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Samrajyam
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Wikipedia article
'Samrajyam' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-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 Madhu, Srividya, Ashokan, Captain Raju and Vijayaraghavan in supporting roles. The film features original music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, while the cinematography was handled by Jaynan Vincent.[https://web.archive.org/web/20120617064443/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/samrajyam-2-to-be-directed-by-perarasu/265787-71-210.html '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 box office. 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. The film and its protagonist 'Alexander' has developed a cult following in the years following its release.
A sequel titled 'Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander' starring Unni Mukundan was released in 2015. The sequel tells the story of Alexander's son Jordan, 25 years after the events that take place in 'Samrajyam.'
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
Release
The film was released on 22 June 1990.
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.Legacy
The film ran for more than 365 days in movie theatres in Kerala. The film ran for more than 400 days in several centers in Andhra Pradesh, the film crossed the 600 day mark in some movie theaters in Andhra. This makes 'Samrajyam' the longest running Malayalam film in Andhra Pradesh , a record that remains unbeaten to this day.
Sequel
'Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander' starring Unni Mukundan in the lead was released in 2015. The movie was the debut Malayalam venture of Tamil director Perarasu. Twenty five years from the original, this sequel tells the story of Alexander's son. The film was a box office bomb and received negative reviews from critics
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