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Parinamam is a film of genre Drama with Nedumudi Venu

Parinamam (2003)

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Parinamam (English: The Change) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu, starring Nedumudi Venu, Madampu Kunjukuttan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles.

Synopsis

Parinamam tackles the age old issue of loneliness and redundancy among the aged. Balakrishna Marar played by Madampu Kunjukuttan, faces callous treatment from his family after his retirement. Parallel to his story is that of the mentally disturbed and lonely former judge Damodaran Nambeeshan played by Nedumudi Venu, who goes to Kashi in search of peace. There are five other senior citizens whose problems form the basis of the film. The story revolves around the lives of these characters, who lose everything they hold dear, feel rejected, and develop a feeling of being a burden on their respective families and society.

Actors

Nedumudi Venu
Madampu Sankaran Namboothiri
Kaviyoor Ponnnamma
Ashokan
Ambika Mohan
Ravi Menon
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