Pazhassi Raja (2009)
- Original title
- കേരള വർമ്മ പഴശ്ശിരാജ
- Directed by
- Hariharan
- Genre
- drama film, biographical film
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 3h 17m
- Rated
- UA
- Rating
- 6.9 of 10 from 17 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This is about a king in 18th century India who led a rebellion against the British East India Company. The film follows his struggles and battles as he fights to protect his land and people.
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What happens
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language epic period action drama film based on the life of Pazhassi Raja, a king who fought against the East India Company in the 18th century. The film was directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by Gokulam Gopalan. It stars Mammootty in lead role with an ensemble supporting cast. The music score and soundtrack were created by Ilaiyaraaja, while its sound design is by Resul Pookutty. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, Best Background Score, Best Audiography and Special Mention (for Padmapriya). It received numerous other accolades, including eight Kerala State Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards South. Pazhassi Raja was produced at a cost of ₹200 million, making it the most expensive film made in Malayalam until that time. It is the first Malayalam film to get a home video release in the Blu-ray format. Originally filmed in Malayalam, Pazhassi Raja was dubbed in Tamil as well as Hindi. The film was released on 16 October 2009 across Kerala during the Diwali holiday with 150 prints; it ran for 150 days in theatres, emerged as a blockbuster and was one of the highest-grossing films in Malayalam cinema. It is often regarded as a classic in Malayalam cinema. The film received an overwhelming response and it has emerged as one of the top grossers in Kerala's box office history. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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