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'Bhramaram' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language road suspense thriller film, written and directed by Blessy, starring Mohanlal, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Suresh Menon, Murali Gopy, and Bhumika Chawla. The film was released on 25 June 2009.

Plot



Unni is a share broker in Coimbatore and leads a comfortable life with his wife Latha and daughter Lakshmi / Lechu. Into the cosiness of such a living intrudes a stranger who introduces himself as Jose.

Cashing in on Unni's forgetfulness, Jose goads him into believing that he is Unni's 7th grade classmate. However, a sense of insecurity pervades, with the unwelcome guest alcoholic and somewhat eccentric pitching for an extended stay. Unni's misgivings about the 'mystery man' and his ulterior motives prove true, when his confidant and classmate, Dr. Alex Varghese, on consultation, reaffirms his doubts that they had no schoolmate in the name of Jose.

Soon, they discover to their horror that the stranger is that man whose arrival they have been dreading for a long time now, Sivankutty. It is eventually revealed that Unni and Alex ruined Sivankutty's life by framing the latter for a murder which they had committed. The duo realizes that it is payback time and that they are at the receiving end. Sivankutty compels Unni to accompany him back to his village and confess the crime to Sivankutty's wife and daughter, who have left him after they found out the secret than he has been in jail. Midway, Unni decides to abandon the plan of meeting Sivankutty's family and attempts to come back to Coimbatore but is threatened to accompany him. Alex joins Unni in meeting Sivankutty's family. Unni and Alex confess their crime to Sivankutty and finally agree to tell the truth about the murder to his wife and daughter.

However, when they reach his house, they find out that his wife and daughter have already passed away. Sivankutty reveals that his intention of bringing them to his town was to kill for revenge, but he changes his mind and lets them go back.

Cast



Soundtrack



The soundtrack features two songs composed by Mohan Sithara, with lyrics by Anil Panachooran.

Release



The film was released on 25 June 2009.

Reception

The film got mostly positive reviews. The film was widely appreciated for Mohanlal's performance. Many directors had commented on the style of making and maintaining suspense. The film got overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics. The film was dubbed in Telugu under the same title.

Awards



;Kerala State Film Awards

* Best Child Artist Baby Niveditha

;Filmfare Awards South

* Filmfare Special Jury Award Mohanlal

;Asianet Film Awards

* Best Actor Mohanlal

* Best Child Artist Baby Niveditha

* Best Cinematographer Ajayan Vincent

* Best Editing Vijay Sankar

;Annual Malayalam Movie Awards (Dubai)

* Best Artistic Movie

* Best Actor Mohanlal

* Best Child Artist Baby Niveditha

* Best Cinematographer Ajayan Vincent

* Best Background Score Mohan Sithara

;Amrita Mathrubhumi Film Awards

* Best Cinematographer Ajayan Vincent

;State Film Critics Awards

* Best Child Artist Baby Niveditha

;Vanitha Film Awards

* Most Popular Actor Mohanlal

* Best Cinematographer Ajayan Vincent

;Kairali TV World Malayali Council Film Awards

* Best Actor Mohanlal

;Federation of Film Societies

* Special Jury Award (Director) Blessy

;Jaihind TV Film Awards

* Best Director Blessy

* Best Music Director Mohan Sithara

;Jaycee Award

* Best Actor Mohanlal

;South Cine Awards'

* Best Director Blessy

;Surya TV Film Awards

* Best Cinematographer Ajayan Vincent

* Best Child Artist Baby Niveditha

;The Sathyan Memorial Film Awards

* The Best Supporting Actor Murali Gopy

References




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