Unconventional film on eunuchs opened to good response

MalayalamfilmArdhanari, which is an unconventional film dedicated to eunuch community, has opened to positive responses and introduced playback singer MG Sreekumar as a potential producer in the industry. "If not for Sreekumar, this film wouldn't have become a reality as he gave me complete freedom. Each time when I would ask him about the money, he would say not to worry at all. It has been released Friday in 39 theatres and the first reports are very encouraging and Sreekumar is the most happiest," said director Santhosh Sawpernika told reporters here.

He added, "There are manyhijadas(eunuchs) in our state but sadly they are not being accepted, hence this film onhijadasis for thehijadas. We would be really happy if a small step is made to accepthijadaswho remain to themselves". The film, scripted by Sawpernika, stars Manoj K Jayan, Raju, Sukumari, Class 12 student Mahalekshmi, and late Thilakan in important roles. Mahalekshmi, who plays an eunuch in the film, said, "I met Sreekumar in a TV show and he asked me if I will act in his film and I readily agreed.

And next I saw my name in the film's cast. Honestly, I was wonderstruck when I was told that I have to play a malehijada. And my friends were so surprised to see me in such a role and I really enjoyed it".