Uttarayanam
| Uttarayanam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | G. Aravindan |
| Produced by | Pattathuvila Karunakaran |
| Written by |
Thikkodiyan G. Aravindan |
| Starring |
Dr. Mohandas Kunju Balan K. Nair Adoor Bhasi Sukumaran Kunjandi |
| Music by |
K. Raghavan M. B. Sreenivasan |
| Cinematography | Mankada Ravi Varma |
| Edited by | A. Rameshan |
Production company |
Ganesh Movie Makers |
Release dates |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Uttarayanam (English: Throne of Capricorn) is a 1975 Malayalam film directed by G. Aravindan and written by Thikkodiyan. Aravindan, who is considered the doyen of Malayalam parallel cinema, debuted with this film.[1] The film, which exposes opportunism and hypocrisy set against the backdrop of the Independence struggle, is inspired by Aravindan's own cartoon series, titled Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum (Small World and a Big People), which was published in Mathrubhumi for several years.[2][3]
The film is about Ravi, an unemployed young man, who has to face a series of encounters during his search for a job. Ravi reflects on the past struggles of the anti-British freedom fighters he has learned about from his paralyzed father. He eventually meets Gopalan Muthalaly, a leader of Quit India movement, but now a corrupt contractor. Mohandas plays the protagonist and Kunju, Balan K. Nair, Adoor Bhasi, Kunjandi and Sukumaran play other roles.[2] The film garnered wide critical praise and several awards, including five Kerala State Film Awards upon release. Widely regarded as one of the finest films of Aravindan, it has influenced the parallel cinema movement in Kerala to a great extent.[4]
Cast
- Adoor Bhasi
- Sukumaran
- Vijayan
- Balan K Nair
- Dr Mohandas
- Kunjandi
- Mallika Sukumaran
- Premji
- Radhamani
- Santha Devi
- T. G. Ravi
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. Raghavan.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Hridayathin Romaancham | K. J. Yesudas | G Kumarapilla | |
| 2 | Kulippaanaay | KP Brahmanandan, Chorus | G Kumarapilla | |
| 3 | Radhavadana Vilokana | KP Brahmanandan | G Kumarapilla | |
| 4 | Sreemahaaganesha Sthothram (Pancharathna) | PB Sreenivas | G Kumarapilla |
Awards
- Best Film - Pattathuvila Karunakaran (producer), G. Aravindan (director)
- Best Director - G. Aravindan
- Best Screenplay - Thikkodiyan, G. Aravindan
- Best Photography (Black and white) - Mankada Ravi Varma
- Second Best Actor - Balan K. Nair
- Best Art Director - Artist Namboothiri
- Award for the Best Feature Film on the 25th Anniversary of India's Independence
- National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
References
- ↑ Bibekananda Ray and Naveen Joshi (2001). Conscience of the race: India's offbeat cinema. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 95. ISBN 81-230-1298-5.
- 1 2 Directorate of Film Festivals (1981). The New generation, 1960-1980. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. p. 48.
- ↑ Sashi Kumar (2010-01-02). "Aravindan's art". Frontline. The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
- ↑ "G. Aravindan: Uttarayanam". Cinemafmalayalam.net. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
- ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards: 1969 - 2008". Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala. Retrieved 2011-01-20.