Lelam
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Lelam is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Joshiy, written by Renji Panicker
, and starring Suresh Gopi
, M. G. Soman
, Siddique
, N. F. Varghese
, and Nandini. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups. The film was a box office success and was among the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. It was also the last performance of M. G. Soman.
) along with his friend Karimbanal Sunny (Vijayakumar) going to Pollachi to meet Andupetti Veerapandi Thevar deal a spirit business. Thevar, though initially differs to negotiate, later after knowing that Chackochi is the son of Eappachan, his old friend agrees to help them. On way back to Kerala, they are stopped at check post by John Maruthnayagam, the police officer, who happened to be the colleague of Chackochi in army. Back at home, Anakattil Eappachan (M.G. Soman), his father is a famous liquor baron, who holds almost a monopoly over spirit business over Central and South Kerala. Eappachan is always at loggerheads with Kadayadi group, his business rivals. Popularly known as Kadayadi siblings - Kadayadi Raghavan (N. F. Varghese
), Kadayadi Thambi(Subair
)and Kadayadi Baby (Sphadikam George) enjoys a partnership with Kunnel Mathachan (Azeez) and his son Kunnel Outha (Sathar) in their business. Eappachan, who hails from a poor background has emerged in to such a position with his hard work and struggle and he had never forgotten his roots. But time to time, he had to clash with Kadayadi and Kunnel group over business. On the other side Chackochi is enjoying his life as a planter in the company of his buddies Hussein(Siddique
) and Oommachan (Maniyanpilla Raju). He also shares a passionate relation with Gowriparvathi (Nandini
), the RDO (Revenue Divisional Officer) and of royal lineage. In an attempt to regain the past glory in business, Kadayadi and Kunnel clans join with excise minister Balakrishnan (T P Madhavan) and Eappachan' lieutenant Kattithara Paappi (Kollam Thulasi) and kills Eappachan one day.
Chackochi is now forced to take charge of the business an had to face several problems from both police and rivals. Jayasimhan (Cochin Haneefa
), the police officer, who is investigating the murder of Eappachan is also a part of the Kadayadi syndicate, which makes Chackochi to investigate the case himself. The police presents a local criminal Keeri Vasu as the murderer of Eppachan, who, with the lack of evidence is granted bail at court. Chackochi is not ready to buy this argument and smells the hands of the Kadayadi and Kunnel families in it. He also decides to give up the liquor business by handing over the entire power to his employees which shocks his enemies and friends alike. Karimbanal Sunny, his close buddy and budding politician, who was aiming Chackochi's business empire joins with Kadayadi group a day before the auction of spirit. He sinisterly sell out Hussein, who is now under the custody of the Kadayadis. Hussein is beaten up brutally, but he never reveals the business secrets of Chackochi. Within short time Chackochi reaches to save Hussein, but is shocked to see Sunny among his enemies. In the following fight, Sunny gets killed. Chackochi kills Kadayadi Raghavan, Thampi, Baby and Kunnel Outha and successfully saves Hussein and Gowriparvathi.
Renji Panicker
Renji Panicker is an Indian script writer, producer and director who works in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005....
, and starring 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...
, M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman
M. G. Soman was an actor in Malayalam film. He was considered to be one of the superstars in Malayalam cinema along with Sukumaran and Jayan during the 1970s. He was born in Tiruvalla, Travancore...
, Siddique
Siddique (actor)
Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
, N. F. Varghese
N. F. Varghese
N. F. Varghese was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when...
, and Nandini. The story revolves around the rivalry between two liquor business groups. The film was a box office success and was among the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. It was also the last performance of M. G. Soman.
Plot
The film begins with Captain Jacob Stephan Chacko, popularly known as Anakkattil Chackochi (Suresh GopiSuresh 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...
) along with his friend Karimbanal Sunny (Vijayakumar) going to Pollachi to meet Andupetti Veerapandi Thevar deal a spirit business. Thevar, though initially differs to negotiate, later after knowing that Chackochi is the son of Eappachan, his old friend agrees to help them. On way back to Kerala, they are stopped at check post by John Maruthnayagam, the police officer, who happened to be the colleague of Chackochi in army. Back at home, Anakattil Eappachan (M.G. Soman), his father is a famous liquor baron, who holds almost a monopoly over spirit business over Central and South Kerala. Eappachan is always at loggerheads with Kadayadi group, his business rivals. Popularly known as Kadayadi siblings - Kadayadi Raghavan (N. F. Varghese
N. F. Varghese
N. F. Varghese was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when...
), Kadayadi Thambi(Subair
Subair
Subair was an Indian film actor in Malayalam cinema industry. He was part of Malayalam films for nearly two decades and has acted in around 200 films.-Personal life:...
)and Kadayadi Baby (Sphadikam George) enjoys a partnership with Kunnel Mathachan (Azeez) and his son Kunnel Outha (Sathar) in their business. Eappachan, who hails from a poor background has emerged in to such a position with his hard work and struggle and he had never forgotten his roots. But time to time, he had to clash with Kadayadi and Kunnel group over business. On the other side Chackochi is enjoying his life as a planter in the company of his buddies Hussein(Siddique
Siddique (actor)
Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
) and Oommachan (Maniyanpilla Raju). He also shares a passionate relation with Gowriparvathi (Nandini
Kausalya (actress)
Kausalya , also known as Nandini, is an Indian film actress and model, who has starred mainly in Tamil and Malayalam films. She was purusing a modelling career, before she debuted in the 1996 Malayalam film April 16 by Balachandra Menon...
), the RDO (Revenue Divisional Officer) and of royal lineage. In an attempt to regain the past glory in business, Kadayadi and Kunnel clans join with excise minister Balakrishnan (T P Madhavan) and Eappachan' lieutenant Kattithara Paappi (Kollam Thulasi) and kills Eappachan one day.
Chackochi is now forced to take charge of the business an had to face several problems from both police and rivals. Jayasimhan (Cochin Haneefa
Cochin Haneefa
Mohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
), the police officer, who is investigating the murder of Eappachan is also a part of the Kadayadi syndicate, which makes Chackochi to investigate the case himself. The police presents a local criminal Keeri Vasu as the murderer of Eppachan, who, with the lack of evidence is granted bail at court. Chackochi is not ready to buy this argument and smells the hands of the Kadayadi and Kunnel families in it. He also decides to give up the liquor business by handing over the entire power to his employees which shocks his enemies and friends alike. Karimbanal Sunny, his close buddy and budding politician, who was aiming Chackochi's business empire joins with Kadayadi group a day before the auction of spirit. He sinisterly sell out Hussein, who is now under the custody of the Kadayadis. Hussein is beaten up brutally, but he never reveals the business secrets of Chackochi. Within short time Chackochi reaches to save Hussein, but is shocked to see Sunny among his enemies. In the following fight, Sunny gets killed. Chackochi kills Kadayadi Raghavan, Thampi, Baby and Kunnel Outha and successfully saves Hussein and Gowriparvathi.
Cast
- Annakkattil Eappachen .....M.G. Soman
- Jacob Stephen a.k.a. Chackochi .....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...
- Gouri Parvathi .....NandiniKausalya (actress)Kausalya , also known as Nandini, is an Indian film actress and model, who has starred mainly in Tamil and Malayalam films. She was purusing a modelling career, before she debuted in the 1996 Malayalam film April 16 by Balachandra Menon...
- Hussain .....SiddiqueSiddique (actor)Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
- Kadayadi Raghavan .....N. F. VargheseN. F. VargheseN. F. Varghese was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when...
- Kadayadi Baby .....Sphadikam George
- Kadayadi Thampi .....SubairSubairSubair was an Indian film actor in Malayalam cinema industry. He was part of Malayalam films for nearly two decades and has acted in around 200 films.-Personal life:...
- Kunnel Mathachen ..... Azeez
- Kunnel Outha ..... Sathar
- Kochu Thersia ..... Kaviyoor Renuka
- Kattithara Pappi .....Kollam ThulasiKollam ThulasiKollam Kanjaveli Kuttilazhikathu Thulasidharan Nair is an actor in Malayalam cinema who is better known as Kollam Thulasi relating the name of his birth place Kollam to his first name as customary in Kerala. His first appearance was in Ezhuthappurangal . He is also a poet.-Personal life:He was born...
- Bishop ..... Jagannatha VarmaJagannatha VarmaK. N. Jagannatha Varma is a Malayalam film and seriel actor. He is also an accomplished Kathakali artist.his son Manu Varma also a recoganized artist and his son in law Viji Thampi is a well known Film Director. He acted in a number of Malayalam movies performing stereo typical roles of a senior...
- Oommen ..... Maniyanpilla Raju
- Chembanal Sunny ..... Vijayakumar
- Pillaichettan ..... Kunchan
- Jayasimhan ..... Cochin HaneefaCochin HaneefaMohammed Haneefa, better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa was an Indian film actor, director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to become one of the most popular comedians of Malayalam cinema...
- Minister Balakrishnan ..... T P Madhavan