Soorya Manasam
Promotional poster
Directed byViji Thampi
Written bySab John
Produced byP. Nandakumar
Starring
Cinematography
Edited bySreekar Prasad
Music by
Release date
  • 2 April 1992 (1992-04-02)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Soorya Manasam is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Sab John. The film stars Mammootty, along with Sowcar Janaki, Vaishnavi, Vinodini, Raghuvaran, Riza Bava and Jagathy Sreekumar playing supporting roles. The film revolves around Putturumees, a mentally challenged man and his mother who face several social issues in their village.[1]

Plot

Putturumees is a mentally challenged man who lives in a small village with his mother. The villagers face several issues due to his condition and compel his mother to take him to a new place.

Cast

Music

The music for the film was composed by M. M. Keeravani and the lyrics were written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.[4] The background music was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.

Song list
  • "Tharalitha Ravil Mayangiyo Sooryamanasam": K. J. Yesudas
  • "Kannil Nila": Mano
  • "Meghatherirangum Sanchari": K. S. Chithra
  • "Tharalitha Ravil Mayangiyo Sooryamanasam": K. S. Chithra

Reception

Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote, "There is no wrong step in the characterisation of the simpleton. Tight screenplay and slick editing enhance the narrative value."[5]

Awards

  • 1993 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor – Mammootty

References

  1. ↑ "Here is a 101 on how to become a Mammootty fan, Step 1: Watch the following classics". The New Indian Express. 7 September 2019. p. 8. Archived from the original on 16 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  2. ↑ Divakaran, Sreejith (7 September 2021). "Mammootty@70: The quintessential Malayali who can don any role". thefederal.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "The Mammootty quiz: As the megastar celebrates 70th birthday, check how well you know the patriarch of Malayalam cinema". The New Indian Express. 6 September 2021. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  4. ↑ "Sooryamanasam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  5. ↑ MM (25 September 1992). "Engrossing difference". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
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