Otta Nanayam
Otta Nanayam is a 2005 Malayalam language film directed by Suresh Kannan and written by Kaloor Dennis. It stars Dinu Dennis and Priyamani in the lead roles, with music composed by S. P. Venkatesh.
| Otta Nanayam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Suresh Kannan |
| Written by | Kaloor Dennis |
| Produced by | Balu Irinjalakuda |
| Starring | Dinu Dennis Priyamani Harisree Ashokan Jagathy Sreekumar |
| Music by | S. P. Venkatesh |
Production company | Balus International |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
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.[1]
Cast
Dinu Dennis, the son of writer Kaloor Dennis is the hero.[2]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dinu Dennis | Aravindan |
| Priyamani | Chippy |
| Harisree Ashokan | Paramu |
| Jagathy Sreekumar | Usthad |
| Salim Kumar | Charly |
| Muktha | Chinnu |
| Ambika Mohan | Aravindan's mother |
| Shobha Mohan | Chippy's mother |
Production
During the film shooting at Ernakulam Junction railway station, Priyamani was mistaken for beggar since she was asking for alms from passengers along with real life beggars.[3]
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack contains 3 songs, all composed by S. P. Venkitesh and Lyrics by O. N. V. Kurup.
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Asthamaya" | P. Jayachandran |
| 2 | "Ee Kaikalil" | K. S. Chitra |
| 3 | "En Swaasame" | Sujatha Mohan, P. Unnikrishnan |