Indrajaalam Explained
Indrajaalam is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. The film stars Mohanlal, Rajan P. Dev and Geetha, with music composed by S. P. Venkatesh. It was released on 3 September 1990. The film became major commercial success and was major breakthrough for Rajan P Dev for his villain character Carlos.[1]
Plot
The plot revolves around the uprising of an underworld gangster.
Cast
Production
Action choreographer Sham Kaushal debuted with this film, who signed on in May 1990. One of Dennis Joseph's acquittances, Kennedy had recommended Rajan P. Dev to him after the success of the theatre play Kattukuthira. Thilakan was initially considered for the role of Carlos. However, they then decided to cast a new actor for the role. When they contacted Nana magazine, they recommended Rajan P. Dev for the role and he was eventually cast.[3] Filming took place mostly in Bombay.[4]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.[5]
Release and reception
Indrajaalam was released on 3 September 1990, Onam day.[6] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "High-speed cameras, sensitive film, innovative choreography of action and use of newfangled props have helped in this direction".[7] Despite facing competition from three other Onam releases – Arhatha, Iyer the Great and Oliyampukal – it emerged the bigger success.[8]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2 October 2018 . 'Rajavinte Makan' director Thampi Kannanthanam passes away . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712150259/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rajavinte-makan-director-thampi-kannanthanam-passes-away-89325 . 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022 . The News Minute.
- Book: Indian Panorama . . 2009 . 40 . 159 . 19 March 2023 . 18 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240318094238/https://books.google.com/books?id=ocfRwdBfwY0C&q=Indrajaalam+mohanlal . live .
- News: Sidhardhan . Sanjith . 25 February 2019 . Sham Kaushal: Malayali filmmakers are the reason I do action for Bollywood period films . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190227134830/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/sham-kaushal-malayali-filmmakers-are-the-reason-i-do-action-for-bollywood-period-films/articleshow/68136884.cms . 27 February 2019 . 23 February 2021 . The Times of India.
- News: Varma . Lipika . 8 May 2020 . Blessed to be associated with SLB for 24 years, director Sham Kaushal says . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210210165101/https://www.asianage.com/entertainment/bollywood/080520/blessed-to-be-associated-with-slb-for-24-years-director-sham-kaushal-says.html . 10 February 2021 . 10 February 2021 . The Asian Age.
- Web site: Indrajaalam (0) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210210165101/https://www.raaga.com/malayalam/movie/indrajaalam-songs-M0001306 . 10 February 2021 . 10 February 2021 . Raaga.com.
- News: 9 September 2016 . Reel Onams . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210210165040/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Reel-Onams/article14630689.ece . 10 February 2021 . 10 February 2021 . The Hindu.
- News: Krishnaswamy . N. . 4 January 1991 . Indrajalam . 4 February 2020 . . 5 . Google News Archive.
- News: 3 October 2018 . Mollywood loses the man who created Mohanlal the superstar . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210210165042/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/oct/03/mollywood-loses-the-man-who-created-mohanlal-the-superstar-1880282.html . 10 February 2021 . 10 February 2021 . The New Indian Express.
