The Ujala-Asianet Film Awards 2009 announced. Mammootty was selected as the Millennium Actor. The best film award has gone to `Pazhassi Raja' directed by Hariharan. Mohanlal won the Best Actor award for his performances in `Bhramaram’ and `Ividam Swargamanu’ and Kavya Madhavan was selected as the best female actor for her performace in `Banaras'.

Ranjith was selected as the best director for ‘Paleri Manikyam, Oru paathira Kolapathakathinte Katha.’ Prithwiraj was selected as the Youth Icon of the year and Lakshmi Rai as Popular Heroine (Ividam Swargamanu, 2 Harihar Nagar, Chattambinadu). The best character award goes to Sreenivasan for his roles in `Passenger' and `Makante Achan'. Best Character actress is Swetha Menon (Paleri Manikyam), Lalu Alex was selected as the best villain for the film `Ividam Swaragamanu', best comedian is Jagadeesh (2 Harihar Nagar), Ranjith Sankar was selected as best screenplay writer (Passenger), Vayalar Saratchandrav Varma is the best lyricist (Neelathamara), best music director is Deepak Dev (Puthiyamukham), Sankar Mahadevan is the best male singer (film; Puthiyamukham, song Picha vacha naal muthal), best female singer is K.S. Chithra (Kunnathe konnakkum, film Pazhassi Raja), Baby Nivedita was selected as best child artist (Bhramaram, Kaanaakanmani), Jayasoorya and Roma as best star pair (Uthara Swayamvaram), best debutant actor is Nishan (Rithu), best debutante actress is Archana Kavi (Neelathamara), best cinematographer is Ajayan Vincent (Bhramaram) and Vijay Sankar has bagged the award for best editing (Bhramaram).

The special jury award goes to Sarat Kumar (Pazhassi Raja), Manoj K.Jayan (Pazhassi Raja) and Kaniha (Pazhassi Raja, Bhagyadevatha). Producer P. V. Ganadharan has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement award. Oscar winner Resul Pookutty will be given a special prize for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. The awards, in 25 categories, were announced by Asianet senior vice-president, programmes, R Sreekantan Nair at a press conference on Sunday at Thiruvananthapuram. The winners of the awards other than the special jury awards were selected on the basis of nominations from the viewers. The winners would also be presented statuettes conceived by Artist Namboothiri. A four-hour star night to be held at Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium in Thiruvnanathapuram on January 16 for the distribution of awards. The function would be attended by top actors of the Indian film industry. The programme would contain dance, song and skits by top artistes of the Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil films.

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Supreme Court dismisses plea to include `Pazhassi Raja' in IFFI
Wednesday 2 December 2009

Pahsassi Raja
Thursday 5 November 2009

Making of Pazhassi Raja
Sunday 18 October 2009

Pazhassi Raja - Reviews
Saturday 17 October 2009

Sify.com Movies

Pazhassi Raja is "Excellent". Gems like these happen only once in a while and when it does, never give it a miss. Two big thumbs up for this masterpiece of our times! more...>>

Webdunia.com

ഇത് വീരചരിതം, അവിസ്മരണീയം ‘അപമാനവും അധിക്ഷേപവും സഹിച്ച് ഇനി ജീവിക്കാനാവില്ല’ എന്ന് ഉറക്കെ പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ച് പോരാട്ടത്തിനിറങ്ങിയ ഒരു സാഹസികന്‍റെയും അയാളെ ജീവനു തുല്യം സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നവരുടെയും കഥ... more...>>

Rediff Movies

Pazhassi Raja is "brilliant"! It would not be an exaggeration if we say that it is comparable to the best in Indian cinema... more...>>

Indiaglitz.Com

Pazhassi Raja is Majestic and opens with a bang! This "splendor" is beyond all expectations and that this will easily qualify as the best of the movies in Malayalam movie history. Overall, Pazhassi Raaja remains as a great movie with brilliant direction, solid performances spectacular visuals. Never miss it, of you will be missing a classic, a brilliant tribute to the first freedom fighters who fought a valiant battle realizing the inherent death, but to safeguard their honour and their land. more...>>

Nowrunning.Com

It's a stirring and majestic film! Truly a "masterpiece" in that it has the manner, matter and mood of a monumental epic, in the finest sense of the word. A breathtaking film that demands repeated screenings, might very well be the best you get to see for a very long while. An exotic chronicle that stuns us with its fascinating tale... more...>>

Mathrubhumi

ഇത്തരമൊരു ചിത്രം മലയാളത്തിലിറക്കാന്‍ ധൈര്യം കാട്ടിയ സംവിധായകനും നിര്‍മാതാവും തീര്‍ച്ചയായും പ്രശംസയര്‍ഹിക്കുന്നു. more...>>

Zone Kerala

Putting a mark for this film will be my ignorance as we can’t compare gem with gold. more...>>

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Royal welcome for `Pazhassi Raja' across Kerala

The Malayalam version of the film `Pazhassi Raja' was released in 130 theatres in Kerala on Friday. Megastar Mammootty is appearing in the lead role. Fans were queuing up from early morning for the first show at 9.30 a.m. There was a huge crowd in front of theatres across the State. Huge cut outs of Mammootty had been erected in front of theatres at Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Thrissur. Ecstatic fans poured milk on cut outs of Mammooty signifying the release. In Thrissur, a cut out of Mammootty was placed atop an elephant and amidst the beating of drums and other percussion instruments, the first show began. The film has 2000 artists, including some from abroad in various roles. This is the most expensive film ever made in the Malayalam film industry, which was made on a budget of Rs 26 crores. It tells the story of the legendary king in Malabar, who was the first to raise the banner of revolt against British rule and fought a guerilla war in the forests around Banasura hill with the help of Kurichiars. It was 50 years before the Sepoys' mutiny of 1857. The Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu versions would also be released shortly. For the complete coverage click here.

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Pazhassi Raja, Malayalam version releases on October 16; Exempts from Tax
Wednesday 14 October 2009

Finally Pazhassi Raja, the magnum opus project of MT-Hariharan team will be released in 130 centres across Kerala on October 16. Gokulam Gopalan, the producer of Pazhassi Raja in a press release informed that Kerala Government has exempted the film from entertainment tax considering its historic value. Tamil version will be released on October 30. English, Hindi and Telugu versions are also ready. But release dates were not announced. Gopalan said ``This was a project of 26 crores. The film which exceeded three and half hours was cut short to three hours. I am confident that this film will be accepted by viewers having true spirit of patriotism.'' Meanwhile Mamootty fans have decided to welcome the film with revelry on the releasing day. Huge cutouts of Mammooty will be erected at major releasing centres.

Though the story of `Pazhassir Raja' was based on a historical event, it experiences true love. Pazhassi Raja marries Kaitheri Maakkam after the death of his wife. Eventhough it was a remarriage, both could maintain a hearty relationship. India's freedom struggle started with the Sepoys mutiny in 1857. But before fifty years before of this mutiny, Pazhassi Raja, Kaitheri Ambu, Edachena Kungan, Thalakkal Chandu and many other brave men fought against British rule. The story features their fight against British Men. Mammootty dons the role of Pazhassi Raja and Kaniha dons the role of Maakam. Tamil super star Sarat Kumar dons the role of Edachena Kungan. This is Sarat kumar first appearance in Malayalam. Telugu- Kannada actor Suman dons the role of Pazhyaveedan Chandu. Chandu is a villan. Thilakan dons the role of Kurubranad King. He stood against Pazhasi Raja and was interested in capturing territories. Jagathy Sree Kumar dons the role of Kannara Menon, who was an employee of British Government. He depended on Kurubranaad king for his livelihood. Manoj K.Jayan dons the role of Chandu, the leader of Kuruchiar fighters. Kuriachiars are the aborigines in the forest. Padma Priya dons the role of Chandu's wife Neeli. Suresh Krishna dons the role of Kaitheri Ambu. Many British, German and Mumbai based actors are appearing in the film. The locations of 'Pazhasi Raja' were Kannur, Thalasseri, Neelishvaram, Chennai, Kudagu, Madikeri, Mysore and Mannarkad . The weapons used in the film were spear, sword, bow and arrow, carried by the tribal people at that time (around two hundred years back). Ilaiyaraja has scored the music.

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Pazhassi Raja - Posters

Pazhassi Raja - Promo Videos
Tuesday 13 October 2009

Release of 'Pazhassi Raja' postponed to Oct 16th
Thursday 1 October 2009

The scheduled release of 'Pazhassi Raja' has been postponed again. It was scheduled to release on October 2. The new release date is October 16. The producer of the film Gokulam Gopalan and Exhibitors Federation president P.V Basheer pleaded the High court to allow them to raise the ticket rate to 50 percent from the releasing date for two months. They pointed that the film production cost was high (around 27 crores) and it has a historical and educational value. If the rate is not increased it would be difficult for them to get back the production cost. Justice P.N. Raveendran has directed the Local self government secretary to give a report. In the Hindi version of the film Sharukh Khan narrates the story of 'Pazhassi Raja'. In Malayalam Mohan Lal did the 40 second narration. In Tamil Kamal Haassan has done it. The film will get released all over India in 560 centres on October 16. The film will be released in 125 centres across Kerala.

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'Pazhassi Raja' Audio CD and trailor released
Tuesday 22 September 2009

Audio CD of the magnum opus project of MT-Hariharan team's 'Pazhassi Raja', contains songs was released by Mammotty at Kochi on Monday, by handing over it to Tamil super star Sarath Kumar at Gokulam convention centre in the presence of artistes. Mammooty and Sarath are appearing in lead roles in the film. The film will be released on Gandhi Jayanthi day, October 2, in five languages, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and English. The music has scored by Ilaiya Raja and lyricists are O.N.V. Kurup, Gireesh Puthencherry and Kaanesh Poonoor. With M.T Vasudevan Nair's script Hariharan has directed the film. Gokulam Gopalan is the producer. It took two and a half years to complete the film. The cost of production is approximately 27 crores . ' Think music' is distributing the CD. Producer Gokulam Gopalan, his wife Shylaja, executive producer Baiju, C. Praveen, Resul Pookutty, Ravi Varma Raja, Kaniha, Padma Priya, Jagathy, Devan, Suresh Krishna, Lalu Alex, Manjari, M.G. Sree Kumar, camera man Ram Nath Shetty attended the function. Song sequences and trailor had screened in the function. Both Mamootty and Resul Pookkutty said that they are proud of being the part of the film.

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Website for `Pazhassiraja' opens
Wednesday 9 September 2009

Mammotty inaugurated the website of `Pazhassiraja' in a function at Chennai on Tuesday. The site address is www.pazhassirajathemovie.com. Mammooty said, though pazhassiraja is a historical film, it projects the emotional feelings of characters. Tamil actor Saratkumar, who is appearing in an important role in the film, was also present. He said that, more historical films are made in Malayalam than Tamil. The reason is that there are producers to make such films here. In Tamil, if somebody comes forward for the venture, surely, he will act in such movies. He also invited Mammooty to act in such films. Pazhassiraja will reach theatres on October 2. Other than Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and English versions of the film will be made. For this purpose, 1000 prints will be taken. Producer Gokulam Gopalan, Executive producer V.C. Praveen also spoke on the occasion. The director of the film is Hariharan. M.T. Vasudevan Nair has written the screen play. Music was by Ilaiyaraja. Lyrics by ONV Kurup, Gireesh Puthenchery and Kanesh Punoor. Soud recording was done by Resul Pookutty. Ramnath Shetty handled the Camera.

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Pazhassi Raja staring Mammootty, Sarath Kumar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Manoj K. Jayan, Kanika, Padmapriya
Friday 5 June 2009

'Pazhassi Raja' Shoot restarted
Thursday 19 March 2009

The shoot of `Pazhassi Raja' started around one year back. Owing to several reasons its shoot lagged. Now the shoot restarted after some months gap. It is expected to release the film on August 15. `Pazhassir Raja' is a historical film. Though it touches the pastures of true love. Pazhassi Raja marries Kaitheri Maakkam after the death of his wife. Eventhough it was a remarriage both could maintain a hearty relationship. India's freedom struggle started with the mutiny in 1857. But before fifty years back of this mutiny, Pazhassi Raja, Kaitheri Ambu, Edachena Kungan, Thalakkal Chandu and many other brave men fought against British rule. The story features their fight against British Men. Mammootty dons the role of Pazhassi Raja and Kaniha dons the role of Maakam. Tamil super star Sarat Kumar dons the role of Edachena Kungan. This is Sarat kumar first appearance in Malayalam. Telugu- Kannada actor Suman dons the role of Pazhyaveedan Chandu. Chandu is a villan. Thilakan dons the role of Kurubranad king. He stood against Pazhasi Raja and was interested in capturing territories. Jagathy Sree Kumar dons the role of Kannara Menon, who was an employee of British Government. He depended on Kurubranaad king for his livelihood. Manoj K.Jayan dons the role of Chandu, the leader of Kuruchiar fighters. Kuriachiars are the aborigines in the forest. Padma Priya dons the role of Chandu's wife Neeli. Suresh Krishna dons the role of Kaitheri Ambu. Many British, German and Mumbai based actors are appearing in the film. The locations of 'Pazhasi Raja' were Kannur, Thalasseri, Neelishvaram, Chennai, Kudagu, Madikeri, Mysore and Mannarkad . The weapons used in the film were spear, sword, bow and arrow, carried by the tribal people at that time (around two hundred years back). Director is Hariharan. Producer of the film is Gokulam Gopalan. Screen play by M.T.Vasudevan Nair. Ilaiyaraja has scored the music.

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Mammootty joins ‘Pazhassi Raja’
Friday 7 March 2008

AJ: Mammootty joined the sets of 'Pazhassi Raja'. The actor, who wasshooting for his Vishu film 'Annan Thampi', has completed the majority of the scenes and a few song sequences for the film. The latest blow to the schedule was an accident that happened on at Kannur, when a lorry carrying horses to the sets, overturned on to by passers, resulting in death of two persons and another couple getting severely injured. Meanwhile 'Pazhassi Raja', the magnum opus by director Hariharan will have another forty days to shoot, before getting completed. According to the present plans, the movie will hit the Kerala screens as an Onam release.

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Pazhassi Raja - Movie Gallery & Wallpapers
Friday 22 February 2008

Pazhassi Raja
Saturday 27 October 2007

Pazhassi Raja, Malayalam Movie of Mammootty & Hariharan

Mammootty In & As "Pazhassi Raja"

Hariharan's Magnum Opus Pazhassi Raja will be the Christmas film of Mammootty according to the latest schedules. The film which will be completed in a whooping five crore budget will hit the screens on the 25th of December. The film which is produced by Gokulam Gopalan is now being shot at Thalasserry now, but will take another eighty-five days to complete. Mammootty has allotted more than two months to complete this historical which may well become a path breaking attempt in Malluwood. The film which is made with the aids of latest technical advancements is being shot with Pan Vision camera. Ace Tamil actor Sarath Kumar also debuts into Malayalam with this film playing Edachena Kunkan, the best friend of Pazhassi Raja. The film has a very big cast including Kanika, Manoj K Jayan, Biju Menon, Thilakan, Cochin Haneefa and Kalabhavan Mani.

After a long gap of 18 years, the classic trio - M.T. Vasudevan Nair, the greatest living writer in Malayalam, Hariharan, the master craftsman and Mammootty, one of the finest actors in the country are together again to make the historical Pazhassi Raja.

Starring: Padmashri Bharath Mammootty, Sarathkumar, Nedumudi Venu, Thilakan, Jagathy Sreekumar, Manoj K Jayan, Biju Menon, Siddique, Kalabhavan Mani, Cochin Haneefa, Jagadeesh, Captain Raju, Suresh Krishna, Murali Mohan, Kanika Subramaniam, Padmapriya, Janakiraman, Linda Arsenio, Lakshmi Rai, Urmila Unni

Shots : Hariharan

Producer : Gokulam Gopalan

Story & Screenplay : Njanpith M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Music : Ilayaraja

Lyrics : O.N.V Kurup

Cinematography : Venu