Devasuram [The God Demon] was recommended as a classic must watch Malayalam film from 1993 -- one of the best of Mohanlal's career. It's also considered one of the finest of director I. V. Sasi. The film was written by Ranjith who based the character of Mangalassery Neelakantan (Mohanlal) on his friend Mullasserry Rajagopal. Rajagopal, bedridden for years, had a passion for music, and his wife was devoted to him. He evidently joked that "Ranjith had not managed to show even half of what he did in his life." Mohanlal is Neelan, running through his inheritance from his father, a bit of a rowdy and a womanizer, but known for his love for music and the arts. He has a devoted land... |