
About the Movie
Kaazhchakkappuram is a 1992 Malayalam comedy-drama directed by V.R. Gopalakrishnan. The story follows Viswanathan, a lazy and ambitious young man who, along with his close-knit group of friends, decides to contest local elections with the hope of becoming rich and powerful overnight. The film weaves humor and satire into its narrative, lampooning the opportunism and quirky strategies often seen in grassroots politics.
Mukesh leads the cast as Viswanathan, supported by an ensemble that includes Jagathy Sreekumar as Koprapurakkal Chakko, Sreeja as Soudamini, K.B. Ganesh Kumar, Innocent as Sreedharan Nair, and Sukumari among others. Their collective performances energize the film, especially in scenes depicting the bumbling group’s misadventures and the comedic chaos that ensues from their naive foray into politics. The chemistry between the leads and the supporting cast helps deliver both laughs and thoughtful moments on ambitions gone awry.
The movie is recognized for its clever script that satirizes the electoral process and the self-serving motives behind public service. Kaazhchakkappuram uses light-hearted comedy to critique serious themes such as political manipulation, friendship, and self-discovery. With its engaging plot, witty dialogues, and memorable performances, the film has remained a fondly remembered entry in the genre of political satires within Malayalam cinema.
Cast
Mukesh
A. Viswanathan
Sreeja
Soudamini
K. B. Ganesh Kumar
Vijayan
Jagathy Sreekumar
Koprapurakkal Chakko
Innocent
K. Sreedharan Nair
Rajan P Dev
Thomas Mathew
Monisha Unni
Ammu
Oduvil Unnikrishnan
Appukuttan Nair
Bobby Kottarakkara
Abubakkar
Indrans
Teashop Worker
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