Moonnamathoral
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Directed byV. K. Prakash
Written byRajesh Jayaraman
Produced byBenzy Martin
StarringJayaram
Jyothirmai
Vineeth
Samvrutha Sunil
Sherin Shringar
CinematographyLoganathan Srinivasan
Edited byDon Max
Music byOusepachan
Production
company
Fairy Queen Productions
Distributed byEmil & Eric Digital Films
Release date
  • 25 August 2006 (2006-08-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Moonnamathoral (transl. A third person) is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language supernatural film directed by V. K. Prakash and written by Rajesh Jayaraman. It stars Jayaram, Vineeth, Samvrutha Sunil, Sherin Shringar, and Jyothirmayi.[1]

The film was the first Malayalam film to be digitally distributed to theatres via satellite.[2][3] It was also the first Malayalam film to be shot entirely using high-definition (HD) cameras.[4] The film was released on 18 August 2006.

Plot

Two young girls, Anupama and Rahael, rent an old palace and are disturbed by the presence of a strange lady who moves around their place.One night they both saw a haunting dream in which someone is trying to kill them, and they woke up from that nightmare .Suddenly they realize that both the girls had the same dream. They are totally scared about the incident and decides to leave the place next morning.Next morning,unsure of the things occurred,Rahel decides to consult the events happened with Dr Arun.So Rahel and Anu went to his house to meet him. When they reached there they called out his name but Dr Arun doesn't hear anything and went inside.Confused Rahel and Anu suddenly saw a newspaper in which both of their 30th death Orbitury was printed.Shocked by the reality that they are dead.They decide to take revenge and find out how they were dead. As the girls find it difficult to move forward in their enquiry, the second story begins.

The second story follows when Jeeva, a police officer, falls in love with Bala, who is a budding writer. Their professions intervene with their personal lives, preventing them from any serious romancing prior to marriage. Soon after their marriage, Jeeva receives a job transfer to the high ranges of Idukki. Bala is excited at the prospect, as she feels the salubrious mountain atmosphere will help nurture her writing skills. Jeeva is also looking forward to it, as a perfect opportunity to rekindle their lost romance.

However, despite the positive atmosphere, life at the bungalow soon takes an unexpected twist. Life for the couple turns uneasy, as Bala senses someone, apart from the two of them, inhabiting the bungalow. Haunted by a perpetual paranoia, she wakes up most nights to nightmares. Jeeva, concerned with how their marriage is turning out, finally agrees to investigate. The investigation leads him into the unknown realms of the bungalow's shady past, unravelling a forgotten history, thus leading to a startling realisation of who the "third someone" is.He started his investigation from the place where both the girls stayed. There he met with a woman, where the girls stayed. The women gave him a bag which was left behind them. From which jeeva got a greetings card which was written for Dr Arun. Jeeva decide to meet him before he leaves for Australia. So he went to hospital,to meet him.where jeeva reveals to Dr Arun that anu had feelings for him.And Dr arun says that he doesn't know about this and leaves to home to pack his luggage.From there Dr Arun remember his flashback. Where it is shown that dr Arun invite Anu to his place. Anu and Rahel went to his house, and Anu went inside leaving Rahel bhind to wait for her . Where Dr Arun shows his true psychic character and tries to rape anu.By hearing the screaming sound Rahel went inside to save her. At last both of them are killed. So he decides to abandoned their body by hanging it on tree. After realising the truth, spirits of both of them decides to kill him. On the night of his packing, both the souls entered into bala's body and kill dr Arun. Making his soul wander in the place. And both girls spirit are free from the world.

Cast

Production

The new technology was developed by Mumbai-based DG2L Technologies.[3] The digital technology used for the film was provided in Kerala by Emil & Eric Digital Private Limited, a Thrissur-based company. The film was shot primarily at Peerumedu in Idukki.

Soundtrack

Release

Nearly 80 theatres across Kerala were equipped with digital transponders to receive the film via satellite.

Reception

A critic noted that "V.K. Prakash manages to maintain the tempo of the film and gets the aid of visual and sound effects to maintain the horror effect throughout".[5] Another critic opined that "The highlight of the film is Lokanathan's camera which commenced its terrifying journey and the audio track which assumed a menacing pitch".[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Top horror movies in Malayalam". The Times of India.
  2. ↑ "Digital Film – Moonnamathoral". Official site of the movie. Emil and Eric Digital film. Retrieved 15 June 2006.
  3. 1 2 "Digital movie in Malayalam released". The Hindu. Chennai. 19 August 2006. Archived from the original on 10 December 2006. Retrieved 23 August 2006.
  4. ↑ "Moonnamathoral". malayalamcinema.com. Association of Malayalam Movies Actors. Retrieved 15 June 2006.
  5. ↑ "Moonnamathoral Review | Moonnamathoral Malayalam Movie Review by Unni Nair". 4 September 2006.
  6. ↑ "Moonnamathoral review. Moonnamathoral Malayalam movie review, story, rating".
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