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]

Penangunni
Paazhunni film poster
Directed byManoj Chandrasekharan
Screenplay byAbhinu Yadhu Sudhanya
Story byKureepuzha Sreekumar
Based onPenangunni
by Kureepuzha Sreekumar
Produced byVenkit Mahadevan
Starring
  • Abhijith Sanal
  • Vaishnavi
CinematographyRathan P Chandavath,Rakesh C S.
Edited byVipin
Music by
  • Aneesh J. S.
  • Raj Kumarapuram
Production
company
Egograph
Release date
  • 2 August 2013 (2013-08-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

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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

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  • Abhijith Sanal as Penangunni
  • Vaishnavi as Amminikkutty

Release

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The film's audio tracks were released 11 April 2012 at KV Pattom.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b staff (1 August 2013). "Penangunni (3D)". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Mathrubhumi (Malayalam language)
  4. ^ staff (29 March 2012). ""Penangunni", Children's 3D Film, Audio Release on 11 April 2012 at KV Pattom". LibZine. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
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