PAZHASSIRAJA
Directed by : Hariharan
Produced by : Gokulam Gopalan
Starring : Mammootty, Sarathkumar, Biju Menon, Padmapriya, Manoj K Jayan
Music : Ilayaraja
Generation : Historical
Releasing date : October 2
‘Pazhassiraja’ movie is based on the life of one famous ruler of Kerala named Pazhassiraja. It is totally a historic subject. The Oscar winner ‘Resul Pookkutty’ will debut in his home language industry through this film. It is a much awaited historical movie written by M T Vasudevan nair and directed by ace director Hariharan. The Malayalam Mega star Mammotty plays the role of ‘Pazhassiraja’. This movie also celebrates the partnership of Hariharan and Mammotty after 18 years. Hariharan, MT Vasudevan Nair and Mammootty, are sure that this film that will become a milestone in Malayalam cinema. The movie fans across the World are waiting to see this movie. It is expected to release in October 2. This film would be releasing in most of the major languages like Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. This movie is one of the biggest budget movies in Malayalam.
ABOUT THE MOVIE
Pazhassi Raja is a historical movie .It tells the story about a King, who belong to Kottayam royal family, fought against the Britishers. Pazhassi raja was the first Indian, who fought against British in 1796. He was popularly known as the ‘Lion of Kerala’. He had to fight with the armies of the Mysore rulers as well as the British. The British first used him against Tipu’s army and then reneged on their treaty. He was against the unpopular revenue policy followed by the East India Company in Malabar. He threatened the company for collecting taxes. In 1857, Raja’s spear headed an attack against the British, who made a futile attempt to capture the Raja in his own palace at Pazhassi in April 1796. In 1797, Raja’s men attacked security personnel stationed at Pazhassi. This will result in a continuous battle over 3 days. After this, Pazhassi to impose a defeat on the British that they were forced to retreat and negotiate. The British to sign a temporary armistice, in accordance with Raja’s wishes. In 1799, Raja once again opposed the British when they decided to take over Wynad. However, this time British had an upper hand. They announced to seize the properties of Raja and also promise a reward for capturing him. Raja took refuge in jungles with his family. He tried to continue his warfare. But on November 30 1805, he was surrounded by the British army and was shot dead in the operation on the banks of Mavila Thodu. Most of the important scenes of the movie are shot with four cameras working simultaneously.
MUSIC
The movie got beautiful songs . The song “Aalamadankala mythavanalle” with its dramatic Islamic sound makes excellent use of chorus vocals.The other beautiful song in this movie is “adhiushas sandhya poothathivide” takes a classic Ilayaraja tune to a newer level with that dreamy, expansive orchestration. The song sung by K.S chitra “Kunnathe konnakyum” is also a beautiful melodious song.The songs in this movie are well picturised.
1.Aadhiushassandhya Poothathivide, Singers : “Sreekumar MG”, “Yesudas KJ”
2.Aalamadankala Mythavanalle, Singer : “Ashaarf”, “Edavanna Gafoor”, “Faisal, Krishnan Unni”, “Sreekumar MG”,” Vidhu Pradap ”
3.Ambum Kombum Komban Kattum, Singer :” Ilayaraja”,” Kuttappan”,” Manjari”
4.Kunnathae Konnakyum, Singer : “Chithra KS”
5.Mathangamana Mabajavasa, Singer : “Yesudas KJ”
6.Odathandil Thalam Kottum Kattil, Singer : “Chandra Sekaran”,” Sangeetha”
