Pappayude Swantham Appoos

Pappayude Swantham Appoos
Directed by	Fazil
Produced by	Khais
Written by	Fazil
Starring	Mammootty Suresh Gopi Master Badusha Seena Dadi Shobhana
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography	Anandakuttan
Edited by	T. R. Shekhar
Release dates	4 September 1992
Running time	146 mins
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Pappayude Swantham Appoos (Malayalam : പപ്പയുടെ സ്വന്തം അപ്പൂസ്) (English: Pappa's Own Appoos) is a 1992 Malayalam film written and directed by Fazil, starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Badusha, Seena Dadi, Shobana in the lead roles. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. The movie explores the relationship between a father who is depressed after the death of his wife and his neglected son. Badusha won the 1992 Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist for his performance.^[1] The film was a commercial success.^[2][3]

Plot

Balachandran (Mammootty) had resorted to his work after he is unable to cope up with the death of his wife, Bhama (Shobhana). During the process, he neglects his only son, Appu (Badusha). When Appu returns home for his school vacation, Balachandran promises to take him on a lot of trips, but is unable to do any as he is caught up with work. Meanwhile, Appu befriends Meenakshi (Seena Dadi), much to the annoyance of Balachandran.

Meenakshi's brother, after realizing that his sister stays with Balachandran (who fired him due to his murder of a colleague), forcefully takes her home. This leads to a heated argument between Balachandran and Appu, which culminates in Balachandran hitting him. Later, he realizes that Bhama's death was tough on Appu too, and he apologizes and promises to bring back Meenakshi.

At Meenakshi's house, her brother objects to Balachandran's request of taking her back, leading to a fight between them where Appu gets injured. They retreat to their summer house and decide to let go of Meenakshi. But, Balachandran notices that Appu's nose is bleeding and takes him to his friend, Dr. Gopan (Suresh Gopi). Gopan informs him that Appu is suffering from a terminal disease, but as a last resort, suggests an operation to be performed by a well-known neurosurgeon.

But, Balachandran refuses and takes the tired and weak Appu for the trips he had promised earlier. He even prays hoping that God would have pity upon him. They go to Meenakshi's house. A fight happens between Balan and Meenakshi's brother. Balan takes Meenakshi with them for one final trip where Appu hallucinates Bhama approaching him to take him to the other side. However, when she notices Balachandran and Meenakshi, she realizes that it is their chance to start a new family and walks away.

Cast

• Mammootty as Balachandran, Appu's father
• Badusha as Appu
• Seena Dadi as Meenakshi
• Shobhana as Bhama, Appu's Mother
• Suresh Gopi as Dr. Gopan
• Sankaradi
• K. P. A. C. Sunny
• T. P. Madhavan
• Ravindran as Rudran, Meenakshi's step-brother
• Subair
• Kaviyoor Ponnamma
• Santhakumari
• Fahadh Faasil

Actor Murali was originally scheduled to play Dr.Gopan, but had to withdraw from the film due to a date clash. He was replaced by Suresh Gopi. Actor Fahadh Faasil made his debut as a child artist in this movie. He can be seen standing in the group of kids during the party sequence and during the picturisation of Kaaka Poocha Kokkara song among the group of kids.

Track listing

This film features 6 songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja and were written by Bichu Thirumala. The songs received positive reviews.

Box office

The film was commercial success.^[4][5][6][7] The film ran 200 days in theatres.^[8][9]

Remake

The film was remade in Telugu as Priyaragalu (1997).

References

External links

Pappayude Swantham Appoos at the Internet Movie Database