MT Vasudevan Nair: Crisp plots and sharp characters
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MT Vasudevan Nair: Crisp plots and sharp characters

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Protagonists like Sathyanathan in ‘Sadayam,’ Kannan in ‘Perumthachan,’ and Narayani in ‘Nirmalyam,’ all created by M.T. While Nirmalyam, M.T.’s directorial debut, unfolded the struggles of a velichappadu, Parinayam, helmed by Hariharan, discussed the mental struggles of a young Namboothiri woman. Sadayam, a psychological drama directed by Sibi Malayil, which also featured what is considered one of actor Mohanlal’s best performances, depicts a young man questioning a system that fails to protect the weak and vulnerable. This approach was conducive to Mohanlal’s portrayal, as the character’s mental state evolved throughout the sequence,” Sibi Malayil had told TNIE earlier. Hariharan’s Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, a classic made even more popular by Mammootty’s performance, depicts the epic battle between the Chekavars in a fresh light.

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TRIBUTE | M.T. Vasudevan Nair (1933-2024): Legacy of the Prolific Malayalam Writer, Scenarist, and Filmmaker
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TRIBUTE | M.T. Vasudevan Nair (1933-2024): Legacy of the Prolific Malayalam Writer, Scenarist, and Filmmaker

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 28, 2024 18:17 IST - 10 MINS READ How does one describe M.T. In MT’s world, men were always at the centre, and the destinies of women, who were much more rooted and resilient, were always entangled with men’s lust, greed, and frustrations. Conflicts within middle-class families, turbulent man-woman relationships, lust, infidelity, and the various compromises and …

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair | I am glad I could create memorable films with M.T., says filmmaker Hariharan

The Hindu  

Vasudevan Nair has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my long career in cinema. The film became a big hit, and it proved that artistic films could enjoy box-office success as well. I am glad that together we could make some of the most celebrated films in Malayalam, like Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Amrutham Gamaya, Parinayam and Panchagni. It …

MT Vasudevan Nair and the sorcery of the river Nila
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MT Vasudevan Nair and the sorcery of the river Nila

The Hindu  

Vasudevan Nair, whose death is mourned by tens of thousands of Keralites across the globe, was a writer who defied easy categorisation. Dubbed as a romantic egotist in his youthful days, he was seen by many as a true successor of Changampuzha, the tragically gifted lyric poet who was cut short in the prime of his life. In fact MT …

Film fraternity pays heartfelt tribute to M.T. Vasudevan Nair
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Film fraternity pays heartfelt tribute to M.T. Vasudevan Nair

The Hindu  

Prominent figures from the Malayalam film industry, including Mammootty, Mohan Lal and Manju Warrier, paid their final respects to legendary M.T. Acting in roles penned by MT has been an unparalleled privilege.” Actor Mammootty shared a heartfelt Facebook post, expressing a deep sense of loss. “My heartfelt tribute to a great writer.” Director Hariharan, who collaborated with MT on numerous …

Legendary Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair dies
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Legendary Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair dies

Deccan Chronicle  

Renowned writer, Jnanpith Awardee and Padma Bhushan Awardee, MT Vasudevan Nair, passed away at a private hospital in Kerala's Kozhikode on Wednesday at the age of 91.Vasudevan Nair, popularly known as MT, is regarded as one of the most successful writers of novels and screenplays in Malayalam. He also wrote essays, short stories, travelogues and even directed films.Following his demise, …

M.T. Vasudevan Nair’s words held a mirror to his fellow Malayalis
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M.T. Vasudevan Nair’s words held a mirror to his fellow Malayalis

The Hindu  

A man of words that will last for posterity, a creator of movies that linger forever in the collective psyche of Malayalis, M.T. A prolific writer, delving into the raw and complicated human emotions and interactions, MT, as he was reverently and fondly addressed in Kerala and elsewhere, held a mirror to his fellow Malayalis. Among this varied body of …

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, a colossus of screenwriting
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M.T. Vasudevan Nair, a colossus of screenwriting

The Hindu  

The angry oracle of Nirmalyam, spitting blood at an idol as a protest against his poverty-ridden life, does not have much in common with Krishna Kurup of Oru Cheru Punchiri, a retired man content with his life and sharing a rare bond with his partner Ammalukutty. Menon’s Olavum Theeravum, which MT wrote based on his short story, became a precursor …

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, doyen of Malayalam literature and cinema, passes away
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M.T. Vasudevan Nair, doyen of Malayalam literature and cinema, passes away

The Hindu  

Vasudevan Nair, one of India’s greatest writers of all time, died in Kozhikode at a private hospital on Wednesday. He was also an exceptional scriptwriter who revolutionised the art of screenplay writing in Malayalam cinema and authored several landmark films. A few months ago, an anthology of films called Manorathangal, adapted from his short stories, was released on OTT. championed …

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