Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans

Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans is 1993 Malayalam political film by Shaji Kailas. Written by Renji Panicker, this film revolved around the current affairs of Kerala in those days and was a huge sensational hit. It severely criticized the political establishments and exposed the unholy equations of politics, where by inviting strong opposition from different political quarters. Jagadish did the main role of the common man who accidentally ends up being the home minister of the state. This film is considered as a turning point in the career of Jagadish, who was until then hooked up in senseless comedy roles.

The chief minister Janardhanan is in all efforts to retain power, in spite of strong opposition from within his own party. Kunjikannan Nambiar Narendra Prasad, a seasoned shrewd politician is all set to take up the power by usurping the chief minister. The sudden death of Marukandam Madhavan, a minister, demands a reelection, which is crucial for the ministry to survive. Kunjikanan Nambiar takes out his political clout and demands the seat for one of his loyalists. The chief minister lets Nambiar the power to choose a candidate, but a fresher with some one with winnable factor. Nambiar, then decides to field Gopalakrishnan, on request of the party workers from Hindustan Colony, who enjoys a strong influence among the people. Gopalakrishnan, who has no political experience thus becomes a candidate with the support of his friends and wins the election with stunning majority. But Nambiar doesnt ends his game with this. In the party meeting, Nambiar argues for a ministry and makes Gopalakrishnan the home minister of the state. Nambiar, a politician with lethal mindset and mysterious underworld connections wanted the home ministry in his hands to ensure easy flow of weapons through the state.But shocking him, Gopalakrishnan starts performing in his own capacity, thereby scattering the plans of Nambiar. Gopalakrishnan wins the heart of the chief minister, when he announces free policing system and cleansing the law and order. Mohammed Iqbal Siddique, a young dynamic police officer is assigned the task of cleaning up the capital city, who arrests the goons of Nambiar, annoying him to the best. His order to release the goons is ignored by the Minister, who also prevents the plans to ignite communal violence in the city. But Nambiar decides to start a revolt from Hindustan Colony itself. His plan to divide the people of Hindustan Colony on communal lines shows results, which creates minor scuffles in the peaceful colony. Subair Suresh Gopi, the childhood friend of Gopalakri

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