''Samrajyam'' () is a 1990 Indian

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-language gangster film directed by Jomon. The film stars Mammootty as Alexander, a powerful underworld don. The film narrates the story of his rise and fall. The film features

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, Ashokan, Captain Raju and

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in supporting roles. The film features original music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, while the cinematography was handled by Jaynan Vincent.'Samrajyam 2' to be directed by Perarasu – South Cinema – Malayalam News
Ibnlive The film was a major commercial success and ran for more than 200 days in Kerala. The film found greater success in Andhra Pradesh. The film brought by distributor for about 10 prints went on to play in 400 prints due to the huge demand in theatres.

Premise

Alexander, a powerful mafia leader, faces several trials and tribulations while trying to juggle his estranged relationship with his policeman father Balakrishnan and rule the underworld.

Cast

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its direction and effects.

Box office

The film was a major commercial success at the Kerala and Andhra Pradesh box office. The film ran over 200 days in Kerala and 600 days in Andhra Pradesh box office. The film remains to be the longest running Malayalam film in Andhra Pradesh, It ran for more than 400 days in multiple centers in AP and even crossed the 600 day mark in some theatres.

Sequel

'' Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander'' starring

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in the lead was released in 2015. The movie was the debut Malayalam venture of Tamil director

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. Twenty five years from the original, this sequel tells the story of Alexander's son.

References

External links

* 1990 films 1990s Malayalam-language films Indian gangster films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Jyam1 1990 directorial debut films {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub