Achan (film)
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Achan is a 2011 Malayalam-language film directed by Ali Akbar and starring Thilakan
. The film is based on a drama of the same name written by S. R. Raveendran, who also scripted the film. The film's shooting began on July 28, 2010, and was scheduled to release by October. Several issues regarding the casting of Thilakan, an expelled member of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists
, led the film to a delayed release on 14 January 2011. Ali Akbar’s wife produced the film; the music was composed by his daughter.
The film is about an elderly gentleman who has seen better days but has been left alone, and his emotional relationship with a male nurse.
. The first shot of the film was done at the director’s house in Chevayoor near Kozhikode
. The film was expected to be completed within 12 days and was headed for an October release. Thilakan plays the lead role of Major Madhava Menon in the movie.
Thilakan
Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:...
. The film is based on a drama of the same name written by S. R. Raveendran, who also scripted the film. The film's shooting began on July 28, 2010, and was scheduled to release by October. Several issues regarding the casting of Thilakan, an expelled member of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists
Association of Malayalam Movie Artists
Association of Malayalam Movie Artists is the association of film actors who work in Malayalam cinema. The association was first of its kind in India, and the functioning of it led to formation of actors guilds in film industries of other Indian languages as well.-General body:The AMMA General...
, led the film to a delayed release on 14 January 2011. Ali Akbar’s wife produced the film; the music was composed by his daughter.
The film is about an elderly gentleman who has seen better days but has been left alone, and his emotional relationship with a male nurse.
Production
The film is based on a drama of the same name by S. R. Raveendran. The film was shot in various parts of KozhikodeKozhikode
Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
. The first shot of the film was done at the director’s house in Chevayoor near Kozhikode
Kozhikode
Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
. The film was expected to be completed within 12 days and was headed for an October release. Thilakan plays the lead role of Major Madhava Menon in the movie.
Controversies
Achan was Thilakan's first film after he was expelled from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). A few weeks after the film was announced, Ali Akbar's car was stoned by miscreants. The filming had to be stopped for some days following similar issues. After the filming and the post-production activities completed, the theatres was not permitted to release the film, following the issues between Ali Akbar and the Film Producers' Association. The issues had considerable media attention right from its beginning. Ali Akbar organised protests in Kozhikode in January 2011, after which the theatres were permitted a limited release.External links
- Achan at Nowrunning.com