Kunjikoonan
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Kunjikoonan is a 2002 Malayalam film, made in India
, by Sasi Shankar and starring Dileep
and Navya Nair
. Dileep played dual roles in this movie.
This movie was later remade to Tamil
as Perazhagan
, starring Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika Saravanan
. It was also remade to Kannada as Manmatha
in 2006.
), a village youth who is sympathized for his hunchback
looks but is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his handicap with humor. Unmindful of his looks, Kunjan goes around seeking a suitable bride, with the help of his friend (Cochin Haneefa
). Brushing aside many an insult hurled at him, he carries on.
In contrast to him is Karthik (also Dileep
), a violent college student, who loves his classmate Priya (Manya). She comes across Kunjan, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her heart, but she gets killed in a fracas
involving a gangster. Meanwhile, the hunchback Kunjan comes across an orphaned poor blind girl, Shenbagam (Navya Nair
). He wins over heart by helping her out.
Thanks to his efforts, Shenbagam regains her vision (the eyes of deceased Priya are transplanted to her). This results in a tussle between Kunjan and Karthik, as to whom Shenbagam belongs to now. However, fearing his looks, the hunchback, Kunjan, decides to leave way for the other. But fate has different things for him...
Cinema of India
The cinema of India consists of films produced across India, which includes the cinematic culture of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. Indian films came to be followed throughout South Asia and...
, by Sasi Shankar and starring Dileep
Dileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
and Navya Nair
Navya Nair
Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :...
. Dileep played dual roles in this movie.
This movie was later remade to Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
as Perazhagan
Perazhagan
Perazhagan is a 2004 Indian Tamil film directed by Sasi Shanker, starring Surya and Jyothika in lead roles with both essaying dual roles, whilst the supporting cast comprises Vivek, Manorama and Manobala among others. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja...
, starring Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika Saravanan
Jyothika Saravanan
Jyothika Sadanah-Saravanan is a former Indian film actress who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She also acted in a few Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. She gained critical acclaim for her performances in Kushi, Perazhagan, Chandramukhi and Mozhi, winning one Filmfare and three...
. It was also remade to Kannada as Manmatha
Manmatha (film)
Manmatha is a 2007 Kannada comedy film starting Jaggesh in a double role. The film is a remake of Kunjikoonan.-Plot:Putswamy is a ugly village youth who covers up his handicap with humor...
in 2006.
Plot
The story revolves around Kunjan (DileepDileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
), a village youth who is sympathized for his hunchback
Hunchback
Hunchback may refer to one of the following.*A derogatory term for a person who has severe kyphosis*The Hunchback of Notre Dame*Hunchback , an arcade and computer game from the 1980s*The Hunchback, a 1914 film featuring Lillian Gish...
looks but is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his handicap with humor. Unmindful of his looks, Kunjan goes around seeking a suitable bride, with the help of his friend (Cochin Haneefa
Cochin Haneefa
Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
). Brushing aside many an insult hurled at him, he carries on.
In contrast to him is Karthik (also Dileep
Dileep (actor)
Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
), a violent college student, who loves his classmate Priya (Manya). She comes across Kunjan, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her heart, but she gets killed in a fracas
Fracas
Fracas may refer to:* Fracas! Improv Festival, an improvisational theater festival* Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action Systems* Fracas , a 1980 Apple II video game by Stuart Smith...
involving a gangster. Meanwhile, the hunchback Kunjan comes across an orphaned poor blind girl, Shenbagam (Navya Nair
Navya Nair
Dhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :...
). He wins over heart by helping her out.
Thanks to his efforts, Shenbagam regains her vision (the eyes of deceased Priya are transplanted to her). This results in a tussle between Kunjan and Karthik, as to whom Shenbagam belongs to now. However, fearing his looks, the hunchback, Kunjan, decides to leave way for the other. But fate has different things for him...
Cast
- DileepDileep (actor)Dileep is an Indian film actor, mimicry artist and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema.Dileep started his career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe. He later started his film career as an assistant director to Kamal with the film Vishnu Lokam...
... Kunjan / Prasad - Navya NairNavya NairDhanya Nair , better known by her stage name Navya Nair, is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada films. She has won the honour of Kalathilakam in the Alappuzha District Schools Youth Festival.- Personal life :...
... Chembakam - Ajaykumar ... Suhasini
- Nithya DasNithya DasNithya Das is an Indian Malayalam and Tamil film actress.She started her career with Ee Parakkum Thalika directed by Thaha starring Dileep. After this successful film, she acted with Kalabhavan Mani in Kanmashi. Nitya has also acted in Tamil movies. Her other films in Malayalam are Balettan,...
... Cameo appearance - Sphadikam George ... Lakshmi's father
- Cochin HaneefaCochin HaneefaMohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
... Thomas - Salim Kumar ... Chandran
- Manya ... Priya Lakshmi
- Bindu PanickerBindu PanickerBindu Panicker is a Malayalam actress who has more than 80 films to her credit. She has played both comedic and character roles in Malayalam cinema, and also takes on character roles. Her films include Vaatsalyam, Soothradharan, and Joker.She won the fourth Lux-Asianet award for the best...
- Saikumar ... 'Garudan' Vasu
- Machan VargheseMachan VargheseM. L. Varghese popularly known by stage name Machan Varghese was a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He started his career as a mimicry artist and debuted as an actor through Kabooliwala. Thereafter he played many notable roles in Malayalam films, mainly as a comedian...
... Divakaran - Nedumudi VenuNedumudi VenuNedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :...
... Prasad's father