Vinodayathra (transl. Leisure Trip – transl. Vinod's Journey
) is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, and starring Dileep and Mukesh along with Meera Jasmine, Murali, Innocent, Ganapathi S Poduval, KPAC Lalitha, Nedumudi Venu, Seetha and Parvathy in supporting roles. Some scenes of the film were reportedly inspired by the 2001 Korean film My Sassy Girl. The film became a blockbuster at the box office and completed more than 175 days in theatres and has over the years attained cult status.
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Plot
It is the story of an irresponsible but good-natured young man, Vinod who came from UAE, who comes to a hilly village to live with his elder sister, Vimala, brother-in-law, Shaji, and his sister, Rashmi. Shaji is a reputed engineer in the irrigation department, and Vinod wants to learn life from him. However, he ends up creating problems for Shaji. Vinod meets many people in the village and learns life lessons from them, mainly from Anupama whom he falls in love with.
Music
The score and soundtrack of the film were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The songs were written by Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma. All songs became chartbusters.
Awards and nominations
Asianet Film Awards
Asianet Film Award for Best Actress - Meera Jasmine
Asianet Film Award for Best Child Artist - Ganapathi S Poduval
Kerala State Film Awards
Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay - Sathyan Anthikad
Kerala State Film Award for Best Choreography - Brinda