Nirakkoottu
| Nirakkoottu | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Joshy |
| Written by | Dennis Joseph |
| Starring |
Mammootty Sumalatha Urvashi Babu Nampoothiri Jose Prakash Azeez P. K. Abraham |
| Music by | Shyam |
| Cinematography | Jayanan Vincent |
| Editing by | K. Sankunni |
| Release dates | 1985 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Nirakkoottu (Malayalam: നിറക്കൂട്ട്) is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Joshy, written by Dennis Joseph, and starring Mammootty. The music was by Shyam.
Plot
Sasikala Varghese (Urvashi) wants to find out about Ravi Varma (Mammootty), who is sentenced to death for the murder of his wife Mercy (Sumalatha) who is also Sasikala's sister. Journalist Sasikala covers and receives acclaim for the story of the once-wealthy but now death-sentenced convict Ravi Varma, for the cruel murder of his ex-wife Mercy, a beautiful model. A day before his scheduled execution, Ravi Varma escapes prison, and a deeper story that ties him, Sasikala and other characters unfolds in the events that follow.
Cast
- Mammootty as Ravi Varma
- Urvashi as Sasikala Varghese
- Sumalatha as Mercy
- Babu Namboothiri as Ajith
- Lizyas Dr. Suma
- Azeez as Jailor
- Prathapachandran as Paul Mathew
- Jose Prakash as M. K. Abraham
- Baiju as Boy at the petrol bunk
- Thodupuzha Vasanthi
Reception
The movie was the highest grosser of that year.It was well accepted by audience.The movie ran for more than 250 days in major centers.[citation needed]
Awards
Mammootty won the Special Mention in 1985 Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Award for his role as Ravi Varma.