Indrajaalam

Indrajaalam is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film produced and directed by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. The film stars Mohanlal, Rajan P. Dev and Geetha, with music composed by S. P. Venkatesh. It was released on 3 September 1990. The film became major commercial success and was major breakthrough for Rajan P Dev for his villain character Carlos.

Plot
The plot revolves around the uprising of an underworld gangster.

Cast

 * Mohanlal as Kannan Nair
 * Rajan P. Dev as Carlos
 * Geetha as Jayanthi
 * Sreeja as Vinu, Kannan's love interest
 * A. T. Jose IPS (Retd) as Commissioner David
 * Vijayan Karote as Home minister K. G. Menon
 * Anupam Kher as Maharashtra Chief Minister
 * Vijayaraghavan as Thankappan
 * Mohan Jose as Michael
 * Jose Prakash as Baba
 * K. P. A. C. Sunny as Adv.Narayana Swamy
 * Sathaar as Chandrakumar
 * Kunchan as Appu
 * Sainuddin as Kuttan
 * Prathapachandran as Baburaj
 * Meenakumari as Mariyamma
 * Balan K. Nair as Ayyappan Nair
 * Ravi Menon as Ravi, Press Photographer

Production
Action choreographer Sham Kaushal debuted with this film, who signed on in May 1990. One of Dennis Joseph's acquittances, Kennedy had recommended Rajan P. Dev to him after the success of the theatre play Kattukuthira. Thilakan was initially considered for the role of Carlos. However, they then decided to cast a new actor for the role. When they contacted Nana magazine, they recommended Rajan P. Dev for the role and he was eventually cast. Filming took place mostly in Bombay.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by S. P. Venkatesh.

Release and reception
Indrajaalam was released on 3 September 1990, Onam day. N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote, "High-speed cameras, sensitive film, innovative choreography of action and use of newfangled props have helped in this direction". Despite facing competition from three other Onam releases – Arhatha, Iyer the Great and Oliyampukal – it emerged the bigger success.