Karutha Pakshikal


Karutha Pakshikal is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Kamal. It stars Mammootty, Meena, and Padmapriya.

Plot

Widower Murugan moves to Kerala with his three children and irons clothes to make a living. While dealing with daily issues, he also aims to fund the operation of his child who is visually impaired. They come across Suvarna who belongs to a rich household and is living the last days of her life, as she is suffering from a disease. She bonds with the family, especially the visually impaired daughter of Murugan, and gives her consent to have her eyes donated to the child after her imminent death. The family, especially the children are caught in a dilemma, whether to wish for her death or her recovery. Murugan advises them to pray for her good health. Later, she dies but her busy husband and family does not care about her pledge to donate eyes and she is cremated without eye donation procedures. Initially saddened by this turn of events, Murugan and the family goes back to their usual life with their positive outlook amidst poverty.

Cast

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack was composed by Mohan Sithara, with lyrics penned by Sarath Vayalar.
#SongSingersRaga
1"Mazhayil"ManjariVrindavana Saranga
2"Venmukiletho Kaattin Kayyil"P. Jayachandran—
3"Venmukiletho Kaattin Kayyil "Sheela Mani—

Awards

;National Film Awards
;Kerala State Film Awards
Kerala [Film Critics Association Awards]
;Filmfare Awards South
;Asianet Film Awards