Praja is a 2001 Malayalam film by Joshiy starring Mohanlal, N. F. Varghese, Cochin Haneefa and Aishwarya. The film was produced by Joshiy and Renji Panicker under the banner of Mukhyadhara Films. Despite the huge star cast, big budget and heavy initial pull, "praja" - blockbuster of the year.

Plot[link]

Ex-underworld don Zakkir Ali Hussein (Mohanlal), after giving up violence, is settled peacefully in the suburbs of Kochi. It was under the strong influence of his foster father, Bappu Haji Mustafa (Anupam Kher), that he left Mumbai. An unsuccessful assassination attempt on Haji Mustafa in Mumbai by Raman Naik, an underworld don ignites old wounds in Zakir. He, despite repeated pleas from Haji Mustafa and Ilanthaloor Rama Varma (Babu Namboothiri), a father-like figure, sets out to Mumbai along with his trusted lieutenant Hamid Pilavilakandi Mather, alias Malayalees (Cochin Haneefa). With the help of his friend Arjun (Biju Menon), Zakeer kills down Raman Naik and reaches back in Kochi. On his way back, at Kochi, he meets up with Maya Mary Kurien (Aishwarya), Asst. Commissioner of Police, who slowly starts developing a crush on him. Zakir Hussein is visited by Balaraman (Shammi Thilakan), a liquor baron and ex-MP, who warns Zakkir of dire consequences if he continues to interfere in the Mumbai crime world. He also attempts to woo Zakir, but the latter refuses to bow down, sending strong warning to Balaraman and his group. Balaraman, along with Devadevan Nambiar, alias DD (Vijayaraghavan), and Arun Naik, the brother of Raman Naik in Mumbai, is planning to finish off Zakir Hussein and Haji Mustafa to regain the lost turf in Mumbai. They are supported by Lahayil Vakkachan (N. F. Varghese), the tainted state home minister. Joseph Madachery, the IG of police conducts a raid at Haji Mustafa's poor home on behalf of Vakachan, and beats up Rama Varma Thirumulpad brutally, but the sudden arrival of Zakir saves him. Joseph is severely beaten by Zakir in full public presence, which infuriates Balaraman and DD, who try to demoralize Zakir by publishing fabricated stories about his relationship with ACP Maya Kurein and inmates of Haji Mustafa's poor home. Lahayil Vakachan tries to create a truce between Zakir and Balaraman, but fails miserably. This leads to a series of problems, including the arrest of Jaganathan, a close buddy of Zakir, on false narcotic drug charges. Jaganathan is killed in police custody. Balaraman and DD kill Rama Varma Thirumulpad, which prompts Zakir to take the law in his own hands. At a public gathering while addressing thousands of party workers, Zakir Hussein enters by duping police and kills Balaraman, DD and Lahayil Vakkachan.

Cast[link]

• Mohanlal as Zakkir Ali Hussein
• Aishwarya as Maya Mary Kurien
• Cochin Haneefa as Hamid Methar
• Manoj K. Jayan as David Abraham
• Babu Namboothiri as Raman Thilumulppadu
• N. F. Varghese as Lahayil Vakkachan
• Vijayaraghavan as Devadevan Nambiar
• Shammi Thilakan as Balaraman
• Baburaj as Joseph Madacherry
• Biju Menon as Arjun
• Jagannadha Varma as Mannel Mammachan
• Anupam Kher as Haji Mustafa
• Vijakumar as Jagannadhan Alias Appu

External links[link]

• Praja at the Internet Movie Database
• http://popcorn.oneindia.in/title/3036/praja.html

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N F Varghese (N F വർഗ്ഗീസ്‌)
File:N-f-varghese-12148.jpg N F Varghese
Born	1949
Died	19 June 2002(2002-06-19) (aged 53) Kochi, Kerala, India
Nationality	India
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1989 - 2002

N. F. Varghese (1949 - 2002) was a Malayalam film actor. He began his career as a mimicry artist, acting in minor roles, but later he turned to strong villain roles. Akashadoothu was his major break through in career, which was his third film. He has acted in more than 100 films. He died at the age of 53 when he suffered cardiac arrest and fell unconscious while driving.^[1] He is survived by his wife and daughters.

Filmography[link]

1. Sahodaran Sahadevan (2003) .... Doctor
2. Nandanam (2002) .... Sreedharan
3. Chirikkudukka (2002) .... Dr. Ninan
4. Danny .... Prof. Padmanabha Menon
5. Sivam (2002) .... Sukumaran Nair
6. Snehithan (2002) .... Padmanabhan
7. One Man Show (2001) .... Dr. Nambyar
8. Nariman (2001) .... Dr. Giri
9. Sundrapurushan (2001) .... Ramachandra Menon
10. Narasimha (Tamil)
11. Raavanaprabhu (2001) .... Paul
12. Dubai (2001) .... Chandran Nair
13. Nagaravadhu (2001) .... Parameswaran Nampoothiri
14. Praja (2001)
15. Cover Story (2000)
16. Mark Antony (2000)
17. Narashimham (2000) .... Manappally Pavithran
18. Priyam (2000)
19. Satyameva Jayate (2000)
20. Valliettan (2000) .... Mambaram Bava
21. Varnnakazhchakal (2000) .... Sudhakara Menon
22. Chandamama (1999) .... Mampulli
23. Crime File (1999) .... James George
24. F.I.R (1999)...CM's Doctor
25. Njangal Santhushtaranu (1999) .... Kurukkal
26. Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999) .... Mezhathoor Vaidyamatam Nampoothiri
27. Pathram (1999) .... Viswanathan
28. Swastham Grihabaranam (1999) .... Pattatharayil Bhargava Kurup
29. Usthad (1999) .... Mohan Thampy
30. Vazhunnor (1999) .... Thevakattu Kuruvilla
31. The Truth (1998)
32. Amma Ammayiamma (1998) .... Kaimal
33. Grama Panchayath (1998) .... Gunashekharan
34. Mayajalam (1998) .... Sankaran Nair
35. Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (1998) .... Padmanabhan Nair
36. Punjabi House (1998) .... Sujatha's Father
37. Varnapakittu (1997) .... Priest
38. Aattuvela (1997)
39. Bhoopathi (1997) .... Moosa
40. Etha Oru Snehagatha (1997)
41. Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
42. Lelam (1997) .... Kadayadi Raghavan
43. Manthramothiram (1997) .... Kurup
44. Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996)
45. Mr. Clean (1996) .... Dr. Alex
46. Rajaputhran (1996) .... Isaac Thomas
47. Sallapam (1996) .... Chandran Nair
48. Mazhayethum Munpe (1995) .... Kaimal
49. Aksharam (1995) .... Valappadu Balakrishnan
50. Karma (1995)
51. PeterScot(1995) .... Tony
52. Sipayi Lahala (1995) .... Varma
53. Spadikam (1995) .... Pachu Pillai
54. Sagaram Sakshi (1994)
55. Commissioner (1994) .... Menon
56. Manathe Vellitheru (1994) .... Abdulla
57. Akashadoothu (1993) .... Kesavan
58. Butterflies (1993)
59. Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992)
60. Ramji Rav Speaking (1989) .... Office Staff

References[link]

External links[link]

• N.F. Varghese at the Internet Movie Database

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