Punarjani
| Punarjani | |
|---|---|
 Home media cover | |
| Directed by |
Major Ravi Rajesh Amanakara |
| Produced by | P. L. Thenappan |
| Screenplay by | Major Ravi |
| Starring | Pranav Mohanlal |
| Music by | Dr. Suresh Manimala |
| Cinematography | Tirru |
| Edited by | Jayashankar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Sri Rajlakshmi Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Punarjani (English: Reincarnation) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam drama film, directed by Major Ravi and Rajesh Amanakara, starring Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role. The film was produced by P. L. Thenappan under the production house, Sri Rajlakshmi Films. Pranav won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for his performance in the film.[1][2]
Plot
The story is about a 11-year-old child Appu (Pranav Mohanlal) who has a feeling that his mother gives more love and attention to his younger brother (Unni). Though Appu argues with his mom to give his younger brother the same workload as he does, he is the one who goes to the temple early morning to sing the Sopanam after which he provides milk to a tea shop and then goes to school.
His only friend is the Swamiji who sits next to the temple and tells him the stories of the famous "Naranathu Bhrandhan". Appu at times even imagines himself as Naranathu Bhrandhan. Over a period of time he is convinced that his mom loves only his younger brother and this feeling heads Appu to consider his younger brother as his enemy.
One day due to some reason Appu hurts his younger brother. After seeing his brother bleeding and unconscious, Appu runs away from the village and ending up with a child labour broker. Appu is employed under contract at a rich man's house. The rich man's children treat him very badly, which drives Appu into the past memories of his mother. Running away from there he lands up in the hands of another child labour contractor where again he is cheated.
All this makes Appu to develop a good feeling for his mother and brother. One night after a dream about his mother, he leaves the town and returns home to see his mother. It was too late by then as his mother is no more. Now he misses something in life. Life takes a new turn for Appu when he decides to stay back at home and take care of his brother leaving us with a message.
Cast
- Pranav Mohanlal as Appu
- Urmila Unni
- Jagannathan
- Anila Sreekumar
- Master Vishnu
- Major Ravi
- Arjun Ravi
Soundtrack
The film features two songs composed by Dr. Suresh Manimala.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sritha Kamalaakucha" | Jayadevar | G. Venugopal, Shami Samad | |
| 2. | "Thaniye Parakkunna Pakshi" | Madhusoodanan Nair | G. Venugopal |
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala State Film Award | Best Child Artist | Master Pranav Mohanlal | Won | [3] |
| Special Jury Mention | Master Vishnu | Won |
References
- ↑ Vijayalaxmi, Poornima (28 April 2003). "Pranav Mohanlal wins state award". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ C., Maya (31 December 2002). "A starry New Year on TV". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ↑ "State Film Awards (2002)". Prd.kerala.gov.in. Department of Information and Public Relations. Retrieved 2 October 2016.