Kadhikan
Kadhikan is a 2023 Indian Malayalam drama film directed by filmmaker Jayaraj. The film stars Mukesh in the lead role, with Unni Mukundan, Ketaki Narayan and Gopu Krishna in supporting roles. Sanjoy Chowdhury composed the music for the film, which won the National Film Award – Special Mention.
Plot
A renowned story teller during the 1980s currently earning a living at the sawmill, hiding the performer in him due to his dire circumstances. A 17-year-old boy living in a juvenile home wishes to learn story telling from him with the support of the superintendent. His desire to learn the art form reignites the story teller's faith in the same. Over a short span of time, the relation ship between the Kadhikan and the young boy becomes a bond unlike any other, unfolding new dimensions in both their lives.Cast
- Mukesh as Chandrasenan / Kadhikan
- Unni Mukundan as the superintendent of the juvenile home
- Ketaki Narayan
- Krishnanand
- Gopu Krishna
- Sabitha Jayaraj
- Manoj Govindan
Production
In September 2022, Unni Mukundan reported that he was working on this film alongside two other unreleased Jayaraj films: Pramadhavanam and Mehfil.Soundtrack
The music was composed by Sanjoy Chowdhury.| Song | Singer | Lyrics | Notes |
| "Jeevathahu" | Anthara Salil Chowdhury | Tharun Kumar Sinha | Contains Bengali lyrics |
| "Aadhyanuraagam Nee" | Vijay Yesudas | Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma |