Thachiledathu Chundan is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Shajoon Karyal and written by Babu Janardhanan and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam under the banner of Jooliya Pictures. The film stars Mammootty in the lead role, along with Nandini, Thilakan, Nedumudi Venu, Captain Raju and Kaveri in supporting roles. The film revolves a boatrace fantic, Kochu Kunju.[2] The film features original songs composed by Raveendran, with the background score done by S. P. Venkatesh. The lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.[3] The film was released on 1 April 1999 on the occasion of Vishu.[4] The film was major commercial success and went on to become the third highest grossing film of the year.[5] The film was director Shajoon Karyal's breakthrough in Malayalam cinema.[6][7][5][8]
| Thachiledathu Chundan | |
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| Directed by | Shajoon Karyal |
| Written by | Babu Janardhanan |
| Produced by | Thampi Kannanthanam |
| Starring | Mammootty Nandini Thilakan Nedumudi Venu Captain Raju Kaveri |
| Cinematography | Saloo George Sanjeev Sankar Sree Sankar |
| Edited by | J. Murali Narayanan |
| Music by | Raveendran S. P. Venkatesh(BGM) |
Production company | Jooliya Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹7 crore[1] |
Cast
edit- Mammootty as Kochu Kunju/Ashokan Nair
- Nandini as Usha
- Thilakan as Vikraman Nair
- Nedumudi Venu as Vasukutty
- Vani Viswanath as Ambika
- Kaveri as Indu
- C P Prathapan as Koonanthanam Nair
- Captain Raju as Velupillai
- Vijayakumar as Murali
- Meghanathan as Uthaman
- Augustine as Kamalahasan
- Kollam Thulasi as Advocate Chellappan
- Manka Mahesh
- Sadiq as Balachandran
- Latha
- V. K. Sriraman as Sekharan
- Sathaar as Geevarghese
- Azeez as Kannappan
- Jagannathan as Raghavan Nair
- Mohan Jose as Chenkeeri
- Kundara Johny as Thankayya Mooppan
- Alphonse as Dancer
- Anish paul as CI Balan Pillai (police)
Soundtrack
editThe film includes songs composed by Raveendran, with lyrics by Bichu Thirumala. The background score was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.[9]
| Track | Title | Singer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aalappuzha Vaazhum" | K. J. Yesudas | Raga: Aarabhi, Anandabhairavi |
| 2 | "Kaduvaye Kiduva" | K. J. Yesudas | Raga:Bowli |
| 3 | "Kallan Chakkettu" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | Raga: Lalitha |
| 4 | "Kallan Chakkettu" | K. J. Yesudas | Raga: Mukhari |
| 5 | "Shaivasankethame" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 6 | "Shokamookamaay" | K. S. Chithra | Raga: Chenchurutti |
| 7 | "Shokamookamaayi" | K. J. Yesudas | Raga: Anandabhairavi |
| 8 | "They They Cholli" | K. J. Yesudas | Raga: Aarabhi, Anandabhairavi |
Reception
editThe year 1999 was a turbulent year for Malayalam cinema, with an all-time low production of 60 films, which is low compared to films produced in 1997, which had more than a 100 films. In 1999, 45 films of the 60 films bombed at the box office, with approximately only 10 films reaping good profits. Thachiledathu Chundan was one of the few films that was successful at the box office. The film was the third highest grossing film of the year, earning 7 crore from the box office in its final run. The film was only surpassed by Friends and Pathram.[10]
References
edit- ^ M. G. Radhakrishnan (26 June 2000). "Crippled by failed productions and losses, Malayalam film industry banks on sleaze". India Today. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
- ^ "Thachilledathu Chundan (1999)". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "തച്ചിലേടത്ത് ചുണ്ടൻ". M3DB.COM. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "Thachiledathu Chundan Story, Thachiledathu Chundan Movie Story, Plot, Synopsis, Review, Preview". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Mammootty in a tale of snake boats". On the Sets. Screen India. Archived from the original on 29 June 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ "The Hindu : Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Interview : Destiny's child". 25 August 2007. Archived from the original on 25 August 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ New Straits Times review
- ^ "Destiny's child". The Hindu. 11 August 2006. Archived from the original on 25 August 2007. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- ^ "Songs, Download songs by . Raaga.com Malayalam Songs – Raaga.com – A World Of Music".
- ^ Radhakrishnan, M. G. (26 June 2000). "Crippled by failed productions and losses, Malayalam film industry banks on sleaze". India Today. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
External links
edit- Thachiledathu Chundan at IMDb
- Thachiledathu Chundan at the Malayalam Movie Database