Chinthamani Kolacase
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Chinthamani Kolacase is a Malayalam movie loosely based on an English short story called The Veteran
. Directed by Shaji Kailas
with Suresh Gopi
in the lead role and Bhavana playing the central character, this film narrates the story of a Lal Krishna Viradiyar, a brahmin
lawyer and his style of law enforcement and criminal verdict for the criminals after the court sessions. The film succeeded in making moolah at the box office. It also stars Thilakan
, Kalabhavan Mani
, Biju Menon
, Rekha etc.
The story is centered on Lal Krishna Viradiar (Suresh Gopi
), the enigmatic criminal lawyer with an even more enigmatic mission. Lal Krishna helps out hardened criminals to get away from the courts. But later he pursues and takes them out in a bizarre show of vigilante justice.
The film begins with the acquittal of Isra Khureshi, accused of raping and killing Rasiya, his Arabic teacher. Isra Khureshi calls up Lal Krishna Viradiyar, his lawyer, asking him to come to meet him at an isolated place for a celebration. Lal Krishna arrives at the spot and kills Khureshi, claiming that its his duty to wipe out evil forces to maintain the cosmic law. He, then kills David Rajarathnam, a Tamil businessman, who was accused of raping his own daughter. Jagannivasan (Biju Menon
), the superintendent of police is suspicious of the moves of Lal Krishnan, and is following him for long time. It was then, the case of case of Mirchi Girls, a band of spoilt, rich NRI girls, reaching him. They are the main accused in the murder of Chinthamani (Bhavana), their college mate, an innocent girl from conservative back ground. Viramani Varier (Thilakan
), her father is fighting hard for justice and is represented by Kannayi Parameshwaran (Saikumar), a public prosecutor, who is famous for his unique style of argument. After a long court battle, Lal Krishna succeeds in bringing the judgement in favor Mirchi Girls. LK finds out that it was none other than Kannayi Parameshwaran, who has committed murder of Chinthamani, while attempting to rape her. Lal Krishna, in his own violent way kills Kannayi to deliver justice to Chinthamani and her old father Viramani Varier
- Suresh Gopi
team's The Tiger. Chinthamani Kolacase went on become one of the biggest money grosser of the year 2006. This film also added reaffirmed the chair of Shaji Kailas
and Suresh Gopi
in Malayalam cinema
. The script of this film was done by A. K. Sajan
, who had earlier done films like Butterflies, Janathipathyam, Crime File and Stop Violence
. This was his first film with Shaji Kailas. Later they did films Red Chillies (2009) with Mohanlal
in lead and Drona 2010
(2010) with Mammooty in lead, both huge flops.
starring Srihari and remade as Ellaam Avan Seyal with same director.
Newcomer RK play Lal Krishna and Shamna play Chitamani. Sunny Deol
slated to star in the Hindi remake of Chintamani Kolacase
The Veteran
The Veteran is a detective short story by Frederick Forsyth first published in 2001.-Plot summary:The story is written in chronological order, beginning from Day 1 to Day 24 ....
. Directed by Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
with Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
in the lead role and Bhavana playing the central character, this film narrates the story of a Lal Krishna Viradiyar, a brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
lawyer and his style of law enforcement and criminal verdict for the criminals after the court sessions. The film succeeded in making moolah at the box office. It also stars Thilakan
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:...
, Kalabhavan Mani
Kalabhavan Mani
Kalabhavan Mani is a South Indian actor and singer. He began his career in Malayalam film industry, later he became a busy artist in tamil and telungu industry, especially in villain roles. Although he began his carrier as a comedian , he proved his versatility in various roles such as serious...
, Biju Menon
Biju Menon
Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...
, Rekha etc.
Plot
The basic premise is of a lawyer doling out his brand of justice on criminals whom he himself had freed from the courts.The story is centered on Lal Krishna Viradiar (Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
), the enigmatic criminal lawyer with an even more enigmatic mission. Lal Krishna helps out hardened criminals to get away from the courts. But later he pursues and takes them out in a bizarre show of vigilante justice.
The film begins with the acquittal of Isra Khureshi, accused of raping and killing Rasiya, his Arabic teacher. Isra Khureshi calls up Lal Krishna Viradiyar, his lawyer, asking him to come to meet him at an isolated place for a celebration. Lal Krishna arrives at the spot and kills Khureshi, claiming that its his duty to wipe out evil forces to maintain the cosmic law. He, then kills David Rajarathnam, a Tamil businessman, who was accused of raping his own daughter. Jagannivasan (Biju Menon
Biju Menon
Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...
), the superintendent of police is suspicious of the moves of Lal Krishnan, and is following him for long time. It was then, the case of case of Mirchi Girls, a band of spoilt, rich NRI girls, reaching him. They are the main accused in the murder of Chinthamani (Bhavana), their college mate, an innocent girl from conservative back ground. Viramani Varier (Thilakan
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:...
), her father is fighting hard for justice and is represented by Kannayi Parameshwaran (Saikumar), a public prosecutor, who is famous for his unique style of argument. After a long court battle, Lal Krishna succeeds in bringing the judgement in favor Mirchi Girls. LK finds out that it was none other than Kannayi Parameshwaran, who has committed murder of Chinthamani, while attempting to rape her. Lal Krishna, in his own violent way kills Kannayi to deliver justice to Chinthamani and her old father Viramani Varier
Response
This film was released a few months after the success of Shaji KailasShaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
- Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
team's The Tiger. Chinthamani Kolacase went on become one of the biggest money grosser of the year 2006. This film also added reaffirmed the chair of Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
and Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
in Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
. The script of this film was done by A. K. Sajan
A. K. Sajan
A. K. Sajan is a Malayalam screenwriter and director who is best known for his directorial debut Stop Violence . He is the brother of A. K. Santhosh who wrote the script for the film. The movie had debutant Prithviraj Sukumaran and Chandra Lakshman in the lead roles...
, who had earlier done films like Butterflies, Janathipathyam, Crime File and Stop Violence
Stop Violence
Stop Violence is a 2002 Malayalam film directed by A. K. Sajan. The film stars Prithviraj, Vijayaraghavan, and Chandra Lakshman.-Plot:Stephen is the circle inspector in charge of the anti-goonda squad but he himself is the head of a gang whose members are Acid and Sathan...
. This was his first film with Shaji Kailas. Later they did films Red Chillies (2009) with Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
in lead and Drona 2010
Drona 2010
Drona 2010 is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Shaji Kailas. Mammotty appears in double role supported by Kanika, Navya Nair, Manoj K. Jayan, Thilakan, Jayan, Biju Pappan, Suraj Venjaramood, Bala and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. Scripted by A. K. Sajan, the film revolves around a mysterious old mansion...
(2010) with Mammooty in lead, both huge flops.
Cast
- Suresh GopiSuresh GopiSuresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
.... Lal Krishna Viradiyar - Bhavana .... Chinthamani
- ThilakanThilakanSurendranatha 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:...
.... Viramani Varier - Biju MenonBiju MenonBiju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...
.... SP Jagannivasan - Kalabhavan Mani
- Saikumar
- Vani Vishwanath ...
- Jibin Thomas(achayan)
Remakes
It was remade in Telugu as Sri MahalakshmiSri Mahalakshmi
Sri Mahalakshmi is a 2007 suspense thriller film directed by Fightmaster Vijayan starring Srihari and Shamna. The film is a remake of Malayalam film Chinthamani Kolacase starring Suresh Gopi and Bhavana while second remake in Tamil as Ellam Avan Seyal the...
starring Srihari and remade as Ellaam Avan Seyal with same director.
Newcomer RK play Lal Krishna and Shamna play Chitamani. Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol
Sunny Deol often credited as "Action King of Bollywood" is an Indian film actor, producer and director. Deol was born to Bollywood actor Dharmendra. He has won two National Film Awards and two Filmfare Awards. He went to England to study acting...
slated to star in the Hindi remake of Chintamani Kolacase