Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)

 ●  Malayalam ● 3 hrs 15 mins

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This masterfully crafted historic epic is set against the backdrop of the 18th century when Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, hailing from the Kottayam Royal family stood up to face the unjust policies of the East India Company which had tried to establish its regime. Pazhassi Raja raised his voice against the unjust revenue policy, which they tried to impose in Malabar. The tax policy caused much chaos and there was widespread agitation. Initially, The Company is shocked and unprepared for the agitation. So, they enter into a treaty with Pazhassi Raja. However, using deception and treachery, they break their promises, leading to a war between Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja and the East India Company. The Kurichiyar tribe members offer support to the king in his fight for justice. How will the King's brave rebellion against the powerful and wily British unfold?
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Cast: Mammootty, Padmapriya

Crew: T Hariharan (Director), Ramnath Shetty (Director of Photography), Ilaiyaraaja (Music Director)

Rating: U/A (India)

Genres: Action, Drama, History

Release Dates: 16 Oct 2009 (India)

Malayalam Name: കേരള വരമ പഴശ്ശി രാജാ

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as Pazhassi Raja
as Neeli
as Subeidhar Cheran
as Unni Mootha
as Kannavathu Nambiar
as Sekaran Warrier
as Major Stephen
as Kanara Menon
as Kaitheri Makkam
as Emman Nair
as Dora Baber
as Athan Gurukkal
as Thalakkal Chandu
as Narrator
as Chirakkal Raja
as Moopan
as Bhandari
as Edachena Kunkan
as Lieutenant Maxwell
as Captain Dickinson
as Pazhayamveedan Chandhu
as Kurumbranaadu Raja Veeravarma
as Kaitheri Ambu
as Chirakkal Thamburatty
as Kaitheri Thamburatty

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Production

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Screenplay Writer
Story Writer
Dialogue Writer

Camera and Electrical

Director of Photography

Sound

Sound Designer
Sound Editor

Editorial

Makeup and Hair

Makeup Artist
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Malayalam
Spoken Languages:
English, Hindi, Tamil
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1, 2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
Archival Source:
QubeVault
Tracklist
Music Label: Think Music, SSS Music, Lahari Music, OEM Music, InSync Music
01:14

Music Director: Ilaiyaraaja
Playback Singer: KJ Yesudas
05:10

Music Director: Ilaiyaraaja
Lyricist: ONV Kurup
Playback Singer: KS Chithra
05:27

Music Director: Ilaiyaraaja
Lyricist: ONV Kurup
Playback Singer: KJ Yesudas, Madhu Balakrishnan
04:57

Music Director: Ilaiyaraaja
Playback Singer: Manjari Babu, Ilaiyaraaja
05:05

Music Director: Ilaiyaraaja
Playback Singer: Sangeetha Prabhu
04:47

Music Director: Ilaiyaraaja
Playback Singer: Vidhu Prathap, MG Sreekumar
Movie Connection(s):
Dubbed into: Pazhassi Raja (Tamil)
Dubbed into: Pazhassi Raja (Hindi)
Trivia:
This movie was produced at a cost of INR 27 crore (US$ 4.5 million), making it the costliest Malayalam film at the time.

The film won National Film Award for Best Background Score, Best Audiography and Special Jury Award (for Padmapriya). It received numerous other accolades including eight Kerala State Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards South.

The film was featured in international film festivals of Kerala and Mumbai besides many festivals across the world including the prestigious Fukuoka International Film Festival.

The background score was recorded at the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra, Miscolc, Hungary.