Aakasha Gopuram

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Aakasha Gopuram
Aakashagopuram 04.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. P. Kumaran
Screenplay byK. P. Kumaran
Based onThe Master Builder
by Henrik Ibsen
Produced byTutu J. Sharma
Taizoon F. Khorakiwala
Manu S. Kumaran
StarringMohanlal
Nithya Menon
Bharat Gopy
Manoj K. Jayan
Sreenivasan
Geetu Mohandas
Shweta Menon
CinematographySantosh Thundiyil
Edited byB. Ajithkumar
Music byJohn Altman
Production
company
Medient & Tarlac
Release date
  • August 2008 (2008-08)[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Aakasha Gopuram (English: Castle in the Air) is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by K. P. Kumaran. It is a cinematic adaptation of Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen's 1892 play The Master Builder. The film stars Mohanlal, Nithya Menon, Bharath Gopi, Manoj K. Jayan, Sreenivasan, Geethu Mohandas, and Shweta Menon.[2] Santosh Thundiyil handled the cinematography of the film, while British composer John Altman composed the music. Lyrics was written by Rajeev Alunkal.The film received positive response from critics. Music was praised by the audience.[3][4][5][6][7]

Plot[]

Akasha Gopuram is set among the Indian immigrant community in London and tells the story of Albert Samson, a middle-aged architect who has clawed his way to prominence.

His single-minded focus on his job, however, has hardened him and prevented him and his wife Alice from having a meaningful family life. The costs of Samson's ambition are also symbolized in his assistant, Abraham Thomas, Samson's own former employer whom he treated badly to reach the top. Thomas, now dying, wants his son Alex to have more independence in the firm. Samson, however, fears that he will be eclipsed by a younger generation of architects, and refuses to allow Alex either to design original houses or to leave the firm and strike out on his own.

Into this tense situation, enter Hilda Varghese, a vivacious young woman who idolized Samson ten years ago when, in the early stages of his career, he built a large church in her hometown and climbed to the top of its tower during its dedication ceremony. At that time Samson had promised "a kingdom" to Hilda, then a girl of twelve; now, Hilda who earnestly believes his word has come to collect her kingdom.

As Samson struggles with the destructive consequences of his pursuit of glory and his growing fear that he has lost his creative powers, the mysterious Hilda helps him gain a glimpse of his former self.

Producer Manu S. Kumaran (left) and director K. P. Kumaran, addressing the press on the film, at IFFI (2008)

Cast[]

Release[]

It had a premiere in Kochi.[8] It was selected for the Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "AakashaGopuram". Facebook. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
  2. ^ "Mohanlal released Akashagopuram DVD". NewKerala. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  3. ^ "Now, Malayalam cinema goes international". The Times of India. 27 April 2008. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2008.
  4. ^ "rediff.com: The Top Malayalam Films, 2008".
  5. ^ sify.com
  6. ^ "Malayalam cinema goes international with 'Aakasha Gopuram'". 22 August 2008.
  7. ^ "John Altman | Outlook India Magazine".
  8. ^ "Mohanlal pitted against Jackie Chan".
  9. ^ "IFFI screens the best of Malayalam movies - Behindwoods.com - Malayalam films Indian Panorama International Film Festival of India IFFI November 22nd December 2nd Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Oru Pennum Randu Aanum MG Sasi's Adayalangal KP Kumaran's Aakashagopuram Jayraj's Gulmohar Priyanandanan's Pulijanmam Mohanan's Kadhaparayumbol TV Chandran's Vilaapangalkkappuram tamil movie news images picture gallery images".

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