Raamanam is a 2009 Malayalam movie directed and produced by M. P. Sukumaran Nair. Jagathy Sreekumar

Jagathy Sreekumar

Sreekumar 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...

 plays the lead character in this film.

The movie is a re-depiction of Smarakasilakal, a celebrated Malayalam novel by Punathil Kunhabdulla.

Synopsis

Raamanam is a movie about a progressive thinking man, Pookoya Thangal (Jagathy Sreekumar) who did not believe in the caste system or creed. One day a woman named Neeli was ostracized from the Hindu society because she became pregnant before marriage. Pookoya Thangal gave her a place to stay in his servant's house. The servant Thangal's wife, Aatta Beevi (Margi Sati), was also pregnant.

Neeli died during childbirth of a baby boy. Aatta Beevi gave birth to a baby girl. Neeli's son was named Kunhali and Thangal's daughter's name was Pookkunhi Beevi. Kunhali stayed in Thangal's house. Thangal's wife hated the presence of Kunhali and he was sent to Pathu's house where he was raised up by Pathu.

Both Kunhali and Pookkunhi reached in the stage of higher studies. Kunhali joined for M.B.B.S and Pookkunni Beevi for Degree. At this time Thangal made his daughter to learn Nangyar Koothu, a Hindu ritual art form. After she learned Koothu, a performance was organised in a temple. Some members of the Hindu community did not tolerate the act and opposed.

Cast

• Jagathy Sreekumar
  Jagathy Sreekumar
  Sreekumar 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...
  
   as Pookkoya Thangal
• Indrans
  Indrans
  Indrans is a Malayalam film actor and costume designer. He acts mainly in comedy roles. He has acted in over 200 films.Indrans, a Tailor by profession, debuted in the film Choothattam as a costume designer. It was producer Charlie who offered him a chance to assist in costume designing...
  
   as Eramullaan
• Manju Pillai
• Mamukkoya
  Mamukkoya
  Mamukkoya is a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and is the first winner of State award for Best Comedian in malayalam films, the category introduced in 2009- Career...
  
  
• Anoop Chandran
• Margi Sati as Aatta Beevi
• Jayakrishnan
• Revathi Menon

Awards

• Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film
  Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film
  The Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film winners:- Third Best Film :The Kerala State Film Award for Third Best Film winners:-References:**...
  
  
• Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)
  Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)
  Winners of Kerala State Film Award :-References:**...
  
   – Jagathy Sreekumar
  Jagathy Sreekumar
  Sreekumar 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...
  
  

External links

• http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/preview/11065.html
• http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/2260/raamaanam.html