Kunjikoonan (2002 film)

Kunjikoonan (transl. The pony hunchback) is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sasi Shanker, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and produced by Milan Jaleel. Starring Dileep, Navya Nair and Manya. Dileep played dual roles in this movie. Dileep won Asianet Film Awards for Best Actor. The film was later remade in Tamil as Perazhagan (2004), in Kannada as Manmatha (2006) and in Odia as Rasika Naagara.

Kunjikoonan
Directed bySasi Shanker
Produced byMilan Jaleel
Written byBenny P. Nayarambalam
StarringDileep
Navya Nair
Manya
Music byMohan Sitara
CinematographySaloo George
Release date
  • 11 October 2002 (2002-10-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Synopsis

The story revolves around Kunjan alias Vimal Kumar (Dileep), a village youth who is sympathized for his hunchback looks but is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his handicap with humor. Unmindful of his looks, Kunjan goes around seeking a suitable bride, with the help of his friend Thoma (Cochin Haneefa). Brushing aside many an insult hurled at him, he carries on. He carried the hardships of his life on his back, the pain of others too. He was of peak human moral, a man of great virtue

In contrast to him is Karthik Prasad (also Dileep), a violent college student, who loves his classmate Priya Lakshmi (Manya). She comes across Kunjan, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her heart, but she is killed in a fracas involving a gangster named Vasu Annan (Sai Kumar). Meanwhile, the hunchback Kunjan comes across an orphaned poor blind girl, Chembagam (Navya Nair). He wins her heart by helping her out.

Thanks to his efforts, Chembagam regains her vision (the eyes of deceased Priya are transplanted to her). This results in a tussle between Kunjan and Karthik, as to whom Chembagam belongs to now. However, fearing his looks, the hunchback, Kunjan, decides to leave way for the other. But fate has different things for him...

Cast

Production

Filming

The film was mainly shot at various locations in Thodupuzha. It was filmed in 83 days.

Box office

The film was commercial success and ran over 100 days in theatres.[1]

References
  1. "Filmmaker Sasi Shankar dies at 58". The Indian Express. 11 August 2016.
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