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{{Infobox film
| name = Aakasha Gopuram
| image = Aakashagopuram 04.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[K. P. Kumaran]]
| producer = Tutu J. Sharma Taizoon F. Khorakiwala Manu S. Kumaran
| screenplay = K. P. Kumaran
| based_on = {{based on|''[[The Master Builder]]''|[[Henrik Ibsen]]}}
| starring = [[Mohanlal]] [[Nithya Menon]] [[Bharat Gopy]] [[Manoj K. Jayan]] [[Sreenivasan]] [[Geetu Mohandas]] [[Shweta Menon]]
| music = [[John Altman (composer)|John Altman]]
| cinematography = [[Santosh Thundiyil]]
| editing = [[B. Ajithkumar]]
| studio = Medient & Tarlac
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2008|8||ref1=<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.facebook.com/pages/AakashaGopuram/36320200575 |title= AakashaGopuram|publisher= Facebook |access-date= 2008-07-08}}</ref>}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Aakasha Gopuram''''' (English: ''Castle in the Air'') is a 2008 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[drama film]] written and directed by [[K. P. Kumaran]]. It is a cinematic adaptation of [[Norway|Norwegian]] writer [[Henrik Ibsen]]'s 1892 play ''[[The Master Builder]]''. The film stars [[Mohanlal]], [[Nithya Menon]], [[Bharath Gopi]], [[Manoj K. Jayan]], [[Sreenivasan]], [[Geethu Mohandas]], and [[Shweta Menon]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-63538.html|title= Mohanlal released Akashagopuram DVD|date= 2009-04-27 |access-date= 2009-07-08 |publisher= NewKerala}}</ref> [[Santosh Thundiyil]] handled the cinematography of the film, while British composer [[John Altman (composer)|John Altman]] composed the music. Lyrics was written by Rajeev Alunkal.The film received positive response from critics. Music was praised by the audience.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-04-27/india/27750059_1_malayalam-cinema-first-indian-film-international-films |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121022052613/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-04-27/india/27750059_1_malayalam-cinema-first-indian-film-international-films |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2012-10-22 |title= Now, Malayalam cinema goes international |date= 2008-04-27 |work= [[The Times of India]] |access-date= 2008-07-08 }}</ref><ref>https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/dec/17sli6-top-malayalam-films-2008.htm</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190719082040/https://www.sify.com/movies/mohanlal-unveils-aakashagopuram-dvd-in-dubai-news-malayalam-kkfs7sciidesi.html sify.com]</ref><ref>https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/malayalam-cinema-goes-international-with-aakasha-gopuram_8594.html</ref><ref>https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/john-altman/238355</ref>

==Plot==
Akasha Gopuram is set among the Indian immigrant community in London and tells the story of Albert Samson ([[Mohanlal]]), a middle-aged architect who has clawed his way to prominence.

His single-minded focus on his job, however, has hardened him and prevented him and his wife Alice ([[Swetha Menon]]) from having a meaningful family life. The costs of Samson's ambition are also symbolized in his assistant, Abraham Thomas ([[Bharat Gopy]]), Samson's own former employer whom he treated badly to reach the top. Thomas, now dying, wants his son Alex ([[Manoj K Jayan]]) to have more independence in the firm. Samson, however, fears that he will be eclipsed by a younger generation of architects, and refuses to allow Alex either to design original houses or to leave the firm and strike out on his own.

Into this tense situation, enter Hilda Varghese ([[Nithya Menen]]), a vivacious young woman who idolized Samson ten years ago when, in the early stages of his career, he built a large church in her hometown and climbed to the top of its tower during its dedication ceremony. At that time Samson had promised "a kingdom" to Hilda, then a girl of twelve; now, Hilda who earnestly believes his word has come to collect her kingdom.

As Samson struggles with the destructive consequences of his pursuit of glory and his growing fear that he has lost his creative powers, the mysterious Hilda helps him gain a glimpse of his former self.

[[File:The Producer of the Malayalam film 'AAKASHGOPURAM" Shri. Manu S.Kumaran and the Director, Shri K. P Kumaran addressing at the press during the 39th International Film Festival (IFFI-2008) in Panaji, Goa on November 25, 2008.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Producer Manu S. Kumaran (left) and director K. P. Kumaran, addressing the press on the film, at [[International Film Festival of India|IFFI]] ([[39th International Film Festival of India|2008]]) ]]

==Cast==
* [[Mohanlal]] as Albert Samson
* [[Nithya Menen]] as Hilda Varghese
* [[Shweta Menon]] as Alice
* [[Bharat Gopy]] as Abraham
* [[Sreenivasan]] as Dr. Isaac
* [[Manoj K. Jayan]] as Alex
* [[Geetu Mohandas]] as Catherine

==Release==
It had a premiere in [[Kochi]].<ref>https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-mohanlal-pitted-against-jackie-chan-1184896</ref> It was selected for the Indian Panorama section at the [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-08-02/iffi-12-11-08.html</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.aakashagopuram.com/ Official website]
* {{IMDb title|0867235}}

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[[Category:2008 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2000s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films based on works by Henrik Ibsen]]
[[Category:Films set in London]]
[[Category:2008 drama films]]

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