Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (transl. From One to Zero) is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio, written and directed by Reghunath Paleri in his directorial debut. The film features Asha Jayaram and Geethu Mohandas in lead roles. Mohanlal's voice-over appears throughout the film, but he turns up only at the end of the story. Suresh Gopi and Mukesh make cameo appearances.[1][2]
| Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | |
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| Directed by | Reghunath Paleri |
| Written by | Reghunath Paleri |
| Produced by | Navodaya Appachan |
| Starring | Asha Jayaram Geethu Mohandas |
| Cinematography | Shaji N. Karun |
| Edited by | T. R. Shekhar |
| Music by | Mohan Sithara |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navodaya |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film explores the loneliness of a widow and the need for a father figure for her daughter. It won six Kerala State Film Awards for Best Debut Director (Reghunath Paleri), Best Child Artist (Geethu), Best Cinematography (Shaji N. Karun), Best Editor (Shekhar), Best Art Director, and Best Sound Recordist.
Cast
edit- Asha Jayaram as Aleena
- Geethu Mohandas as Deepamol
- Nedumudi Venu as Dr. K. K. Menon
- Sukumari as Sister
- Shari as Elizabeth, Aleena's friend
- Prathap Pothan as Josekutty, Aleena's late husband
- Zainuddin as the Santa Claus
- Kalabhavan Rahman as the ice cream parlour waiter
- Suresh Gopi as the man at the beach (Cameo appearance)
- Mukesh as the man at the ice cream parlour (Cameo appearance)
- Mohanlal as Telephone uncle (Cameo appearance)
Production
editGeethu Mohandas who was barely four years old made her acting debut as a child artist with this film. In order to make her perform to the character, the film's director, Paleri, used to converse with her through telephone as Mohanlal's character to get her familiarize with the character.[3]
Soundtrack
editAll lyrics are written by O. N. V. Kurup; all music is composed by Mohan Sithara
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ponnoleevin" (Malarppanthalpolaam) | G. Venugopal, Choir | |
| 2. | "Ponnum Thinkal" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 3. | "Ponnum Thinkal Pottum Maane" (Male) | G. Venugopal | |
| 4. | "Raaree Raareeram" | K. S. Chithra, G. Venugopal |
Awards
edit| Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala State Film Award | Best Debut Director | Raghunath Paleri | Won | [5] |
| Best Child Artist | Geethu Mohandas | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography | Shaji N. Karun | Won | ||
| Best Editor | T. R. Sekhar | Won | ||
| Best Art Director | K. Sheker | Won | ||
| Best Sound Recordist | Selvaraj | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Story behind M Town's most iconic child roles". The Times of India. 14 November 2015.
- ^ "ഒന്നു മുതല് പൂജ്യം വരെ (1986)". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ Kerala State Chalachitra Academy (1986). "State Film Awards - 2000". Department of Information and Public Relations. Archived from the original on 19 November 2009. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
External links
edit- Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare at IMDb
- Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare at the Malayalam Movie Database