| Mizhikal Sakshi | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Asok R. Nath |
| Written by | Anil Mukhathala |
| Produced by | V. R. Das |
| Starring | Sukumari Mohanlal |
| Cinematography | Ramachandra Babu |
| Edited by | Vipin Manoor |
| Music by | V. Dakshinamoorthy Kaithapram Vishwanathan Nambudiri (BGM) |
Production company | Cyber Vision |
| Distributed by | Jofrey Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Mizhikal Sakshi (lit. 'Eyes Witness') is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Asok R. Nath and starring Sukumari and Mohanlal.[1][2][3]
Plot
Sukumari plays a key role of an aged lady named Kuniyamma and Mohanlal in a guest role, as Kuniyamma's son. Kuniyamma's son, Syed Ahmed, an idealistic teacher. But due to misfortune he was accused to be jehad bomber, and was sentenced to death on charges of being an extremist. This incident ruined her life, and her life was never the same again. The news of her son's hanging shattered Nabisa and she loses her mental balance. And then, she begins a search for her son, not ready to face the reality that her son is dead. Movie depicted the present kerala society in a secular way.[4]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sukumari | Kooniyamma / Nabisa |
| Mohanlal | Syed Ahmed (cameo appearance) |
| Nedumudi Venu | Lebba Sahib |
| Vineeth | Aravind |
| Mala Aravindan | Kadarukutty Musaliar |
| Manoj K. Jayan | Aditya Varma |
| Krishna | Ambili |
| Ramu Mangalappalli | Keezhshaanthi |
| Satheesh Menon | Marampalli Tirumeni |
| Kailas Nath | Melshaanthi |
| Dinesh Panicker | Devaswom Manager |
| Krishna Prasad | Feroz |
| Kochu Preman | Vasudeva Valyathaan |
| Renuka | Ambili's mother |
Soundtrack
The movie features and acclaimed soundtrack composed by maestro V. Dakshinamoorthy and lyrics written by O. N. V Kurup.
| Track # | Song | Artist(s) | Raga |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Amme Neeyoru" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 2 | "Chethiyum Chemparathi" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 3 | "Manjutharasree" | Aparna Rajeev | Ananda Bhairavi |
| 4 | "Thazhampoo Thottilil" | S. Janaki |
References
- ↑ "Mizhikal Sakshi is melodramatic". Rediff. 23 June 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ↑ "Mizhikal Sakshi releasing today". oneindia.in. 20 June 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ↑ "A poignant tale Film Review : Sukumari's performance tugs at the heartstrings of the viewer". The Hindu. 28 June 2008. Archived from the original on 13 July 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
- ↑ "Mizhikal Sakshi". The Hindu. 5 July 2008. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2009.
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