Is vadakkan Veeragatha real story?

Oru Vadakkan VeeragathaThe film is based on a legend about the Chekavar warriors. The combo of director T. Hariharan and writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair has given some of the best films in Malayalam. This 1989 epic film gave the viewers a glimpse of who the real Chandu was.

Who is the author of vadakkan Veeragatha starring Mammootty?

The movie, which is penned by veteran writer M T Vasudevan Nair, portrays the other side of the Warriors of Malabar region of Kerala. It was directed by acclaimed director Hariharan. Mammootty, who portrayed the central character Chandu, won the National Award for Best Actor for his performance.

Where can I watch Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha?

Available On: Amazon Prime Video and Disney+Hotstar.

Who is the director of Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha?

HariharanOru Vadakkan Veeragatha / DirectorHariharan is a veteran Indian film director who has directed over 50 Malayalam films. His movies mainly revolve around the cultural and relational aspects of a typical Keralite society. Wikipedia

Who is archa in Kerala?

Unniyarcha is revered in Kerala, especially among Kalaripayattu practitioners, for her martial skill, courage and beauty. Unniyarcha is perhaps the most exceptional of all the ‘heroines’ of North Malabar. Also known as Archa, she became synonymous with empowered independent women in Kerala.

Is Unniyarcha real?

Unniyarcha, who died of old age, lived in the 16th century. There have been reports claiming that Unniyarcha of Puthooram family was captured by Tipu of Mysore who attacked Malabar in 1789.

Who is Thacholi Othenan?

Thacholi Othenan (Sathyan) was born into the royal family of Manikoth Kovilakom in Malabar. Othenan was trained in ‘kalarippayattu’, the ancient martial art form of Kerala, from a very young age. He grew up to become an extraordinarily brave and skilled warrior.

What is Veera Gatha?

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha ( transl. A Northern Ballad of Valour) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi.

Is Suresh Gopi an MP?

On 29 April 2016, Suresh Gopi was sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha, nominated by the President of India in the category of eminent citizens as per the provisions of Article 80 of the Constitution of India.

Are Chekavar ezhavas?

Chekavars were not Thiyya or Ezhava. They never did professions like coconut tree climbing and farming in the agricultural lands of wealthy landlords. They were a separate warrior community.

Who killed Chandu Chekavar?

Unniyarcha, widowed at the age of 21, spent years training her only son, Aromalunni, and her nephew, Kannappanunni, to avenge her brother’s death. Eventually, the Puthuram lads killed Chandu, brought back his severed head and placed it at Kannappa chekavar’s feet, thereby fulfilling a long cherished vendetta.

Was Thacholi Othenan real?

Who killed chanthu?

Who is Aarcha in history?

Also known as Archa, she became the icon of the empowered independent women in Kerala. Her name became a symbol of beauty, bravery and fierce independence among Kerala women. Most of the “Vadakkan pattukal” ballads originated in and around Kadathanad region, the land of lion-hearted fighters known as Chekavar.