Samantharangal
Samantharangal

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Samantharangal

1998
Movie
112 min
Malayalam

A story of a father and Son and their family , Ismail ( Bharat Balachandra Menon ) is a hardworking , sincere and straight forward station master , he likes to lead a simple life , but his son Najeeb ( Rajesh Rajan ) 18 but yet not matured of his age dreams of making money and want to lead a business life . He once happens to request 10,000Rs for opening a telephone booth . His father asks him to have his studies completed and then he would offer . But Najeeb becomes irritated on his father's advise and leaves home to join Politics with local Political Leader Sai kumar . In Politics Najeeb could meet his aims and becomes popular in the country .

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Sibi MalayilGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of two friends, played by Kunchacko Boban and Sreenivasan, who navigate their personal and professional lives. Their friendship is tested by various life events and circumstances, leading to moments of introspection and growth. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships.

Critical Reception

Samantharangal was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Sreenivasan. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but appreciated its attempt to deal with mature themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive portrayal of human relationships.

  • Sreenivasan's performance was highlighted as a major strength.

  • Some critics found the storyline to be conventional.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this film.

Fun Fact

The film marked an early significant role for Kunchacko Boban in Malayalam cinema.

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