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{{Infobox film
| name = Ivan Megharoopan
| image = Ivan Megharoopan.jpg
| caption =
| director = [[P. Balachandran]]
| producer = [[Prakash Bare]] Gopa Periyadan [[Thampi Antony]]
| writer = P. Balachandran
| narrator =
| starring = [[Prakash Bare]] [[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]] [[Shweta Menon]] [[Remya Nambeesan]] [[Jagathy Sreekumar]]
| music = [[Sharreth]]
| cinematography = [[Rajeev Ravi]]
| editing =
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|07|27}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Ivan Megharoopan''''' is a 2012 [[Malayalam]] [[biographical film]] written and directed by [[P. Balachandran]]. The film is based on the life of Malayalam poet [[P. Kunhiraman Nair]] and is particularly based on his autobiography, ''Kaviyude Kalpadukal''.<ref name="Hindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/11/19/stories/2010111950980200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108104002/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2010/11/19/stories/2010111950980200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-11-08|title=Poetic venture|author=P. K. Ajith Kumar|accessdate=2010-11-19|location=Chennai, India|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2010-11-19}}</ref> Prakash Bare, who is the producer of the film, also plays the protagonist K. P. Madhavan Nair.<ref name="Hindu"/>

==Cast==
* [[Prakash Bare]] as K. P. Madhavan Nair
* [[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]] as Ammini
* [[Shweta Menon]] as Maya Maheswari
* [[Remya Nambeesan]] as Rajalekshmi
* Jayapriya Sadanandan as Saraswathi Amma
* [[Anumol]] as Thankamani
* [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as Appu Marar
* Chembil Ashokan as Aanapachan Aashan
* [[Kannur Sreelatha]] as Padmavathi
* [[V. K. Sreeraman]] as Kallattil Padmanabha Kurup
* Sunitha Nedungadi as Chinnammalu
* [[Surabhi Lakshmi]] as Kousalya
* [[Ambika Mohan]] as Madhavi
* [[Sajitha Madathil]] as Gomathi Teacher
*Thambi Antony as Swami

==Production==

===Development===
''Ivan Megharoopan'' is [[P. Balachandran]]'s debut film as a director. He has earlier written certain notable scripts including ''[[Ulladakkam]]'', ''[[Pavithram]]'' and ''[[Punaradhivasam]]''. Balachandran had discussed the story with filmmaker [[V. K. Prakash]] after writing ''Punradhivasam'' (which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam]] in 2000) for him.<ref name="Hindu"/> He suggested Prakash to direct the film but somehow the project didn't take off. In 2008, Balachandran decided to make the film on the poet, himself. "When I spoke to Prakash of my plans, he encouraged me to direct the film. And that is how ''Ivan Megharoopan'' was born. The film is not a biography of Kunhiraman Nair, It is based on the life and the soul of the great poet," Balachandran says. He adds he was fascinated by the life of Kunhiraman Nair long before he wanted to make a film on it.<ref name="Hindu"/>

"It was direction that I learnt at the School of Drama in Thrissur, so I am not surprised that I have become a director. I have sometimes felt that I could have contributed a lot more to Malayalam cinema. Not that I am complaining; if I didn't do more it was because I didn't try hard," Balachandran says.<ref name="Hindu"/>

''Kaviyude Kalpadukal'', the autobiography of Kunhiraman Nair, is one of the foundations for the film, the director says. "But the film is not based only on that book. ''Ivan Megharoopan'' is a fictionalised version of the life of the poet," he clarifies.<ref name="Hindu"/>

===Casting===
The audition for the casting was held at [[Kochi]] in October. The protagonist of the film is K. P. Madhavan Nair, a character which obviously reflects P. Kunhiraman Nair.<ref name="Hindu"/> Prakash Bare, who played the lead role in the award-winning feature ''[[Sufi Paranja Katha]]'', was chosen to play Madhavan Nair.<ref name="Rediff">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-malayam-updates/20101112.htm|title=Ivan Megharoopan launched
|accessdate=2010-11-12|publisher=[[Rediff]]}}</ref> Bare also produced the film under the banner of Silicon Media.<ref name="Rediff"/> [[Padmapriya Janakiraman|Padmapriya]] and Anu play the leading ladies while a few new faces play the other important female roles. [[Jagathy Sreekumar]] and Chembil Ashokan also act in notable roles.<ref name="Hindu"/>

[[O. N. V. Kurup]] and [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]] have written the lyrics, which have been tuned by [[Sharreth]]. "No, I won't be using any of the poems of Kunhiraman Nair, but music will be important for the film," says Balachandran.<ref name="Hindu"/> Actress [[Remya Nambeeshan]] has sung a track in the film. A folk song titled "Aande Londe" is sung by the actress, who was trained in Carnatic vocal singing during her childhood days. The song is penned by Kavalam and is said to have prime importance in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2010/remya-nambeeshan-turn-singer-191110.html|title=Remya Nambeeshan turning playback singer|author=Shekhar H. Hoolie|accessdate=2010-11-19|publisher=One India}}</ref>

===Filming===
The filming, planned to begin on 5 November 2010, was started a week later only. Major parts were shot from [[Ottapalam]].

==Release and reception==
Film released on 27 July 2012 with critics giving a positive review. Paresh C. Palicha of [[Rediff.com]] rated the film {{Rating|3|5}} and stated that the film has soul.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-ivan-megharoopan-has-soul/20120727.htm</ref> [[Sify.com]] gave the verdict as "good" and said that the film "succeeds in taking the viewer along with the narrative and the intriguing life of the poet has been presented in an attractive style."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130827101432/http://www.sify.com/movies/ivan-megharoopan-review-malayalam-15003951.html sify.com]</ref> Veeyen of Nowrunning.com also gave a {{Rating|3|5}} rating and said that, the film "is full of life, and the vivaciousness that pervades the narrative lets the dazzling sparkle on this character study remain right on place."<ref name="theaterbalcony.com">http://theaterbalcony.com/2012/07/31/ivan-megharoopan-malayalam-movie-review/</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film {{Rating|3|5}} and stated that the film "is a moving, poignant account of a poet's life that gains a lot from a carefully chosen cast."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/malayalam/movie-reviews/Ivan-Megharoopan/movie-review/15252352.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Ivan Megharoopan - The Times of India}}</ref> Theater Balcony gave a {{Rating|3.5|5}} rating and wrote: "This one is one of the best from 2012 and cannot be missed for its feel, daring narration and the splendid performances. Surly Ivan Megharoopan will haunt us for long time."<ref name="theaterbalcony.com"/>

==Soundtrack==
The songs in the film are written by [[ONV Kurup]] and [[Kavalam Narayana Panikkar]]. It also includes a poem by "''Mahakavi''" [[P. Kunhiraman Nair]], on whose life the film is based on. ''Ivan Megharoopan'' original sound track was the first Malayalam release of [[Universal Music Group]].<ref>http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/universal-music-enters-malayalam-music-market-with-ivan-megharoopan</ref>

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Artist(s)

| all_music = [[Sharreth]]

| title1 = Aande Londe
| extra1 = [[Remya Nambeesan]]

| title2 = Vishukili
| extra2 = [[K. S. Chithra]]

| title3 = Anuragini
| extra3 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]

| title4 = Yahi Madhva
| extra4 = Ria Raju

| title5 = Nisha Surabhi
| extra5 = [[Shweta Mohan]]

| title6 = Innale Njan
| extra6 = Sunitha

| title7 = O! Marimayan
| extra7 = [[Krishnachandran]], [[Mridula Warrier]]

| title8 = Maya Gopabala
| extra8 = Ria Raju

| title9 = Vishukili
| extra9 = K. S. Chithra, Sharreth

| title10 = Nee Thane
| extra10 = Delhi Prakash & Anjana

}}

==Awards==
; [[Kerala State Film Awards]] (2011)<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article3660473.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Dileep, Shwetha make the cut | date=2012-07-20}}</ref>
* Second Best Film
* Best Music Director (song): Sharreth
* Best Editor: Vinod Sukumaran
* Best Dubbing Artist (Female): Praveena

;[[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]
* [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]] - [[Remya Nambeesan]] for "Andalonde"
* Nominated—[[SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]] - [[Kavalam Narayana Panicker]] for "Andalonde"
* Nominated—[[SIIMA Award for Best Debutant Director|Best Debutant Director]] - [[P. Balachandran]]

; 14th John Abraham Awards<ref>http://www.metromatinee.com/artist/highslide/News/14th%20John%20Abraham%20Awards%20for%20%E2%80%9CAadimadhyantham%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9CIvan%20Megharoopan%E2%80%9D.-3970-1</ref>
* Special Jury Award

; Radio Mirchi Awards
* Best Songs
* Best Singer - KS Chithra

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{Official website|http://www.megharoopan.com/}}

[[Category:2012 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:2010s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian biographical films]]
[[Category:Films based on biographies]]
[[Category:Biographical films about writers]]
[[Category:Works about poets]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kerala]]
[[Category:Films set in Kerala]]
[[Category:2010s biographical films]]

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