Thachiledathu Chundan
| Thachiledathu Chundan | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|
Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹7 crore[1] |
Thachiledathu Chundan is a 1999 Indian
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]
Plot
The film is set in modern
Vallamkali (boatrace) fanatic named Kochu Kunju and his family. Kochu Kunju is a member of the most prominent family in the locality, is the kind who cares for no one. He becomes a terror in the locality and his family is forced to send him away, so that they can live in peace. He comes back to the village when he hears of the destruction of the Vallam (snakeboat), once the pride of the village, and vows not only to take revenge on the culprits, but also to rebuild the snakeboat in time for the next boat race season. On behalf of his family, Kochu Kunju challenges their rival family that they will buy a new boat for the upcoming Vallamkali. However, certain problems follows and Kochu Kunju is forced to marry a wealthy girl and forget his childhood girlfriend. After buying the boat, Kochu Kunju had to face further problems; his boatmen were attacked and he himself had to lead the boat. However, the ultimate success is for Kochu Kunju.[5][8]
Cast
- Mammootty as Ashokan Nair/ Kochu Kunju
- Nandinias 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. Sriramanas Sekharan
- Sathaar as Geevarghese
- Azeezas 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
The film includes songs composed by
background score was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.[9]
| Track | Title | Singer(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aalappuzha Vaazhum" | K. J. Yesudas | 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
The 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ Screen India. 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
- Thachiledathu Chundan at IMDb
- Thachiledathu Chundan at the Malayalam Movie Database
