| Vakkalathu Narayanankutty | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| Screenplay by | T. K. Rajeev Kumar Jayaprakash Kuloor Dialogues: Jayaprakash Kuloor |
| Story by | T. K. Rajeev Kumar |
| Produced by | B. Rakesh |
| Starring | Jayaram Mukesh Manya Jagathy Sreekumar Bobby Kottarakkara |
| Cinematography | Ravi Varman |
| Edited by | Sreekar Prasad |
| Music by | Songs: Mohan Sithara Score: Sharreth |
| Distributed by | Khathilakam Release |
Release date | 9 February 2001 |
Running time | 144 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Vakkalathu Narayanankutty (transl. Narayanankutty on prosecution) is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language legal comedy-drama film co-written and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Jayaram, Mukesh, Manya and Jagathy Sreekumar. It was actor Bobby Kottarakkara's last film. It was during the shooting of this film that Bobby Kottarakkara died, leaving the team to continue the shooting without him.[1] The film had an average performance at the box office.[2][3]
Plot
"Vakkalathu Narayanankutty" is a Malayalam film that intricately weaves together the life of its protagonist, Narayanankutty (Jayaram), who, aspiring to be a lawyer, finds himself working as a government office clerk. Undeterred by this unexpected turn, Narayanankutty becomes renowned as 'Vakkaalaththu Narayanankutty' for his unique approach to justice – filing Public-Interest Litigations against those who break the law. His commitment to justice becomes a double-edged sword, attracting the ire of certain individuals. The story takes a dark twist when he is framed in a rape case, facing serious consequences. Undeterred, Narayanankutty refuses to lose faith in the legal system and continues his fight against the wrongdoers.
"Vakkalathu Narayanankutty" unfolds as a tale of resilience and determination, exploring the complexities of the legal landscape. The film highlights the indomitable spirit of Narayanankutty as he confronts adversity, stands up against injustice, and strives to uphold the principles he believes in. With themes of courage, justice, and the human spirit, the film captivates audiences with its compelling narrative and the compelling journey of its protagonist.[4]
Cast
- Jayaram as Vakkalathu Narayanankutty
- Mukesh as Adv. Mathew Chandy Neruparambil
- Manya as Kukku Kurian
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Advocate Easwara Subramoni Iyer
- K.B. Ganesh Kumar as Raghu
- Kalabhavan Mani as S.I. 'Minnal' Chandran
- Bobby Kottarakkara as Captain Bobby
- Nandhu
- P. Balachandran as Padmanabhan, Narayanankutty's father
- Roslin as Narayanankutty's mother
- Rajan P. Dev as DGP Kurian Kulapurayil IPS, Kukku's father
- Shalu Menon as Niveditha, Narayanankutty's sister
- Ponnamma Babu as Kukku's Mother
- Raghavan as Judge
- Professor Aliyar
- P. Sreekumar as Sasidhara Kurup
- Poojappura Radhakrishnan
- Adv. Jayaprakash Kottarakara as Cameo Appearance
- Viji Thampi as Cameo Appearance
- Kalliyoor Sasi as Prof. Narayanan Potty
References
- ↑ Unni R. Nair (5 January 2001). "Vakkalathu Narayanankutty: A fight against injustice". Screen India. Archived from the original on 17 June 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
- ↑ Unni R. Nair (4 January 2002). "Let down". Screen India. Archived from the original on 29 December 2007. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- ↑ "2001 - Another disastrous year for filmdom". Kala Keralam. 2001. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- ↑ https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/vakkalathu-narayanankutty/story.html#synopsis.
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