No.20 Madras Mail
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No.20 Madras Mail is a Malayalam movie released in 1990 directed by Joshy and featuring Mohanlal
, M. G. Soman
, Jagadeesh, Manianpilla Raju
, and Mammooty as himself. This film was remade in Hindi as Teesra Kaun
by Partho Ghosh.
along with his friends Hitchcock Kanjikuzhyi (Manianpilla Raju
) and Kumbalam Hari (Jagadish
) see Mammootty
along the way. Having had a few drinks and intoxicated, Tony and friends are in a playful mood and having fun. Tony attempts to flirt with a girl in the next compartment, Devi (Suchitra (actress)
), leading to Tony landing in trouble with Devi's father, R. K. Nair (M. G. Soman
), which Mammootty helps resolve. In the morning, as the train reaches Madras, Devi is found murdered in the toilet. Suspicion lands on Tony and friends. Hunted by the police and Devi's boyfriend, they seek Mammootty's help as he is the only person who does not believe they are capable of being behind the murder. The plot follows their attempts to escape and find out who really killed the girl.
The film was a commercial success.
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
, M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore...
, Jagadeesh, Manianpilla Raju
Manianpilla Raju
Maniyanpilla Raju is a Malayalam film actor and producer. Though his real name is Sudhir Kumar, he is known by the screen name Maniyanpilla Raju...
, and Mammooty as himself. This film was remade in Hindi as Teesra Kaun
Teesra Kaun
Teesra Kaun is a Hindi thriller released in 1994 directed by Partho Ghosh and featuring Mithun Chakraborty, Chunky Pandey, Amol Palekar, Satish Shah, Rakesh Bedi. This film is the remake of 1990 Malayalam film No.20 Madras Mail directed by Joshy, starring Mohanlal and Mammootty in lead roles.- Plot...
by Partho Ghosh.
Plot
The story revolves around a train journey in No. 20 Madras Mail. Tony Kurushingal played by MohanlalMohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
along with his friends Hitchcock Kanjikuzhyi (Manianpilla Raju
Manianpilla Raju
Maniyanpilla Raju is a Malayalam film actor and producer. Though his real name is Sudhir Kumar, he is known by the screen name Maniyanpilla Raju...
) and Kumbalam Hari (Jagadish
Jagadish
P. V. Jagadish Kumar , popularly known as Jagadish, is a Malayalam film actor and script writer. He became popular through performances in films such as Mukhachitram, In Harihar Nagar, Godfather, Welcome to Kodaikanal, Thiruthalvaadi, Mantrikacheppu, and Hitler...
) see 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...
along the way. Having had a few drinks and intoxicated, Tony and friends are in a playful mood and having fun. Tony attempts to flirt with a girl in the next compartment, Devi (Suchitra (actress)
Suchitra (actress)
, born 22 July 1975), commonly known with her stage name is an Indian film actress. Debuting with the 1990 Superhit film No.20 Madras Mail she has appeared mostly in Malayalam films as well as some films in Tamil and Telugu.-Career:...
), leading to Tony landing in trouble with Devi's father, R. K. Nair (M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore...
), which Mammootty helps resolve. In the morning, as the train reaches Madras, Devi is found murdered in the toilet. Suspicion lands on Tony and friends. Hunted by the police and Devi's boyfriend, they seek Mammootty's help as he is the only person who does not believe they are capable of being behind the murder. The plot follows their attempts to escape and find out who really killed the girl.
The film was a commercial success.
Cast
- MohanlalMohanlalMohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
.... Tony Kurushingal - 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...
.... himself - M. G. SomanM. G. SomanM. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore...
.... R. K. Nair(Devi's stepfather) - Jagadeesh .... Kumbalam Hari
- Manianpilla RajuManianpilla RajuManiyanpilla Raju is a Malayalam film actor and producer. Though his real name is Sudhir Kumar, he is known by the screen name Maniyanpilla Raju...
.... Hitchcock Kanjikkuzhi - Suchitra (actress)Suchitra (actress), born 22 July 1975), commonly known with her stage name is an Indian film actress. Debuting with the 1990 Superhit film No.20 Madras Mail she has appeared mostly in Malayalam films as well as some films in Tamil and Telugu.-Career:...
.... Devi - SumalathaSumalathaSumalatha is a popular Indian film actress. She has acted in more than 200 films in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi movies.-Early life:...
.... Sister - AshokanAshokan (actor)Ashokan is Malayalam actor who is best known for his roles in Peruvazhiyambalam, In Harihar Nagar and Amaram.-Career:He made debut in 1978 was Peruvazhiyambalam was directed by Padmarajan where he played as a 15 year old boy who becomes fugitive after killing of bully...
.... Sunil/Suresh - V. K. Sriraman .... Murthy (Deputy Superintendent of Police)
- JayabharathiJayabharathiJayabharathi is a popular Malayalam film actress who started her career in late 1960s. She is a two-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award for best actress....
.... Geetha(Devi's mother) - Innocent .... Nadar (TTE)
- Jagathy SreekumarJagathy SreekumarSreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films...
.... Choka lingam/Choki (TTE) - 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...
.... Adv. Thomas Matthew - ThyagarajanThyagarajanThiagarajan is an actor, director and producer of Tamil films. He is the father of Tamil actor Prashanth.-Selected filmography:* John Janni Janardhan* Neengal ketavai* Alaigal Oivathillai* Manu Uncle * Adholokam * Oru Muthassi Katha...
.... himself - 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...
.... himself - Captain RajuCaptain RajuCaptain Raju is a Malayalam film actor. He was born at Omallur in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.After finishing his graduation in Zoology, Raju joined the Indian Army as a first class officer at the age of 21. He started acting in films after leaving the army service. He has acted in more than...
.... himself - PriyadarshanPriyadarshanPriyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
.... himself - Suresh KumarSuresh KumarSuresh Kumar was appointed the Assistant Commerce Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director-General of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service by President Barack Obama on February 12, 2010.-Early life and Education:...
.... himself - Rajeev Nath .... himself
- Janakaraj .... Murukesan
- Jagannatha VarmaJagannatha VarmaK. N. Jagannatha Varma is a Malayalam film and seriel actor. He is also an accomplished Kathakali artist.his son Manu Varma also a recoganized artist and his son in law Viji Thampi is a well known Film Director. He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereo typical roles of a senior...
.... Tony's Father - Valsala Menon .... Tony's Stepmother
- Santha DeviSantha DeviSantha Devi , better known by her stage name Kozhikode Santha Devi, was an Indian Malayalam film and stage actress...
.... Mother Superior - K.P.A.C. Sunny .... Sridhara Menon