Jalolsavam
| Jalolsavam | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Sibi Malayil |
| Written by | M. Sindhuraj |
| Produced by | Shaam Jayan K. R. Sajeev L. Gopakumar N. V. Swaminathan |
| Starring | Kunchacko Boban Navya Nair |
| Cinematography | Venugopal Madathil |
| Edited by | L. Bhoominathan |
| Music by | Alphons Joseph(songs) Johnson(score) |
Production company | Great Movie Entertainer's |
| Distributed by | Swami Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Jalolsavam(transl. Festival of water) is a 2004 IndianMalayalam-language romantic drama film directed bySibi Malayiland written by M. Sindhuraj. The film starsKunchacko BobanandNavya Nair,withNedumudi Venu,Riyaz Khan,andJagathy Sreekumarin supporting roles. The film's songs were composed byAlphons Joseph,while the background score was by Johnson.[1][2]
Plot
[edit] | This articleneeds an improvedplot summary.(July 2024) |
The film, set in the backdrop of watery Kuttanad, starts with the annual boat race there. Alakkal Govindan captains the boat that has won the race twice already. His dream now is to secure a hat trick of wins in the race.
His son Chandran is a pharmaceutical salesman (and part time local news reader) who falls in love with Geeta an industrious girl in the village. After being orphaned when her parents were drowned in a boating accident, she was taken in by Pappi Amma. Ponnappan, her wastrel of a son, is a local politician and activist. He tries to get Geeta married to a Dubai returned Jose.
Chandrans father, Alakkal Govindan pledges all his properties for the final race but loses. He dies downcast and his debts and duties fall on the innocent Chandran. Now, Chandran has to ensure that his father's name is not besmirched and ensure that Geetha does not end up marrying the villainous Jose.
Cast
[edit]- Kunchacko Bobanas Alakkal Chandran
- Nedumudi Venuas Alakkal Govindanashan
- Navya Nairas Geetha
- Riyaz Khanas Dubai Jose/Cheenkanni Jose
- Jagathy Sreekumaras Ponnappan
- Jagadishas Soman
- Sujathaas Bhanumathi
- Chali Palaas Thommichayan
- Kalabhavan Prajod as Dasappan
- Sailesh Soman as Benny
- Geetha Salamas Kunjunju
- Machan Vargheseas Kaali Thankan/Thankappan
- Vijaya Kumari as Pappiyamma
- Punnapra Appachan as Tea Shop Owner
- Thiruvalla Johnson as Pakida/Surendran
- KPAC Sabu as Bhaskaran
Soundtrack
[edit]The film had musical score composed byAlphons Joseph.Johnsoncomposed the background score. The lyrics were written byVayalar Sarath Chandra Varma,Beeyar Prasad,[3]Varun J Thilak and Suresh Madhav.[4]
| # | Track | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keranirakaladum | P Jayachandran |
| 2 | Kulirillam Vazhum | K.J. Yesudas,K.S Chithra |
| 3 | Thaarakapodi | M.G. Sreekumar |
Reception
[edit]A critic fromSifywrote that "It is a predictable tearjerker which has no major twists and the screenplay goes awry. The songs are very mediocre and the picturisation is a total let down".[5]A critic fromIndiaglitzwrote that "Jalolsavamis diluted and watery ".[6]
Legacy
[edit]In May 2024, the film became the subject of a series ofinternet memescentered around the character of Dubai Jose, played byRiyaz Khan.The character's catchphrase, "Ellarum adich keri vaa!" (English transl.everybody come on with a bang), received newfound attention, with several memes circulating around thesocial mediaplatformsInstagramandFacebook.Thus the character received acult status.[7]
References
[edit]- ^"Jalolsavam".Sify.3 March 2004. Archived fromthe originalon 12 March 2022.Retrieved21 February2023.
- ^"Jalolsavam Preview".Indiaglitz.
- ^"Lyricist Beeyar Prasad passes away".Onmanorama.4 January 2023.
- ^"List of Malayalam Songs from the movie Jalolsavam".Malayalachalachithram.
- ^"Jalolsavam review".Sify.20 May 2004. Archived fromthe originalon 12 March 2022.Retrieved21 February2023.
- ^"Jalolsavam Review".Indiaglitz.21 May 2004.
- ^"choosing Dubai Jose in Jalolsavam".OTTPlay.31 May 2024.