Uppukandam Brothers (1993)

Uppukandam Brothers is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by Kaloor Dennis from a story by Thommichan Neendoor. It stars Jagadish, Captain Raju, Mohan Raj, Babu Antony, Baiju Santhosh, Geetha, Maathu, Siddique, Rajan P. Dev, Prathapachandran, and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film gave a breakthrough for Babu Antony's career. The background score was composed by S. P. Venkatesh. A sequel, Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action was released in 2011.

Plot

The story begins with Chacko, a man who unknowingly becomes an informer for Ananthan Pillai, a powerful and influential figure involved in illegal activities. When Ananthan discovers Chacko's betrayal, he brutally murders him.

Heartbroken and seeking justice, Chacko's son turns to the Uppukandam Brothers, consisting of five brothers namely, Kariachan, Sevichan, Paulachan, Josekutty, Thankachan. The Uppukandam brothers, known for their unwavering loyalty and sense of honor, take up the cause as their own.

The film then follows the Uppukandam brothers as they embark on a dangerous mission to bring Ananthan Pillai to justice. Their path is fraught with challenges, as they face numerous obstacles and confrontations with Ananthan's henchmen.

A significant portion of the film is dedicated to showcasing the exceptional courage, humour, family bond and bravery of the Uppukandam brothers. Their actions become legendary, earning them both respect and fear in the community.

The climax of the film is the final showdown between the Uppukandam brothers and Ananthan Pillai. In a thrilling and action-packed sequence, the brothers confront their nemesis and ultimately deliver justice for Chacko.

Cast

Captain Raju as Uppukandam Kariyachan

Mohan Raj as Uppukandam Paulachan

Babu Antony as Uppukandam Sevichan

Jagadish as Uppukandam Josekutty

Baiju as Uppukandam Thankachan

Siddique as SP Roy Mathews (Extended Cameo)

Geetha as Uppukandam Alice, Sister of Uppukandam brothers and Roy's Wife

Maathu as Leena Chandy, Josekutty's Wife

Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjeesho

Sonia as Annie, Thankachan's Love Interest

Kalpana as Elamma Kariyachan

Philomina as Kunjannamma, Kunjeesho's Mother

Rajan P. Dev as Ettuveettil Ananthan Pillai

Bheeman Raghu as Ettuveettil Pankajakshan

Kundara Johny as Ettuveettil Vasu

Rizabawa as Vasu's Son

Raveendran as Vasu's Son

Mahesh as Ettuveettil Sunil

Prathapachandran as Chandikunju, Leena's Father

Zainuddin as Keshu Nair, Ananthan Pillai's Assistant

Vijayakumar as James Chacko

N. F. Varghese as Chacko, James's Father

Kanakalatha as Annamma Chandy, Leena's Mother

Thesni Khan as James's Sister

Kalady Omana as James's Mother

Thodupuzha Vasanthi as Ananthan Pillai's Wife

Ponnamma Babu as Pankajakshan's Wife

Sabnam as Vasu's Son's Wife

Ajith Kollam as Ananthan Pillai's Brother

Narayanankutty as Villager

References

External links

Uppukandam Brothers at IMDb

Srikanth debuts in Malayalam