Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999)

Director
V.M. Vinu

Main cast
Mammootty; Sangita; Thilakan; Kaviyoor Ponnamma; Raasi

Genres
Drama

Description
Pallavoor Devanarayanan movie is all about Devan (Mammootty) who is a talented drummer. People flock to the festivals just to see him play the drums with utmost devotion. His father opposes his relationship with a girl belonging to a lower caste and forces him to marry a girl of his choice Vasundhara (Sangeetha). Unable to bear his decision she commits suicide. He leads a very glum life with Vasundhara though she loves him and takes good care of him. He gets injured while trying to save his teacher


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