Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan (Malayalam: വിനയപൂർവ്വം വിദ്യാധരൻ) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by K. B. Madhu and produced by P. G. Mohan, with Mohamed Siraj serving as executive producer. The film was released on 8 September 2000 under the production and distribution banner of Film Folks.
Plot
The film centers on Vidyadharan Nair, a bank manager who, at the urging of his wife Shalini to earn more money, becomes involved in a scheme that results in him being cheated and losing his job. He goes into hiding with the help of a group of beggars and works to track down the culprits in order to bring them to justice and prove his innocence.
Cast
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Vidhyadharan Nair
- Sukanya as Shalini Nair, Vidhyadharan's wife
- Harisree Ashokan as Punyalan
- Sukumari as Vidhyadharan's mother
- Rajan P. Dev as Hitler
- Salu Kuttanad as Punyalan's right hand
- Indrans as Peon Kuttappan
- Jagadish as Alex Paul
- N. F. Varghese as M.S. Nair, Shalini's father
- Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Appukuttan Nair
- Salim Kumar as Astrologer
- Spadikam George as Mathai Panadan
- Kochu Preman as Captain
- Ponnamma Babu as Vasantha, Shalini's mother
- Kalabhavan Rahman as security guard
- Madhupal as Ashique
- Manju Pillai as Rexy
Crew
- Direction and Writing: K. B. Madhu
- Screenplay: P. Suresh Kumar
- Cinematography: M. J. Radhakrishnan
- Editing: G. Murali
- Music: Kaithapram
Soundtrack
The musical score and songs were composed by Kaithapram, with lyrics also written by Kaithapram. The soundtrack features vocal performances by K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra, and Swarnalatha. Notable tracks include "Enniyaal Theeraatha," "Kaattu Valli," "Paadanariyilla," "Ponnumkudathinu," and "Tholil Maarappu."
Reception and Availability
The film is available for streaming on platforms such as JioHotstar, Prime Video, and Apple TV. It is also accessible in full on YouTube. The film is categorized as a family comedy within the Malayalam film industry of the 2000s.
