| Soorya Manasam | |
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| Directed by | Viji Thampi |
| Written by | Sab John |
| Produced by | P. Nandakumar |
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| Cinematography | |
| Edited by | Sreekar Prasad |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Soorya Manasam is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Sab John. The film stars Mammootty, along with Raghuvaran, Vinodini, Sowcar Janaki, Vaishnavi, Riza Bava and Jagathy Sreekumar playing supporting roles. The film revolves around Putturumees, a mentally disabled man and his mother Mariya who face several social issues in their village.[1]
Plot
Soorya Manasam is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Viji Thampi, loosely based on the American novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The story centers on the tragic life of a mentally challenged man and his deep bond with his mother.
The story follows Putturumees (Mammootty), a physically imposing man with the intellectual capacity of a young child. Due to his social awkwardness and immense physical strength—which he often cannot control—he is misunderstood, feared, and ridiculed by the villagers.
He lives with his elderly mother, Mariya (Sowcar Janaki), who is his sole protector and the only person who truly understands his innocent nature. Mariya works hard as a domestic helper to provide for them, constantly shielding Umees from the cruelty of the world.
Cast
- Mammootty as Putturumees[2]
- Raghuvaran as Shivan, the main antagonist (voiceover by Shammi Thilakan)
- Sowcar Janaki as Mariya, Urumees's mother[3]
- Vaishnavi as young Mariya
- Vinodini as Mooppan's daughter
- Anugraha as Subhadra
- Riza Bava as Stephan, Tea Estate Owner
- Ashokan as James
- Siddique as Philip, Urumees's father
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Mooppan
- Jagannathan as Madhavan, Tea shop owner
- Jagannatha Varma as Fr. Joseph Varkey
- T. P. Madhavan as Fr. Jacob Kurian
- Augustine as Govindan, Shivan's henchman
- James as Muthu
- Shivaji as Inspector Unnikrishnan
- Viji Thampi as landlord
- Biyon
Music
The music for the film was composed by M. M. Keeravani and the lyrics were written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.[4] The background music was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.
- Song list
- "Tharalitha Ravil Mayangiyo Sooryamanasam": K. J. Yesudas
- "Kannil Nila": Mano
- "Meghatherirangum Sanchari": K. S. Chithra
- "Tharalitha Ravil Mayangiyo Sooryamanasam": K. S. Chithra
Reception
Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote, "There is no wrong step in the characterisation of the simpleton. Tight screenplay and slick editing enhance the narrative value."[5]
Awards
- 1993 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor – Mammootty
References
- "Here is a 101 on how to become a Mammootty fan, Step 1: Watch the following classics". The New Indian Express. 7 September 2019. p. 8. Archived from the original on 16 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- Divakaran, Sreejith (7 September 2021). "Mammootty@70: The quintessential Malayali who can don any role". thefederal.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- "The Mammootty quiz: As the megastar celebrates 70th birthday, check how well you know the patriarch of Malayalam cinema". The New Indian Express. 6 September 2021. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- "Sooryamanasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
- MM (25 September 1992). "Engrossing difference". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 16 September 2022.