Adaminte Makan Abu is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language social drama film written, directed and co-produced by Salim Ahamed. It stars Salim Kumar and Zarina Wahab, with Mukesh, Kalabhavan Mani, Suraj Venjarammoodu, and Nedumudi Venu in supporting roles. The cinematography was handled by Madhu Ambat. The film features songs composed by Ramesh Narayan and score by Isaac Thomas Kottukapally. The film tells the story of a poor attar seller Abu (Kumar) whose only remaining wish in life is the Hajj pilgrimage, which he strives hard to fulfill.
Theatrical release poster
Kumar received critical acclaim for his performance as Abu and went on to win the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
Adaminte Makan Abu was Salim Ahamed's debut feature. He had the story in his mind for more than ten years.
Malayalam cinema is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Malayalam language, which is widely spoken in the state of Kerala, India. In 1982, Elippathayam won the Sutherland Trophy at the London Film Festival, and Most Original Imaginative Film of 1982 by the British Film Institute. The film Marana Simhasanam has won the prestigious Caméra d'Or at the 1999 Cannes Film Festival.
A scene from Vigathakumaran, the first Malayalam feature film
PK Rosy, the first actress of Malayalam movie industry
Adoor Gopalakrishnan is one of the pioneers of Indian parallel cinema.