Achanurangatha Veedu


Achanuragantha Veedu is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Babu Janardhanan. It stars Salim Kumar, Muktha, Samvrutha Sunil, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film was released on 28 January 2006.

Plot

It tells the tale of Samuel, a student who falls in love with a Catholic Christian girl named Lillikutty in the 1970s, Shortly after their marriage they convert to Pentecostalism. However, his wife dies at an early stage of their married life, and he must face hardships of raising three daughters alone. The main plot revolves around the mystery of his youngest daughter's disappearance, the crushing truths he faces when he finds out what really happened to her, and the impact on his other daughters as well as his mental stability.

Cast

The story came to Janardhanan's mind after he watched the Suryanelli rape case proceedings. The film portrayed Pentecostal denomination quite extensively. It was shot in Peermade in Kerala.

Reception

Some critics described the film as Salim Kumar's transformation from a comedian to serious roles."

Sequel

A sequel titled Lisammayude Veedu was later produced in 2013. It was written and directed by Babu Janardhanan.