Njan Marykutty

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This is a Malayalam movie - NJAN MARYKUTTY (Meaning - I am Marykutty)

It is a story of a TRANS-SEXUAL

The story is simple. A boy has a girl's psyche and wants to be a girl from his childhood. He wears bangles, anklets, lipstick and saree... He is teased when young and hides his feminine inclinations and sexuality.

Only after he grows up he gets courage (at age of 27 years) to come out openly about his trans-sexual gender identity.

The story is about the struggles, type of discrimination and prejudice she faces in Indian society and work place and how she deals with it with utmost dignity..

The inspiration of the movie came while Director Ranjith found trans people easily integrated with respect in normal society in western countries and he wanted to make such a character based movie in Indian context. The director conceived the story and Jayasurya liked ti so much that he started the company to produced it. Jayasurya has acted brilliantly in portraying the role and I think he will win a few awards.

Earlier in past - this actor - director combo have tried to experiment in their previous collaborations too and came out with decent movies - I have seen one of that.

The movie is getting rave reviews. Kerala being high on literacy it has also opened well at the box office.The timing of the movie is perfect because Government of Kerala too has come out with various schemes to help trans-people

Jayasurya had to undergone amazing transformation as a trans person by imbibing the way they walk, talk, pronounce, act, feel, hide, fear, express, and emote so many emotions differently. It must have been a herculean tasks portrayed brilliantly with so much subtlety. The movie goes into the minds of the trans people with sensitivity and tenderness.

The song that is top of the chart is excellent - Doore Doore..

By the way, on the same date another Malayam movie is released of super star Mammootty - "Peranbu" and the unique clash between these two movies is that the heroine of Peranbu is Anjali Ameer is a transgender in real life. Hats off to Mammootty too for the same. Hats off to Malayalam film industry for taking GIANT strides.

I will go with 7 out of 10 for this well made movie

Jayasurya shines in his role as a man struggling to rebuild his identity as a new transwoman,in the generally patriarchal and regressive minded society of Idukki in Kerala. The opening scene itself displays the uneasiness of church goers in his presence. Marykutty (Jayasurya) quits his job as an IT professional and wishes to be a Superintendent of Police, but faces a lot of humiliation and harassment along the way. The most disturbing scene is when Marykutty is humiliated by his sister,who warns him not to attend her wedding as he will embarrass her. It just reinforces the foolishness of the old adage "Blood is thicker than water". Family is just a part of society that happens to share genetic ties with a person,and it is good that the director made an effort to educate people about the fallacy of familial bonds. The character of the villainous police officer who tries extra hard to humiliate Marykutty was perhaps a little overplayed, but without him, Marykutty's struggles would not have stood out that much. Innocent's role as the sympathetic and supportive priest was soothing. So was the radio jockey and the lady who plays the role of Marykutty's friend. Many scenes in this movie are emotional but not excessive. Jayasurya portrayed his character with tenacity and should be applauded for his willingness to do so.

The best depiction of transgender in this movie an eye opener for our society and jayasurya the best choice to show it to our society

Ranjith Sankar really knows how to make movies. Or rather how to make emotional and inspirational movies. (He only started making serious ones once he began producing them, though.) Following up with his 2015 film Su Su Sudhi Vathmeekam (also starring Jayasurya), he again picks up a hugely relevant topic for Njan Marykutty and fires it up with all his might. The straightforward and highly predictable story of a transsexual woman (Jayasurya) who finds it difficult to blend into the society is enhanced by rock-solid performances and occasional highlighting of stark social issues in Kerala and elsewhere in India. How the society fails to receive a person when he tries to change his sexuality is what director Sankar aims to convey here, and for that, he uses a mechanical container that also doubles up as a motivational film. Jayasurya, in the performance of the year so far in Mollywood, shines all the way. I am not surprised by his performance, but only has led me to wonder what really inspires him to take such roles and do it with so much finesse. Supported by a linear, easy-going storyline and good writing while not resorting to vulgarity, Njan Marykutty further increases its appeal as a decent film that hits multiple notes with great flare and ability. Watching it is like gulping down water in the middle of a night, thirsty and with eyes wide open. Although there are some usual ingredients - that are very commonplace in Malayalam films and even in Sankar's films - I am ready to ignore them because Njan Marykutty inspires and sheds heavy light into a real-life issue of stereotyping in today's world. It's a great watch and one that is essential. TN.

Liked the film very much. Thanks to jayasurya for his courage to take this role. Really inspiring film. Everyone should see thus film. Must watch. You will love this. Really an inspiring work to elevating a community needed to be uplifted to the front row. Its a thrilling film which i assure you. Please do watch the film and encourage these type of courageous works and entertain these type of films. These type of films will uplift our society and uplift the perspectives of people to a long extend. In the mean while it entertains and thrills you. It's a brilliant work for sure and everyone needs applause.