Dhruvam
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Dhruvam is a 1993 Malayalam action film
directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swamy
and Sajan Babu; starring Mammootty
, Suresh Gopi
, Jayaram
, Gauthami, Tiger Prabhakar
, and Vikram in the main roles. The film was among the highest grossing Malayalam films of 1993. The music is composed by S. P. Venkatesh
.
), a notorious criminal with terror links, gets killed in a road accident. But DIG Marar (Janardhanan
) smells a foul play. He reaches Meenakshipuram along with Jose Nariman (Suresh Gopi
), a smart young police officer to meet Narasimha Mannadiar (Mammootty
), a revered village feudal lord. Mannadiar, belonging to the royal family had once ruled the state. Though, the power later went to the government, he is worshipped and revered by the villagers. Narasimha Mannadiar is known for his generous and fearless attitude, and his thirst to justice and peace to his villager has made him an enemy in the eyes of politicians and certain group of police officers. Upon the request of Nariman, Viramani (Babu Namboothiri), the secretary of Mannadiar tells him a few instances from the life of Mannadiar that made his so popular among the public. One among them was related to Veerasimha Mannadiar (Jayaram
), his younger brother. Veeran felt a liking for Maya, and informed Narasimha Mannadiar about it. But just a few days before the marriage, a young man (Vikram) arrived at the house of Mannadiar introducing himself as Bhadran, who is in love with Maya. He also added that her parents had agreed for this marriage without the consent of Maya. Narasimha Mannadiar called off the marriage and got Maya married to Bhadran. Marakkar under whom Bhadran was working, tries to kill him for leaving the gang. Veerasimhan saves Bhadran and is appointed as the driver of Mannadiar. Veerasimhan plans to go to US for higehr studies. But on the way he is killed by Hyder Marakkar. From that day onwards, Narasimha Mannadiar is waiting for a chance to avange for his brother's death. Upon hearing the story, Nariman decides to help Narasimha Mannadiar in his action. Though convicted by court for death, Marakkar tries every possible way to escape gallows. Mannadiar's battle of revenge against Hayder Marakkar forms the rest of the story.
Action film
Action film is a film genre where one or more heroes is thrust into a series of challenges that require physical feats, extended fights and frenetic chases...
directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swamy
S. N. Swamy
S. N. Swamy is an Indian screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. Particularly known for scripting films in the thriller genre, he has scripted some of the biggest hits in Malayalam film history including the CBI film series , Koodum Thedi, Irupatham Noottandu, Moonnam Mura, August 1,...
and Sajan Babu; starring Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
, Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
, Jayaram
Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
, Gauthami, Tiger Prabhakar
Tiger Prabhakar
Tiger Prabhakar was a popular villain in the Kannada film industry. He was an icon in Karnataka and was feared by heroes of his movies.-Career:...
, and Vikram in the main roles. The film was among the highest grossing Malayalam films of 1993. The music is composed by S. P. Venkatesh
S. P. Venkatesh
S. P. Venkatesh is a music director and composer popular for his works in the Malayalam film industry. He has also scored for some Bollywood and Bengali films. S. P. Venkatesh who is a Tamilian, was introduced into the Malayalam film industry by Dennis Joseph. The major break for S. P. Venkatesh...
.
Plot
A hangman brought to central jail to hang Hyder Marakkar (Tiger PrabhakarTiger Prabhakar
Tiger Prabhakar was a popular villain in the Kannada film industry. He was an icon in Karnataka and was feared by heroes of his movies.-Career:...
), a notorious criminal with terror links, gets killed in a road accident. But DIG Marar (Janardhanan
Janardhanan (actor)
Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of...
) smells a foul play. He reaches Meenakshipuram along with Jose Nariman (Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
), a smart young police officer to meet Narasimha Mannadiar (Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
), a revered village feudal lord. Mannadiar, belonging to the royal family had once ruled the state. Though, the power later went to the government, he is worshipped and revered by the villagers. Narasimha Mannadiar is known for his generous and fearless attitude, and his thirst to justice and peace to his villager has made him an enemy in the eyes of politicians and certain group of police officers. Upon the request of Nariman, Viramani (Babu Namboothiri), the secretary of Mannadiar tells him a few instances from the life of Mannadiar that made his so popular among the public. One among them was related to Veerasimha Mannadiar (Jayaram
Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
), his younger brother. Veeran felt a liking for Maya, and informed Narasimha Mannadiar about it. But just a few days before the marriage, a young man (Vikram) arrived at the house of Mannadiar introducing himself as Bhadran, who is in love with Maya. He also added that her parents had agreed for this marriage without the consent of Maya. Narasimha Mannadiar called off the marriage and got Maya married to Bhadran. Marakkar under whom Bhadran was working, tries to kill him for leaving the gang. Veerasimhan saves Bhadran and is appointed as the driver of Mannadiar. Veerasimhan plans to go to US for higehr studies. But on the way he is killed by Hyder Marakkar. From that day onwards, Narasimha Mannadiar is waiting for a chance to avange for his brother's death. Upon hearing the story, Nariman decides to help Narasimha Mannadiar in his action. Though convicted by court for death, Marakkar tries every possible way to escape gallows. Mannadiar's battle of revenge against Hayder Marakkar forms the rest of the story.
Cast
- MammoottyMammoottyMammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
as Narasimha Mannadiyar, the main protagonist. - Suresh GopiSuresh GopiSuresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
as Sub Inspector Jose Nariman, protagonist. - JayaramJayaramJayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
as Veerasimha Mannadiyar, younger brother of Narasimha Mannadiyar. - Gauthami as Mythili, wife of Narasimha Mannadiyar.
- Tiger PrabhakarTiger PrabhakarTiger Prabhakar was a popular villain in the Kannada film industry. He was an icon in Karnataka and was feared by heroes of his movies.-Career:...
as Hyder Marakkar, the antagonist. A mafia don. Convict awaiting execution. - Vikram as Bhadran.
- Shammi Thilakan as Ali, brother of Hyder Marakkar.
- JanardhananJanardhanan (actor)Janardhanan is a Malayalam film actor. He is known for his peculiar style of handling humor and his quaint voice. He started his career playing brusque villains in the 1970s but later went on to establish himself as a highly sought-after comedian. The turning point of his career was the role of...
as Marar, Deputy Inspector General of Police. - Babu Namboodiri ...
- RudraRudra' is a Rigvedic God, associated with wind or storm, and the hunt. The name has been translated as "The Roarer", or "The Howler"....
... Maya - M.S. ThripunithuraM.S. ThripunithuraMS Thripunithura was a famous actor in the Malayalam film industry. He was born as Madathipparambil Seshaniyyar Venkatrama Iyer to an Iyer family in Thripunithura, Cochin State....
...
Triva
- It was Vikram's first Malayalam film.
- The camera was done by Dinesh BabooDinesh BabooDinesh Baboo , is an Indian film director, cinematographer, producer, actor and screenwriter. He has worked in both Malayalam cinema and Kannada cinema. His directorial ventures were chiefly with Kannada films...
. For long years, Joshi had Jayanan VincentJayanan VincentJayanan Vincent is an Indian cinematographer. He is the son of veteran cinematographer, A. Vincent. He started his career with Malayalam films in the late 80's; and went on to become a prominent cinematographer in the Telugu industry...
as his cameraman.
- For the first time, Gouthami paired with MammoottyMammoottyMammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
. Later in the same year they joined for Jackpot and for SukruthamSukruthamSukrutham is a 1994 Malayalam film directed by Harikumar, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, with background music by Johnson. It is considered one of the outstanding Malayalam films of the mid-1990s...
in 1994.