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Soorya Manasam
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Wikipedia article
'Soorya Manasam' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Sab John. The film stars Mammootty as Putturumees, along with Sowcar Janaki, Vaishnavi, Vinodini, Raghuvaran, Riza Bava and Jagathy Sreekumar playing supporting roles. The film revolves around Putturumees, a mentally challenged man and his mother who face several social issues in their village.
Plot
Putturumees is a mentally challenged man who lives in a small village with his mother. The villagers face several issues due to his condition and compel his mother to take him to a new place.
Cast
* Mammootty as Putturumees
* Sowcar Janaki as Mariya
* Vaishnavi as young Mariya
* Vinodini as Mooppan's daughter
* Anugraha as Subhadra
* Raghuvaran as Shivan
* Riza Bava as Stephan, Tea Estate Owner
* Ashokan
* Siddique as Urumees's father
* Jagathy Sreekumar as Mooppan
* Jagannathan as Madhavan, Tea shop owner
* Jagannatha Varma as Priest
* T. P. Madhavan as Priest
* Augustine as Govindan, Shivan's henchman
* James as Muthu
* Shivaji as Inspector Unnikrishnan
* Viji Thampi as landlord
* Biyon
Music
The music for the film was composed by M. M. Keeravani and the lyrics were written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The background music was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.
;Song list
* "Tharalitha Ravil Mayangiyo Sooryamanasam": K. J. Yesudas
* "Kannil Nila": Mano
* "Meghatherirangum Sanchari": K. S. Chithra
* "Tharalitha Ravil Mayangiyo Sooryamanasam": K. S. Chithra
Reception
Malini Mannath of 'The Indian Express' wrote, "There is no wrong step in the characterisation of the simpleton. Tight screenplay and slick editing enhance the narrative value."
Awards
* 1993 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor Mammootty
References
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