Another Southern India base Divine Movie on Holy Shrine Sabariamala is lined up in the queue – to screen from tomorrow in theatres etc.
Malikappurathamma or Manjamaatha, a deity as equivalent to Bhagwan Sri Ayyappa at Sabarimala, has an emotional incline and devotional impact on the viewers as much as Ayyappan. The new upcoming film from Malayalam is based on the story and concept of Devi Malikappuram, starring the new Malayalam sensation hero Unni Mukundan. The movie may be the next “Kanthara” from the south but this time it is from the citadel of Kerala.
When you wear the holy Mudra (Badge chain) of Ayyappa to go to Sabarimala Pilgrimage, from that very moment all ladies are “Malikappuram” to you. You see them, you approach them as akin to the holy deity and all those who wear Holy Mudra chain badges are called “Ayyappa Swami” only. So you see the mother Malikappuram in all ladies till you complete the Sabarimala Pilgrimage and surrender the Mudra Chain badge. That is the holy and sacred concept of Malikappuram as far as Sabarimala is concerned. Sri Ayyappa is believed to be born to Bhagwan Shiva and Bhagwan Vishnu as Mohini (Female).
As per the faith, belief and historical references Malikappuram is the incarnation of Sri Madhura Meenakshi Amman of Madura, Tamilnadu and also the Family Diety of Panthalam Kingdom. Bhagwan Ayyappa was the prince of the Panthala Kingdom and he sacrificed and dethroned the Throne and Kingdom and proceeded to Forests (Sabarimala) and attained Yogadhyana forever. The Panthalam King or the position is still considered to be the father figure of Lord Ayyappa as per customs.
In the political spectrum of Kerala also, the movie Malikappuram has its significance. (Ladies below 10 yrs and above 50 are allowed in Sabarimala as per the customs, rituals and beliefs). After the Kerala Government decided to allow young ladies to Sabarimala against the custom and revered traditions of the temple, lakhs of ladies got down to the streets to protect their beliefs and traditions. The World has seen the power of those “Malikappurams” on the streets of Kerala against the conspiracy of the Communist Government which took place a few years ago to demolish Sabarimala.
Their, Malikappuram prayer rally and congregation across the state of Kerala (Namajapa Yatra) made the Government of Kerala to bow down to feet and their determination rumbled through the streets of Kerala.
Indications are that Unnimukundan’s latest film Malikappuram is a film which depicts and highlights the depth of devotion and relationships of those Malikappurams and the traditions of Sabarimala on the larger canvas.
The movie trailers suggest that Malikappuram will tell the story of a little girl “Malikappuram” and one little boy Swami Ayappa who takes a vow to go to Sabarimala to see their superhero Bhagwan Ayyappa differently.
In this age when the unrighteous add anger to unholy relationships to swallow Dharma, it is hoped that through Malikappuram, the scrolls of Dharma victory which will overcome these, all will be unveiled.
Malayalee’s young charming action hero superstar Unnimukundan is sure to amaze the screens in another visual epic drama when Bhagwan Ayyappa will hit the silver screen this time in BLACK.
