Samrajyam
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Samrajyam is a 1990
Malayalam gangster
film co-written and directed by Jomon
. Mammootty
played the role of Alexander, a drug dealer and underworld don. A sequel to this film, titled The Son of Alexander and starring Mammootty
, is in pre-production and will be directed by Amal Neerad
. The film had an excellent outing in Andhra Pradesh
as well, when its dubbed version was released.
The film was appreciated for its technical brilliance; and later, many Indian gangster films like Baasha
took influences from this film.
Due to the film's extravagant style factor, composer Ilayaraja gave a completely new treatment to the background score of the film. The film had a post-modern synthesizer oriented score, where digitized rhythms and basslines were fused with western classical orchestral progressions.
titled The Son of Alexander was finalised and director Amal Neerad
announced that he would direct the movie. Mammootty
will play the role of Alexander's son, who also turns into an anti-social following his father's murder.
1990 in film
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Malayalam gangster
Gangster
A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a gang. Some gangs are considered to be part of organized crime. Gangsters are also called mobsters, a term derived from mob and the suffix -ster....
film co-written and directed by Jomon
Jomon (director)
Jomon is an Indian screenwriter and director who is actively involved in Malayalam cinema. After working as assistant director in films like Aalkkoottathil Thaniye, Uyarangalil, Adiyozhukkukal, 1921 and Douthyam, Jomon became independent director with the Megastar Mammootty starrer Samrajyam, which...
. 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...
played the role of Alexander, a drug dealer and underworld don. A sequel to this film, titled The Son of Alexander and 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...
, is in pre-production and will be directed by Amal Neerad
Amal Neerad
Amal Neerad is an Indian film director, cinematographer, and screenwriter. Began his career as a cinematographer, he also turned into direction in 2007 with Big B.-Early life:...
. The film had an excellent outing in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
as well, when its dubbed version was released.
The film was appreciated for its technical brilliance; and later, many Indian gangster films like Baasha
Baasha
Baasha was the third king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel. He was the son of Ahijah of the Tribe of Issachar. Baasha's story is told in ....
took influences from this film.
Due to the film's extravagant style factor, composer Ilayaraja gave a completely new treatment to the background score of the film. The film had a post-modern synthesizer oriented score, where digitized rhythms and basslines were fused with western classical orchestral progressions.
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 Alexander - MadhuMadhu (actor)Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:...
as Balakrishnan - SrividyaSrividyaSrividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed....
as Lakshmi - Sonia as Alexander's 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...
as Anil - 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...
as Krishnadas - Vijayaraghavan as Khadir
- Sathar as Mathews
- 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...
as K. M. Shah - Sadiq as James
- C. I. Paul as Priest
- PrathapachandranPrathapachandranPrathapachandran was a Malayalam film actor who left a vivid impression through his dramatic portrayal of villainous and character roles in over 300 movies. He was born in 1941 at Omallur in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India. He died on December 16, 2004. He was 63.-Biography:Prathapachandran...
- Jagannathan as Lakshmi's father
- Raghu
- Vishnukanth as Alexander's son
Crew
- Director: JomonJomon (director)Jomon is an Indian screenwriter and director who is actively involved in Malayalam cinema. After working as assistant director in films like Aalkkoottathil Thaniye, Uyarangalil, Adiyozhukkukal, 1921 and Douthyam, Jomon became independent director with the Megastar Mammootty starrer Samrajyam, which...
- Screenplay: Shibu Chakravarthy
- Story: Joemon
- Producer: Ajmal Hassan (Arifa Productions)
- Music: Ilayaraja
- Editing: Hariharaputhran
- Cinematography: Jayanan Vincent
Reception
The film met with positive responses on release; and later gained more fans after frequent broadcasts in cable television channels.Sequel
In 2010, a sequelSequel
A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of or expands upon issues presented in some previous work...
titled The Son of Alexander was finalised and director Amal Neerad
Amal Neerad
Amal Neerad is an Indian film director, cinematographer, and screenwriter. Began his career as a cinematographer, he also turned into direction in 2007 with Big B.-Early life:...
announced that he would direct the movie. 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...
will play the role of Alexander's son, who also turns into an anti-social following his father's murder.