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==Plot==
==Plot==
The films begins with the arrival of Unnikrishan (Vijayakumar), a simple, innocent, easy going chap studying Government and Law at College. The first year students are ragged by the seniors under the leadership of Pappan ([[Ashokan (actor)|Ashokan]]), a student leader with strong political clout. Unnikrishnan, who opposes the violent attempts by the seniors are severely beaten by them. Later again, when he is insulted in front of the girls, Unnikrishnan decides to take avenge. He stabs Pappan at the corridor of the college, inviting ire from the goons of G. Parameshwaran ([[Narendra Prasad]]), the political mentor of Pappan. G.P, as commonly known in the political circles, Parameshwaran is a top leftist political leader with strong criminal background.
Unnikrishan (Vijayakumar), a simple, innocent, easy going chap joins Government Law College. He along with first year students are ragged by the seniors under the leadership of Pappan ([[Ashokan (actor)|Ashokan]]). A student leader with strong political clout, Pappan violently thrashes down Unnikrishnan who opposes the ragging. Later again, he is insulted in front of the girls. Unnikrishnan stabs Pappan at the corridor of the college in retaliation. G. Parameshwaran alias G.P ([[Narendra Prasad]]), the political mentor of Pappan orders his goons to bring Unnikrishnan in front of him.


Unnikrishnan is now on the run. G.P. understands the potential of Unni, and decides to induct him into the party. G.P strikes a truce between Pappan and Unni. However, G.P had more sinister plans in stock. The bill on self-financing colleges was introduced by the government, the party decides to oppose the bill under the leadership of G.P. The party decides to launch a student agitation campaign and Unni is appointed as the leader of the movement. With the intention of spreading the violence throughout state, G.P decides to immolate Unni in front of the police and press. The death of Unni is now used as a powerful weapon by G.P against the government. The death of Unni is also a big blow to his family.
Upon recognizing the potential of Unni, G.P inducts him into the party and strikes a truce between Pappan and Unni. However, G.P had more sinister plans in stock. The bill on self-financing colleges was introduced by the government, the party decides to oppose the bill under the leadership of G.P. The party decides to launch a student agitation campaign and Unni is appointed as the leader of the movement. With the intention of spreading the violence throughout state, G.P decides to immolate Unni in front of the police and press. The death of Unni is now used as a powerful weapon by G.P against the government. The death of Unni is also a big blow to his family.


Harikrishnan ([[Suresh Gopi]]), Unni's elder brother, arrives in Kerala from [[Mumbai]] for the funeral rituals. But he becomes suspicious about his brothers death and decides to investigate the reason behind the murder. Hari had to face wrath from several corners including the college management, police and local politicians. His attempts to convince the chief minister for an inquiry also ends up in failure. Hari then meets Meera ([[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]]), an aggressive journalist who had witnessed the death of Unni. From her he learns about the plans of G.P and decides to fight against his violent political ways. Hari, meanwhile had to face several physical attacks from the hoodlums of G.P. Hari decides to take law into his own hands and his violent fight against G.P take up the rest of the story.
Harikrishnan ([[Suresh Gopi]]), Unni's elder brother, arrives in Kerala from [[Mumbai]] for the funeral rituals. But he becomes suspicious about his brothers death and decides to investigate the reason behind the murder. Hari had to face wrath from several corners including the college management, police and local politicians. His attempts to convince the chief minister for an inquiry also ends up in failure. Hari then meets Meera ([[Geetha (actress)|Geetha]]), an aggressive journalist who had witnessed the death of Unni. From her he learns about the plans of G.P and decides to fight against his violent political ways. Hari, meanwhile had to face several physical attacks from the hoodlums of G.P. Hari decides to take law into his own hands and his violent fight against G.P take up the rest of the story.

Revision as of 07:37, 7 October 2013

Thalastaanam
File:Thalastaanam.gif
Directed byShaji Kailas
Written byRenji Panicker
Produced byS. Henry
StarringSuresh Gopi
Narendra Prasad
Geetha
CinematographyRavi K. Chandran
Edited byL Bhoominathan
Music byJohnson
Release date
1992
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Thalastaanam (The Capital) is a 1992 Malayalam film by Shaji Kailas starring Suresh Gopi, Narendra Prasad, Geetha, M. G. Soman and Vijayakumar. Vijayakumar made his debut through this movie.

Plot

Unnikrishan (Vijayakumar), a simple, innocent, easy going chap joins Government Law College. He along with first year students are ragged by the seniors under the leadership of Pappan (Ashokan). A student leader with strong political clout, Pappan violently thrashes down Unnikrishnan who opposes the ragging. Later again, he is insulted in front of the girls. Unnikrishnan stabs Pappan at the corridor of the college in retaliation. G. Parameshwaran alias G.P (Narendra Prasad), the political mentor of Pappan orders his goons to bring Unnikrishnan in front of him.

Upon recognizing the potential of Unni, G.P inducts him into the party and strikes a truce between Pappan and Unni. However, G.P had more sinister plans in stock. The bill on self-financing colleges was introduced by the government, the party decides to oppose the bill under the leadership of G.P. The party decides to launch a student agitation campaign and Unni is appointed as the leader of the movement. With the intention of spreading the violence throughout state, G.P decides to immolate Unni in front of the police and press. The death of Unni is now used as a powerful weapon by G.P against the government. The death of Unni is also a big blow to his family.

Harikrishnan (Suresh Gopi), Unni's elder brother, arrives in Kerala from Mumbai for the funeral rituals. But he becomes suspicious about his brothers death and decides to investigate the reason behind the murder. Hari had to face wrath from several corners including the college management, police and local politicians. His attempts to convince the chief minister for an inquiry also ends up in failure. Hari then meets Meera (Geetha), an aggressive journalist who had witnessed the death of Unni. From her he learns about the plans of G.P and decides to fight against his violent political ways. Hari, meanwhile had to face several physical attacks from the hoodlums of G.P. Hari decides to take law into his own hands and his violent fight against G.P take up the rest of the story.

Pre-production

The film was shot in various locations including St. Joseph Devagiri College, Kozhikode, M.G. College, Thiruvananthapuram and Govt Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Cast

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