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"Pazhassi Raja" is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language historical epic film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film chronicles the life and times of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, a king who led a fierce armed rebellion against the British East India Company in the late 18th century.
Starring Mammootty in the titular role, the narrative highlights the guerilla warfare tactics employed in the forests of Wayanad against colonial forces. It is recognized for its scale, production design, and orchestral score by Ilaiyaraaja.
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Who was Pazhassi Raja?
Pazhassi Raja was Kerala Varma, a ruler who resisted the British East India Company in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The film presents his rebellion in the Wayanad region of Kerala.
Who plays Pazhassi Raja in the 2009 film?
Mammootty plays Pazhassi Raja in the 2009 Malayalam-language epic. Sarath Kumar and Manoj K. Jayan are also part of the principal cast.
Who directed Pazhassi Raja?
Hariharan directed the film, with a screenplay by the celebrated Malayalam writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The production is known for combining historical drama with large-scale battle scenes.
What language is Pazhassi Raja in?
The film is primarily in Malayalam, the main language of Kerala. It was also released in dubbed versions so audiences outside the Malayalam market could follow the historical story.
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