Kadha Thudarunnu... (2010)

Kadha Thudarunnu (transl. The Story Continues) is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. The film stars Jayaram, Mamta Mohandas and Anikha Surendran in the lead role, while Asif Ali in a cameo appearance. In the film, Vidyalakshmi struggles to lead a normal life with her daughter after the brutal murder of her husband. However, meeting Preman, an auto-rickshaw driver, changes her life for the better.

Kadha Thudarunnu was Sathyan Anthikad's fiftieth film as a director and also the debut production of TrueLine Cinema's Thankachan Emmanuel.

Plot

Vidyalakshmi, a scion of a rich Hindu aristocratic family, marries Shanavas, a Muslim, against the objections of both families. Though happily married, their life is difficult. A few years pass by and the couple now has a daughter, Laya, who is in nursery. Despite strong financial troubles, Shanavas does his best to support his family. One rainy night, on his way to purchase mangoes for his daughter, a group of goons kills Shanavas, by mistaking him for someone else. Having nowhere to go, Vidya tries her best to take care of her daughter. But the financial troubles force her to reduce her daily expenses, including the school bus for her daughter. Within a short time, she is asked to vacate the house, as there has been a long delay in the payment of rent. One morning, she sells her ornaments for the payment of rent but she loses her entire money after a thief steals it. Vidya catches an auto to drop her kid at school. Preman, the auto driver is a talkative and simple chap, with a sense of humor. Without the cash, Vidya gets out of the auto and escapes. Vidya, with nowhere to go, decides to sleep on the Railway platform with Laya.

One day, Preman finds her at the railway station and while confronted, she explains her story to him, which makes him feel sympathetic to her. He brings Vidya and Laya to his colony after the railway officers captures her for staying at the railway platform. Vidya, within a short time, captures the hearts of the people in the colony. When Preman learns she was doing her MBBS when she married and had to give up studies after that, he advises her to sit for the final year exam. With the support of the colony residents, Vidya does the MBBS examination and becomes a doctor. Her daughter, one day comes in contact with Shanavas' mother, who now wants her granddaughter returned. But Vidya politely refuses. The elder brother of Shanavas then threatens her with the support of Moulavi, but Preman intervenes and forces them to go back. With the help of her friend, Vidya gets a job in Kuwait and though not willing, she accepts it. She leaves for Kuwait with her daughter, promising to come back soon. Preman later sees an astrologer who says he has a chance of going abroad. Later, Preman is seen waiting at the beach, looking for the next news from Vidya.

Cast

Production

Jayaram was signed to play the main role in the film. Anthikkad approached Vidya Balan to play the lead female role, but she could not be on board due to deadline issues.Meera Jasmine, who played a leading role in Sathyan's four back-to-back films, came up, but finally Mamta Mohandas was signed, and this film became a turning point in her career.

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards

Second Best Actress - Mamta Mohandas

13th Asianet Film Awards

Best Screenplay - Sathyan Anthikad

Best Cinematographer - Venu

Best Lead Actor - Jayaram

Best Supporting Actress - Lakshmi Priya

Best Character Actor - Innocent

Most Popular Actress - Mamta Mohandas

Best Child Artist (Female) - Baby Anikha

Best Male Playback Singer - Hariharan

Filmfare Awards

Best Actress - Mamta Mohandas

Best Male Playback Singer - Hariharan - "Aaro Padunnu"

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the film was composed by veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma.

References

External links

Official website

Kadha Thudarunnu at IMDb

Kadha Thudarunnu at Malayalam Movies