'Udayananu Tharam, a major draw

The Malayalam film "Udayananu Tharam" has proved a major hit and continues its golden run at the box office with "Achuvinte Amma" following close behind.

1. "Udayananu Tharam": The combination of Sreenivasan's sarcastic pen and his superlative performance has had miraculous results. It is long since Malayalam cinema has got such a big hit.

2. "Achuvinte Amma": Director Sathyan Anthikad has succeeded in drawing the female audience back to the theatre. He has got the deadly combination of Urvasi and Meera Jasmine to back his efforts.

3. "Makalkku": Director Jayaraaj has got an unconventional story about a little girl brought up by the authorities of a mental asylum as she was born to a mentally ill woman played by Sobhana. This film also marks the comeback of Suresh Gopi after a prolonged hiatus.

4. "Annorikkal": Debutant director Sarathchandran Wayanad has got a typical subject with rural settings. The high point of this film is said to be the dusky makeup of Kavya Madhavan.

5. "Hridayathil Sookshikkan": Yet another love story, starring Kunchakko Boban and Bhavana. Kunchakko Boban has tried comedy in this film, said to be inspired by "Meet the Parents".