Bhoothakkannadi

Bhoothakkannadi Malayalam , TranslationMagnifying glass is a 1997 Malayalam film directed by Lohithadas. It tells the story of Vidyadharan Mammootty, a clocksmiths incapability to deal with the harsh realities of his life. This was Lohithadass first movie as a director and was critically acclaimed. Lohithadas won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best First Film of a Director at the National Film Awards. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film in 1997. Mammootty won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

In flashback it is revealed that Vidyadharan, a small village clocksmith and a widower, lived with his only daughter. His wife had died from a snake bite years ago. However, his childhood friend and love interest Sarojini lives next to his house. Sarojini was left by her husband after living together only for a night from which she has a daughter who has grown to a teenager. Vidyadharan is phobic of snakes possibly due to his wifes death. He carries a flashlight through the village lanes even in broad daylight.Although Vidyadharans extended family disapproves of his onoff relationship with Sarojini, his daughter and Sarojinis daughter are like sisters. We are introduced to a host of supporting characters in the sleepy palakkadan hamlet like Vidyadarans sister, his friend near watch repairing shop, the drunkard who carries a rifle, etc. ........

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