Palattu Koman

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Palattu Koman
Directed by Kunchacko
Written by P. K. Sarangapani (dialogues)
Based onKomappan (1912)
by Kundoor Narayana Menon
Produced byKunchacko
Starring Sathyan
Ragini
Sree Ramani
CinematographyT. N. Krishnankutty Nair
Edited byS. Williams
Music by M. S. Baburaj (songs)
G. Ramanathan (score)
Production
company
Distributed byExcel Productions
Release date
  • 2 September 1962 (1962-09-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Palattu Koman is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language swashbuckler film directed and produced by Kunchacko. Based on Komappan, a 1912 poem by Kundoor Narayana Menon, the film tells the story of Palattu Koman, a folk hero and skilled kalaripayattu warrior from the ballads of North Malabar. The film was produced by Udaya Studios through their company, Excel Productions. It stars Sathyan, Ragini, and Sree Ramani. The film's songs were composed by M. S. Baburaj.

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The plot unfolds around a longstanding feud between two families: Konkiyamma's Kaippulli Pālāttu Tharavadu and Chandrappan's Thonnooram Veedu. The film was a box office success upon its release.

Plot

In northern Malabar, a longstanding feud rages between two families, Thonnooram Veedu and Kaippulli Pālāttu Tharavadu. Chandrappan, the head of Thonnoorām Veedu, plans to seize a treasure hidden in the underground chambers of the Pālāttu mansion. A conflict between the younger members of both families escalates into a violent clash, during which Chandrappan murders the husband and nine children of Konkiyamma from the Pālāttu family.

Konkiyamma, initially taken to the jungle to be killed, is rescued by a local chieftain. She later gives birth to a son and vows to annihilate the Thonnooram Veedu family. Disguised, she returns to Pālāttu with her loyal aide Pankan and, with the help of the snakes guarding the treasure, successfully escapes with the wealth. Konkiyamma's son, Koman, undergoes rigorous training in martial arts and becomes a master. Determined to fulfill his mother's vow, Koman embarks on a mission to eliminate the Thonnooram Veedu clan.

Koman falls in love with Unniyamma, unaware that she is Chandrappan's sister. Meanwhile, Chandrappan captures and tortures Konkiyamma. Koman ultimately defeats Chandrappan and rescues his mother. The film concludes with the death of all members of Thonnooram Veedu, except Unniyamma, whom Koman marries, bringing the story to a harmonious conclusion.

Cast

Production

Following the success of Unniyarcha (1961), a ballad-based film from the Vadakkan Pattukal, Udaya Studios chose another ballad for adaptation, focusing on Palattu Koman, a prominent kalaripayattu practitioner from the same folklore. The screenplay by P. K. Sarangapani was based on the 1912 poem Komappan by Kundoor Narayana Menon, which popularized the tale of Palattu Koman and his love affair with his rival's sister. Principal photography took place at Udaya Studios, as well as the backwaters of Kerala. Originally, the producers intended to title the film Konki Amma or Kunki Amma, as evidenced by gramophone records that still carry the title Konki Amma. [1] In the film, Kunchacko introduced Rushyendramani, an actress from Telugu cinema, who played a principal role. For the film's credits, Kunchacko changed her name to Sree Ramani. [2] It is also the only Malayalam film she acted. [1]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj, with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma and P. K. Sarangapani. B. Vijayakumar of The Hindu called "Chandana Pallakkil" as "one of the best romantic songs in the language". Other best known songs include "Poove Nalla Poove", "Ayyappan Kaavilamme", and "Manassinakkathoru Pennu". [1] [3]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Aanakeramalayilu" Jikki, K. P. Udayabhanu, K. S. George Vayalar Ramavarma
2"Aanakkaara" K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela P. K. Sarangapani
3"Ayyappan Kaavilamme" P. Leela Vayalar Ramavarma
4"Bhaagyamulla Thampuraane" Jikki, K. S. GeorgeVayalar Ramavarma
5"Chaanchakkam"Chorus, JikkiVayalar Ramavarma
6"Chandanappallakkil"P. Susheela, A. M. Rajah Vayalar Ramavarma
7"Kanneeru Kondoru"P. LeelaVayalar Ramavarma
8"Maane Maane"Santha P. NairVayalar Ramavarma
9"Manassinakathoru Pennu"K.P. UdayabhanuVayalar Ramavarma
10"Ooruka Padavaal" P. B. Sreenivas Vayalar Ramavarma
11"Poove Nalla Poove"P. Leela, Jikki, Santha P. NairVayalar Ramavarma
12"Urukukayaanoru Hridayam"P. SusheelaVayalar Ramavarma

Reception

Palattu Koman was a commercial success at the box office. In a 2009 retrospective analysis, B. Vijayakumar of The Hindu wrote that "besides sword fighting that was mandatory in these tales, the film included fights between man and wild animals. In fact, the hero's fight with a tiger was a highpoint of the film. These scenes were canned impressively using the available equipment and techniques of the time". he also praised the music, cinematography, costumes, dialogues, and acting. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Vijayakumar, B. "Old is Gold". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. ↑ Vijayakumar, B. (17 August 2014). "Kaattu Thulasi (1965)". The Hindu . Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Yesterday once more, Ambika Varma, The Hindu, 2005-05-27; Retrieved: 2007-09-07
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