''Ormakalundayirikkanam'' ( en, Should have memories) is a 1995

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political drama film directed by T. V. Chandran. Starring Mammootty, Master Nithin,

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, Priyambada Ray,

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, Kukku Parameswaran and

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, the film portrays the rise of the Communists to power in 1957 and the infamous Vimochana Samaram (Liberation Struggle) of 1959. Film critic Kozhikodan included the film on his list of the 10 best Malayalam movies of all time.

Plot

The film is set against the backdrop of the first communist Ministry of Kerala on the eve of its dismissal in 1959 after less than two years in power. A school going teenage, Jayan, grows warm relation with Bhasi, the tailor, who is a staunch

Communist Party A communist party is a political party that seeks to realize the socio-economic goals of communism. The term ''communist party'' was popularized by the title of ''The Manifesto of the Communist Party'' (1848) by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. ...

activist. Jayan's father is a strong sympathiser of Congress party. Jayan with knowledge dawning upon him realises how Bhasi and his near and dear ones live on the verge of fear of being annihilated by the henchmen of Congress and upper castes who seem to usurp power by unsure means and violence. Jayan's intimate rapport with Dr. Tharakan, a scientist of sorts, engaged in the theory of impending doomsday, helps him see things clearly. Jayan realises the truth besmeared by blood, murder and revenge.

Cast

* Mammootty as Tailor Bhaskaran (Bhasi) * Master Nithin as Jayan *

as Tharakan * Priyanka as Bhasakarans Wife *

as Nambiar, Jayan's father *

Mamukkoya Mamukkoya (born 5 July 1946) is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema, and has also appeared in French film ''Flammens of Paradise''. He has mostly appeared in comedic roles. His unique usage of the Mappila dialect and style mar ...

as Police constable * Kukku Parameswaran *

as Barber Naanu * M. G. Soman as Chattampi Velayudhan *

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* V. K. Sreeraman as Tea Shoper * Sreejaya

Awards

* National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam - T. V. Chandran and Salam Karassery *

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- Master Nithin *

Kerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award) The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Ch ...

- T. V. Chandran

References

External links

* {{National Film Award Best Feature Film Malayalam 1990s Malayalam-language films 1995 drama films 1995 films Films directed by T. V. Chandran Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners Indian political drama films