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Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam

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Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam (1987)
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBharathan
Written byJohn Paul
Produced byM. G. Gopinath (Pandalam Gopinath)
Babu Thiruvalla
StarringNedumudi Venu
Sharada
Parvathy
CinematographyVasant Kumar
Edited byBharathan[1]
Music byJohnson
Production
company
Symphony Creations
Distributed byJubilee Productions
Release date
  • 2 March 1987 (1987-03-02)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam (transl. Glimpse of the light of a firefly) is a 1987 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Bharathan, written by John Paul and produced by M. G. Gopinath and Babu Thiruvalla. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Sharada, and Parvathy in lead roles, while Devan, Innocent, and Sankaradi play supporting roles. The film is about an elderly teacher couple, who bring up a girl with devotion — only to lose her as well as her son.[2]

The film was jointly produced by M. G. Gopinath and Babu Thiruvalla under the banner of Symphony Creations in their first production venture. They would go on to produce the classic Amaram (1991). The film was distributed by Jubilee Productions. It features original songs composed by Johnson, with lyrics written by O. N. V. Kurup. The cinematography of the film was done by Vasant Kumar, while the editing and art direction were done by Bharathan himself.[3]

Oru Minnaminuginte Nurunguvettam was released on 2 March 1987 to widespread critical acclaim. The film was a commercial success and was declared a hit at the box office. It won two Kerala State Film Awards - Best Actor for Nedumudi Venu and Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value.[4] The film also won two Filmfare Awards South - Best Actor for Nedumudi Venu and Best Actress for Sharada.[5] Nedumudi Venu's performance in the film is considered by critics to be one of finest and most memorable performances in his career.[6]

Cast

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Soundtrack

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All lyrics are written by O. N. V. Kurup; all music is composed by Johnson

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Kanmaniye"Krishnachandran, Lathika 
2."Madhumozhi"Krishnachandran 
3."Melle Melle"K. J. Yesudas 
4."Poovenam"K. J. Yesudas, Lathika 

Reception

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In a retrospect review of the film, Neelima Menon of The News Minute states that: "Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam is one of the finest collaborations between Bharathan and John Paul. Even though at the helm are an aging couple, one cannot remember a more intense love story in Malayalam cinema. This is love in all its fragility, humility and acceptance. It’s about equality and giving. It’s about understanding each other with a mere glance. It’s about fights, laughter, misgivings and loads of undiluted love. If John Paul creates a pristine village setting for the couple to flourish and age like fine wine, Bharathan, with his magical artistry breathes life into the characters and makes us desperately fall in love with them." She further goes on to state that "Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam is one of the most beautiful love stories of all time."[7]

The Hindu in an article praises Nedumudi Venu and Sharda's performances in the film stating that: "In Bharathan’s beautiful film about an ageing couple, both former school teachers, Venu and Sharada were outstanding. It was another reminder of his versatility as an actor."[6]

The News Minute praises Nedumudi Venu's performance in the film stating that: "Nedumudi must have played more aged characters than any of his contemporaries at one period. In this 1987 film, when he is not even 40, he plays a retired old teacher, living with his retired teacher wife (Sharada). A childless couple, their anxieties grow when they suddenly find themselves playing guardian to a teenage girl (Parvathy) who comes to stay with them. Nedumudi plays the more anxious ‘parent’ and convincingly pulls off the tense, worried, short-tempered old man, getting easily agitated with just about everyone. It brought him a best actor award from the state."[8]

Accolades

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Kerala State Film Awards

Filmfare Awards South

References

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  1. ^ "List of Malayalam films released during the year 1987". PRD, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  2. ^ "Oru Minnaaminunginte Nurungu Vettam". Malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
    - "Oru Minnaaminunginte Nurungu Vettam". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
    - "Oru Minnaaminunginte Nurungu Vettam". Spicy Onion. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  3. ^ "ഒരു മിന്നാമിനുങ്ങിന്റെ നുറുങ്ങു വെട്ടം". M3DB.COM. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  4. ^ "35th Annual Filmfare Awards South Winners : Santosh". Archive.is. 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2019.
  5. ^ "STATE FILM AWARDS 1969 - 2008". PRD, Government of Kerala. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
    - "AWARDS". Mtvasudevannair.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
  6. ^ a b Kumar, P. k Ajith (11 October 2021). "The unforgettable Nedumudi Venu". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Of love that ages like wine: A hark back to Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam". The News Minute. 1 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  8. ^ "From nice old man to villain, here are a few of Nedumudi Venu's unforgettable roles". The News Minute. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  9. ^ a b "+++++++++++++ official website of INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATION DEPARTMENT OF KERALA +++++++++++++". 3 March 2016. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  10. ^ santosh (5 February 2017), Nedumudi Venu 35th Annual Filmfare Best Actor Malayalam Special, retrieved 24 May 2022
  11. ^ SANTOSH (5 February 2017), 35th Filmfare Awards South Regional Films Winners, retrieved 24 May 2022
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