Yavanika 1982

Those who know Jagathi can say, Malayalam cinema is a very grim place without his histrionics. Now imagine a movie where, even with his smart-ass jibes and jokes,leaves you grim. That's Yavanika  for you.

At a time in 1982 when Prem Nazir's romance, husband wife tales were bringing people to the  theaters, here was a movie by K.G George with an unknown actor ,Mammootty and some small time actors like Nedumudi Venu, Thilakan etc. with an investigating theme to it. Bharath Gopi had just won an award and was popularly known for portraying the good man roles. This was his first negative role and he has done a commendable job. A very risky mix And the risk paid off. Yavanika was one of 1982's biggest hits. Probably from here on,it set the trend of murder mysteries.

Apparently the movie's murder theme is based on the Rashomon affect where witnesses give different version. The investigator has to solve among st the different versions. Mammootty inspite of his 7th movie has pt up a almost perfect performance.

You have to watch the movie for the way the suspense unfolds. True to its name, Yavanika , which means curtain of secrecy , the movie blends the Kerala's traditional theatre culture and a murder mystery to make you glued to your seat.

Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam 1989

A breezy movie about  elders,a girl and many human bonds.

There is an elder care house run by Madhu and along comes Suhasini. A happy girl who only knows to care. She shows how elderly care should be done. Soon she creates bonds with the oldies.

Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam focuses on woman's ability other than cooking,crying etc ,the latter,shown usually in malayalam movies. Also its another movies which an actress wholly owns with sheer brilliance.

Not a muscle wrenching hero but a lady who rules hearts.

A scene where the oldies put up a hunger fast for the girl. In a country and an era where men are were given importance.






Watch it for a twist in the story where romance goes on a different track and a very touching ending.

Director - Bharthan
Cast : Mukesh, Suhasini, Madhu, Nedumudi Venu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair, Sankaradi, Bahadur.