5. Achanurangatha Veedu:
One of the most realistic and poignant films made in Malayalam in recent
times. Nobody could believe the offbeat film was made by the person
responsible for crass, commercial films like Meesa Madhavan, Pattalam and
Chaandu Pottu.
Lal Jose should be congratulated for making such a moving film with Salim
Kumar who, until now, was only seen as a comedian. Salim was excellent as
the helpless father of three girls. The film is inspired by incidents that
took place in Suryanelli in Kerala, where a girl was molested after she was
lured with promises of an acting career. It seriously talks about how young
girls are attracted to the world of glamour, and then thrown into the ugly
world of prostitution. Salim Kumar won the Kerala State Best Supporting
Actor Award for his performance.
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