The film begins with Police Officer Jeevan taking charge of Mangalore city Police. He learns from his subordinate Sudhakaran Nair that the city is still ruled by underworld don Govindji. Navaneeth Krishnan a.k.a. Kishanji is Govindji's lead henchman. Govindji acts as a sort of Godfather to him. Kishan has a face-off with Jeevan and Jeevan gets injured in the fight. Jeevan later is surprised to see Kishan during a train journey but it turns out that it is Ananthakrishnan a.k.a. Ananthu, Kishan's identical twin, who, unlike Kishan, is a well-educated and righteous person. Jeevan visits their family home in Kerala to confirm the facts. He learns that Kishan, despite being from a well-off family and being topper at school, ran off during his teenage and joined the gangs of Mangalore owing to a punishing father. Jeevan also meets Kishan's uncle and his daughter Manikkutty who is Ananthu's fiance.
Back in Mangalore, Jeevan meets Govindji and he introduce Jeevan to his lawyer as the officer responsible for destroying Pune underworld and as the son of former Deputy General of Police, Balakrishnan. Later in the film, it is hinted that Govindji is responsible for the death of Jeevan's father and Jeevan is seeking revenge. Kishan's best friend Muhammed Ibrahim works for Mahendra Reddy, the leader of the rival gang. Despite this, they keep their friendship alive.
Kishan lives in a flat provided by Govindji and has a deep relation with neighbouring family of Akhila and her mother, whom he calls Mommy. Akhila is in love with Kishan but he wears a stern face to hide his love. Ananthu visits Kishan at his flat and befriends Akhila. Kishan becomes visibly jealous with the affection and respect that Akhila shows to Ananthu. Ananthu requests Kishan to return home, however Kishan refuses as he still strongly hates his father. Kishan murders Mehaboob, a close associate of Muhammed Ibrahim which upsets him greatly. Jeevan counsels Muhammed and he provides information on Reddy's secret godowns. Jeevan raids the godowns and arrests Reddy. Govindji senses danger and he convinces Kishan to kill Muhammed Ibrahim which he does with a single shot from behind with great grief. Back home Kishan finds 'Mommy' murdered and realizes that Govindji has ordered the hit. Kishan visits Govindji and gets furious with him. He kills the man who murdered Mommy and quits the gang. In response Govindji puts out a 'shoot at sight' order against Kishan. Jeevan learns this and tries to protect Kishan. Meanwhile, Ananthu arrives in Mangalore to pursue Kishan to attend their sister's wedding. Jeevan manages to find Kishan but Ananthu is killed in front of them by Govindji's men. Jeevan and Akhila convince Kishan to pretend as Ananthu so as to escape Govindji. Kishan, Jeevan and Akhila take Ananthu's body back to Kerala. At home, he finds his parents grieving his death. After the funeral, Jeevan returns while Akhila stays for a few more days. Kishan tries to be Ananthu, without knowing anything about him. He finds it very difficult and goes lonely most of the time. He takes a long leave from college and also understands how much his father loves him. Also, his mother reveals to him that she had understood his identity at first sight.
Back in Mangalore Govindji finds a new hitman and kills Mahendra Reddy to destroy evidence against him. Jeevan visits Kishan and request his assistance to destroy Govindji. He tries to provoke Kishan to seek revenge for his brother's death. However, Kishan refuses to help as he is trying to carry on his new life. Ananthu gets honoured by a national award for his contributions to bird watching. Kishan finds it difficult to face the press interviews following the award. He reveals the truth to his uncle. Meanwhile, Govindji reads about the award and learns that Kishan has a twin brother. He gets alerted immediately and visits Kishan's house pretending to give a compensation to the family for his former employee. Kishan handles the situation well, but Govindji's doubt remains. Govindji abducts Akhila and tracks that Kishan is the one who is alive and tries to get Kishan come back to Mangalore. Finally, Kishan decides to go, and his father also learns the truth. He arrives in Mangalore and takes hand in hand with Jeevan. They capture all of Govindji's men in a single night and raids all of his hideouts. Kishan comes to Govindji's bungalow and rescues Akhila while Govindji stands alone helpless. Kishan tells Govindji that he is defeated but does not want to kill him. He hands his gun to Govindji. But instead of killing Kishan, Govindji commits suicide.
The film had a lukewarm reception at the box-office, although the songs were well received. The song 'Marannittumenthino' is still[when?] very popular among Keralites. However, the film had a surge in popularity since it has been released on DVD and when it was started airing on television. Many[who?] consider this to be one of the best action-drama films of the decade acclaiming performance of Suresh Gopi and Thilakan. The direction of Lal Jose was also praised.[citation needed]
Sir,
Recently I heard this song "Navaneetha chora" in raga Navaroj said to be of Tyagaraja Swami. However, I could not see this krithi in your collection. Can you please look into this. Thank you for the great service.
Been looking most of the Thyagaraja compositions site, but can't seems to find lyrics for Sompaina Manasutho in raag Ahiri.
Could you pls update with the lyrics.
Thanks & Regards
Subha
hello am akshaya..am a classical dancer...and i love thyagaraja kritis ..i have heard only some...but i am nt able to find all his songs online...and for my arangetram am planning to perform for a thyagaraja kriti..but am confused to which one...so i wish you would help me ...
Dear Akshaya,
All kRtis of SrI tyAgarAja are listed here. You can invoke any and every one of them.
As regards dance, I am not competent to advise you because I am not qualified in music or dance. However, there is one kRti -
-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/07/thyagaraja-kriti-chetulaara-raga.html - 'cEtulAra SRngArinci - rAga kharahara priya'. This kRti is in the bhAva of kausalya dressing up rAma, the child. You may consider it.
You may approach the following website - www.rasikas.org. Please post your request and your will get better response.
Best wishes,
V Govindan
Hello sir,
Many thanks for such a painstaking collection of Sri Tyagaraja krithis at one place and also for the wonderful explanation and transliteration in various languages.
Recently I came across an interesting story somewhere.
It seems that Tyagayya describes in one kruthi that 'Rama is initially scared to lift the bow because of its weight, but after seeing the thick plait of Seeta, thinks that the bow should of course be lighter than that. Thinking so, he lifts the bow very easily'
Is there such a kruthi? Can you help me get that?
I have been collecting tyagaraja Kritis since 1966 onwards from AIR, books etc. SO far I have collected about 700 Kritis. But your work is great. Not only you have listed them alphabetically, but also you have provided the meaning along with transliteration in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam ( ? ), Telugu and Kannada. For some Kritis, I find dual raaga as ! I am In a dilemma. I have pointd those and posted to this site for clarification. Please look into them and sendaclarification to my mail I'd : rajgopalraog@ gmail.com
Very Good effort and useful to musicc enthusiasts. One suggestion: If you could indicate the language of the Kirtana ( Mostly in Telugu and a few in Sanskrit) one can easily choose the Sanskrit Kirtana when ever needed
Words fail me to express my gratitude and thankfulness for the marvelous work done by you and your team. Lovers of Karnatic Music are eternally indebted to you for such a remarkable work done. May God bless you and your team!
With best wishes and humble prayers,
V.Sathiamoorthy
Sir I am looking for the Lyrics for "kAla samhAra karunakara kaivalyaprada kamanIyAnana" in saurashtram raga. I cannot find this on this blog. This kriti is there in the CD named "Thyagaraja Kritis on Lord Shiva" sung by Dr. Balamurali Krishna.
Sir on the same CD there are two more Kritis which are not there on the blog. I am ready to transcribe these Kritis (both in Telugu and transliteration) and send them to you. Would that help you? Please let me know. I have also a CD by Nedunuri Krishna Murthi garu called "Rare Krithis of Thyagarja." There are 11 Kritis on this CD none of which I find on the blog. If you are OK I can send them too. Please let me know.
Let me know whatever small help I can render.
Sambu
Dear Sir,
I am aware of these kRtis and I have gone through these kRtis and in my humble opinion, these kRtis were not composed by Sri tyAgarAja. Having only 'tyAgarAja' mudra does not mean they are composed by him.
Thanks for your offer. I would not like to include these kRtis in my blog.
With Best wishes,
V Govindan
Sir/Madam,
There are no such kRtis composed by Sri tyAgarAja found in any of the books I referred. There are many kRtis which are doubtful. I have published these also with due remarks.
You may post your query in www.rasikas.org
With best wishes,
V Govindan
Sir, I am here to send lyrics of NEELAKNTHA NIRANJANA. I am sorry to say that RAMA IKA NANNU BROVARAADA of SAHANA is composed by PATNAM SUBRAHMANIAM IYYER. But, NELLAKANTHA NIRANJANA of ABHOGI is definitely of TYAGARAJA SWAMY. Sir, may I send its lyrics?
Sir,
I have not found this kRti 'nIlakaNTha niranjana' in any of the books I referred - including Telugu books. Just because, there is a mudra (tyAgarAja), it does not automatically qualify for that. I have seen the kRti lyrics in Karnatik.com. Even if you send it, I regret that I will not be able to include it in the tyAgarAja kRtis in my blog, because I feel there is no justification for it.
Thanks for your response.
V Govindan