The Namboothiripad throws a sword at Ganga's feet and orders Nagavalli to exact her revenge and leave Ganga's body. The edit of the ‘Thom Thom’ song: Fazil wanted someone who understood the nuances of dance and music to edit the song and turned to Shobana for help. But she was already in love with a man named Ramanathan, a dancer who came along with her secretly and settled in the cottage next to the mansion. Film Companion is a celebration of the movies. Fazil says, “It happened at the Chennai dubbing studio. With time, the sprawling bungalow turned into a ghost house. Her abandonment at the tender age of three had made her a sensitive individual and when her parents eventually returned to take her back to Calcutta and college, she struggled to come to grips with leaving her grandmother and her ancestral home. Now follow your favourite television celebs and telly updates.
In the present-day, a curious Ganga manages to unlock the thekkini, only to find paintings of the Karanavar and Nagavalli, and ancient valuables such as jewellery and musical instruments. Manichitrathazhu was remade in four languages – in Kannada as Apthamitra, in Tamil as Chandramukhi, in Bengali as Rajmohol and in Hindi as Bhool Bhulaiyaa – all being commercially successful. You must Sign in to post reviews. Did you know that she was not physically present there during the shoot?

Manichitrathazhu is well known for its metal engraving art work and not for the safety of its locking … Directed by Fazil. December 23, 2018 marks 25 years since the release of one of the most iconic films ever produced in Malayalam cinema.

Despite multiple attempts to remake the film in different languages, it is safe to say no one has come close to recreating the magic, fantasy and drama of Manichitrathazhu. Hailing from a traditional family that believes in superstitions, Nakulan's uncles Thampi and Unnithan object to the couple's idea of moving into a mansion that is believed to be haunted, which Nakulan ignores. Sreedevi's tragic past, along with her perceived gloominess, and her being the only person present during an attack on Ganga, lays cause for suspicion on her. Man behind the title: It was lyricist Bichu Thirumala who came up with the title—Manichitrathazhu.

Years later, Madampalli with its share of superstitions and dark tales evoked memories of her childhood and Ganga slowly develops the split personality of Nagavalli after empathising with her and her tragic backstory. How the music director cautioned Fazil about the film: When Fazil approached MG Radhakrishnan to compose the music, he said—“I know you from your mimicry days and out of affection I am warning you to not make this film. As she lifts the sword to kill Nakulan, Sunny flips the platform over, revealing a blood-filled dummy resembling the Karanavar. 9. [3] The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Shobana with Nedumudi Venu, Innocent, Vinaya Prasad, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Sridhar, K. B. Ganesh Kumar, Sudheesh, and Thilakan in supporting roles. Add.


While she rests, Sunny reveals the shocking conclusions of his investigations to the other two.

With the assistance of sorcerers from Aalappara, her spirit was locked in the thekkini, the southernmost portion of the mansion by placing a talisman over the lock. After a chat, as he was about to step out, Fazil told him about this issue. She eventually returned to Calcutta but the seeds of her psychological turmoil remained.

It was the succession of ornate doors that was a clincher for Fazil.