Rakshasa Rajavu
| Rakshasa Rajavu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by |
Vinayan Sunil K. Anand |
| Produced by | Sargam Kabeer |
| Written by | Vinayan |
| Starring |
Mammootty Dileep Meena Kavya Madhavan Rajan P. Dev Kalabhavan Mani |
| Music by | Mohan Sithara |
| Cinematography | Sanjeev Shankar |
| Edited by | G. Murali |
| Distributed by | Sargam films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Rakshasa Rajavu (Malayalam : രാക്ഷസരാജാവ്) is a 2001 Malayalam film co-written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in the title role. Dileep, Meena, Kavya Madhavan, Rajan P. Dev, Kalabhavan Mani, Cochin Hanifa and Sukumari played other major roles. The film which was released as a competer to Mohanlal-starrer Ravanaprabhu got average critic reviews but became a box office Hit.[1]
Plot
Ramanathan IPS is a police officer with a difference. Murder of his wife makes him take law into his hands as he gets no support from the various people he meets in this regard. He brings to justice the wrong doer's even though he accepts bribes. He follows the policy of Kayamkulam Kochunni a renowned real life robber. Taking from the rich and giving it to the poor. He also funds to run an orphanage for the mentally disabled children.[2]
Appu (Dileep) is in love with Daisy (Kavya madhavan) daughter of a wealthy politician. Daisy is under house arrest when her love comes to the knowledge of her rich father. Appu manages to meet her secretly. One day Daisy's whole family is slaughtered as a result of a burglary. She is the only person found alive & who is now in a coma. Appu is accused for the murder & arrested. The rest of the story explains how Ramanathan saved Appu by proving his innocence & reveals the person who killed all of Daisy's family members for money & power.
Cast
- Mammootty as T.Ramanathan
- Dileep as Appu
- Meena Chief Minister's Daughter
- Kavya Madhavan as Daisy
- Suchithra as Ramanathan (Mammootty)'s late wife
- Manya as Orphanage in Charge
- Rajan P. Dev as Minister Avarachan
- Kalabhavan Mani as Minister Gunasekharan
- Cochin Hanifa as Antony
- Sukumari as Kashi thalla
- Sadiq
- Harisree Asokan as Constable
- Indrans
- Joju George
- Janardanan as CM
- Captain Raju as DGP
- Saikumar as ADGP
- Deepika Mohan
Soundtrack
The film features a successful soundtrack composed by Mohan Sithara and lyrics penned by Rameshan Nair.
- Ethal Mizhikal - Sreeram, Smitha
- Indhumathi - Smitha
- Kannare Kannare - K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar
- Marikkattu Veessi Veessi - Aneesh
- Palinu Madhuram - K. J. Yesudas
- Sarathkala Mukile - M. G. Sreekumar
- Swapanam Theyajichal - K. J. Yesudas
- Swapanam Theyajichal - K. S. Chithra, K. J. Yesudas, Aswathi Vijayan
References
- ↑ "At the crossroads". Deccan Herald. cscsarchive.org. May 5, 2002. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
- ↑ Rakshasa Rajavu Preview, Rakshasa Rajavu Story & Synopsis, Rakshasa Rajavu Malayalam Movie - entertainment.oneindia.in