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Samrajyam (transl. Empire) is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed by Jomon.[1] The film stars Mammootty as Alexander, a powerful underworld don. The film narrates the story of his rise and fall. The film features Madhu, Srividya, Ashokan, Captain Raju and Vijayaraghavan in supporting roles. The film features original music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, while the cinematography was handled by Jaynan Vincent.[2]

Samrajyam
Poster designed by Gayathri Ashokan
Directed by	Jomon
Screenplay by	Shibu Chakravarthy
Story by	Jacob Jomon K.J
Produced by	D. Ajmal Hassan
Starring	Mammootty Sonia Madhu Srividya Captain Raju Vijayaraghavan
Cinematography	Jayanan Vincent
Edited by	K. P. Harihara Puthran
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Arifa Productions
Distributed by	Shyni Films Release
Release date	22 June 1990 (Kerala)
Running time	122 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

The film was a major commercial success and ran for more than 200 days in Kerala box office.[3] The film found greater success in Andhra Pradesh. The film brought by distributor for about 10 prints went on to play in 400 prints due to the huge demand in theatres.[4] The film and its protagonist Alexander has developed a cult following in the years following its release. ^{[citation needed]}

A sequel titled Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander starring Unni Mukundan was released in 2015. The sequel tells the story of Alexander's son Jordan, 25 years after the events that take place in Samrajyam.

Premise

Alexander, a powerful mafia leader, faces several trials and tribulations while trying to juggle his estranged relationship with his policeman father Balakrishnan and rule the underworld.

Cast

Release

The film was released on 22 June 1990.^{[citation needed]}

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its direction and effects.[5]

Box office

The film was a major commercial success at the Kerala and Andhra Pradesh box office.[6][7][8][1] The film ran over 200 days in Kerala and 600 days in Andhra Pradesh box office. The film remains to be the longest running Malayalam film in Andhra Pradesh, It ran for more than 400 days in multiple centers in AP and even crossed the 600 day mark in some theatres.[9]

Legacy

The film ran for 100 days in movie theatres in Kerala. The film ran for more than 420 days in several centers in Andhra Pradesh, This makes Samrajyam the longest running Malayalam film in Andhra Pradesh , a record that remains unbeaten to this day.

Sequel

Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander starring Unni Mukundan in the lead was released in 2015. The movie was the debut Malayalam venture of Tamil director Perarasu. Twenty five years from the original, this sequel tells the story of Alexander's son. The film was a box office bomb and received negative reviews from critics [2]

References

External links

• Samrajyam at IMDb

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