Anantaram (1987) Trailer | Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Anantharam (1987)
Directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Anantaram (Thereafter: Monologue) is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film production written and directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. It stars Ashokan and Shobhana in the lead with Mammootty in a supporting role. The film is structured like a monologue. It develops through a commentary by the protagonist about himself in the first person. The attempt of the protagonist is to narrate how his undiagnosed psychosis led him where he is now. The film was an experimental film for its time as it did not have a linear narrative.

The film won three National Film Awards. It was included in an online poll by IBN Live listing 100 greatest Indian films of all time.

Cast:
Ashokan as Ajayan
Shobhana as Sumangali and Nalini
Mammootty as Dr Balu
Sudheesh as teenage Ajayan
Bahadoor as Driver Mathai
Azeez (actor) as the gambler
Kukku as the nurse
Krishnankutty Nair as the ailing patient at the dispensary
Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Yogini Amma
Adoor Pankajam as Lakshmi Amma

Awards:
The film has been nominated for and won the following awards since its release:

1987 FIPRESCI Prize (Karlovy Vary)

1987 National Film Awards (India)

Won - Best Director - Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Won - Best Screenplay - Adoor Gopalakrishnan
Won - Best Audiography - P. Devadas, T. Krishnanunni, N. Harikumar