The Guard (2001 film)

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The Guard
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Film poster
Directed by Hakim
Screenplay byHakim
Story bySabitha Jayaraj
Produced bySabitha Jayaraj
KSFDC
Starring Kalabhavan Mani
Cinematography Saloo George
Edited byVenugopal
Music byBiju
Shyam Dharman
Rajesh
Production
company
Green Dragon Movies
Release date
  • 12 December 2001 (2001-12-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

The Guard is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and written by Hakim Rawther. Kalabhavan Mani plays all of the characters. [1] [2]

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Yaadein predated The Guard as "the first ‘one-man film’". [3] The film features cinematography by Saloo George, editing by Venugopal and artwork by Nathan Mannoor. The background score has been provided by Biju and songs featured in the film are composed by Shyam Sharman and Rajesh with lyrics written by Arumughan Vengidang. All the songs are sung by Kalabhavan Mani himself. [4]

Kalabhavan Mani, playing the role of Appukuttan in the film Mani in The Guard.jpg
Kalabhavan Mani, playing the role of Appukuttan in the film

Cast

Soundtrack

The film features 7 songs composed by Shyam Dharman and Rajesh with lyrics penned by Arumughan Vengidang. All the songs are based on folk music and are sung by Kalabhavan Mani himself.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Ee Kaattil Puliyundo" Kalabhavan Mani  
2."Kaattukurumbathi Karineelakannaale"Kalabhavan Mani 
3."Kunjathoone Ponnu Kunjathoone"Kalabhavan Mani 
4."Naadodikkaattil"Kalabhavan Mani 
5."Thaa Thakkida Nammal Naalalu"Kalabhavan Mani, Chorus 
6."Thana Thina Thaanana Dhimi"Kalabhavan Mani 
7."Thekkan Malaakhayirangi"Kalabhavan Mani 

Reception

A critic from Screen wrote that "Kalabhavan Mani, who is the only actor on screen, does his part as Appukuttan very well. Director Hakkim, who has done the script based on story by Sathitha Jayaraj, has taken care to give a new dimension to the seemingly simple story of Appukuttan". [3] A critic from Sify wrote that "The director Hakim has given it an interesting treatment not seen in regular films". [5] A critic from Cinesouth wrote that "Good one to watch. Especially if you're a passionate fighter for animal rights". [6]

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