Paattinte Palazhy Explained

Paattinte Palazhy
Director:Rajeev Anchal
Producer:A. K. Pillai
Cinematography:Alagappan N
Editing:Sreekumar
Country:India
Language:Malayalam
Music:Dr. Suresh Manimala

Paattinte Palazhy is a 2010 Indian Malayalam film directed by Rajeev Anchal. It has Meera Jasmine and Revathy in lead roles. Manoj.K.Jayan and Jagathy Sreekumar also play prominent roles in this film.[1] Meera plays the role of a playback singer in the film.[2]

Jagathy Sreekumar plays the father to Meera's character. Nedumudi Venu plays a full-length role in this film. The movie featured six songs written by veteran poet O.N.V. Kurup. The music was produced by Dr. Suresh Manimala, a debutant in the film industry.

Plot

Veena aspires to become a world-renowned singer. When she realizes that the music within her has no way of flowing out, she is driven almost to madness but eventually finds a way to express it. Her father Sheshadri, Guru Usthad, Aamir, Dr. Aparna, Ganapathi, and young music director, Sreehari, compete for their share of her voice. With their help, she finds the best way to share her music.

Cast

Production

The film marked the comeback of Meera Jasmine to Malayalam film industry after a gap.[3] Rajeev was inspired from reality musical shows which prompted him to come up with a concept of "story of a singer who lived only for music".[4] The filming started on 2 January 2010, and the major parts were shot in Coorg, Chennai, and Scot House in Mysore.[5]

Soundtrack

The film features a soundtrack written by veteran poet O. N. V. Kurup and composed by the debutant Dr. Suresh Manimala.

Song Singer(s) Notes
"Sathathanthriyakum"
"Ponnum Noolil" K. S. Chithra
"Azar Usko" K. S. Chithra
"Udayasooryane" K. S. Chithra and Aparna Rajeev
"Ammakkuruvi" K. S. Chithra and Aparna Rajeev
"Pattupaduvan" Won the Kerala State Award for Best Playback Singer in 2011
"Oru Malar Manchalumay"

Reception

A critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Overall, Pattinte Palazhy has a lot of promise but fizzles out by the end".[6]

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Malayalam Cinema News | Malayalam Movie Reviews | Malayalam Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Malayalam. https://web.archive.org/web/20091029163604/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/51111.html. dead. 29 October 2009.
  2. Web site: Meera Jasmine to plunge into Pattinte Palaazhi . 2010-01-26 . dead . https://archive.today/20120713094115/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2009/meera-jasmine-pattinte-palaazhi-301009.html . 13 July 2012 . dmy-all .
  3. Web site: First Look: Meera Jasmine's Pattinte Pallazhi. Rediff. 4 March 2010.
  4. Web site: A lyrical endeavour. The Hindu. 24 December 2023. 26 August 2010. https://archive.today/20231224123459/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/lsquoA-lyrical-endeavourrsquo/article16145723.ece. 24 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Pattinte Pallazhi movie preview. Indiaglitz. 24 December 2023.
  6. Web site: Pattinte Palazhy could have been better!. 3 August 2010. Rediff.com.