Olympiyan Anthony Adam
Olympian Anthony Adam is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Bhadran. It stars Mohanlal and Meena,[1] with Sanika Nambiar, Arun Kumar, Seema, Jagathy Sreekumar,[2] and Nassar in supporting roles. The film was produced by Mohanlal through the company Pranavam Arts. The music was composed by Ouseppachan. The plot follows an investigation by Chakkummoottil Varghese Antony IPS (Mohanlal) about a planned terrorist attack in India.
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| Directed by | Bhadran |
| Screenplay by | Bhadran Babu G. Nair (Dialgues) |
| Produced by | Mohanlal |
| Starring | Mohanlal Meena |
| Cinematography | Sanjeev Shankar |
| Edited by | Sateesh |
| Music by | Ouseppachan |
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| Distributed by | Pranavam Arts |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Olympian Anthony Adam released on 15 October 1999.
Plot
Antony Varghese is a police officer and a former Olympian who has participated in the discus throw competition. He is sent to a school as a physical trainer for undercover operation on government's recommendation. His task is to get details about the notorious Roy Mamman who is behind terrorist attacks in the city by finding out Mamman's unknown child who is studying in that school.
During his investigation he meets Angel Mary, a teacher with temper issues, and attracts her enmity. Antony discovers that Angel has a troubled past with her husband turning out to be a drug addict, thus spoiling her marriage life on the first day. Later Antony and Angel Mary fall in love with each other.
He finds out who Mamman's kid is by accident. He makes the school principal call Mamman saying that his daughter is affected by rabies after a dog bite. Mamman rushes to see his kid, falling for the trap that Antony has set for him.
Cast
- Mohanlal as Chakkummoottil Varghese Antony IPS, SP / Olympian Anthony Adam
- Meena as Angel Mary
- Sanika Nambiar as Rosemol / Rose Mamman
- Seema as Susan Roy
- Nassar as Roy Mamman / Lawrence Luther
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Vattoli Porinchu
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar as ASP Nasser IPS
- Chali Pala as Circle Inspector Ummerkutty
- Spadikam George as IGP George Kora IPS
- Poornima Anand as Lilly
- Arun Kumar as Tony Issac[3]
- Valsala Menon as Chakkummoottil Therutha
- Sukumari as Bella Mam
- Mukesh Rishi as Alvin
- Rani as Ammu Issac
- Kitty as DGP Krishnan Nair IPS
- Major Ravi as ASP
- Ajith Kollam as Sub Inspector
Soundtrack
The music was by Ouseppachan and the lyrics were by Gireesh Puthenchery. The lyrics for the song "Peppara Perapera" are taken from Arundhati Roy's novel The God of Small Things.
| Song | Singers | Notes |
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| "Hey Chumma Chumma" | K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan | |
| "Kadambanaattu Kaalavela" | M. G. Sreekumar | |
| "Kokki Kurukiyum" | M. G. Sreekumar, Chorus | Raga: Gourimanohari |
| "Kunnela" [Bit] | M. G. Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan | |
| "Nilaapaithale" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| "Nilaapaithale" | K. S. Chithra | |
| "One Little" | Ouseppachan | |
| "Peppara Perapera" | Mohanlal |
Release
The film had an average box office run.[4]
References
- Abhijith (21 January 2017). "Mohanlal-Meena Combo: Best 5 Movies Of The Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Pair!". Filmibeat.
- John, Treesa Reena (5 January 2021). "Jagathy Sreekumar, the King of Comedy: 5 scenes we still remember". The News Minute.
- Nair, Vidya (4 November 2016). "Interview: Arun A. Kumar of Olympian Anthony Adam Fame on His Love for Cinema and Travel". KochiPost. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- Narayanan, Nirmal (21 May 2020). "Mohanlal 60th birthday: Check out the list of the complete actor's underrated movie". IB Times.
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