Iniyengilum

Iniyengilum (transl. If only) is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. It stars Mohanlal, Ratheesh, Lalu Alex, Ranipadmini, Seema, and Mammootty. The film features music composed by Shyam.[1] The film juxtaposes the economic and cultural conditions of Kerala and Japan.

Iniyengilum
Theatrical release poster
Directed byI. V. Sasi
Produced byN. G. John
Written byT. Damodaran
StarringMohanlal
Ratheesh
Lalu Alex
Ranipadmini
Seema
Mammootty
Music byShyam
CinematographyJayanan Vincent
Edited byK. Narayanan
Production
company
Geo Movies
Release date
  • 20 August 1983 (1983-08-20)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

The film tells the story of a young idealist, Ravi (Mohanlal), who is nauseated by the hypocrisy of his politician brother (Mammootty). To hit back at the prevailing corrupt political system, Ravi stages cultural shows under the banner of the Darshana Kala Kendra, which is a group of unemployed youth. Iniyengilum was a commercial success at the box office.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Japan and Hong Kong, and some parts in Kerala.[2]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Kavithe Devi" (Ee Naadu Kadalum Karayum)P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam, ChorusYusufali Kechery
2"Kunkuma Sooryan Raagamshu Chaarthi"K. J. Yesudas, S. JanakiYusufali Kechery
3"Mounam Raagam"K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, ChorusYusufali Kechery
4"Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu"S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam, Unni Menon, J. M. Raju, Kausalya, KrishnachandranYusufali Kechery

Reception

Writing for India Today, Sreedhar Pillai called it "a badly made film" which "offers nothing new".[3] The film was a commercial success.[4]

References
  1. "Iniyenkilum". Malayala Chalachithram. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  2. "Mohanlal writes from Japan". Sify. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  3. Pillai, Sreedhar (15 September 1983). "Iniyenkilum is a badly made film, offers nothing new". India Today. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  4. Rangan, Baradwaj (2012). Conversations with Mani Ratnam. Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-670-08520-0.


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