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Malayalam | രാജാവിന്റെ മകൻ |
Directed by | Thambi Kannanthanam |
Produced by | Thambi Kannanthanam |
Screenplay by | Dennis Joseph |
Story by | Rajeev |
Starring |
Mohanlal Ratheesh Ambika Suresh Gopi Mohan Jose |
Music by | S. P. Venkatesh |
Cinematography | Jayanan Vincent |
Edited by | K. Shankunny |
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Sharon Pictures
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Distributed by | Jubilee Productions |
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Running time
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132 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Budget | ₹16 Lakh |
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Soundtrack album by S. P. Venkatesh | ||||
Released | 1986 | |||
Genre | Popular music | |||
Length | 12:34 | |||
Language | Malayalam | |||
Label | Ranjni Audios | |||
Producer | S. P. Venkatesh | |||
S. P. Venkatesh chronology | ||||
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Rajavinte Makan (English: Son of a King) is a 1986 Indian Malayalam crime drama film directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. It stars Mohanlal as crime boss Vincent Gomez, and also features Ratheesh, Ambika, Suresh Gopi, and Mohan Jose in supporting roles. The plot follows Vincent Gomas and his rivalry against the Kerala Home Minister N. Krishnadas (Ratheesh).
The film was a milestone in Malayalam film industry, achieving a cult status in Kerala. It established Mohanlal as a superstar overnight in Indian film industry through his portrayal of Vincent Gomas. The character became a cult figure and his dialogues became popular among the youth. Rajavinte Makan was the highest grossing Malayalam film of 1986.
It was remade in Tamil as Makkal En Pakkam and in Kannada as Athiratha Maharatha, with Ambika reprising her role in both the versions. It was also remade in Telugu as Ahuthi and in Hindi as Kanwarlal.
The story begins with Krishnadas (Ratheesh) becoming Kerala Minister of Home Affairs. After college graduation, Krishnadas started working for a crime boss Vincent Gomas (Mohanlal). Gomez helps Krishnadas reach great heights and subsequently enter politics. With his help Krishnadas makes himself a good political career.