‘Neelambari’
After ‘Nanthuni’, director Harinarayanan deals with the rare friendship between Parvathy and Lakshmi in ‘Neelambari’. Produced under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Theatres, the film has Bhama as Parvathy and Vidhya as Sree Lakshmi.
The story revolves around their friendship, a triangular love story and the trauma the friends go through. The musical is set in the mystic background of an agrahaaram where Parvathy and Lakshmi were brought up together like twin sisters. Both of them joined the same music college for higher studies where Parvathy falls in love with her music teacher, Devanand. But she hides the tale of love from Lakshmi. There begins the problem between them.
Vineeth plays Devanand. Anoop Menon, Harishree Ashokan, Suraj Venjaramood, Ambika, Ponnama Babu, Baby Malavika and Master Kannan are also part of the cast. Kaithapram Vishwanath has composed the songs penned by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboodiri.
The script and dialogues are by Haripad Harilal and the cinematography by Sashi Ramakrishna.
‘Ramaravanan’
Ramaravanan’ is a visual adaptation of Madhavi Kutty’s ‘Manomi.’ Directed and scripted by Biju Vattapara, the film explores a saga of love between Thirushelvam (a terrorist) and a girl called Manomi from the country he’s fighting against.
Sri Lanka and the issue of racism is highlighted in the film. When the fight between the Tamilians and Sinhalese breaks out, Annadurai flees to India with his family. Manomi, who loses her father in the attack of Tamil tigers, seeks asylum in Annadurai’s home. The whole family except Annadurai hates the Sinhalese Manomi.
A Tamil tiger called Thirushelvam reaches Annadurai’s house asking for shelter and he falls in love with Manomi. Though he is aware of her origin and the mission he has in life, the terrorist can’t move away from her.
Produced under the banner of Effar International, the film has Suresh Gopi, Mithra Kurian, Nedumudi Venu and Biju Menon playing prominent roles.
’24 Hours’
Directed and scripted by debutant Aditya Sam Abraham, the film has new faces Kuldeep and Komal. Manoj K Jayan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Anil Murali, Irshad, Shammi Thilakan, Sudheer, Anil, Devan, Vinaya Prasad and Jain Khan play important roles in the film.
The movie narrates the adventurous times in the life of the youngster called Jagan. He is an outstanding car racer who is deserted by his family in a particular situation. To get away from his problems he moves to another city where he goes to a bar and gets involved in a conflict which results in the death of Hazari.
The news shocked the city as Hasari is the brother of the criminal called Ithar. Jagan runs for his life. A girl enters his life at this point and Jagan is forced to protect her. The crucial moments in Jagan’s life forms the crux of ‘24 Hours.’ Aditya has tried out a new theme and style of presentation in the film. Manoj K Jayan (Ithar), Kuldeep (Jagan), Irshad (Hasari) and Gouri (Komal) pare part of the cast. Reji V Kumar is the cinematographer.
The lyrics by Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma has been composed by Adwaith.