Perariyathavar
| Perariyathavar പേരറിയാത്തവർ | |
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| Directed by | Dr. Biju |
| Produced by | Anilkumar K. |
| Written by | Dr. Biju |
| Starring |
Suraj Venjaramoodu Indrans |
| Music by | Issac Thomas Kottukappally |
| Cinematography | M.J.Radhakrishnan |
| Edited by | Karthik Jogesh |
Release dates |
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Running time | 111 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Perariyathavar (Malayalam: പേരറിയാത്തവർ, English: Names Unknown) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam film directed by Dr. Biju. The film revolves around two sweepers and the problems they encounter in life, depicting the agonies of the marginalised section of society.[1] The film features Suraj Venjaramoodu and Indrans in the lead roles. It won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation. Suraj received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance.[2]
Plot summary
The story revolves around a widowed father and son working as scavengers in Kollam Municipal Corporation and the harsh life they face.[3] The duo belongs to a section of society who are marginalized in the mainstream. Father is working as a temporary cleaning sweeper. Chami is his friend and fellow worker who belongs to a tribal community. They collect the garbage from the city streets into a vehicle and dumps at a rural village. Sometimes father takes his son along with him. During the travel in a trash vehicle, father and son see and experience the life of many nameless, faceless marginalised people including themselves in the midst of huge buildings and roaring vehicles.
Cast
- Suraj Venjaramoodu - Father
- Indrans – Chami
- Master Govardhan – Son
- Nedumudi Venu – Work Shop Master
- Sona Nair
- Seema G. Nair
Production
The film produced by K.Anilkumar under the banner Ambalakkara Global Films. This is the second film produced by K.Anilkumar with Dr.Biju after Akasathinte Niram (Color of Sky).
In an interview, Biju revealed that actors Dileep, Jayasurya, Biju Menon and Srinivasan were approached for playing the protagonist role. None of them accepted the role and the movie, thus, got delayed for more than a year. Eventually Biju chose Suraj Venjaramoodu for the role.[4]
Awards
The film was awarded Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation Award at the 61st National Film Awards, 2013. Suraj Venjaramoodu was awarded the Best Actor Award. Noted filmmaker and jury chairman Saeed Mirza said in a press meet: "Suraj has played a municipal sweeper [in the film] but it is an incredibly dignified performance. He excels in comedy but in this film Suraj has brilliantly played a reticent character. I would not have been able to sleep had his name not been in the list of awardees."
List of awards
| Event/Year | Award | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards 2013 | Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation Award' | Dr. Biju | Won |
| National Film Awards 2013 | Best Actor Award | Suraj Venjaramoodu | Won |
References
- ↑ "Biju's next is Perariyathavar". 24 September 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ↑ "Suraj Venjaramoodu best actor for Perariyathavar". The Hindu. 17 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
- ↑ "Suraj in Dr Biju's Perariyathavar". Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ↑ Preejith Raj, Dr. Biju (11–18 May 2014). "Being a Dalit is a crime in cinema". Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly.