Janakan

Janakan (transl. Father) is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by N. R. Sanjeev and written by S. N. Swami, starring Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi. The music was composed by M. Jayachandran.[1] It was released on 8 April 2010 in Kerala and was distributed by Maxlab Entertainments. Janakan is credited as the 200th film appearance of Suresh Gopi. The film won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer for Rajalakshmy for the song "Olichirunne".

Janakan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byN. R. Sanjeev
Produced byM. C. Arun Nair
Sudeep Karat
Written byS. N. Swami
StarringMohanlal
Suresh Gopi
Priya Lal
Biju Menon
Music byM. Jayachandran
C. Rajamani (Score)
CinematographySanjeev Shankar
Edited byG. Murali
Sangeeth Kollam
Production
company
Line of Colours
Distributed byMaxlaab Entertainments
Release date
  • 8 April 2010 (2010-04-08)
Running time
150 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

Vishwam, a man who has been convicted of the murder of those who raped his only daughter Seetha / Anu, a college-going girl. Anu is raped by her boyfriend and his uncles after he cheats her and forces her to home. She is raped for a few days and killed.

Soorya Narayanan, an advocate who comes to the innocent man's rescue. Soorya is one of the best lawyers in the country and is known to have a way with words. Soorya Narayanan takes it upon himself to release Vishwam from the clutches of the judiciary, because he is convinced of the man's innocence.

Monai and Pazhani are Vishwam's accomplices, who accompany him to visit Soorya Narayanan.

Cast

Production

Director N. R. Sanjeev, also known as Saji Paravoor, had previously worked on movies like Mazha, Makante Achan, Sethurama Iyer CBI, Mahasamudram, Nerariyan CBI and Yes Your Honour, and had assisted several well-known directors. The script was written by S. N. Swami, known for his thriller screenplays. Sajeev Shanker was the cinematographer and editing was done by B. Murali. The music was composed by music director M. Jayachandran and lyrics were by Gireesh Puthenchery. Mahadevan Thampi was the still photographer of this movie.

Janakan was filmed in Thiruvananthapuram and surrounding areas in Kerala.

Release

The movie was released on 8 April 2010.

Reception

Sify.com gave a "watchable" verdict and said "There are no real experiments here, true, but the film has its moments and as they say, the heart at the right place. Though the film is just above two hours, it could have been more enjoyable, if it was shorter by some 20 minutes or so".[2] Indiaglitz.com stated it "above average" and added "With a relevant message and above average narratives, 'Janakan' may find needed audiences, to end up as a safer movie at the Box Office.".[3] Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com rated 2.5 out of 5 and said "Janakan is promising. In short, this film heavily depends on the actors to pull it off after the initial excitement dies down. So, Mohanlal has to use his aura to the maximum which he does, making his fans happy. Suresh Gopi in the subdued rustic role wins hands down. Biju Menon and Harisree Asokan are mostly mute supporters. It is pleasantly surprising to see Harisree not in a separate comic track. Jyothirmayi, in the meaty role of Dr Rani Mathew, does well.".[4] Ibnlive.in.com rated 2.5 out of 5 and concluded "Director Sanjeev has tried to give a new angle to a story that's already been told several times, but he has failed to use class actors Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon up to their potential. A watchable movie, if you don't expect much!".[5] Nowrunning.com gave an average rating of 2 out of 5 and said "Janakan tells a new age story that's already been told. There is no denying the societal renovation that it aims at, but perhaps it needed to reinvent its modes of delivery.".[6]

Box office

The film was a moderate success at the box office.[7][8]

Awards

Soundtrack

Music for the film was composed by M. Jayachandran with lyrics by Gireesh Puthenchery. The film contains one song "Olichirunne" sung by Rajalakshmy. The soundtrack album was released by Satyam Audios.

  1. "Olichirunne", Rajalakshmy – 4:06
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References
  1. "Malayalam filmmaker Saji Paravoor cremated". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  2. "Janakan". Sify.com. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  3. "Janakan Review". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  4. "Janakan is promising". rediff.com. 9 April 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  5. "'Janakan' is old wine in new bottle". ibnlive.in.com. 10 April 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  6. "Janakan Review". nowrunning.com. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  7. http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14938600&cid=14625530
  8. http://www.onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/janakan-film-director-saji-paravoor-hospitalized
  9. "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced".
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