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"Adaminte Makan Abu "- Malayalam Movie.

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Brahmanyan

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"Adaminte Makan Abu "- Malayalam Movie.

Yesterday I had the opportunity of viewing the Malayalam Movie "Adaminte makan Abu" in Manorama TV. I would consider this film as one of the good pictures I have seen in recent times. The simple story of "Adaminte makan Abu" ( Adam's son Abu) revolves around an aged Mopplah Muslim couple living in a remote village in north Kerala who desire to take Holy Hajj Pilgrimage. The film conveys the message of beauty of human relationship beyond the narrow boundaries of Religion, Caste and the social strata of rich and poor.

I could not believe that this is the first movie of the directer Salim Ahmed who presents the poignant story of Muslim community in this picture. His sincerity and honesty in bringing out the events can be seen in every frame of this picture. Salim Kumar plays the main character, the aged traditional perfume (Attar) hawker Abu, who travels around to sell perfume in-spite of his advanced age. Salim Kumar who appears in light comedy roles in Malayalam movies has done a serious role in this picture. Salim Kumar's outstanding performance as the simple and honest Muslim has earned accolades and several National and State Awards. Zarina Wahab has ably supported as Abu's wife Ayeshumma. Others like Nedumudi Venu, Mukesh and Mani have done their roles well. Director has avoided negative characters and the scenes of fights, dances or charming women, but depended on the strong story value of a family drama, which has won him the honour. Madhu Ambat's brilliant photography has brought the little Kerala Muslim village in its natural beauty.

After watching the sorrow and suffering of an elderly Muslim couple, who struggle to fulfill their life time dream of going on pilgrimage to Hajj, it is tough for any one not to overcome emotional upsurge it creates in us .

This picture was the official entry to 2012 Academy Awards under best Foreign Film Category. But failed to get short listed.

This movie is available in Youtube:
Adaminte Makan Abu 2011 Malayalam Full Movie - YouTube


Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.


 
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hi
thanks....nice movie....malayalam movies are generally very realistic and more emotional touch....fit for award,,,,atleast

national award....there is beautiful malayalam dialogue in the movie....very deep meanings too.... MARAM VALUTHAYALE ARIYAAM....

ULLU POLLA ANO ENNU....meaning...we can understand only....when the tree became big and hollow inside.....very deep human

philosophy....
 
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kunjuppu said:
Brahmanyan,

Fantastic movie. I agree 100%.

what a great ending!!
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Dear Sri Kunjuppu,

Yes, it is a fantastic movie. As Sri "tbs" had mentioned the dialogues in this movie are embedded with deep human philosophy of relationships. Ultimately Abu mentions to his wife that he was not be able to fulfill his dream of taking Hajj pilgrimage, because of the sin of cutting the huge tree upon which many other lives were dependent. The film ends with Abu planting a sapling of jack-fruit tree in the place where the old tree was cut.

On the whole the Director of this movie tried to bring forth the goodness of human nature in their relationship with others.

Regards,
Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.
 
Dear Sir,

For a moment when I read the title I was what???

Cos Makan Abu in Malay means eating ash.

Makan=Eat
Abu=Ash


Then I quickly logged in and saw that it was about a Malayalam movie.

I am somehow not too fond of Malayalam movies cos mostly are minimum budget and are either semi art or art like in story.

I like glamour in movies which is one major missing ingredient in Malayalam movies.
That way I like Telegu movies..they have an over dose of everything!LOL

It takes a lot of patience to sit through a Malayalam movie and I salute you for that.

BTW the only thing I like about the Malayalam film industry is Shakila!
 
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renuka said:
Dear Sir,

For a moment when I read the title I was what???
Cos Makan Abu in Malay means eating ash.

Makan=Eat
Abu=Ash

Then I quickly logged in and saw that it was about a Malayalam movie.
I am somehow not too fond of Malayalam movies cos mostly are minimum budget and are either semi art or art like in story.

I like glamour in movies which is one major missing ingredient in Malayalam movies.
That way I like Telegu movies..they have an over dose of everything!LOL

It takes a lot of patience to sit through a Malayalam movie and I salute you for that.
BTW the only thing I like about the Malayalam film industry is Shakila!
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Dear Doctor,

I admire you for your frankness. Yes, Successful Malayalam movies are work of art. You cannot enjoy a work of Art in a hurry. It needs a lot of involvement and patience to understand and assimilate the beauty of any form of art, music or poem. Perhaps eight decades of life has imbibed in me the patience required to watch a Malayalam movie revolving around the goodness of human relationship. I feel happy about the same.

The last Telugu picture I saw was "Sankarabaranam".

Regards,
Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.
 
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