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Wikipedia article




'Nilavariyathe' is a 2017 Malayalam language film produced by Biju V Mathai and Kunjambu Nair. The film is directed by Utpal V Nayanar, and stars Anumol and Balain the lead roles, along with Indrans, Sudheer Karamana, Kalasala Babu, Santhosh Keezhattoor and Shivani Bhai. The music is composed by Kanjangad Ramachandran. The film is based on a story written by Suraj Mavila.

Plot



The story is based on the caste system that was prevalent in northern districts ofMalabar in Kerala many years back. The story is about how the caste system affects Paata's and Pokkan's love affair. Paata and Pokkan are workers in Karikkot Tharavadu that isfamous for Theyyam and Komaram plays. Paata falls in love with the young and handsome Pokkan and aspires to marry him. Kelu is the only person who will be happy to see them get married. But the caste differencesplay a major role such that Paata had no chance to marry Pokkan. Kelu along with Paata plans ways to ease the obstacles that are standing as blockades to the marriage.

Cast



* Anumol as Paata

* Bala as Pokkan

* Shivani Bhai as Shivani

* Indrans

* Sajitha Madathil

* Mukundan

* Santhosh Keezhattoor

* Sudheer Karamana

* Kalasala Babu

* Sreekumar

Soundtrack



* "Paalazhi Polulla" Vijay Yesudas, Swetha Mohan

* "Thinkalkuriyum" Vijay Yesudas

* "Kalichan Deive"- Kanhangad Ramachandran

* "Payyaram Kattile"- Swetha Mohan

Reception



A critic from 'nettv4u' opined that "The movie is definitely worth a watch, in spite of the technical glitches, to gain an understanding of the social structures in the villages of Northern Kerala".

References




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