Kunjattakilikal
Kunjattakilikal

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Kunjattakilikal

1986
Movie
121 min
Malayalam

Kunjattakilikal movie plots the love beyond the level of teacher-student and thats the best part of it.  Vishwanatha Menon (M.G. Soman) who is the father of Balakrishnan (Mohanlal)and his elder brother Ramachandran. The elder one dies leaving behind 4 children of his, whom Balakrishnan take home. Then there is a good amount of humor with these children and their tricks on the tuition master(Alummooddan). Balakrishnan falls in love with the new tuition mistress Usha (Shobhana). But her greedy parents want to marry her very rich. Usha

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Director: Antony EastmanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film revolves around the eccentricities and humorous situations that arise from a group of individuals living in a peculiar, isolated community. Their lives are disrupted by an outsider, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and heartfelt moments. The narrative explores themes of friendship, societal norms, and the pursuit of happiness amidst unusual circumstances.

Critical Reception

Kunjattakilikal was a commercially successful film in Malayalam cinema, praised for its humor and the performances of its cast, particularly Mohanlal and Kuthiravattam Pappu. It is remembered as a feel-good comedy with a touch of social commentary, resonating well with family audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light-hearted comedy and situational humor.

  • Mohanlal and Kuthiravattam Pappu's comedic timing received significant acclaim.

  • The film offered a refreshing and entertaining cinematic experience for families.

Google audience: Audience reception, while generally positive for its era, is not extensively documented through specific Google user reviews for this particular film. However, it is widely regarded as a fondly remembered comedy from the 1980s Malayalam film industry.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Kunjattakilikal', translates to 'Sparrowlings', hinting at the innocent and perhaps slightly mischievous nature of the characters or the situations they find themselves in.

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