Penangunni is a 2013 Malayalam 3D film directed by Manoj Chandrasekharan, starring child actors Abhijith Sanal and Vaishnavi in the lead roles. Based on the poem Penangunni by Kureepuzha Sreekumar, which itself won the Balasahithya Award from the Kerala Sahithya Academy in 2003,[1][2][3] The film was released 2 August 2013.[1]
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| Directed by | Manoj Chandrasekharan |
| Screenplay by | Abhinu Yadhu Sudhanya |
| Story by | Kureepuzha Sreekumar |
| Based on | Penangunni by Kureepuzha Sreekumar |
| Produced by | Venkit Mahadevan |
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| Cinematography | Rathan P Chandavath,Rakesh C S. |
| Edited by | Vipin |
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Production company | Egograph |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot edit
The film presents a cinematic journey through the literary lands of Kerala (Malayalam) in order to examine and understand its heritage.
Two orphans are in search of their lost parrot. The parrot represents the lost mother tongue, Malayalam. It is through exploration of the various landmarks and milestones of the language, that the children make their journey to find their pet.
Cast edit
- Abhijith Sanal as Penangunni
- Vaishnavi as Amminikkutty
Release edit
The film's audio tracks were released 11 April 2012 at KV Pattom.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b staff (1 August 2013). "Penangunni (3D)". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ staff, Express Features - KOCHI (30 July 2013). "In search of roots". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
- ^ Mathrubhumi (Malayalam language)
- ^ staff (29 March 2012). ""Penangunni", Children's 3D Film, Audio Release on 11 April 2012 at KV Pattom". LibZine. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
External links edit
- 'പെണങ്ങുണ്ണി' - ആദ്യ അനിമേഷന് ചലച്ചിത്രം
- പെണങ്ങുണ്ണി ഒരുങ്ങുന്നു
- ഗൃഹാതുരതയെ തൊട്ടുണര്ത്തി പെണങ്ങുണ്ണി പ്രദര്ശനത്തിന്
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