Bus Conductor (2005 Film)
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''Bus Conductor'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by V. M. Vinu. The film stars
Mammootty Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail (born 7 September 1951), known mononymously by the hypocorism Mammootty (), is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam-language films. He has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, ...
in the lead role as Kunjakka, along with Adithya Menon,
Jayasurya Jayasurya (born 31 August 1978) is an Indian actor, film producer, playback singer, and impressionist who works in Malayalam films. He has appeared in more than 100 films and has won several awards, including a National Film Awards, National Fi ...
, Bhavana,
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, Mamta Mohandas, Innocent,
Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan (born 6 April 1964) is an Indian actor and director who is known for his comedy roles in Malayalam films. Ashokan has acted in more than 200 Malayalam films. He started his career as a mimicry artist in the troupe Harisree and ...
, and Kalpana in supporting roles. The story revolves around Kunjakka, a bus conductor, and the problems he and his family face. The film was released on 23 December 2005 on Christmas week. It received mixed reviews from critics.''Sify'' review
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Plot

The story, set in the Malabar culture, revolves around Zakir Hussain aka Kunjakka. This bus conductor lords over the family that has a motley cast to it - the mother, sister, her husband, their son, daughters, and his own sister Selina. Then, there are his bus mates and the police, including the cunning sub-inspector, Sajan George. Being a good man, Kunjakka is faced with all kinds of troubles and responsibilities. On the one hand, he has to take on the wily cop Sajan George, who also runs a bus company on the side. Then the problems within the family come to a head. Najeeb's dalliance with a local girl ends in her becoming pregnant. But Najeeb goes to Dubai leaving the girl in the lurch. Thus, the responsibility of looking after her also falls on Kunjakka's shoulders. There are misunderstandings in the family and his only solace is Noorjahan. The story narrates how Kunjakka unties all the knots of distrust and disappointment around him.


Cast


Soundtrack

The film features original songs composed by M. Jayachandran. *"Etho Rathri (Male)" - K. J. Yesudas *"Manathe" - Rimi Tomy, Madhu Balakrishnan *"Kondotty" - Rimi Tomy, Vidhu Prathap, Madhu Balakrishnan *"Ethorathri (Female)" - K. S. Chithra


Reception


Critical reception

''
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'' gives the film an 'Average' verdict and writes: " Initially ''Bus Conductor'' is quite an enjoyable ride with Harishree Asokan, Kalpana and others. Mammootty keeps you entertained with his wise cracks and mirrors the pitiable condition of workers of private buses in Kerala. But the film starts hitting potholes as soon as the script writer and director introduces fake emotions laced with sentiments. As the film winds down to its finale there is a sense of deja vu. More importantly in this day and age, it is a bit regressive and misleading for the director to think that the hero can be the protector of a woman without any strings attached. Vinu, where is the twist in the tale? M. Jayachandran is losing his magic touch as there is not even one song which is hummable. The background score is similar to Tamil superstar films, where they scream the title of the movie as the hero delivers a blow to the villain or utters a punch line. Perhaps the high point of the film is the artwork of Bobban who has realistically created a bus stand that you see in towns of Kerala. ''Bus Conductor'' is a rough ride strictly for the die-hard fans of Mammookka!"


Box office

The film was a average grosser.


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bus Conductor (Film) 2000s Malayalam-language films 2005 films Films about buses Films shot in Kozhikode Films shot in Kannur Films shot in Thalassery Films shot in Ottapalam Films directed by V. M. Vinu Films scored by M. Jayachandran