its crisis and gives it a new form and name as New Royal Circus.

Sudheer falls in love with Kamala instantly, but Kamala disagrees to marry him. Babu loves Kamala a lot but is ready to sacrifice Kamala for the good of the troupe and its members. Vanaja, a performer in the team was earlier betrayed by Sudheer. She decides not to let Sudheer ruin the life of Kamala and Babu. Sudheer wants to have revenge on Babu since Kamala loves him. But towards the end, Sudheer decides to forget Kamala and have Vanaja back in his life. But Vanaja unaware of this, creates an accident during the Trapeze, killing Sudheer. Babu and Kamala are united in the end.

Cast

Soundtrack

Joker
Soundtrack album by
Mohan Sithara
Released29 September 2000
Recorded2000
Genre World Music
Label Satyam Audios
Producer Mohan Sithara
Mohan Sithara chronology
Mazhavillu
(1999)		Joker
(2000)		 Dada Sahib
(2000)

The background score was done by S. P. Venkatesh.

All lyrics are written by Yusufali Kechery except where noted; all music is composed by Mohan Sithara

No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Akasha Deepame"  P. Jayachandran  
2."Azhake Nee Paadum" A. K. Lohithadas K. J. Yesudas  
3."Chemmanam Poothe"A. K. LohithadasK. J. Yesudas 
4."Dhwani Tharanga" K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra  
5."Enthu Bhangi Ninne Kaanan" K. J. Yesudas 
6."Kaneer Mazhayethu" K. J. Yesudas 
7."Pon Kasavu" K. S. Chithra 
8."Pon Kasavu" P. Jayachandran, K. S. Chithra 

Reception

A critic from Kerala Talkies wrote that "A highly watchable film if you like a simple, straight forward story with some good music, comedy and emotions mixed and matched in good proportion". [4] A critic from Indiainfo.com praised the work of the cast and crew. [5]

Awards

2001 Filmfare Awards South

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