Lakshmana Rekha (film)

Lakshmana Rekha (transl. The line of Lakshmana) is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by P. V. Kuriakkose, and produced by M. P. Ramachandran. The film stars Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Seema. The film features songs composed by A. T. Ummer and background score by Shyam.[1][2][3]

For the parlance formed from the Indian epic poem Ramayana, see Lakshmana rekha.
Lakshmana Rekha
Poster
Directed byI. V. Sasi
Produced byM. P. Ramachandran
Written byP. V. Kuriakkose
StarringMohanlal
Mammootty
Seema
Music byA. T. Ummer
Shyam (score)
CinematographyJayanan Vincent
Edited byK. Narayanan
Production
company
Murali Movies
Distributed byMunod-Vijaya Release
Release date
  • 1 June 1984 (1984-06-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

Retired colonel Rajasekharan has two sons—Sukumaran and Sudhakaran and a daughter, Sunitha. Sukumaran, a police officer, is married to their cousin Radha. In the initial days, they abstain from having sexual intercourse as Radha is going through her menstruation period. In the fifth day of their marriage, when they had decided to participate in their first sexual intercourse, Sukumaran meets an accident and is paralyzed for life. Radha now looks after a bedridden Sukumaran.

While Radha and Sukumaran's life ended in misery, Sudhakaran's life is going well. He is appointed as the new General Manager of a corporate company. Sudhakaran sympathizes with Radha. Meanwhile, Radha suffers from frequent headaches. Their family doctor conducts several diagnosis on her, but reveals nothing. For a second opinion, Sudhakaran and Radha goes to a hospital to consult a neurologist, again the diagnosis shows nothing. The doctor theorizes that such headaches can also cause due to sexual frustration and it could likely be the case here considering her situation.

That night, Sudhakaran and Radha are sharing a double room in a hotel as two rooms were unavailable. While Radha was sleeping, Sudhakaran forces himself on her sexually, at first she resists but then she is submissive. They both perform intercourse. The next morning, Sudhakaran reveals her that he sexually approached her because of what the doctor said as Sukumaran is helpless. It shows result, Radha is relieved from her frequent headaches in the coming days.

Eventually, Radha gets pregnant, the family is shocked. Sudhakaran reveals it is his child but still hides what the doctor said. Rajasekharan contemns his son. Sudhakaran is willing to marry her. Finally, the family decides to get her married to Sudhakaran without informing Sukumaran. But Radha tells him everything. Unable to handle this new development, he losses his ability to speak. That night Sukumaran is killed by overdose of sleeping pills. Sudhakaran and Sunitha suspects Radha, while Radha suspects Sudhakaran. Breaking the suspense, Rajasekharan reveals that he killed his tormented son to end his misery. He calls the police and gets himself arrested.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by A. T. Ummer and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Aaranyakaandathiloode"K. J. YesudasBichu Thirumala
2"Enno Engengo"S. JanakiBichu Thirumala
3"Manassinte Manchalil"K. J. YesudasBichu Thirumala
4"Manassinte Manchalil" (Pathos)K. J. YesudasBichu Thirumala
5"Oru Suprabhaathathin"K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha MohanBichu Thirumala
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References
  1. "Lakshmanarekha". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  2. "Lakshmanarekha". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  3. "Lakshmana Rekha". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 20 October 2014.


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