Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha: A Malayalam Epic Historical Drama
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (transl. A northern ballad of valour) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi, Geetha and Captain Raju. The film won four National Film Awards (1989) including Best Actor (Mammootty), Best Screenplay (M. T. Vasudevan Nair), Best Production Design and Best Costume Design (P. Krishnamoorthy) and seven Kerala State Film Awards.
This film is based on a subplot of Vadakkan Pattukal, a medieval ballad in North Malabar. The film tells the story of Chanthu Chekavar (Mammootty), a skilled warrior who is falsely accused of betraying his cousin and mentor Aromal Chekavar (Suresh Gopi) during a duel. Chanthu flees from his village and joins forces with Aringodar (Captain Raju), a rival chekavar who plots to overthrow the local chieftain. Chanthu also falls in love with Unniyarcha (Madhavi), Aromal's sister and a fearless warrior woman.
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The film is widely regarded as one of the best Malayalam films ever made and a masterpiece of Indian cinema. The film showcases the rich culture and history of Kerala, as well as the martial art of Kalaripayattu. The film also features stunning cinematography by K. Ramachandra Babu, melodious music by Bombay Ravi, and powerful performances by the lead actors.
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Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is not just a historical film, but also a psychological drama that explores the themes of identity, loyalty, honour, love and revenge. The film challenges the conventional portrayal of Chandu as a villain and Aromal as a hero, and instead presents them as complex and flawed human beings. The film also questions the validity and reliability of oral traditions and legends that are often biased and distorted by time and memory.
The film was a critical and commercial success, and received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The film was praised for its brilliant screenplay by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, who won his third National Film Award for Best Screenplay. The film also showcased the acting prowess of Mammootty, who delivered one of his career-best performances as Chandu. He won his second National Film Award for Best Actor for his nuanced and subtle portrayal of the tragic hero. The film also featured excellent performances by the supporting cast, especially Balan K. Nair, Suresh Gopi, Madhavi and Captain Raju.
The film also won several other awards and accolades, such as the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value, Best Director (Hariharan), Best Actor (Mammootty), Best Supporting Actor (Balan K. Nair), Best Cinematography (K. Ramachandra Babu), Best Editor (M. S. Mani) and Best Sound Recordist (Devadas). The film also won the Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Film.
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha is regarded to be one of the greatest Malayalam films ever made and is considered a landmark film in Malayalam film history. Following its release, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha has attained cult status in Malayalam cinema and receives re-runs on television channels. The film has also inspired several remakes and adaptations in other languages, such as Veeraputhran (2011) in Malayalam, Urumi (2011) in Malayalam and Hindi, and Pulimurugan (2016) in Malayalam. 29c81ba772