Moonnamathoral

Moonnamathoral
Directed by	V. K. Prakash
Starring	Jayaram Vineeth Jyothirmai Harisree Ashokan Mala Aravindan Prem Prakash Kunjan Ashraf Samvrutha Sunil Sherin Kulappulli Leela Maya Viswanath
Music by	Ousepachan, Girish Puthencherry (lyrics)
Cinematography	S. Lokanathan, Shibu Chakravorthy
Release date(s)	2006
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Moonnamathoral (Malayalam: മൂന്നാമതൊരാള്‍; translation: A Third Person) is the first digital Malayalam movie. It was created by Martin Sebastian, produced by Benzy Martin, distributed by Emil & Eric Digital Films, and directed by V. K. Prakash. The movie, which falls into the genre of suspense thrillers, was shot primarily at Peerumedu in Idukki, Kerala. The movie stars Jayaram and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles.

The digital technology was provided in Kerala by Emil & Eric Digital Private Limited, a Thrissur-based company engaged in the production and distribution of digital movies. Nearly eighty theatres in urban, semi-urban and rural areas across the Indian state of Kerala were equipped with digital transponders to receive the film via satellite.

The movie is noted for being the first high-definition (HD) cinema to be digitally distributed to theatres via satellite.^[1][2] It was also the first Malayalam film to be shot entirely using HD cameras.^[3] The new technology was developed by Mumbai-based DG2L Technologies. The company was the first to introduce an MPEG-4-based digital cinema distribution and presentation system. DG2L has delivered more than 800 of its cinema systems to UFO Moviez, and approximately 700 of them are now installed in theaters throughout India.^[2]

The movie was released on 18 August 2006.

Plot

Two young girls, Anupama (Samvrutha Sunil) and Rahael (Sherin), rent an old palace and are disturbed by the presence of a strange lady who moves around their place. They are adamant on finding out the truth about her. The palace's manager (Mala Aravindan), also a witchcraft practitioner, is keen to help them. As the girls find it difficult to move forward in their enquiry, the second story begins.

The second story follows when Jeeva (played by Jayaram), a police officer, falls in love with Bala (Jyothirmayi), who is a budding writer. Their professions intervene with their personal lives, preventing them from any serious romancing prior to marriage. Soon after their marriage, Jeeva receives a job transfer to the high ranges of Idukki. Bala is excited at the prospect, as she feels the salubrious mountain atmosphere will help nurture her writing skills. Jeeva is also looking forward to it, as a perfect opportunity to rekindle their lost romance.

However, despite the positive atmosphere, life at the bungalow soon takes an unexpected twist. Life for the couple turns uneasy, as Bala senses someone, apart from the two of them, inhabiting the bungalow. Haunted by a perpetual paranoia, she wakes up most nights to nightmares. Jeeva, concerned with how their marriage is turning out, finally agrees to investigate. The investigation leads him into the unknown realms of the bungalow's shady past, unravelling a forgotten history, thus leading to a startling realisation of who the "third someone" is.

Finally, the girls accept the perturbing fact that they were murdered 30 days prior and became ghosts.

Cast

• Jayaram ... Jeeva
• Jyothirmayi ... Bala
• Vineeth ... Dr Arun
• Yash
• Harisree Ashokan
• Mala Aravindan
• Prem Prakash
• Kunjan, Ashraf
• Samvrutha Sunil ... Anupama
• Sherin ... Rahel
• Kulappulli Leela
• Maya Viswanath

Crew

• Creator: Martin Sebastian
• Producer: Benzy Martin
• Banner: Fairy Queen Productions
• Distributor: Emil & Eric Digital Films Pvt Ltd.
• Director: V. K. Prakash
• Lyrics: Shibu Chakravarthy
• Music: Ousepachan
• Technical director: Anil Nair
• Cinematography: S Lokanathan
• Screenplay: Rajesh Jayaraman
• General manager: Bibu Raj

References

1. ^ "Digital Film – Moonnamathoral". Official site of the movie. Emil and Eric Digital film. http://www.moonnamathoral.com/. Retrieved 2006-06-15. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Digital movie in Malayalam released". Chennai, India: The Hindu. 2006-08-19. http://www.hindu.com/2006/08/19/stories/2006081901860200.htm. Retrieved 2006-08-23. 
3. ^ "Moonnamathoral". malayalamcinema.com. Association of Malayalam Movies Actors. http://www.malayalamcinema.com/php/filmDetails.php?filmid=1003&linkid=16&category=1003&val1=syn&val=syn. Retrieved 2006-06-15. 

External links

• "Digital Film – Moonnamathoral". Official site of the movie. Emil and Eric Digital film. http://www.moonnamathoral.com/. Retrieved 2006-06-15. 
• "Digital Cinema in Malayalam". Emil and Eric Digital film. http://www.emilanderic.com/. Retrieved 2006-08-20. 
• Taylor, Richard (2006-08-18). "Cinema meets digital technology". BBC.com. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/5262456.stm. Retrieved 2006-08-20. 
• "DG2L Technologies;". Technology Provider. DG2L Technologies. http://www.dg2l.com/. Retrieved 2006-06-15. 
• Moonnamathoral at the Internet Movie Database