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{{short description|1999 film directed by Joshiy}}
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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Pathram | name = Pathram
| image = Pathram.jpg | image = Pathram 1999.jpg
⚫ | caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| image_size =
⚫ | caption =
| director = ] | director = ]
| producer = K. Gangaduth<br>Executive Producer: <br>G.P. Vijayakumar | producer = {{Unbulleted_list|K. Gangaduth|'''Executive Producer:'''<br />G. P. Vijayakumar}}
| screenplay = ] | screenplay = ]
| narrator = | narrator =
| starring = {{Unbulleted_list|]|]}}
| starring = ]<br />]<br />]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]
| music = ]<br/>] (Poem) | music = ]<br/>] (Poem)
| cinematography = Sanjeev Sankar | cinematography = Sanjeev Shankar
| editing = PC Mohanan | editing = ]
| studio = Seven Arts Films | studio = Seven Arts Films
| distributor = Seven Arts International Ltd.<br>Surya Cine Arts<br>Kavyachandrika & Manu International (PJ Entertainments UK) | distributor = {{Unbulleted_list|Seven Arts International Ltd.|Surya Cine Arts|Kavyachandrika & Manu International (PJ Entertainments UK)}}
| released = {{Film date|1999|8|10|df=y}} | released = {{Film date|1999|02|15|df=yes}}
| runtime = | runtime = 178 minutes(2hour 58minutes)
| country = India | country = India
| language = ] | language = Malayalam
| budget = {{INR}}4 Crores | budget =
| gross = {{INR}}18 Crores | gross =
}} }}


'''''Pathram''''' (]: ''The Newspaper'') is a 1999 ] written by ] and directed by ], starring ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. Considered as one of the best political dramas in ], this film was the highest grosser of that year.{{citation needed|date=October 2012}} The film ran more than 250 days. '''''Pathram''''' ({{translation|]}}) is a 1999 Indian ]-language ] film written by ] and directed by ]. The Movie star ] in lead role as an ] of a Popular Newspaper.


The film collected over {{INR}}5.15 crore in 25 days at the box office. It became a ] and was the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of 1999 behind '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/1999/apr/05pat.htm|title=Bad news|work=]|date=5 April 1999}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|work=]|date=18 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/forget-the-dileep-manju-warrior-stands-tall-on-her-own|title=Forget the Dileep; Manju Warrior stands tall on her own|work=]|date=28 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/18/they-too-stirred-up-a-hornets-nest-pre-social-media-malayalam-films-that-sparked-controversy-1774949.amp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306082528/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/feb/18/they-too-stirred-up-a-hornets-nest-pre-social-media-malayalam-films-that-sparked-controversy-1774949.amp|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 March 2018|title=They too stirred up a hornet's nest: Pre-social media Malayalam films that sparked controversy|publisher=]|date=18 February 2018}}</ref> The film ran for over 250 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|work=]|date=18 November 2014}}</ref> The film was known for the controversies surrounding it when leading Malayalam dailies '']'' and '']'' boycotted the film for portraying them in a bad light.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/quest-for-perfection/article2455824.ece|title=Quest for perfection|work=]|date=15 September 2011}}</ref> The film's music and lyrics were by ] and ], art direction By Sabu Pravadas, and publicity designing by ]. The film's location was ] and surrounding places.
⚫ == Synopsis ==
⚫ Nandagopal (]), an associate editor with ''Keralareshmi'', one of the leading dailies, is aggressive and daring and enjoys a good reputation among the media circle. Born and brought up in ], Nandan is the son of Venugopal, a daring journalist who was killed by textile mafia long back. Nandan, in ] meets Sekharan (]), an old naxalite who is running ''Jagratha'', a newspaper which is feared by political class. Sekharan's outspoken and belligerent nature had earned him more enemies than friends. He is constantly fighting Vishwathan (]), who rules Kochi with his muscle and money.


⚫ == Plot ==
Vishwanathan holds a large share in ''Keralareshmi'' and enjoys a huge political clout at state and central levels. Shekharan brings out the role of Vishwanathan in the murder of Vincent Paul, which creates a panic in the political level. Vishwanathan eliminates Sekharan by planting a bomb under his car. ''Jagratha'', the newspaper of Sekharan is now in the hands of Devika (]), the only daughter of Sekharan, who is an aggressive journalist like her father. Nandan, who was very close to Sekharan, investigates the murder of Sekharan and realizes the role of Vishwanathn in it. Firoze Mohammed (]), the investigating officer, who is also a close friend of Nandan, is found dead one day. Nandan is arrested by police in a fabricated case and sacked from ''Keralareshmi''. He comes out on bail and takes law in his hands to avenge the death of Sekharan and Feroze. He shoots down Vishwanathan in the climax and takes over as the new managing editor of Jagratha.
⚫ Nandagopal, an ] with one of the leading newspapers ''Kerala Reshmi'', is an aggressive and daring journalist who enjoys a reputation among the media circle. He is the son of Venugopal, an iconic journalist, who was killed by the textile mafia for being a staunch supporter of ]. In ], Nandan meets Shekaran, an old ] and his father's friend, who is running ''Jagratha'', a newspaper which is feared by the hypocritical political class. Shekaran's outspoken and belligerent nature has earned him more enemies than friends, and he is constantly fighting Vishwanathan, an estranged ideological disciple of Shekaran, who rules the city with his money and power.

Vishwanathan holds a large share in ''Kerala Reshmi'' (acquired through deceit) and enjoys huge political clout at the state and central levels. ] Haridas, a close friend of Shekaran, informs him about a vital source to collect evidence against Vishwanathan. Shekaran decides to expose Vishwanathan's role in the murder of Vincent Peter and numerous other crimes by publishing the confessions made by a henchman of Vishwanathan. The plan is revealed to Vishwanathan by a key journalist in ''Jagratha'', effectively double-crossing Shekaran. A bomb explosion orchestrated by Vishwanathan eliminates Shekaran and C.I. Haridas.

''Jagratha'', the newspaper run by Shekaran is inherited by Devika Shekar, the only daughter of Shekaran, who is a fiery journalist like her father. Nandan, who was very close to Sekharan, manages to ensure that the case is investigated by an incorruptible investigating officer. Firoze Mohammed IPS, an old admirer of Nandan, is gathering evidence against Vishwanathan. Nandan is arrested by the police in a fabricated case and sacked from ''Kerala Reshmi''. Meanwhile, Firoz decides to arrest Vishwanathan as he makes a drastic headway into the case. While arresting Vishwanathan, Firoz is killed by the latter and his henchmen. Nandan is released on bail and takes the law into his hands. He shoots down Vishwanathan and takes over as the new ] of ''Jagratha''.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* ] as Nandagopal / Nandan
* ] as Devika Shekhar / Devu
* ] as Vishwanathan
* ] as Shekharan, Devika's Father
* ] as ] Firoz Mohammed ], Nandan's Friend
* ] as ] David Sabhapathy ]
* ] as Kuruvithadam Baby
* ] as Pattathil Outhakkutty
* ] as Warrier
* ] as Shilpa Mary Cherian
* ] as Madhavan
* ] as Vincent Peter
* ] as ] Thomas Vazhakkali
* ] as Vipin, Still Photographer
* ] as Kunjoos / Nair
* ] as Ibnu
* Nandu Pothuval as Kuttikanam
* Vimal Raj as Aandavan
* ] as K.K. Nambiar
* ] as Aravindan
* ] as Kodupalli Surendran
* ] as ] Parameswara Kurup
* ] as ] Haridas
* ] as Konathiri
* ] as Harivamsilal Pannalal Sett
* ] as Vasundhara Thampi
* Praseetha Menon as Monica David Sabhapathy, Sabhapathy's Daughter
* ] as Vincent's Mother
* ] as Jessy Peter, Vincent's Sister
* ] as Outhakkutty's Wife
* ] as Chandan Bhai
* Gayathri Varsha as Aswathi, Journalist
* Karthika Kannan as Journalist
* Indulekha as Journalist
* ] as Journalist
* Abraham Koshy as Sub Inspector
}}


==Reception== ==Reception==
''Pathram'' faced opposition from ] and ], two leading media groups in ], as they felt the film put them in a bad light. As a result these groups appealed to the government that this film should not be released. The press club was not ready to buy this argument and demanded that no censoring should be done. Later it was shown in a special screening and was censored by a special panel in ]. ''Pathram'' was then boycotted by ] and ].


K Jayalakshmi of ] wrote, "Given the publicity and promise preceding the film, one was expecting more than the usual crime and punishment drama. However, do not go expecting a behind-the-scenes peek at a newspaper office. What one is offered is a highly unrealistic, idealistic, fired-up illusion of investigative journalism. Time-pass stuff. Malayalam movie can never have a dearth of bad guys. Check out the baddies in this one, the one in Khadi and the other in khaki. Take your pick. Equally repulsive, both. This action-packed movie from Joshi has some very realistic fights and some explicit scenes on police atrocities, if nothing else."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jayalakshmi |first=K |title=Pathram |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may02/enter.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990902161123/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may02/enter.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1999-09-02 |access-date=2023-04-15 |newspaper=]}}</ref>
Upon release, ''Pathram'' broke many collection records including ] and enjoyed a successful run of 250 days in many major centers. The dialogue penned by ] was considered the main reason for the success. Even though the film had no songs or love angle, it was surprisingly a huge hit among female viewers.

==References==
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1999 film directed by Joshiy

Pathram
Theatrical Release Poster
Directed byJoshy
Screenplay byRenji Panicker
Produced by
  • K. Gangaduth
  • Executive Producer:
    G. P. Vijayakumar
Starring
CinematographySanjeev Shankar
Edited byK. Sankunni
Music byS. P. Venkatesh
Gireesh Puthenchery (Poem)
Production
company		Seven Arts Films
Distributed by
  • Seven Arts International Ltd.
  • Surya Cine Arts
  • Kavyachandrika & Manu International (PJ Entertainments UK)
Release date
  • 15 February 1999 (1999-02-15)
Running time178 minutes(2hour 58minutes)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Pathram (transl. Newspaper) is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi. The Movie star Suresh Gopi in lead role as an associate editor of a Popular Newspaper.

The film collected over ₹5.15 crore in 25 days at the box office. It became a blockbuster and was the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of 1999 behind Friends. The film ran for over 250 days in theatres. The film was known for the controversies surrounding it when leading Malayalam dailies Malayala Manorama and Mathrubhumi boycotted the film for portraying them in a bad light. The film's music and lyrics were by S. P. Venkatesh and Gireesh Puthenchery, art direction By Sabu Pravadas, and publicity designing by Gayathri Ashokan. The film's location was Ernakulam and surrounding places.

Plot

Nandagopal, an associate editor with one of the leading newspapers Kerala Reshmi, is an aggressive and daring journalist who enjoys a reputation among the media circle. He is the son of Venugopal, an iconic journalist, who was killed by the textile mafia for being a staunch supporter of trade unions. In Kochi, Nandan meets Shekaran, an old naxalite and his father's friend, who is running Jagratha, a newspaper which is feared by the hypocritical political class. Shekaran's outspoken and belligerent nature has earned him more enemies than friends, and he is constantly fighting Vishwanathan, an estranged ideological disciple of Shekaran, who rules the city with his money and power.

Vishwanathan holds a large share in Kerala Reshmi (acquired through deceit) and enjoys huge political clout at the state and central levels. C.I Haridas, a close friend of Shekaran, informs him about a vital source to collect evidence against Vishwanathan. Shekaran decides to expose Vishwanathan's role in the murder of Vincent Peter and numerous other crimes by publishing the confessions made by a henchman of Vishwanathan. The plan is revealed to Vishwanathan by a key journalist in Jagratha, effectively double-crossing Shekaran. A bomb explosion orchestrated by Vishwanathan eliminates Shekaran and C.I. Haridas.

Jagratha, the newspaper run by Shekaran is inherited by Devika Shekar, the only daughter of Shekaran, who is a fiery journalist like her father. Nandan, who was very close to Sekharan, manages to ensure that the case is investigated by an incorruptible investigating officer. Firoze Mohammed IPS, an old admirer of Nandan, is gathering evidence against Vishwanathan. Nandan is arrested by the police in a fabricated case and sacked from Kerala Reshmi. Meanwhile, Firoz decides to arrest Vishwanathan as he makes a drastic headway into the case. While arresting Vishwanathan, Firoz is killed by the latter and his henchmen. Nandan is released on bail and takes the law into his hands. He shoots down Vishwanathan and takes over as the new chief editor of Jagratha.

Cast

Reception

K Jayalakshmi of Deccan Herald wrote, "Given the publicity and promise preceding the film, one was expecting more than the usual crime and punishment drama. However, do not go expecting a behind-the-scenes peek at a newspaper office. What one is offered is a highly unrealistic, idealistic, fired-up illusion of investigative journalism. Time-pass stuff. Malayalam movie can never have a dearth of bad guys. Check out the baddies in this one, the one in Khadi and the other in khaki. Take your pick. Equally repulsive, both. This action-packed movie from Joshi has some very realistic fights and some explicit scenes on police atrocities, if nothing else."

References

  1. "Bad news". Rediff.com. 5 April 1999.
  2. "Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?". International Business Times. 18 November 2014.
  3. "Forget the Dileep; Manju Warrior stands tall on her own". Asianet. 28 November 2016.
  4. "They too stirred up a hornet's nest: Pre-social media Malayalam films that sparked controversy". The Indian Express. 18 February 2018. Archived from the original on 6 March 2018.
  5. "Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?". International Business Times. 18 November 2014.
  6. "Quest for perfection". The Hindu. 15 September 2011.
  7. Jayalakshmi, K. "Pathram". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 2 September 1999. Retrieved 15 April 2023.

External links

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