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It has been deeply imprinted on our minds, and undoubtedly, she received the national award that year for the exceptional portrayal of the character. The story felt more real in ‘Madampilli’ (the house) and its mysterious ‘thekkini’ (the haunted room) rather than anywhere else and even though actors Jyothika and Vidya Balan totally justified the role, the image of Shobhana as Ganga/Nagavalli is something difficult to replace from our minds. But if someone says that the Hindi or Tamil version is better, a Malayali would never agree. I observed that Manjulika and Chandramukhi created the same effect on the audience as the 1993 Nagavalli. Often, I see my classmates from other states, acting out the ever-famous scene of confrontation, when Nagavalli talks from behind the door of the haunted room-the scene of revelation of the alter ego.

The reason why I tell this is because I have seen how these characters has produced the same effect on Hindi and Tamil audience. Each coming generation received this 90’s film with equal love and that proves there is something universal about it that no one can resist falling in love with the movie. The story of Nagavalli and her iconic performance on ‘oru murai vandu partaya’ (the dancing sequence of the alter ego) is something that a Malayali can never forget. There are no words that could describe the performance of the star cast- Mohanlal and Shobhana and so I am simply not saying anything about these two marvels of Malayalam cinema. But bringing the element of psychology – alter ego or split personality -at that point of time, in 90’s deserves applause. Maybe if it was just a horror movie that easily attributes everything to a ghost, I wouldn’t have liked it at all. In short, I would say it is a movie that has everything I love to see in a film-Gripping story, ensemble cast, humour, psychology, mystery, dance, music, epitome of acting. It is one movie that I’ve watched for the most number of times and have never got tired of. Hence “Bhool Bhulaiyya” (Hindi), “Chandramukhi” (Tamil), “Apthamitra” (Kannada) and “Rajmohol” (Bengali) were made.įirst let me share something about Manichitrathazhu.

So, naturally one of the classic hits and all-time favourite movie “Manichitrathazhu”, which is considered as one of the best psychological thrillers ever made in India, couldn’t have been left out. Editing is up to the mark as the film does not drag.Īll in all, Chandramukhi is a feast for the target audience and might make for a good rewatch.Remaking Malayalam movies is a common trend in Hindi as well as other south Indian industries. The choreography of the Raa Raa number is another highlight and bears testimony to Jyothika’s dedication. Devuda Devuda and Raa Raa are arguably the pick of the lot.

The songs are top-notch and gel with the narrative. The supporting cast, featuring the likes of Sonu Sood and Vadivelu, serves its purpose. Nayanthara is underutilised and fails to hit the right notes. Jyothika hits it out of the park, letting her intense body language do the talking. Prabhu is adequate and supports the ‘Boss’ rather well. Similarly, ‘Jo’ pushes her boundaries as performer and makes an impact.Ĭoming to performances, Rajinikanth is the heart and soul of the movie and elevates his scenes with his larger-than-life antics. The reel Chitti’s ‘Lakka Lakka’ act is still quite popular with the aam junta. The climax, not surprisingly, proves to be the big attraction of Chandramukhi with Rajinikanth and Jyothika delivering the goods. The sequence of events leading up to the grand finale keep fans hooked and this makes the big payoff all the more memorable. The sequences involving Prabhu and Rajini work mainly because of the crackling chemistry between the two with the confrontation scene being the highlight. The deft use of commercial elements ups the recall value of the P Vasu-helmed flick, helping it stand out from the original. The opening sequences establish Rajini’s character as the proverbial man of the masses and set the stage for what is to follow. The narrative’s impact is enhanced by a skillfully-written screenplay which relies on ‘showing’ as opposed to ‘telling’. The basic storyline is quite intriguing and has been adapted rather well to suit the preferences of the ‘Thalaivar Army’. The film, a remake of the Malayalam classic Manichitrathazhu, revolves around what happens when a doctor learns a shocking secret about the wife of a close friend. The Tamil biggie Chandramukhi, which hit screens in 2005, was a game changer for ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth that helped him bounce back from the Baba debacle and prove his mettle. Cast: Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Jyothika and Nayanthara