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The film is an adaptation of [[Mohanlal]]'s mega hit film [[Devasuram]]. |
The film is an adaptation of [[Mohanlal]]'s mega hit film [[Devasuram]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiskFG8yKhk&feature=channel|title=Prithviraj Interview}}</ref> |
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Padmakumar has directed 4 films and though he was critically acclaimed, none of the movies were commercial successes |
Padmakumar has directed 4 films and though he was critically acclaimed, none of the movies were commercial successes |
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| Vargam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | M. Padmakumar |
| Written by | M. Padmakumar |
| Produced by | Hanees |
| Starring | Prithviraj |
| Cinematography | Shyam Dutt |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
| Music by | Thottappally Subhash Thej |
| Distributed by | Sargachitra |
Release dates |  February 10, 2006 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Vargam is a 2006 Malayalam-language film directed by M Padmakumar. The film stars Prithviraj, Renuka Menon, Vijayaraghavan, Devan and Captain Raju in lead roles.
Plot
Solomon Joseph (Prithwiraj) is a Sub-Inspector corrupt to the core. He has learned the importance of money and power and using his power he earns wadloads of money. And spends on wine and women. He is the S.I. of Rajakad police station where two underworld kings, Ummachan(Devan) and Vavachan(Vijayarakhavan), clashes frequently. Solomon is friendly with Vavachan and helps him many ways, including helping move the vans with narcotics. He happens to lock horns with the younger brother of Ummachan who is an arrogant and spoiled brat. Blinded the power of his brother's money and political power, Denis asks Solomon to apologize in front of his friends, who might hold him low respect since he was badly treated by the precinct Sub Inspector. Denis and his friends get beaten to pulp by Solomon who throws them into the jail afterwards.
Ummachan manages to release his brothers and friends, but during the process he threatens Solomon. Next day, when he gets info that Denis and friends are being entertained by a local prostitute, he catches them red handed, with the intention of humbling Ummachan as well as getting as much money as possible from him.
Ummachan is the next MLA candidate and such an incident would mar his political future, so he humbly asks Solomon's services.But Solomon would not budge unless he is bribed 'properly'. Since the stakes are high, he claims to receive a significant amount for his service. Ummachan tries to get Solomon caught by anti-corruption / vigilance personnels, but fails and finds himself behind the bars for attempted bribery to a police official. Blinded by murderous rage, Denis try to murder Solomon with his four friends. Solomon beats up all the five and takes Denis to police station. The beating continues and hours of beating up takes its toll and Denis dies. Solomon with the help of the police constable on duty buries up the body and covers up the murder, but gets a punishment transfer to north kerala. At that time, Ummachan threatens him, but Solomon is fearless.
He takes charge of Bathiyadukka, which is ruled by Abubaker Haji (Cptn. Raju). Haji made all his fortune by cheating his wealthy mentor Valiyaveetil Baputi. Baputi's wife and his daughter Nadia is facing eviction from their home because of Baputi's debts. Haji refuses to help them. Haji's son tries to molest Nadia and she files a complaint with new SI. Solomon tries to catch his fish from the muddy waters and arranges a drama which causes the death of Nadia's mother. This was unexpected and for the first time in his life, Solomon's conscience is dented. A couple of days after Haji's son tries to rape Nadia and Solomon saves her.
In the meanwhile the constable who assisted Solomon to bury Denis' body turns up at Bathiyadukka and begs Solomon to give him money for his daughter's marriage. He hints that Ummachan is after him to get the info about his brother's remains and ready to offer him anything for that info. Solomon goes to Haji's place for financial assistance but received by his son, who refuses to pay Solomon anything because of the grudge he keeps. In return, Solomon hijacks Haji's bootlegging truck with stuff worth tens of millions rupees and takes 2.5 million rupees instead of the half million he asked earlier. But Haji is cleverer, his men ambushes Solomon on his way back and mortally wounds him. But he recovers and start his life as a new man. He falls in love with Nadia and wants to marry her. The day previous to their marriage, Ummachan with the help of Haji, kidnaps Nadia and uses her as a bait to Solomon to take his revenge on his lost brother's life.
Trivia
The film is an adaptation of Mohanlal's mega hit film Devasuram.[1]
Padmakumar has directed 4 films and though he was critically acclaimed, none of the movies were commercial successes
His fourth film Parunthu with Mammootty in the lead role has also similar plot.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Prithwiraj | Solomon Joseph |
| Renuka Menon | Nadia |
| Devan (Actor) | Ummachan |
| Vijayaraghavan | Vavachan |
| Captain Raju | Abu Baker Haji |
| Cochin Haneefa | Pillai |