Manassinakkare

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Manassinakkare
VCD cover
Directed by	Sathyan Anthikkad
Written by	Ranjan Pramod
Produced by	Maha Subair
Starring	Jayaram Sheela Nayanthara Innocent Siddique
Cinematography	Alagappan N
Edited by	K. Rajagopal
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Distributed by	Varnachithra
Release date	25 December 2003 (2003-12-25) (Kerala)
Running time	155 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Box office	est.₹20crore

Manassinakkare (Beyond the Mind) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, Nayanthara, Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Siddique, Sukumari, Nedumudi Venu, and Mammukoya. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraja.^[1] The film marked the return of Sheela as actress and the film debut of Nayanthara.

Plot[]

Kochu Thresia (Sheela), is a rich widow living a retired life in a quaint but beautiful village filled with eclectic characters. Living with her are her eldest son and family. Her son and daughter-in-law are tired of Kochu Thresia's lovable eccentricities which they consider bad behavior for a woman of her age. Her children consider her a nuisance who creates unnecessary trouble for them in their busy lives. Though old, Kochu Thresia is still young at heart and knows how to enjoy life, getting into humorous predicaments which only incenses her grown-up kids. At this juncture, she meets the young, down-to-earth Reji (Jayaram) in whom she finds a sympathetic and understanding friend, and starts seeing him like a son. Reji eagerly fulfills all her wishes. From savouring the mouth-watering beef to riding on the elephant, they enjoy all the moments spent together. However, as troubles occur on the way and her children despising her presence in the family, Kochu Thresia decides all these must be put to an end.

Cast[]

Production[]

Manassinakkare was Nayanthara's debut film. During pre-production, Sathyan cast every major character except the role of Gauri, who he sought a newcomer to keep Sheela as the major attraction in the cast. Filming was in Pattambi, Palakkad, major location was the house of Kochu Thresia. Since Gauri's scenes were not involved in the house, Sathyan started filming hoping he could find a cast before wrapping. During one of the filming days, he happened to read Vanitha magazine, in which he was struck by Nayanthara's picture in a jewellery advertisement. She was contacted and cast as Gauri.^[2]

Soundtrack[]

The film features songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Gireesh Puthenchery.

Reception[]

Box office[]

The film became commercial success and ran more than 100 days in theatres.^[5][6][7][8]

Awards[]

Filmfare Awards South

• Best Film - Subair
• Best Director - Sathyan Anthikkad
• Best Music Director - Ilaiyaraaja
• Best Actor - Jayaram

Asianet Film Awards

• Best Director - Sathyan Anthikkad
• Best Male Playback Singer - M. G. Sreekumar
• Best Makeup Artist - Pandyan
• Best New Face of the Year (Female) - Nayanthara

Kerala Film Critics Awards

• Best Dubbing Artist Female - Sreeja for Nayantara

References[]

External links[]

• Manassinakkare at IMDb