Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha

Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language historical film directed by P. G. Viswambharan. Based on Vadakkanpattu, the folklore of North Malabar, which are ballads extolling the brave and valiant chekavars, it stars Vani Viswanath,Siddique,Kunchacko Boban, Devan and Captain Raju in major roles. Jagadeesh, Mala Aravindan, Jayakrishnan, Naveen Arakkal, Anoop, Sreehari, Manya, Manka Mahesh, Spadikam George and Mamukkoya form the supporting cast.[1] This is the last film of P. G. Viswambharan.

Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha
Newspaper advertisement of the film
Directed byP. G. Viswambharan
Produced byK. Ramakrishnan
Screenplay byShatrughnan
StarringVani Viswanath
Siddique
Kunchacko Boban
Devan
Captain Raju
Music bySongs:
Usha Khanna
Background Score:
Johnson
CinematographyRamachandra Babu
Edited bySreekar Prasad
Production
company
Shyney Films
Distributed byMilsa International through Shyney Release
Release date
  • 31 May 2002 (2002-05-31)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

The film's music is scored by veteran composer Usha Khanna with lyrics by poet Yusuf Ali Kechery. Even though the film had some of the best technicians of India in its crew, such as composer Johnson, cinematographer Ramachandra Babu, editor Sreekar Prasad and art director Gangan Thalavil, the film proved to be a critical and commercial failure.[2]

The film's production commenced in December 2000 and occurred mainly at Cheloormana in Chittur, Palakkad.[3]

Captain Raju, Kundara Johny, and Bheeman Raghu also starred in the 1989 Malayalam blockbuster Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, depicting the story from Chanthu's side.

Plot

The film tells the story Unniyarcha, the valiant heroine of the Vadakkanpattu (Ballads of North Malabar or Songs of the North), though a member of the fairer sex, she masters martial arts and proves herself as an equal to her brother Aromal Chekavar and cousin Chanthu Chekavar, both renowned warriors. Unniyarcha is portrayed as the embodiment of all virtues. The film also narrates how jealousy takes its roots in the mind of Chanthu, and how he grows hostile to Aromal, consequently betraying him during a duel. Chanthu always attracted to Unniyarcha who always hated him for his cheating behavior. Unniyarcha marries Kunjiraman in spite of Chanthu's objection. Chanthu leaves Puthuram Tharavadu and goes to Tulunadu. Now Aromal has to fight with Aringodar who is an experienced fighter . Aromal's father, Kannappan Chekavar calls back Chanthu as second for Aromal for the fight even though it was objectied by Aromal and Unniyarcha. Aringodar encourage Chanthu to make a defective sword for Aromal. During the fight between Aromal and Aringodar, the sword of Aromal brakes into two pieces. Aromal requests Chanthu to give his sword but Chanthu lie that he has not taken one. Then Aromal throws the broken sword piece at Aringodar which cuts his head off. Now at Puthuram Tharavadu, everyone sees a fatally wounded Aromal come out of the palanquin and tells that Chanthu had cheated by stabbing him while sleeping. Unniyarcha then pledges to take revenge for this betrayal; and till then, she never tie her hair. Now Unniyarcha trains his son Aromalunni who grow to become a brave warrior along with Aromal's son Kanappanunni. Now both the cousins are sent for a kalari. Here the local boys try to attack Aromalunni due to jealousy of his rich status. Aromalunni and Kanappanunni defeat everyone but the elders ask them to show their skill by defeating Chanthu. Now Aromalunni asks his mother to reveal the killer of his uncle. Unniyarcha reveal everything. Kannappan Chekavar first refuses Aromalunni and Kanapanunni to go for revenge fearing Chanthu is skilled in the eighteen techniques of kalari. He teaches them the 19th secret technique. Chanthu finally get ready to fight with the sons of Puthuram Tharavadu. Finally after long fight, Aromalunni tells the 19th secret technique of the kalari he going to fight. He lifts a dust cloud around Chanthu's head finally chopping off the head of Chanthu. Aromalunni and Kanappanunni returns with the head of Chanthu on a platter and hands over to Unniyarcha.

Cast

References
  1. Unni R. Nair (5 January 2001). "Puthooram Puthri Unniyarcha". Screen India. Archived from the original on 17 June 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  2. Unni R. Nair (16 August 2002). "Puthooram Puthri Unniyarcha: Review". Screen India. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
  3. Unni R. Nair (22 December 2000). "P.G.Viswambharan doles out a few surprises". Screen India. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
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