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Manichitrathazhu is considered by many critics as 'One of the best films ever made in Malayalam Cinema' and developed a cult following, years after its release. [10] It is often regarded as the 'Best psychological thriller ever made in Indian Cinema'. [11] A digitally remastered 4K Dolby Atmos version of Manichitrathazhu was released on August ...
Manichithrathazhu starts as a comedy with innocent and slowly dwelves into psychological horror. There are some excellent transition edits between scenes and the cinematography is good. The house was well used to give us the uneasy feeling, it stays away from the usual jump scares. How much more perfect can a movie get?
Dec 15, 2018 · There is, of course, the scene which defines Manichitrathazthu - the one when Nakulan starts an argument with Ganga on the suggestion of Sunny.
Jun 27, 2022 · Manichitrathazhu translates to 'the ornate lock', presumably in reference to the elaborate lock system that prevents entry to Nagavalli's haunted chambers. Chandramukhi simply alludes to the eponymous dancer, whose beauty rivals that of the moon.
- The Legend of Chathaan
- Ganga and Nagavalli
- Sunny: Psychiatrist and Comic Relief
- The House of Horrors
- A Reluctant Music Composer
- The Story Behind The Title
- The Complex Climax
- Legacy and Remakes
“It all began when writer Madhu Muttom came to me with an unusual idea for a script. In the olden days in Kerala, stones would fall on the top of the roofs of houses, and everyone believed that it was done by an evil spirit called Chaathan, a mythical, mysterious character. We called this kind of stone pelting Chaathaneru [Chaathan’s actions]. Some...
We had come up with Ganga’s character, who is suffering from a psychiatric illness, a sort of a split personality disorder. We needed someone who is like her, whom she could relate to. That’s why we came up with the story of Nagavalli, a connoisseur of music and dance. Nagavalli is a prisoner of sorts. She loved one man, was forcibly married to ano...
When Nagavalli’s character was written, the actress that came to our mind immediately was Shobana. We didn’t want anyone else for the role. Similarly, for Nakulan’s role too, Suresh Gopi was the immediate choice. The hero’s role – the psychiatrist – took us some time. We wanted the psychiatrist to show some eccentricity. Through him, we felt we cou...
We shot the exteriors at the Hill Palace in Kochi and the Padmanabhaburam Palace near Thiruvananthapuram. But Nagavalli’s room is not in either of these palaces. I searched in a lot of places for a room that matches what we had in mind for her. Basically, I needed two rooms. One is Thampi’s room and the other is Nagavalli’s, and in between them, th...
Since I wanted music with a Carnatic touch to it, there was only one person whom I felt could compose for me, and that was MG Radhakrishnan. But when he heard the story, he ran away, saying, this film will not run and why should I waste my time. But I insisted and forced him to compose the music. He said he would create only one song – the one that...
Lyricist Bicchu Thirumala wrote two lines in Pazhamtamizh: Manichitra thaazhinullil veruthe nilavara maina mayangi. The word ‘manichitrathazhu’ stood out for me, because it is about a lock. I also connected mani to mana, which means mind. The idea of a mind’s lock, I found interesting.
This was the toughest portion of the film to shoot. I was confused about how to execute the climax. Shobana had to cut Suresh Gopi’s throat. The audience should see that she is about to cut his throat, but from Shobana’s perspective or angle, it is Thampi who is in front of her. Suresh Gopi gave me the idea of creating a wooden bench with him strap...
Nobody approached me for a long time because at that time, most movies in Tamil and Kannada industries were hero-oriented. In Manichitrathazhu, the hero arrives only around the interval. No actor would have been willing to do such a role. P Vasu made some changes in the first half of the film and introduced the hero in the beginning itself. He made...
- Archana Nathan
Aug 17, 2024 · It’s a scene where Ganga realises she’s grappling with serious mental health issues, with her husband Nakulan (Suresh Gopi) making this clear to her as per the instructions of his psychiatrist friend Dr Sunny (Mohanlal).
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Dec 27, 2018 · In the era of female empowerment and underlying movements, 'Manichithrathazhu' is a perfect reference. " Sankaran Thampi 's possessiveness for Nagavalli made him murder her,'' the man behind the ...
