This masterfully crafted historic epic is set against the backdrop of the 18th century when Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, hailing from the Kottayam Royal family stood up to face the unjust policies of the East India Company which had tried to establish its regime. Pazhassi Raja raised his voice against the unjust revenue policy, which they tried to impose in Malabar. The tax policy caused much chaos and there was widespread agitation.
Initially, The Company is shocked and unprepared for the agitation. So, they enter into a treaty with Pazhassi Raja. However, using deception and treachery, they break their promises, leading to a war between Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja and the East India Company. The Kurichiyar tribe members offer support to the king in his fight for justice. How will the King's brave rebellion against the powerful and wily British unfold?
Cast: Mammootty, Padmapriya
Crew: T Hariharan (Director), Ramnath Shetty (Director of Photography), Ilaiyaraaja (Music Director)
Rating: U/A (India)
Genres: Action, Drama, History
Release Dates: 16 Oct 2009 (India)
Did you know? The film won National Film Award for Best Background Score, Best Audiography and Special Jury Award (for Padmapriya). It received numerous other accolades including eight Kerala State Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards South. Read More
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as Pazhassi Raja
as Neeli
as Subeidhar Cheran
as Unni Mootha
as Kannavathu Nambiar
as Sekaran Warrier
as Major Stephen
as Kanara Menon
as Kaitheri Makkam
as Emman Nair
as Dora Baber
as Athan Gurukkal
as Thalakkal Chandu
as Narrator
as Chirakkal Raja
as Moopan
as Bhandari
as Edachena Kunkan
as Lieutenant Maxwell
as Captain Dickinson
as Pazhayamveedan Chandhu
as Kurumbranaadu Raja Veeravarma
as Kaitheri Ambu
as Chirakkal Thamburatty
as Kaitheri Thamburatty
Direction
Director
Distribution
Distributor
Writers
Story Writer
Screenplay Writer
Dialogue Writer
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Lyricist
Music Label
Art
Art Director
Editorial
Editor
Makeup and Hair
Makeup Artist
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Spoken Languages:
English, Hindi, Tamil
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1, 2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
Archival Source:
QubeVault
Movie Connection(s):
Dubbed from: Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (Malayalam)
Filming Locations:
Trivia:
This movie was produced at a cost of INR 27 crore (US$ 4.5 million), making it the costliest Malayalam film at the time.
The film won National Film Award for Best Background Score, Best Audiography and Special Jury Award (for Padmapriya). It received numerous other accolades including eight Kerala State Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards South.
The film was featured in international film festivals of Kerala and Mumbai besides many festivals across the world including the prestigious Fukuoka International Film Festival.
The background score was recorded at the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra, Miscolc, Hungary.
The film won National Film Award for Best Background Score, Best Audiography and Special Jury Award (for Padmapriya). It received numerous other accolades including eight Kerala State Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards South.
The film was featured in international film festivals of Kerala and Mumbai besides many festivals across the world including the prestigious Fukuoka International Film Festival.
The background score was recorded at the Hungarian Symphony Orchestra, Miscolc, Hungary.
