''Soorya Manasam'' is a 1992 Indian

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directed by

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and written by Sab John. The film stars Mammootty, along with

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, Vaishnavi, Vinodini,

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and

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playing supporting roles. The film revolves around Putturumees, a mentally challenged man and his mother who face several social issues in their village.

Plot

Putturumees is a mentally challenged man who lives in a small village with his mother. The villagers face several issues due to his condition and compel his mother to take him to a new place.

Cast

* Mammootty as Putturumees *

as Mariya * Vaishnavi as young Mariya * Vinodini as Mooppan's daughter * Anugraha as Subhadra *

as Shivan *

as Stephan, Tea Estate Owner * Ashokan * Siddique as Urumees's father *

as Mooppan * Jagannathan as Madhavan, Tea shop owner *

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as Fr. Joseph Varkey * T. P. Madhavan as Fr. Jacob Kurian *

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as Govindan, Shivan's henchman *

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as Muthu *

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as Inspector Unnikrishnan *

as landlord *

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Music

The music for the film was composed by M. M. Keeravani and the lyrics were written by

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. The background music was composed by S. P. Venkatesh. ;Song list * "Tharalitha Ravil Mayangiyo Sooryamanasam": K. J. Yesudas * "Kannil Nila":

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* "Meghatherirangum Sanchari": K. S. Chithra * "Tharalitha Ravil Mayangiyo Sooryamanasam": K. S. Chithra

Reception

Malini Mannath of ''

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'' wrote, "There is no wrong step in the characterisation of the simpleton. Tight screenplay and slick editing enhance the narrative value."

Awards

* 1993 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actor – Mammootty

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0246943 1990s Malayalam-language films 1992 drama films 1992 films Films about mental health Films about disability in India Films directed by Viji Thampi Films scored by M. M. Keeravani Indian drama films Of Mice and Men