Prem Poojari
Prem Poojari (Malayalam : പ്രേം പൂജാരി) is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romance film directed by Hariharan, starring Kunchacko Boban, Shalini and Vineeth. The plot is loosely based on Engane Nee Marakkum.
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| Directed by | Hariharan |
| Written by | Dr. Balakrishnan |
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| Music by | Uttam Singh |
| Cinematography | K. P. Nambiathiri |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Prem Jacob (Kunchacko Boban) wants to become a singer but is forced to pretend as a Brahmin to get a home for rent. There he meet Hema (Shalini). Hema drew a picture of a rose on his shirt and gives him sweets. She gave him a note, writing Mandan (fool) as he does not notice her love. Prem gets angry and meets Hema in a park and angrily kisses her. Hema gets angry and says that she will tell her relatives. Prem becomes afraid and begs her forgiveness and said that he is ready for any punishment. Hema kisses his hands and they hug revealing their love.
Later Prem tells Hema that he is a Christian but she does not care. Prem gets a chance as a playback singer. Hema is being forced to marry Murali. Prem wins the national award for his song and when he sings in a program, Hema emotionally hugs him. Murali becomes angry and hurts Hema. Her relatives call off the wedding and agree that Prem and Hema can marry. Then Prem's friend Chanjal says that Murali is great as he understood Hema's love for Prem and was only acting to help them get united. Hema and Prem rushes to the airport and thank Murali as he was going back.
Cast
- Kunchacko Boban as Prem Jacob / Premadathan Namboothiri
- Shalini as Hema
- Vineeth as Murali
- Captain Raju as Hema's father
- Thilakan as Music director
- Jagathy Sreekumar
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Chanchal's father
- Sudheesh as Prem's friend
- Sukumari as Hema's grandmother
- Mayoori as Chanchal
- Reshmi Soman as Murali's sister
- Mammootty as Himself (cameo)
- Kushboo - Cameo
- Suresh Gopi - Guest Appearance in Song
- Sukanya - Guest Appearance in Song
- Manoj K. Jayan - Guest Appearance as Singer
Songs
The soundtrack features songs composed by Uttam Singh, who is famous for his music in Dil To Pagal Hai and lyrics by O. N. V. Kurup.
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
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| 1. | "Aayiram Varnamaayi" | K. J. YesudasK. S. Chithra | |
| 2. | "Devaraagame" | P. JayachandranK. S. Chithra | |
| 3. | "Humming and Swarangal" | K. J. YesudasK. S. Chithra | |
| 4. | "Kathil Vellichittu" | K. J. YesudasK. S. Chithra | |
| 5. | "Maanthalirin Pattu (M)" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 6. | "Mathi Mounam Veene" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 7. | "Panineeru Peyyum Nilaavil" | K. J. YesudasK. S. Chithra | |
| 8. | "Maanthalirin Pattu (F)" | K. S. Chithra |