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Sunday, November 9, 2008

Adayalangal/The imprints(2008)











Di
rector : M G Sasi
Country : India
Running Time: 99 mins.

Was chosen the Best film for Kerala State film Awards

'Adayalangal'is based on the real life story of Nandanar, one of the most popular names in Malayalam literature. Nandanar wrote stories and novels that fascinated all sections of readers and also specialized in writing for children. Nandanar, whose real name was P.C. Gopalan, joined the army, but disillusioned with the life of a soldier soon left the forces. Later he penned stories based on his experiences in the army. A man who had a zest for life, Nandanar ironically ended up committing suicide. The film tells the story of a young man named Gopi from a little village in Kerala who joins the army. This young soldier, just 36 years of age, has to take the life of his enemy to save his own. This experience leaves him disillusioned. He leaves the army and returns to his native village to start writing. Adayalangal also zooms in on the love-life of the protagonist.

M.G Sasi

MG Sasi is making his debut as a film director with Adayallangal.MG Sasi is a noted telefilm maker, who has also worked as a long-time associate of veteran directors TV Chandran, PT Kunju mohammad and Shyam Prasad.


Rating :
5.5/10

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