''Oru Murai Vanthu Parthaya'' is a 2016 Indian

Malayalam film Malayalam cinema is an Indian cinema, Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ...

directed by

Sajan K Mathew Sajan K Mathew (born 12 March 1981) is an Indian film director who works in Malayalam films. He began his film career as an ad-film maker; later worked in some movies as Assistant director. Sajan Mathew made his directorial debut ''Oru Murai V ...

. Starring

Unni Mukundan Unnikrishnan Mukundan (born 22 September 1987), commonly known as Unni Mukundan, is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Telugu and Tamil films. Unni Mukundan made his acting debut with the Ta ...

Sanusha Sanusha Santhosh is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Early life She is from Pallikunnu, Kannur District, Kerala, she has studied at Sreepuram School, pallikunnu Kannur. After her graduation in B.Com. from S. N. ...

and

Prayaga Martin Prayaga Rose Martin (born 18 May 1995) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. In 2012, she made her cinematic debut in the Malayalam film, Ustad Hotel. Career Director Mysskin cast Prayaga Martin for her first lead ...

. it narrates the story of a spirit (Prayaga) entering a youngster's (Mukundan) life to avenge her own death. Produced by

Kokers Films Kokers Films is an Indian film production and distribution company founded and headed by Siyad Koker. ''Koodum Thedi ''Koodum Thedi'' () is a 1985 Malayalam-language romantic drama film produced by Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Film ...

, it was released on 27 May 2016. The title is derived from one of the famous song in the movie,

Manichitrathazhu ''Manichitrathazhu'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language epic psychological horror film directed by Fazil, written by Madhu Muttam, and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Shobana with Nedumudi Venu, ...

Plot

Prakashan is an electrician who is a compassionate wrestler in Mallapuram village. Hailing from a family that follows tradition and superstitions, his mother Sushila often consults with an astrologer Manoj about Prakashan's marriage. Manoj knows about Prakashan's interest with Ashwathy. Manoj's friends Kochukuttan, Kuriachan, Sankunni and Shivan help Prakashan in this matter. The village's wrestling champion Kunjachan (Balaji Sharma) challenges Prakashan to fight. He happens to meet Parvathy while returning home. She pleads him for a place to stay that night since her relatives are not available. Prakashan brings Parvathy to his house. His mother started treating Parvathy as her "daughter-in-law" though Prakashan narrated the truth. As days passed, he falls in love with her. Eventually, Prakashan defeats the wrestling champion Kunjachan. While proposing his love to her, Prakashan is shocked to know that Parvathy is a ghost and his friends also confirm the same. Palani Ashan, a renowned tantric expert found that Prakashan and Parvathy were lovers in the past life. His past life father (who is Manoj's friend Shivan in this life) killed her through his aide. She tries to exact revenge on the persons who killed her. After that, Parvathy insists Prakashan to marry Aswathy. Prakashan & Aswathy get married. Parvathy forgives her killer and leaves without completing her revenge.

Cast

Music

The music (songs and background music) was composed by Vinu Thomas. The melodious song "Arikil Pathiye", which also serves as the love theme on various occasions in the film, is a huge hit among the critics and was also charted in the top 5 songs of that year.

Box office

The film was hit at boxoffice collecting 8 crores and completed 25 days in its theatrical run. The film grossed 1.27cr in its opening weekend.

References

{{Reflist, 30em 2010s Malayalam-language films