| Manassinakkare | |
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| Directed by | Sathyan Anthikad |
| Written by | Ranjan Pramod |
| Produced by | Maha Subair |
| Starring | Jayaram Sheela Nayanthara Innocent Siddique |
| Cinematography | Alagappan N |
| Edited by | K. Rajagopal |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
| Distributed by | Varnachithra |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Manassinakkare (trans. Beyond the Mind) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in lead roles, while Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Siddique, Sukumari, Nedumudi Venu, and Mammukoya play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraja. [1] The film marked the return of Sheela as an actress and the film debut of Nayanthara. It won five awards at Filmfare Awards South.
Kochu Thresia is a rich widow living a retired life in a quaint but beautiful village called Kinassery, filled with eclectic characters. Her children and children-in-laws are tired of Thresia's eccentricities, which they consider bad behavior for a woman of her age; they think she is a nuisance who creates unnecessary trouble for them in their busy lives. Though old, Thresia is still young at heart and knows how to enjoy life, getting into humorous predicaments which further incense her grown-up children. She then meets the young, down-to-earth Reji a farmer, who lives with his alcoholic but playful father Chacko Mappila, in whom she finds a sympathetic and understanding friend, and starts seeing him like a son. Reji eagerly fulfils her wishes, including riding on an elephant, playing cards, watching movies.They enjoy their time together. However, as troubles occur on the way and her children dislike her presence in the family, Thresia decides these problems must be ended.
Manassinakkare was Nayanthara's debut film. During pre-production, Sathyan cast every major character except the role of Gowi, for which he sought a newcomer to keep Sheela as the major attraction in the cast. Filming was in Pattambi, Palakkad, with the major location being the house of Kochu Thresia. Since Gauri's scenes were not involved in the house, Sathyan started filming hoping he could find a cast before wrapping. During one of the filming days, he was reading Vanitha magazine and was struck by Nayanthara's picture in a jewellery advertisement. She was contacted and cast as Gauri. [2]
| Manassinakkare | |
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| Released | 17 November 2003 [3] |
| Studio | Prasad Digital, Chennai |
| Genre | Film |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Label | Satyam Audios |
The film features songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Gireesh Puthenchery.
| Track | Song title | Singer | Raga |
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| 1 | "Melleyonnu" | K. J. Yesudas, Jyotsna | Pahadi [4] |
| 2 | "Marakkudayaal" | M. G. Sreekumar, Chorus | Keeravani |
| 3 | "Thankathinkal Vaanil" | Vijay Yesudas, Asha G. Menon, Chorus | Gambhiranata |
| 4 | "Chellathathe" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 5 | "Chendaykkoru Kolundeda" | P. Jayachandran, M. G. Sreekumar | |
| 6 | "Melleyonnu" | K. J. Yesudas | Pahadi |
| 7 | "Chellathathe" | K. S. Chithra, Biju Narayanan |
A critic from Deccan Herald wrote: "Shot mostly around the beautiful locations of Pattambi, Sathyan Anthikad's Manassinakkare is a beautiful mix of emotional situations and comic interlude". [5]
The film was a commercial success and ran for more than 200 days in theatres. [6] [7] [8] [9]