Thrissur in popular culture

This article aims to compile various depictions of Thrissur in popular culture.

Films

Poster of Thoovanathumbikal movie which have a Thrissur background

• Thoovanathumbikal: Malayalam director Padmarajan's film Thoovanathumbikal was shot in Thrissur city. Almost all the main characters speak with a Thrissur accent for Malayalam. The character played by the lead actor Mohanlal was based on a citizen of Thrissur, Mannarthodi jayakrishnan, and his friends like Vijayan Karot.^[1]

• Pranchiyettan and The Saint: Malayalam director Ranjith's film Pranchiyettan and The Saint is based on Thrissur's Rice Bazaar. Malayalam actor Mammootty plays the lead role of a Thrissur-based rice vendor merchant, Francis aka Ari Pranchi.^[2][3]
• Punyalan Agarbattis: Directed by Ranjith Sankar, Punyalan Agarbattis tell the story of a young entrepreuner from Thrissur city, Joy Thakkolkaran which is played by Jayasurya.^[4]

• Sapthamashree Thaskaraha: Shot in the prime backdrop of Thrissur city, this satire film is directed by Santosh Sivan and tells the story of seven thief’s.^[5][6]

• Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla: Jayasurya's character from Thrissur does a role of an innocent auto driver who unnecessarily interferes into the problems of others with a good intention of solving them.

Novels

• Malayalam writer Sarah Joseph's works are generally set in the background of city of Thrissur and nearby areas.^[7]

References