![]() However, the conditions of the treaty are never observed by the company. Raja agrees, hoping that this move will bring peace to the area and his people. This compels them to make a peace treaty with Pazhassi Raja. In the guerrilla battle-front, Pazhassi Raja uses the expertise of Thalakkal Chandu, a Kurichya soldier, and Chandu's fiancée Neeli.ĭuring the initial phases of the battle, the Company loses many men and much money. He is supported by his army chief Edachena Kunkan and his brother-in-law Kaitheri Ambu. The Raja treats Thomas Baber and Dora as his guest and releases them.įrom there, he begins a guerrilla battles against the company. ![]() The tribal force led by Neeli captures Assistant Collector Thomas Hervey Baber and his fiancée Dora in the jungle, in spite of his commander's objection. This forces Pazhassi Raja to escape to the forests of Wayanad. With the help of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja's uncle Kurumbranadu ruler Veeravarma, who is jealous of Pazhassi Raja for his success and influence, and Raja's old companion Pazhayamveedan Chandhu, the Company act against Pazhassi Raja. The exploitation of the native Indian resources by the company had culminated in popular revolts against its authority across the district. The revolt is led by Kerala Varma, the Raja of Pazhassi Palace, of Kottayam house. The film starts in 1796, four years after the occupation of Malabar by the East India Company and towards the end of the First Pazhassi Revolt (1793–1797). The film received an overwhelming response and it has emerged as one of the top grossers in Kerala's box office history. It is often regarded as a classic in Malayalam cinema. The film released on 16 October 2009 across Kerala with 150 prints it ran for 150 days in theatres and was the second highest-grossing film in Malayalam cinema after 20-20 until 2013 when the record was broken by Drishyam. Originally filmed in Malayalam, Pazhassi Raja was dubbed in Tamil as well as Hindi. It is the first Malayalam film to get a home video release in Blu-ray format. Pazhassi Raja was produced at a cost of ₹20 crore, making it the expensive film made in Malayalam until then. It received numerous other accolades, including eight Kerala State Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards South. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, Best Background Score, Best Audiography and Special Mention (for Padmapriya). The music score and soundtrack were created by Ilaiyaraaja, while its sound design is by Resul Pookutty. It stars Mammootty in lead role with an ensemble supporting cast. Vasudevan Nair and produced by Gokulam Gopalan. The film was directed by Hariharan, written by M. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language epic period drama film based on the life of Pazhassi Raja, a king who fought against the East India Company in the 18th century.
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