# Manassinakkare

Manassinakkare (On the Other Bank of the Mind) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Ranjan Pramod. It stars Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in lead roles, while Innocent, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Siddique, Sukumari, Nedumudi Venu, and Mammukoya play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilayaraja. The film marked the return of Sheela as an actress and the film debut of Nayanthara. It won five awards at Filmfare Awards South.

## Plot

Kochu Thresia is a rich widow living a retired life in a quaint but beautiful village filled with eclectic characters. Living with her are her eldest son and family. Her son and daughter-in-law are tired of Kochu's eccentricities, which they consider bad behavior for a woman of her age; they think she is a nuisance who creates unnecessary trouble for them in their busy lives. Though old, Kochu is still young at heart and knows how to enjoy life, getting into humorous predicaments which further incense her grown-up children. She then meets the young, down-to-earth Reji a farmer, in whom she finds a sympathetic and understanding friend, and starts seeing him like a son. Reji eagerly fulfills her wishes, including riding on an elephant, and they enjoy their time together. However, as troubles occur on the way and her children dislike her presence in the family, Kochu decides these problems must be ended.

## Cast

* Jayaram as Reji
* Sheela as Kochu Thresia
* Nayanthara as Gauri
* Innocent as Chacko Mappila
* Siddique as Tony Kombanakkadan
* KPAC Lalitha as Kunju Maria
* Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Sreedharan
* Sukumari as Shanthamma
* Nedumudi Venu as Kuriakose
* Sona Nair as Sherin Kuriakose, Kochu Tresia's daughter
* Madhupal as Party Leader Benny Kombanakkadan
* Rajesh Hebbar as George Kombanakkadan
* Reshmi Nambiar as Molikutty, Tony's wife
* Reena as Sherly Kombanakkadan
* Anitha Nair as Reetha George
* Mamukoya as Kunji Khader
* T. P. Madhavan as Advocate Charles
* Santhakumari as Kochuthressia's house asst.
* Manikandan Pattambi as Party Member
* Joju George as Philipose, a politician
* Shivaji as CI of Police
* Ottapalam Pappan as Chandy
* Dinesh Prabhakar as Rameshan
* Vijayan Peringod as Kelu Police
* Salu Kootanadu as coconut climber Satheesan
* Prem Nazir as Mathukkutty (Uncredited)

## Production

Manassinakkare was Nayanthara's debut film. During pre-production, Sathyan cast every major character except the role of Gauri, for which he sought a newcomer to keep Sheela as the major attraction in the cast. Filming was in Pattambi, Palakkad, with the major location being the house of Kochu Thresia. Since Gauri's scenes were not involved in the house, Sathyan started filming hoping he could find a cast before wrapping. During one of the filming days, he was reading Vanitha magazine and was struck by Nayanthara's picture in a jewellery advertisement. She was contacted and cast as Gauri.

## Soundtrack

The film features songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja and written by Gireesh Puthenchery.
| Track | Song Title | Singer | Raga |
| 1 | "Melleyonnu" | K. J. Yesudas, Jyotsna | Pahadi |
| 2 | "Marakkudayaal" | M. G. Sreekumar, Chorus | Keeravani |
| 3 | "Thankathinkal Vaanil" | Vijay Yesudas, Asha G. Menon, Chorus | Gambhiranata |
| 4 | "Chellathathe" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 5 | "Chendaykkoru Kolundeda" | P. Jayachandran, M. G. Sreekumar | |
| 6 | "Melleyonnu" | K. J. Yesudas | Pahadi |
| 7 | "Chellathathe" | K. S. Chithra, Biju Narayanan | |

## Reception

A critic from Deccan Herald wrote: "Shot mostly around the beautiful locations of Pattambi, Sathyan Anthikad's Manassinakkare is a beautiful mix of emotional situations and comic interlude".

## Box office

The film was a commercial success and ran for more than 200 days in theatres.

## Awards
### Filmfare Awards South

* Best Film - Maha Subair
* Best Director - Sathyan Anthikkad
* Best Music Director - Ilaiyaraaja
* Best Actor - Jayaram
* Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam - K. P. A. C. Lalitha

### Asianet Film Awards

* Best Director - Sathyan Anthikkad
* Best Male Playback Singer - M. G. Sreekumar
* Best Makeup Artist - Pandyan
* Best New Face of the Year - (Female) - Nayanthara

### Kerala Film Critics Awards

* Best Dubbing Artist Female - Sreeja for Nayantara