Soorya Manasam

Soorya Manasam
Promotional poster
Directed byViji Thampi
Written bySab John
Produced byP. Nandakumar
Starring
Cinematography
Edited bySreekar Prasad
Music by
Release date
  • 2 April 1992 (1992-04-02)
Running time
113 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Soorya Manasam is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Sab John. The film stars Mammootty, along with Raghuvaran, Vinodini, Sowcar Janaki, Vaishnavi, Riza Bava and Jagathy Sreekumar playing supporting roles. The film revolves around Putturumees, a mentally disabled man and his mother Mariya who face several social issues in their village.

Plot

Soorya Manasam is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Viji Thampi, loosely based on the American novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The story centers on the tragic life of a mentally challenged man and his deep bond with his mother.

The story follows Putturumees (Mammootty), a physically imposing man with the intellectual capacity of a young child. Due to his social awkwardness and immense physical strength—which he often cannot control—he is misunderstood, feared, and ridiculed by the villagers.

He lives with his elderly mother, Mariya (Sowcar Janaki), who is his sole protector and the only person who truly understands his innocent nature. Mariya works hard as a domestic helper to provide for them, constantly shielding Umees from the cruelty of the world.

Cast

Music

The music for the film was composed by M. M. Keeravani and the lyrics were written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. The background music was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.[citation needed]

Song list

Reception

Malini Mannath of The Indian Express wrote, "There is no wrong step in the characterisation of the simpleton. Tight screenplay and slick editing enhance the narrative value."

Awards

References

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