# Jalolsavam

Jalolsavam (transl. Festival of water) is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by M. Sindhuraj. The film stars Kunchacko Boban and Navya Nair, with Nedumudi Venu, Riyaz Khan, and Jagathy Sreekumar in supporting roles. The film's songs were composed by Alphons Joseph, while the background score was by Johnson.

## Plot

The film, set in the backdrop of watery Kuttanad, starts with the annual boat race there. Alakkal Govindan captains the boat that has won the race twice already. His dream now is to secure a hat trick of wins in the race.
His son Chandran is a pharmaceutical salesman (and part time local news reader) who falls in love with Geeta an industrious girl in the village. After being orphaned when her parents were drowned in a boating accident, she was taken in by Pappi Amma. Ponnappan, her wastrel of a son, is a local politician and activist. He tries to get Geeta married to a Dubai returned Jose.
Chandrans father, Alakkal Govindan pledges all his properties for the final race but loses. He dies downcast and his debts and duties fall on the innocent Chandran. Now, Chandran has to ensure that his father's name is not besmirched and ensure that Geetha does not end up marrying the villainous Jose.

## Cast

* Kunchacko Boban as Alakkal Chandran
* Nedumudi Venu as Alakkal Govindanashan
* Navya Nair as Geetha
* Riyaz Khan as Dubai Jose/Cheenkanni Jose
* Jagathy Sreekumar as Ponnappan
* Jagadish as Soman
* Sujatha as Bhanumathi
* Chali Pala as Thommichayan
* Kalabhavan Prajod as Dasappan
* Sailesh Soman as Benny
* Geetha Salam as Kunjunju
* Machan Varghese as Kaali Thankan/Thankappan
* Vijaya Kumari as Pappiyamma
* Punnapra Appachan as Tea Shop Owner
* Thiruvalla Johnson as Pakida/Surendran
* KPAC Sabu as Bhaskaran

## Soundtrack

The film had musical score composed by Alphons Joseph. Johnson composed the background score. The lyrics were written by Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma, Beeyar Prasad, Varun J Thilak and Suresh Madhav.
Soundtrack listing :
| # | Title | Music Director | Lyricist | Singer(s) |
| 1 | Kanneerinte (Vaave Vaavavo) [F] | Alphons Joseph | Sarath Vayalar | Jyotsna Radhakrishnan |
| 2 | Kanneerinte (Vaave Vaavavo) [M] | Alphons Joseph | Sarath Vayalar | G Venugopal |
| 3 | Keranirakalaadum | Alphons Joseph | Beeyar Prasad | P Jayachandran |
| 4 | Kulirillam Vaazhum [D] | Alphons Joseph | Beeyar Prasad | KJ Yesudas, KS Chithra |
| 5 | Manassil | Fazal | Varun J Thilak | Varun J Thilak, Sugeetha Menon |
| 6 | Mazhamanjin Pulari | Fazal | Suresh Madhav | Franco Simon Neelankavil |
| 7 | Mizhiyile Naanam | Alphons Joseph | Sarath Vayalar | P Jayachandran, Sujatha Mohan |
| 8 | Thaarakappodi | Alphons Joseph | Beeyar Prasad | MG Sreekumar, Chorus |

## Reception

A critic from Sify wrote that "It is a predictable tearjerker which has no major twists and the screenplay goes awry. The songs are very mediocre and the picturisation is a total let down". A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "Jalolsavam is diluted and watery".

## Legacy

In Mid 2024, the film became the subject of a series of internet memes centered around the character of Dubai Jose, played by Riyaz Khan. The character's catchphrase, "Ellarum adich keri vaa!"(English transl. everybody come on with a bang), received newfound attention, with several memes circulating around the social media platforms Instagram and Facebook. Thus the character received a cult status.