Vairam: Fight for Justice

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Vairam: Fight for Justice
Vairam.jpg
Theatrical poster
Directed by M. A. Nishad
Written byCheriyan Kalpakavadi
Produced byN.Shiva Rao
Starring Suresh Gopi
Pasupathi
Jayasurya
Mukesh
Dhanya Mary Varghese
Samvrutha Sunil
CinematographySanjeev Sankar
Edited bySamjith Mohd
Music by M. Jayachandran
Distributed byCinema NSR India Pvt Ltd
Release date
  • 20 September 2009 (2009-09-20)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Vairam: Fight for Justice is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by M. A. Nishad under the banner of Cinema NSR India Pvt Ltd. Production controller Sanjay Padiyoor. The main cast includes Pasupathy, Jayasurya, Mukesh, Samvrutha Sunil, and Dhanya Mary Varghese. Samvrutha Sunil was first time paired with Suresh Gopi, who makes a special appearance, in the movie. [1] [2]

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Plot

Vairam tells the story of Sivarajan who fights for justice, as he loses his daughter Vairamani who is raped and killed. When the law is blinded by political and monetary power, he has no other option than to hunt down Thalikkulam Josekutty who hails from an influential Achayan family in Thodupuzha.

An investigative journalist of a popular magazine, Annie Jacob digs up the whole story, which becomes a sensation. An offbeat advocate Ravi Varma takes up the case for re-investigation. The SP of the Crime Branch, Thomas Erali IPS, investigates the crime with great zeal, and then the real truth is exposed. The advocate, police officer, and the journalist start the fight for justice together. The movie also tells a small love story between journalist Annie Jacob and advocate Ravi Varma.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M Jayachandran, with lyrics written by Gireesh Puthenchery.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Munthirikkurunnu" Vijay Yesudas Gireesh Puthenchery
2"Nattu Paattu Ketto" Shankar Mahadevan Gireesh Puthenchery
3"Vennilaavu Kannu Vacha" K. J. Yesudas Gireesh Puthenchery

Production

The film is loosely based on the Krishnapriya murder case. The plot also resembles with the 1996 film A Time To Kill . [3] After being shot at various locations mainly in Thodupuzha, the film was released on 20 September 2009.

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