''Otta Nanayam'' is a 2005

Malayalam language Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was d ...

film directed by Suresh Kannan and written by Kaloor Dennis. It stars Dinu Dennis and

Priyamani Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer (born 4 June 1984), known by her professional name Priyamani, is an Indian actress and former model, who works in the South Indian film industry. She is a recipient of Several Awards. Priyamani made her acting debut ...

in the lead roles, with music composed by S. P. Venkatesh.

Story

The film tells the story of Aravindan (Dinu Dennis), a poor person from lower-middle-class family who was forced to join a colony of beggars so he could make some money for the liver operation of his ailing mother. This is where he meets Chippy (Priyamani), who lives the life of a beggar with poor children. The film shows the organized begging racket in cities, exploitation by anti-social elements and sad life of the people who are initially forced into this profession and do not get a chance for a better life.

Cast

Dinu Dennis, the son of writer Kaloor Dennis is the hero.

Production

During the film shooting at

Ernakulam Junction railway station Ernakulam Junction railway station (also known as Ernakulam South, code: ERS) is the biggest railway station in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. Controlling 376 train routes at a time, it is the busiest railway junction station in South Indi ...

, Priyamani was mistaken for beggar since she was asking for alms from passengers along with real life beggars.https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/06/when-priyamanis-dad-was-star-struck-by-mohanlal-1769365.html

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack contains 3 songs, all composed by S. P. Venkitesh and Lyrics by

O. N. V. Kurup Ottaplakkal Neelakandan Velu Kurup (known as O. N. V. Kurup; 27 May 1931 – 13 February 2016) was a Malayalam poet and lyricist from Kerala, India, who won the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary award in India for the year 2007. He receive ...

References

External links

* 2005 films 2000s Malayalam-language films {{2000s-Malayalam-film-stub