Thalastaanam
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Thalastaanam is a 1992 Malayalam film by Shaji Kailas
starring Suresh Gopi
, Narendra Prasad
, Geetha, M. G. Soman
and Vijayakumar. Vijayakumar made his debut through this movie.
), a student leader with strong political clout. Unnikrishnan, who opposes the violent attempts by the seniors are severely beaten by them. Later again, when he is insulted in front of the girls, Unnikrishnan decides to take avenge. He stabs Pappan at the corridor of the college, inviting ire from the goons of G. Parameshwaran (Narendra Prasad
), the political mentor of Pappan. G.P, as commonly known in the political circles, Parameshwaran is a top leftist political leader with strong criminal background.
Unnikrishnan is now on the run. G.P. understands the potential of Unni, and decides to induct him into the party. G.P strikes a truce between Pappan and Unni. However, G.P had more sinister plans in stock. The bill on self financing colleges was introduced by the government, the party decides to opose the bill under the leadership of G.P. The party decides to launch a student agitation campaign and Unni is appointed as the leader of the movement. With the intention of spreading the violence throughout state, G.P decides to immolate Unni in front of the police and press. The death of Unni is now used as a powerful weapon by G.P against the government. The death of Unni is also a big blow to his family.
Harikrishnan (Suresh Gopi
), Unni's elder brother, arrives in Kerala from Mumbai
for the funeral rituals. But he becomes suspicious about his brothers death and decides to investigate the reason behind the murder. Hari had to face wrath from several corners including the college management, police and local politicians. His attempts to convince the chief minister for an inquiry also ends up in failure. Hari then meets Meera (Geetha), an aggressive journalist who had witnessed the death of Unni. From her he learns about the plans of G.P and decides to fight against his violent political ways. Hari, meanwhile had to face several physical attacks from the hoodlums of G.P. Hari decides to take law into his own hands and his violent fight against G.P take up the rest of the story.
was in need of an instant hit to establish his place in Malayalam cinema industry. He happened to come across an issue of Illustrated Weekly, with the image of Rajiv Goswami, on fire on the cover page. He handed over the copy to Renji Panicker
and asked him to develop a plot similar to this. Renji, who was also in need of a big hit readily accepted it.
Shaji Kailas
had plans of casting Vineeth
as Unnikrishnan. But later they decided to bring up a new face. Vijayakumar, who had assisted Shaji in his film, Dr. Pashupathi was thus selected for this role. They also decided to cast Narendra Prasad
in the role of G.P. Narendra Prasad
's performance in Thalasthanam made him a sensation overnight. He then became one of the most popular villains in Malayalam Cinema till his death in 2003.
The film was shot in various locations including St. Joseph Devagiri College, Kozhikode, M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram and Govt Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.
. This film made Shaji Kailas
and Renji Panicker
as a hot duo team, who later made several political thrillers in a row. This film paved way for Suresh Gopi
to his super stardom.
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
starring 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...
, Narendra Prasad
Narendra prasad
Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala....
, Geetha, 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...
and Vijayakumar. Vijayakumar made his debut through this movie.
Plot
The films begins with the arrival of Unnikrishan (Vijayakumar), a simple, innocent, easy going chap studying Government and Law at College. The first year students are ragged by the seniors under the leadership of Pappan (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...
), a student leader with strong political clout. Unnikrishnan, who opposes the violent attempts by the seniors are severely beaten by them. Later again, when he is insulted in front of the girls, Unnikrishnan decides to take avenge. He stabs Pappan at the corridor of the college, inviting ire from the goons of G. Parameshwaran (Narendra Prasad
Narendra prasad
Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala....
), the political mentor of Pappan. G.P, as commonly known in the political circles, Parameshwaran is a top leftist political leader with strong criminal background.
Unnikrishnan is now on the run. G.P. understands the potential of Unni, and decides to induct him into the party. G.P strikes a truce between Pappan and Unni. However, G.P had more sinister plans in stock. The bill on self financing colleges was introduced by the government, the party decides to opose the bill under the leadership of G.P. The party decides to launch a student agitation campaign and Unni is appointed as the leader of the movement. With the intention of spreading the violence throughout state, G.P decides to immolate Unni in front of the police and press. The death of Unni is now used as a powerful weapon by G.P against the government. The death of Unni is also a big blow to his family.
Harikrishnan (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...
), Unni's elder brother, arrives in Kerala from Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
for the funeral rituals. But he becomes suspicious about his brothers death and decides to investigate the reason behind the murder. Hari had to face wrath from several corners including the college management, police and local politicians. His attempts to convince the chief minister for an inquiry also ends up in failure. Hari then meets Meera (Geetha), an aggressive journalist who had witnessed the death of Unni. From her he learns about the plans of G.P and decides to fight against his violent political ways. Hari, meanwhile had to face several physical attacks from the hoodlums of G.P. Hari decides to take law into his own hands and his violent fight against G.P take up the rest of the story.
Pre-production
After the disastrous fiasco of Kilukkampetti, Shaji KailasShaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
was in need of an instant hit to establish his place in Malayalam cinema industry. He happened to come across an issue of Illustrated Weekly, with the image of Rajiv Goswami, on fire on the cover page. He handed over the copy to Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005....
and asked him to develop a plot similar to this. Renji, who was also in need of a big hit readily accepted it.
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
had plans of casting Vineeth
Vineeth
Vineeth is an Indian film actor and classical dancer who has acted in several well received films in his native Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. He studied in Good Shepherd Public School, Ooty, and at St. Joseph's Boys' High School, Thalassery.Vineeth is nephew of the famous Travancore...
as Unnikrishnan. But later they decided to bring up a new face. Vijayakumar, who had assisted Shaji in his film, Dr. Pashupathi was thus selected for this role. They also decided to cast Narendra Prasad
Narendra prasad
Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala....
in the role of G.P. Narendra Prasad
Narendra prasad
Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala....
's performance in Thalasthanam made him a sensation overnight. He then became one of the most popular villains in Malayalam Cinema till his death in 2003.
The film was shot in various locations including St. Joseph Devagiri College, Kozhikode, M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram and Govt Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Reception
Thalasthanam was a big hit in KeralaKerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
. This film made Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
and Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005....
as a hot duo team, who later made several political thrillers in a row. This film paved way for 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...
to his super stardom.
Cast
- 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...
... Harikrishnan - Vijayakumar ... Unnikrishnan
- Geetha ... Meera Menon
- SuchitraSuchitra (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:...
... Supriya - 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...
... Pappan - Edavela BabuEdavela BabuAmmanath Babu Chandran, popularly known as Idavela Babu or Edavela Babu, is a popular Malayalam film actor. He got his nickname "Idavela" from his first film Idavela - in 1982.- Biography :Idavela Babu was born to Late V.Raman Ammanath Babu Chandran, popularly known as Idavela Babu or Edavela...
....Nambeeshan - Byon ... Young Unnikrishnan
- SudheeshSudheeshSudheesh is an Indian actor who mainly works in Malayalam cinema.-Filmography:-External links:****...
... Young Harikrishan - Narendra PrasadNarendra prasadNarendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala....
... G. Parameswaran - Ganesh Kumar ..... Prasad
- 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...
... Hari and Unni's uncle