# Roudram

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{{Infobox film
| name           = Roudram
| image          = Roudram.jpg
| director       = [Renji Panicker](/source/Renji_Panicker)
| producer       = Shahul Hameed Marikar<br />[Anto Joseph](/source/Anto_Joseph)
| writer         = [Renji Panicker](/source/Renji_Panicker)
| starring       = [Mammootty](/source/Mammootty)<br />[Sai Kumar](/source/Sai_Kumar_(Malayalam_actor))<br />Manju
| narrator       = 
| music          = Rajamani
| cinematography = Sanjeev Shankar
| editing        = Donmax
| distributor    = Marikar Films
| released       = {{Film date|2008|01|31|df=y}}
| runtime        = 
| country        = India
| language       = Malayalam
| budget         = 
}}

'''''Roudram''''' is a 2008 Indian [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam)-language [action](/source/action_film) [crime thriller film](/source/crime_thriller_film) written and directed by [Renji Panicker](/source/Renji_Panicker). It stars [Mammootty](/source/Mammootty), [Sai Kumar](/source/Sai_Kumar_(Malayalam_actor)), [Vijayaraghavan](/source/Vijayaraghavan_(actor)) and [Rajan P Dev](/source/Rajan_P_Dev).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/cycle-roudram-on-top-malayalam-news-36786.html|title='Cycle', 'Roudram' on top - Malayalam News|date=23 February 2008|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mammootty-ends-2008-on-a-happy-note/story-SAtmFVBjShqUkm5MGLOEoM.html|title=Mammootty ends 2008 on a happy note|date=15 December 2008|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/roudram-review-malayalam-pclw4jgccghjh.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726045234/https://www.sify.com/movies/roudram-review-malayalam-pclw4jgccghjh.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 July 2021|title=Roudram|website=[Sify](/source/Sify)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/feb/01ssr.htm|title=Review: Roudram|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref>

==Plot==
In [Kochi](/source/Kochi), Kambilikkandam Jose is a drug baron who arrives to meet Pattakkalil Purushothaman "Appichai" Pilla, one of the largest drug dealers in [South India](/source/South_India), for a massive hike in his commission. Appichai arrives, along with his foster son Sethumadhavan "Sethu". Appichai calls Sethu, who is on a cruise in [Goa](/source/Goa). Upon his return to Kochi, Sethu kills Jose with the help from [IG](/source/Inspector_General_of_Police) Balagopal. The death brings on a strong protest inside the state, causing the [C.M.](/source/Chief_Minister_of_Kerala) to order a detailed investigation. 

[ACP](/source/Assistant_Commissioner_of_Police) Narendran "Nari", is in-charge of the inquiry. Widely known for his aggressive and belligerent behavior, Nari begins the investigation by questioning Dr. Ratnakumari (the [assistant surgeon](/source/assistant_surgeon) who conducted the [postmortem examination](/source/postmortem_examination) on Jose). Nari finds the marks of physical attack on Jose's face that were not reported, where he  reaches out to meet Jose's family, but all of them are found dead the next day. Sethu, who holds an illegal business partnership with the C.M.'s son Jeevan, one of the most influential businessmen in the country. 

Hiding in an ashram named ''Karunyadeepam'', under Rema Behan, Sethu runs a [drug cartel](/source/drug_cartel). Through his investigative methods, Narendran reaches out to Rema Behan, who is found dead the following day. Eventually, Narendran encounters obstacles, including Jeevan and several senior cops, where he is discharged from the investigation, but Narendran blackmails the C.M. with a [video clip](/source/digital_video) on Jeevan, given by Sethu. The C.M. lets Narendran to begin with the investigation. 

Narendran arrests Sethu, who threatened Appichai, since Narendran had given him 24 hours to reveal information on Sethu. When Narendran and Sethu arrives at a safe place. Helen's brothers arrive and tries to kill Sethu, but Narendran kills them instead. Sethu shoots Narendran in the arm, and Narendra responds by shooting Sethu in the leg, where he also shoots the car hanging from the [garage](/source/car_garage) ceiling, which crushes Sethu's legs. Narendra leaves the garage along with Shihabudden, Thomas and Hamza, while Sethu bleeds to death.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [Mammootty](/source/Mammootty) as [ACP](/source/Assistant_Commissioner_of_Police) Narendran alias Nari
* [Sai Kumar](/source/Sai_Kumar_(Malayalam_actor)) as Sethumadhavan "Sethu" aka Sethumohandas
* [Vijayaraghavan](/source/Vijayaraghavan_(actor)) as Pattakkalil Purushothaman "Appichayi" Pillai, Sethu's godfather
* [Rajan P Dev](/source/Rajan_P_Dev) as [IG](/source/Inspector_General_of_Police) Mohammed Shihabudeen [IPS](/source/Indian_Police_Service), Nari's mentor
* [Lalu Alex](/source/Lalu_Alex) as [SP](/source/Superintendent_of_Police) Thomas Antony [IPS](/source/Indian_Police_Service), Nari's childhood friend 
* Manju Benjamin as Prabha Narendran, Nari's wife
* [Spadikam George](/source/Spadikam_George) as [ASI](/source/Assistant_Sub-Inspector_of_Police)Veerabhadra Kurup
* Prakash as [SI](/source/Sub_Inspector) Musthafa
* [Janardhanan](/source/Janardhanan_(actor)) as [Chief Minister](/source/Chief_Minister) C. K
* [Jayan Cherthala](/source/Jayan_Cherthala) as [CI](/source/Circle_Inspector) Jalapalan
* [Jayakrishnan](/source/Jayakrishnan) as Chief Minister's son
* [Sona Heiden](/source/Sona_Heiden) as Subhadra
* [Ramu](/source/Ramu_(actor)) as [IG](/source/Inspector_General_of_Police) Balagopal [IPS](/source/Indian_Police_Service)
* [Abu Salim](/source/Abu_Salim_(actor)) as [CI](/source/Circle_Inspector) Hamsa
* [Shammi Thilakan](/source/Shammi_Thilakan) as [DySP](/source/Deputy_Superintendent_of_Police) Roy Chandy
* [Sreelatha Namboothiri](/source/Sreelatha_Namboothiri) as Chief Minister's wife
* [Subair](/source/Subair) as Kambilikandam Jose
* Prabha Dutt as Rema Behan/Rema Bai
* [Venu Nagavally](/source/Venu_Nagavally) as Doctor, Nari's friend
* [Balachandran Chullikkadu](/source/Balachandran_Chullikkadu) as Doctor Surendran
* [Nawab Shah](/source/Nawab_Shah_(actor)) as Michael Chorda, Sethu's friend 
* [Bindu Panicker](/source/Bindu_Panicker) as Shihabudeen's wife
* [Urmila Unni](/source/Urmila_Unni) as Dr.Ratnakumari, I.G. Balagopal's wife
* [T. P. Madhavan](/source/T._P._Madhavan) as [ASI](/source/Assistant_Sub-Inspector_of_Police) Ayyappan Nair
* [Sonia](/source/Sonia_(actress)) as Nirmala
* Maya Moushmi as Valsamma, Jose's wife
* [Mohan Jose](/source/Mohan_Jose) as Rajakkad Chellappa
* [Kundara Johny](/source/Kundara_Johny) as [DYSP](/source/Deputy_Superintendent_of_Police) Hameed
* [Jaffar Idukki](/source/Jaffar_Idukki) as Sulaiman, [Police constable](/source/Police_constable)
* Manjusha Sajish as Meera
}}

==Release==
''Roudram'' was released on 25 January 2008 in India, with a subsequent release on 6 March 2008 in Kuwait. The film became a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mammootty-ends-2008-on-a-happy-note/story-SAtmFVBjShqUkm5MGLOEoM.html|title=Mammootty ends 2008 on a happy note|date=15 December 2008|website=[Hindustan Times](/source/Hindustan_Times)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/malayalam-films-have-few-takers-in-kerala/580626|title=Malayalam films have few takers in Kerala|date=15 June 2008|website=[Outlook India](/source/Outlook_(Indian_magazine))}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|1105741}}
Category:2008 films
Category:2008 Malayalam-language films
Category:2000s masala films
Category:Fictional portrayals of the Kerala Police
Category:Indian action thriller films
Category:Films shot in Kochi
Category:2008 action thriller films

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