Moonnam Pakkam

It would take a really tough person to watch this movie in entirety and not be moved to tears. Its a simple story of a grandfather, how the arrival of his grandson and friends, turns a sleepy house into a fun filled one. The title of the movie means "on the third (day)". This is another one of the genius Padmarajan's work. Unfortunate incidents happen and how traumatic it can be for an elderly person forms the main the theme. The directors excellence lies in the fact that he took a story that can be told in a single line and made a tear jerker out of it, and boy what a job he did! Thilakan as the grandfather is thoroughly believable and you cannot help feel sympathy for the person. The songs of this movie are also enjoyable

Padmarajan is a beautiful love story for the grandmother and grandchild. Thilakan, who retired from the Indian Railways, has been aging in her family since her son's death. Bhaskar (Jayaram), known as Thachin's grandson Pacchu , is a graduate in Bangalore, who has been living with his friend Lopez (Rahman), Ranjith Menon (Ashokan) and Krishnankutty after six years of vacation. Their presence makes the family of Thambi happy. Pachchu's marriage with the grandson of Thampi's friend sticks and makes Thambi's belongings to the name of the singer. But in search of a girl who is bathing in the sea, she is busy. It is true that Thambi, who is expected to be back with a strong intent, is finding that Thachu's dead body was found in the third. When the pitch's final rituals are taking place, the Thambi rushes towards the sea with a strength.

There is a sense of apprehension in P Padmarajan's Moonam Pakkam that something bad is going to happen soon. Thilakan stars as a lovable grandfather to Jayaram's character who is the only one whom he can call family. Returning home after six years, the grandfather has a lot of things planned for his little boy, but fate has some other plans for him, as he finds out the hard way. The bond between a grandfather and his grandson, after the former losing his wife and his son at a young age is what Moonam Pakkam aspires to show, but more than that it becomes a dramatic picturisation of people who yearn for the presence and love of their immediate relatives. In one scene, Thilakan's character tells another that without his grandson, he would feel lonely in this world, and that feeling would be the worst. How little mistakes can turn your life upside down is also what writer-director P Padmarajan aims to show. However, the final one hour is an overlong montage created just to make you feel bad about what I mentioned in the first sentence. And it ends by giving the powerful message that one lives in this world not for himself but to love others. Thilakan is phenomenal as the grandfather and crowns as the best actor of the lot. Jayaram is a youngling here, who comes third only to the supremely talented Jagathy Sreekumar. The song "Unnarum Ee Gaanam" is a classic that I have been listening to since I was a child, and it brings back a lot of memories, including goosebumps when I try to relate the characters with my own life. Padmarajan does that to you often, as Moonam Pakkam manages to keep your eyes moist. A good watch. TN.

I watched this movie for mastercrafter padmarajan..hardhitting movie with gut wrenching climax...couldnt come out of thus movie easily..thilakan just runs the show with his brilliant portrayal of thambi..a cool grandad who loves his family more than anything..his climax performace is easily one of the best...jayaram is excellent and makes us long for him..rahman and other cast were brilliant..music by johnson will haunt u...padmarajan never ceases to surprise me ,one of his finest work...miss him a lot..

Moonnam Pakkam by Padmarajan is one my favourite nostalgic films I've watched so far. Everyone who loves their childhood days and moments couldn't watch this film without an enormous joy in their heart and tears filled in their eyes at the same time. Thilakan's character as Thampi is one of his career best. Padmarajan has well crafted the film from screenplay to the casting. There is nothing extraordinary in this film. But the way it enclose some special life moments makes it an invaluable contribution to the Malayalam film industry.