One of the finest classics in Malayalam films is Rathinirvedam (1978), written by the legendary script writer Padmarajan and directed by the master Bharathan. The coming of age film, featured top actress Jayabharathi and Krishnachandran. Now veteran producer Suresh Kumar is going to remake Rathinirvedam under the direction of TK Rajeev Kumar. The bold and thinking actress of Mollywood, Shwetha Menon who recently got a state award for her performance as Cheeru in Palery Manickyam is all set to play the role of "Rathi" in the remake of 'Rathinirvedam'. And the new face Sreejith will play the role of 'Pappu'. Sreejith enters film field through Fazil movie 'Living Together'.
Rathinirvedam the yesteryear classic, penned by the maverick Padmarajan and brought to life on celluloid by ace director Bharathan is set to return on the big screen . The coming-of-age movie which show cased a sensual portrayal of the titular character by Jayabharathi, in the new version is brought to life by Shewatha Menon. The role of Krishnanchandran as a teenager (Pappu) caught in the flux of sexual adolescence, is being essayed by Sreejith Vijay. The storyline of the classic which miffed many for its sensual portrayal of the lead as well as garnered appreciation for its narrative is bound to be the same in the new version. The classic of 1978 redefined the art of movie making and became a torch bearer for many movies in the 1980's.
