Sequels in Malayalam Film Industry

Introduction 




A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of, or expands upon, some earlier work. In the common context of a narrative work of fiction, a sequel portrays events set in the same fictional universe as an earlier work, usually chronologically following the events of that work.


In many cases, the sequel continues elements of the original story, often with the same characters and settings. A sequel can lead to a series, in which key elements appear in a number of stories. Although the difference between more than one sequel and a series is somewhat arbitrary, it is clear that some media franchises have enough sequels to become a series, whether originally planned as such or not.


Sequels are attractive to creators and to publishers because there is less risk involved in returning to a story with known popularity rather than developing new and untested characters and settings. Audiences are sometimes eager for more stories about popular characters or settings, making the production of sequels financially appealing.

In movies, sequels are common. There are many name formats for sequels. Usually, they either have unrelated titles, or the same title as the original, but with a number added. Sometimes such titles have subtitles as well.  It is also common for a sequel to have a variation of the original title.
 Sequels in Malayalam Cinema 


 With the limited knowledge in my mind, here I am attempting to build up the list of movie sequels in Malayalam. 
  1. Aana Valarthiya Vanampady (1959), Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
  2. Thacholi Othenan (1964), Othenante Makan (1970), Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990)
  3. Kattuthulasi (1965), Thenaruvi (1973)
  4. Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966), Kayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan (1976)
  5. Chemmeen (1967), Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
  6. Ashwamedham (1967), Sharashayya (1971)
  7. Kalli Chellamma (1969), Arikkari Ammu (1981)
  8. CID Nazeer (1971), Taxi Car (1972), Prethangalude Thazhvaram (1973)
  9. Lisa (1978), Veendum Lisa (1987)
  10. Athirathram (1984), Balram v/s Tharadas (2006)
  11. My Dear Kuttychathan (1984), My Dear Kuttychathan (2010), My Dear Kuttychathan (2011)
  12. Aavanazhi (1986), Inspector Balram (1991), Balram v/s Tharadas (2006)
  13. Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986), Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011)
  14. Nadodikkattu (1987), Pattanapravesham (1988), Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
  15. Irupatham Noottandu (1987), Sagar Elias Jackie: Reloaded (2009)
  16. Oru CBI Diarykkurippu (1988), Jagratha (1989), Sethuramayyer CBI (2004), Nerariyan CBI (2005)
  17. August 1? (1988), August 15 (2011)
  18. Kireedam (1989), Chenkol (1993)
  19. Ramji Rao Speaking (1989), Mannar Mathai Speaking  (1995), Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014)
  20. Samrajyam (1990),  Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander (2015)
  21. In Harihar Nagar (1990), 2 Harihar Nagar (2009), In Ghost House Inn (2010)
  22. Mimics Parade (1991), Kasargod Kadar Bhai (1992), Again Kasargod Kadar Bhai (2010)
  23. Kilukkam (1991), Kilukkam Kilukilukkam  (2006)
  24. Devasuram (1993), Ravanaprabhu (2001)
  25. Manichitrathazhu (1993), Geethanjali (2013)
  26. Uppukandam Brothers (1993), Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action (2011)
  27. Aakashadoothu (1993), Aakashadoothu (TV Serial)
  28. Mikhayelinte Santhathikal (TV Serial), Puthran (1994)
  29. Commissioner (1994), Bharath Chandran IPS (2005), The King & The Commissioner (2012)
  30. The King (1995), The King & The Commissioner (2012)
  31. Azhakiya Ravanan (1996), Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015)
  32. Junior Mandrake (1997), Senoir Mandrake (2010)
  33. Kannur (1997), Veendum Kannur (2012)
  34. Stop Violence (2002), Asuravithu (2012)
  35. 4 the People (2004), By the People (2005), Of the People (2008)
  36. Udayanaanu Tharam (2005), Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar (2012)
  37. Keerthichakra (2006), Kurukshethra (2008), Kandahar (2010), 1971: Beyond Borders (2017)
  38. Achanurangatha Veedu (2006), Lisammayude Veedu (2013)
  39. Akkarakkazhchakal (TV Serial), Akkarakkazhchakal (2011)
  40. Pokkiri Raja (2010), Madhura Raja (2019)
  41. Punyalan Agarbathies (2013), Punyalan Private Limited (2017) 
  42. Honey Bee (2013), Honey Bee 2: Celebrations (2017), Honey Bee 2.5 (2017)
  43. Aadu (2015), Aadu 2 (2017)
I am not sure that it is the complete one, but still trying. Please forgive me if some of them missing from this list. 
Dr. Sibu C. Chithran

Comments

Vivek said…
Achanurangatha Veedu(2006) - Lisammayude Veedu(2013)

Stop Violence(2002) - Asuravithu(2012)
March 7, 2014 at 7:56 PM
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