''Ivan Megharoopan'' is a 2012

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written and directed by P. Balachandran. The film is about Malayalam poet P. Kunhiraman Nair and incorporates his autobiography, ''Kaviyude Kalpadukal''. Prakash Bare, who is the producer of the film, also plays the protagonist K. P. Madhavan Nair.

Cast

* Prakash Bare as K. P. Madhavan Nair *

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as Ammini *

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as Maya Maheswari * Remya Nambeesan as Rajalekshmi * Jayapriya Sadanandan as Saraswathi Amma *

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as Thankamani *

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as Appu Marar * Chembil Ashokan as Aanapachan Aashan * Kannur Sreelatha as Padmavathi * V. K. Sreeraman as Kallattil Padmanabha Kurup * Sunitha Nedungadi as Chinnammalu * Surabhi Lakshmi as Kousalya *

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as Madhavi *

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as Gomathi Teacher *Thambi Antony as Swami

Production

Development

''Ivan Megharoopan'' is P. Balachandran's debut film as a director. He has earlier written certain notable scripts including '' Ulladakkam'', '' Pavithram'' and '' Punaradhivasam''.

Casting

The audition for the casting was held at

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in October. The protagonist of the film is K. P. Madhavan Nair, a character which obviously reflects P. Kunhiraman Nair. Producer Prakash Bare was chosen to portray Madhavan Nair. Other cast members included

and

. "Aande Londe" was sung by Remya Nambeeshan.

Release and reception

Film released on 27 July 2012 with critics giving a positive review.
Paresh C. Palicha of

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rated the film and stated that the film has soul.
Sify.com gave the verdict as "good" and said that the film "succeeds in taking the viewer along with the narrative and the intriguing life of the poet has been presented in an attractive style."
Veeyen of Nowrunning.com also gave a rating and said that, the film "is full of life, and the vivaciousness that pervades the narrative lets the dazzling sparkle on this character study remain right on place."
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'' rated the film and stated that the film "is a moving, poignant account of a poet's life that gains a lot from a carefully chosen cast."
Theater Balcony gave a rating and wrote: "This one is one of the best from 2012 and cannot be missed for its feel, daring narration and the splendid performances. Surly Ivan Megharoopan will haunt us for long time."

Soundtrack

The songs in the film are written by

ONV Kurup Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup (known as O. N. V. Kurup; 27 May 1931 – 13 February 2016) was a Malayalam poet and lyricist from Kerala, India, who won the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary award in India for the year 2007. He received ...

and Kavalam Narayana Panikkar. It also includes a poem by "''Mahakavi''" P. Kunhiraman Nair, on whose life the film is based on. ''Ivan Megharoopan'' original sound track was the first Malayalam release of

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Awards

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(2011) * Second Best Film * Best Music Director (song): Sharreth * Best Editor: Vinod Sukumaran * Best Dubbing Artist (Female): Praveena ; 14th John Abraham Awardshttp://www.metromatinee.com/artist/highslide/News/14th%20John%20Abraham%20Awards%20for%20%E2%80%9CAadimadhyantham%E2%80%9D%20and%20%E2%80%9CIvan%20Megharoopan%E2%80%9D.-3970-1 * Special Jury Award ; Radio Mirchi Awards * Best Songs * Best Singer - KS Chithra

References

External links

*{{Official website, http://www.megharoopan.com/ 2012 films 2010s Malayalam-language films Indian biographical films Films based on biographies Films scored by Sharreth Biographical films about writers Works about poets Films shot in Ottapalam Films shot in Palakkad Films shot in Kerala Films set in Kerala 2010s biographical films