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Life of Josutty

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{{Infobox film
| name = Life of Josutty
| image = Life of Josutty poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical poster
| director = [[Jeethu Joseph]]
| producer = Jayalal Menon Anil Biswas [[Sunil Lulla]]
| screenplay = Rajesh Varma
| story = Jayalal Menon
| starring = [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] [[Jyothi Krishna (actress)|Jyothi Krishna]] [[Rachana Narayanankutty|Rachana]] Renjini Rupesh
| narrator = [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]
| music = [[Anil Johnson]]
| cinematography = Ravichandran
| editing = Ayoob Khan
| studio = [[Eros International]] Backwater Studios
| distributor = [[Eros International]] Popcorn Entertainments, Tricolor Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2015|09|24}}
| runtime = 166 minutes
| country = India
| language = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Life of Josutty''''' is a 2015 Malayalam language [[family drama]] film directed by [[Jeethu Joseph]]. The film stars [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] in the title role along with a supporting cast consisting of [[Jyothi Krishna (actress)|Jyothi Krishna]], [[Rachana Narayanankutty]], Renjini Rupesh, Hareesh Perady and Chempil Asokan.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/on-location-life-of-josutty/article6940587.ece|title=Life of Josutty|date=27 February 2015|first=Vijay|last=George|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=14 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Exclusive-Jeethu-joins-Prithviraj-for-action-saga/articleshow/47976981.cms|title=Exclusive: Jeethu joins Prithviraj for action saga|work=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Kashmiri-beauty-Aqsa-in-Life-of-Josutty/articleshow/48188070.cms|title=Kashmiri beauty Aqsa in Life of Josutty|work=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=1 August 2015}}</ref> The story is formatted with commentaries from the protagonist. The screenplay and dialogue are written by Rajesh Varma. The film is co-produced and released by [[Eros International]], it is their debut production and distribution in Malayalam cinema.<ref name=finexpress>{{cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/article/indian-markets/eros-shares-gain-after-maiden-malayalam-movie-venture-life-of-josutty-announcement/129262/|title=Eros shares gain after maiden Malayalam movie venture 'Life of Josutty' announcement|accessdate=13 September 2015|publisher=Financial Express|date=2 September 2015}}</ref> ''Life of Josutty'' released on 24 September 2015 and met with generally positive reviews.<ref name=review/>

==Plot==
Josutty ([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]) is the son of Joseph and Shoshamma. He belongs to a middle class traditional Christian farmer family in [[Kattappana]], [[Idukki]]. As a child he desired to become a priest. But he falls in love with Jessy ([[Rachana Narayanankutty]]), his neighbor and childhood friend. Josutty is a sixth standard dropout and from a poor background, the reason why Jessy's dad refuses to marry her off to Josutty. Jessy was ready to go against her father and marry Josutty, but he doesn't want their families to suffer because of them. Later, Jessy married and moved on. Josutty's family was in deep debt and had sister to marry off, yielding to the advice from his friends and relatives he agrees to marry Rose ([[Jyothi Krishna (actress)|Jyothi Krishna]]), a divorcée nurse settled in [[New Zealand]]. After the marriage, he travels to [[Rotorua]] in New Zealand to join his wife. Upon reaching there, Josutty's life turns upside down. Rose's [[Bipolar disorder|bipolar]] character confuses Josutty and later he finds out his wife is pursuing an [[Extramarital sex|extramarital]] life with her former boyfriend. All of a sudden he realizes that he is a "total [[Square (slang)|square]]" and that everything he believed to be true throughout life was wrong and he vows to make money. His friend Priya and Devassy helps him to run a restaurant and he slowly grows economically. He falls for Priya and works for nine years in New Zealand. He proposes to Priya once but Priya confesses with grief that still her marriage status with her far staying and [[Homosexuality|homosexual]] husband cannot be changed. After his father's death he goes back to Kattappana facing repressed realities of emptiness in his life from the passing away of his mother, father and close friend. There he meets a door to door sales woman([[Nayantara]]) and marries her and vows to have more children than his first love and neighbor Jessy with the intent to "live life to the fullest".

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] as Josutty
* Renjini Rupesh as Priya
* [[Jyothi Krishna (actress)|Jyothi Krishna]] as Rose
* [[Chembil Ashokan]] as Devassy
* [[Hareesh Peradi]] as Joseph
* Noby Markose as Geevarghese
* [[Nayanthara]] as Swapna (Cameo)
* [[Rachana Narayanankutty]] as Jessymol
* Vijayakumari as Soshamma
* Aqsa Bhatt as Angel/Devil
* [[Krishna Praba]] as Mollykutty
* [[Suraj Venjarammoodu]] as Varkey
* [[Resmi anil]] as kochu rani
* [[Koottickal Jayachandran]]
* [[Saju Navodaya]] as Rameshan
* Nandu Pothuval as broker Stepehn
* [[P. Balachandran]] as Peelipose, Jessy's Father
* [[Pranav Mohanlal]] Cameo mirror appearance
* [[Santhakumari]] as Geevarghese's Mother
* [[Sasi Kalinga]] as Narayanan Master
* [[Sunil Sukhada]] as Fr. Gabriel
* [[Sudheer Karamana]] as Mathachan
* [[Jeethu Joseph]] in a cameo
* [[Gaurav Menon]] as young Josutty
* [Gauri] as young Jessy
* [[Nandana Varma]] as young Jessy{{colend}}[[imdbname:8527630|Nandana Varma]]

== Marketing ==
The teaser of ''Life of Josutty'' released on 31 August and featured all actors in the film.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jose|first1=Sachin|title='Life of Josutty' Teaser Released; Introduces Dileep and Other Actors|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/life-josutty-teaser-released-introduces-dileep-other-actors-644885|accessdate=13 September 2015|work=International Business Times|date=31 August 2015}}</ref> [[Eros International]]'s share value surged by 3.98% at the stock market, immediately after the announcement of this film.<ref name=finexpress/> The trailer of film released on 2 September, telling that there is no twist or suspense in the film.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jayaram|first1=Deepika|title=The trailer of Life of Josutty is out!|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/The-trailer-of-Life-of-Josutty-is-out/articleshow/48774255.cms|accessdate=13 September 2015|work=The Times of India|date=2 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Jose|first1=Sachin|title='Life of Josutty' Trailer Featuring Dileep Released; No Twist, No Suspense|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/life-josutty-trailer-featuring-dileep-released-no-twist-no-suspense-645299|accessdate=13 September 2015|work=International Business Times|date=3 September 2015}}</ref> Film's audio is released on 4 September.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Soman|first1=Deepa|title=Life of Josutty songs out|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Life-of-Josutty-songs-out/articleshow/48800615.cms|accessdate=13 September 2015|work=The Times of India|date=5 September 2015}}</ref> First video song "Mele Mele" released on 10 September.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Vasudevan|first1=Aishwarya|title=Mele Mele song from Life of Josutty: Shreya Ghoshal's rendition is beautiful|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Mele-Mele-song-from-Life-of-Josutty-Shreya-Ghoshals-rendition-is-beautiful/articleshow/48897775.cms|accessdate=13 September 2015|work=The Times of India|date=10 September 2015}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
Upon release it received positive critical response.<ref name=review>{{cite news|author1=Sachin Jose|title='Life of Josutty' movie review round-up: A perfect family entertainer|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/life-josutty-movie-review-round-perfect-family-entertainer-647914|accessdate=30 September 2015|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=24 September 2015}}</ref> ''[[Malayala Manorama]]'' rated 3.25 out of 5 stars and concluded "Josutty inspires, and in more ways than one, makes for a good structured story; something that is largely eclipsed by mass entertainers".<ref>{{cite news|author=Arathi Kannan|title=Life of Josutty: The circle of life|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/life-of-josutty-dileep-jeethu-joseph-drishyam-rachana-malayalam-movies.html|accessdate=30 September 2015|agency=[[Malayala Manorama]]|date=26 September 2015}}{{Rating|3.5|5|score=3.25/5 stars}}</ref> ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars and called it "impressive" and concluded "On the whole, with Life of Josutty, director Jeethu Joseph carries on his good form that he showed in Drishyam giving Dileep one of the best characters of his career".<ref>{{cite web|author=Paresh C. Palicha|title=Review: Life of Josutty impresses|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-life-of-josutty-impresses/20150925.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|accessdate=30 September 2015|date=25 September 2015}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "It is to Joseph's credit that in today's changing times he has gone ahead and presented us with a simple, slice of life tale, managing to emerge a winner to a large extent".<ref>{{cite news|author=Sethumadhavan N|title=MOVIE REVIEW: LIFE OF JOSUTTY|url=http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-Review-Life-of-Josutty/articleshow/49107963.cms|accessdate=30 September 2015|agency=[[Bangalore Mirror]]|date=25 September 2015}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> ''Indiaglitz'' awarded 3 out of 5 stars and said "Jeethu Joseph has once again come up with a good cinema. The makers' repeated warning that there is no twist of suspense is very much true. Its life - slow and steady like the beat of the heart".<ref>{{cite web|title=Life of Josutty Movie Review - Its life - slow and steady|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/life-of-josutty-malayalam-movie-review-19725.html|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|accessdate=30 September 2015|date=24 September 2015}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> ''[[One India|Filmibeat.com]]'' rated 3 out of 5 stars and said "The movie falls into the slow pace with the excessive load of emotional elements and unnecessary scenes. The climax looks forced; but it may satisfy the audience who insists on a happy ending. But in a whole, Life Of Josutty makes a perfect family movie".<ref>{{cite web|author=Akhila Menon|title=Life Of Josutty Movie Review: No 'Drishyam' Magic, But Life At The Simplest!|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/reviews/2015/life-of-josutty-movie-review-dileep-jeethu-joseph-strikes-again-199323.html|publisher=Filmibeat.com|accessdate=30 September 2015|date=24 September 2015}}</ref>

''[[The New Indian Express]]'' stated "The film is monotonous till the end. The flow is smooth in the first half which is made interesting with comic sequences. In the second half, it takes more time to narrate the story, hence lags".<ref>{{cite news|author=Pramod Thomas|title=The Humdrum Life of Josutty|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/The-Humdrum-Life-of-Josutty/2015/09/27/article3049359.ece|accessdate=30 September 2015|agency=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=27 September 2015}}</ref> ''Nowrunning.com'' rated 2 out of 5 stars and commented "'Life of Josutty' is a non-toxic film that in no way spoils. But with a nonchalant story and script that gets progressively run of the mill as it goes, the film qualifies at best for an apathetic watch".<ref name =review2>{{cite web|author=Veeyen|title=Life of Josutty Review|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/16250/malayalam/life-of-josutty/5228/review/|publisher=Nowrunning.com|date=27 September 2015}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film released on 24 September, grossed {{INR Convert|9.70|c}} from all over India in 15 days, of which {{INRConvert|8.80|c}} was collected from [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Kerala box office collection: 'Ennu Ninte Moideen', 'Kunjiramayanam', 'Life of Josutty' do good business|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kerala-box-office-collection-ennu-ninte-moideen-kunjiramayanam-life-josutty-do-good-649736|accessdate=11 October 2015|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=8 October 2015}}</ref> The satellite right was bought by [[Surya TV]] for an amount of {{INR Convert|5.5|c}}.<ref>{{cite news|author=Anu James|title=Sun Network buys satellite rights of 'Pathemari', 'Kanal', 'Amar Akbar Anthony', other Malayalam films|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sun-network-buys-satellite-rights-pathemari-kanal-amar-akbar-anthony-other-malayalam-films-649705|accessdate=11 October 2015|agency=[[International Business Times]]|date=8 October 2015}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Life of Josutty
| type = Soundtrack
| longtype = to Life of Josutty
| artist = [[Anil Johnson]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 26 March 2015
| recorded =
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| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=25|s=32}}
| language = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]]
| label =
| producer = [[Anil Johnson]]
| prev_title = [[Onnum Mindathe]]
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
The soundtrack is composed by [[Anil Johnson]] which comprises five songs. The singers include [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Najim Arshad]] and Sangeetha Prabhu.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Deepa Soman|title=Life of Josutty songs out|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Life-of-Josutty-songs-out/articleshow/48800615.cms|accessdate=11 October 2015|agency=[[The Times of India]]|date=5 September 2015}}</ref>

The first video song "Mele Mele" sung by Shreya Ghoshal was released in September first week. The song shows the transition of Josutty (Dileep) and Jessy (Rachana), from their childhood days to adulthood. It is penned by lyricist Santosh Varma.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Aishwarya Vasudevan|title=Mele Mele song from Life of Josutty: Shreya Ghoshal's rendition is beautiful|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/music/Mele-Mele-song-from-Life-of-Josutty-Shreya-Ghoshals-rendition-is-beautiful/articleshow/48897775.cms|accessdate=11 October 2015|agency=[[The Times of India]]|date=10 September 2015}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 25:22
| title1 = Mele Mele (Solo)
| lyrics1 = Santhosh Varma
| extra1 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length1 = 4:59
| title2 = Ketoo Njan (Duet)
| lyrics2 = Santhosh Varma
| extra2 = [[Najim Arshad]], Sangeeta Prabhu
| length2 = 5:14
| title3 = Kalaame
| lyrics3 = Santhosh Varma
| extra3 = [[Vijay Yesudas]]
| length3 = 4:55
| title4 = Mele Mele (Duet)
| lyrics4 = Santhosh Varma
| extra4 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Najim Arshad]]
| length4 = 5:00
| title5 = Ketoo Njan (Solo)
| lyrics5 = Santhosh Varma
| extra5 = Sangeeta Prabhu
| length5 = 5:14
}}

==Awards& Nominations==
;[[Filmfare Awards South]]
* Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Malayalam]] -[[Shreya Ghoshal]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{imdb title|id=4961322}}
* {{facebook|LifeOfJosutty}}
{{Jeethu Joseph}}

[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films set in New Zealand]]

Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary

2021-08-26T13:59:50Z

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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
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| name = Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
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| nearest_city = [[Pune]]
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'''Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary''' was created in the [[Ambegaon taluka|Ambegaon]] and [[Khed (taluka of Pune)|Khed]] [[Tehsil|taluka]]s of [[Pune District]], in the Western [[India]]n state of [[Maharashtra]] in order mainly to protect the habitat of the [[Indian giant squirrel|Indian Giant Squirrel]].

== History ==
This sanctuary was created in 1984.

==Details==
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary has an area of {{Convert|131|km2|mi2|abbr=on}} and is a part of the [[Western Ghats]] (Sahyadri Ranges), which itself is recognised as one of the 12 [[Biodiversity hotspot|biodiversity hotspots]] of the world.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-20|title=International Day of Forests: Explore the best wild life sanctuaries in Maharashtra - The Financial Express|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/travel-tourism/international-day-of-forests-2021-world-forest-day-2021-maharashtra-forests-tiger-reserves/2216809/|access-date=2021-06-10|website=www.financialexpress.com}}</ref> The sanctuary was notified by the state government of Maharashtra in 1985 with the total area of is 130.78sq. km., under the [[Wildlife Protection Act, 1972|Wildlife Protection Act 1972]].

The sanctuary includes nine tribal villages. The area's bio-diversity has been retained as it will be preserved as a cluster of [[Sacred groves of India|sacred groves]] for generations.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Deo|first1=Sharmila|date=|title=The Environment Education Programme in Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary|url=https://kalpavriksh.org/our-work/environment-education/locale-specific-education-programmes/|website=|publisher=Kalpavriksh Environmental Action Group}}</ref> These sacred groves act as gene pools of this area, from where seeds were dispersed. In Ahupe - a tribal ([[Mahadev Koli]]) village's sacred grove in the sanctuary, a climber Khombhal - ''[[Xantolis tomentosa]]'' was found to be 800–1000 years old in 1984.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.aseanbiodiversity.info/scripts/count_article.asp?Article_code=52001776 |title=Guardians of the Forest |last1=Karnik |first1=Kusum |date=2003-02-21 |publisher=Shaswat Trust |work=aseanbiodiversity.info |access-date=2011-02-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303170956/http://www.aseanbiodiversity.info/scripts/count_article.asp?Article_code=52001776 |archive-date=2016-03-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

=== Flora and Fauna ===
The sanctuary harbours large diversity of [[endemic]] & specialised [[flora]] and [[fauna]]. Sanctuary is home to the state animal of Maharashtra- Ratufa indica elphistonii, sub species of the [[Indian giant squirrel|Indian Giant squirrel]] that is one of three threatened Indo-Malyan squirrel species. The particular sub species found here is endemic to Bhimashankar. Important mammals reported from the sanctuary are [[carnivores]] like Leopard Panthera pardus, and [[Golden Jackal]] (''Canis aureus''), [[Sambar deer|Sambar]] (''Cervus unicolor''), [[Barking Deer]] (''Muntiacus muntjak''), [[Wild boar|Wildboar]] (''Sus scrofa''), [[Common Langur]] (''Semnopithecus entellus''), [[Rhesus Macaque]] (''Macaca mulatta'') and the [[Mouse Deer]] (''Moschiola meminna''). The Indian [[Pangolin]] (''Manis crassicaudata'') is also reported. Sanctuary is rich in specialised and endemic [[reptiles]], [[amphibians]], [[butterflies]] and [[insects]]. During the monsoon (rainy season), various species of [[mosses]] and [[epiphytes]] including bioluminescent fungi can be seen on the trees.

==See also==
* [[Bhimashankar]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://wildlife-tours.tourtravelworld.com/wildlife-sanctuaries/bhimashankar-wildlife-sanctuary.htm Wildlife tour travelworld.com: Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary]
* http://www.bhimashankar.in
* http://www.bhimashankar.net.in

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[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries of the Western Ghats]]
[[Category:North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests]]
[[Category:Narmada Valley dry deciduous forests]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Pune district]]
[[Category:1984 establishments in Maharashtra]]
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Adimakal Udamakal

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{{short description|1987 film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Adimakal Udamakal
| image = Adimakal Udamakal.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster designed by [[P. N. Menon (director)|P. N. Menon]]
| director = [[I. V. Sasi]]
| writer = [[T. Damodaran]]
| producer = [[Raju Mathew]]
| starring = [[Mohanlal]] [[Mammootty]] [[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] [[Seema (actress)|Seema]]
| music = [[Shyam (composer)|Shyam]]
| cinematography = Jayaram V.
| editing = [[K. Narayanan]]
| studio = Century Films
| distributor = Century Release
| released = {{Film date|1987|04|10|df=y}}
| runtime = 149 minutes
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| gross =
}}
'''''Adimakal Udamakal''''' ({{Translation|Slaves are the masters}}) is a 1987 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[political film]] directed by [[I. V. Sasi]] and written by [[T. Damodaran]], starring [[Mammootty]], [[Mohanlal]], [[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] and [[Seema (actress)|Seema]]. [[Ratheesh]], [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]], [[Jagathi Sreekumar]], [[Captain Raju]], [[Lissy (actress)|Lissy]], [[Sukumari]] and [[Santhakumari]] plays supporting roles.

==Plot==
It is a political film on trade union and its functioning in factories. Trade Union is headed by Raghavan ([[Mammootty]]). Mill Owner brings new manager Mohan Cheriyan ([[Mohanlal]]) to solve the company's issues with trade union leaders. Meanwhile Indu, Mill Owner's sister is attracted to Mohan. Nexus between politicians and factory owners dumping workers for their selfish deeds is also highlighted. When the company is about to lay off due to union problems, Raghavan suggests a new formula for solving the company issues and this saves the company. The issue is resolved. However many union members turn against Raghavan. During the climax, chaos breaks out and Raghavan is killed by his own union members who despise him. Mohan is seen holding cloth covered in Raghavan's blood symbolizing Communist flag(red) and idea of "blood and sweat".

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
*[[Mammootty]] as Raghavan, the union leader
*[[Mohanlal]] as Mohan Cherian, the manager
*[[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] as Devootty
*[[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Radha
*[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] as Indhu
*[[Ratheesh]] as Sukumaran
*[[Balan K. Nair]] as Karunakaran Nambiar
*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Andrews
*[[Jagathi Sreekumar]] as Mukundan
*[[Lizy (actress)|Lizy]] Raji
*[[Thilakan]] as Gopalan
*[[Sankaradi]] as Govindan
*[[Mukesh (Malayalam actor)|Mukesh]] Jayan
*[[Captain Raju]] Sathyan
*[[Mammukoya]] as Pocker
*[[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] as Ramachandran
*[[Sukumari]] as Janu
*[[Devan (actor)|Devan]] as Vijayan
*[[Valsala Menon]] as Madhavi
*[[Kundara Johny]] as Joseph
*[[Jagannatha Varma]] as R. K. Shenoy
*[[Santhakumari]] as Sarada
*[[T. P. Madhavan]] as Minister
* [[Augustine (actor)|Augustine]] as Abootty
{{colend}}

==Release==
The film was released on 10 April 1987.

===Box office===
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite news |author=C S Venkiteswaran|title=Trendsetting titan|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/trendsetting-titan/article9947168.ece/amp/|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 November 2017|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/architect-of-blockbusters/article4655388.ece|title=Architect of blockbusters|work=The Hindu|date=26 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news18.com/news/india/malayalam-scriptwriter-t-damodaran-dead-459865.html|title=Malayalam scriptwriter T Damodaran dead|work=[[CNN-News18]]|date=28 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/i-v-sasi-has-been-a-trendsetter-in-the-film-industry/article19924652.ece|title=The End of an Epoch|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=26 October 2017}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Empty section|date=February 2020}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|0271356}}

{{I. V. Sasi}}

[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1987 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian political films]]

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