Kadha Thudarunnu

Kadha Thudarunnu (Malayalam: കഥ തുടരുന്നു; English: The Story Continues) is a 2010 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikad.[1] The film stars Mamta Mohandas, Jayaram, Baby Anikha and Asif Ali in the lead roles.[2][3]

Kadha Thudarunnu
Directed bySathyan Anthikad
Produced byThankachan Emmanuel
Written bySathyan Anthikad
Starring
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyVenu
Edited byK. Rajagopal
Production
company
True Line Cinema
Release date
  • 7 May 2010 (2010-05-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget2.45 crore (US$340,000)
Box office12.50 crore (US$1.8 million)

Kadha Thudarunnu was Sathyan Anthikad's fiftieth film as a director and it was also the debut production of TrueLine Cinema's Thankachan Emmanuel. The film was super hit at the box office and became second-highest-grossing movie of the year after Pokkiri Raja.

Plot

Vidya Lakshmi (Mamta Mohandas), scion of a rich Hindu aristocratic family marries Shanavas (Asif Ali), a Muslim, against the diktats of both the families. Though happily married, their life is difficult. Few years pass by and the couple now has a daughter Laya (Baby Anikha), who is now in nursery. Despite strong financial troubles, Shanavas does his best to support his family. One rainy night, on his way to purchase mangoes for his daughter, some goons kill Shanavas, having mistaken him for someone else. Having nowhere to go, Vidyalakshmi tries her best to take care of her daughter. But the financial troubles force her to reduce her daily expenses, including the school bus for her daughter. Within a short time, she is asked to vacate the house, as there has been a long delay in payment of rent. Vidya Lakshmi, with nowhere to go, decides to sleep on Kozhikode Railway platform with her daughter. One fine morning, she catches an auto to drop her kid at school. Preman (Jayaram), the auto driver is a talkative and simple chap, with a sense of humor. But after traveling, she gets out of the auto and escapes without paying the cash. The next day, Preman finds her at the railway station, and when the fare is demanded, she explains her story to him, which makes him feel sympathetic to her. He brings Vidyalakshmi and her daughter to his colony. Vidya Lakshmi, within a short time, captures the hearts of the people at the colony. When Preman learns she was doing her MBBS when she married and had to give up studies after that, he advises her to sit for the final year exam. With the support of the colony residents, Vidyalakshmi does the MBBS examination and becomes a doctor. Her daughter, one day comes in contact with Shanavas' mother, who now wants her granddaughter returned. But Vidyalakshmi politely refuses. The elder brother of Shanavas then threatens her with the support of Moulavi, but Preman intervenes and forces them to go back. With the help of her friend, Vidhyalakkshmi gets a job in Kuwait and though not willing, she accepts it. She leaves for Kuwait with her daughter, promising to come back soon. Preman later sees an astrologer who says he has a chance of going abroad. Later Preman is seen waiting at the beach, looking for the next news from Vidyalakshmi.

Cast

Production

Jayaram signed in to play the lead role. Anthikkad approached Vidya Balan to play the female lead but she couldn't take up the role due to date issues. He sought other southern actresses. Meera Jasmine who had played lead roles in four of Sathyan's films was approached, but finally Mamta Mohandas signed in to play the female lead.

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards
13th Asianet Film Awards
Filmfare Awards
  • Best Actress - Mamta Mohandas
  • Best Male Playback Singer - Hariharan - "Aaro Padunnu"

Soundtrack

Kadha Thudarunnu
Soundtrack album by
Released2010 (2010)
GenreFilm soundtrack
LabelManorama Music

The soundtrack for the film was composed by veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Aaro Paadunnu"Hariharan, K. S. Chithra 
2."Mazhamegha Chelin Puram"Swetha Mohan, Vijay Yesudas 
3."Kizhakkumala Kammallitta"Karthik 
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References

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