Kanamarayathu
is
the
romantic
drama
directed
by
IV
Sasi,
which
hit
the
theatres
in
1984.
The
movie,
which
was
written
by
P
Padmarajan,
featured
Mammootty
and
Shobana
in
the
lead
roles,
while
Rahman
essayed
a
pivotal
role.
Mammootty
appeared
as
Roy
Varghese,
a
rich
businessman
in
the
movie
which
depicted
his
unique
bonding
with
an
orphan
girl
named
by
Sherly,
played
by
Shobana.
Popular
actress
Seema
had
appeared
in
an
extended
cameo
role,
in
the
movie.
Let's
see
who
can
all
replace
Mammootty,
Shobana
&
others,
if
Kanamarayathu
is
hypothetically
being
remade
now....
Prithviraj
As
Roy
Varghese
Prithviraj
is
the
best
choice
for
the
role
of
Roy,
which
was
played
by
Mammootty
in
the
original.
The
character
of
the
rich
businessman
who
falls
in
love
with
Sherly,
but
decides
to
stay
away
from
her
considering
their
age
gap,
will
be
totally
safe
in
Prithvi's
hands.
Namitha
Pramod
As
Sherly
The
role
of
Sherly,
the
young
girl
who
falls
in
love
with
the
much
elder
Roy
without
realising
that
he
is
her
sponser,
was
beautifully
portrayed
by
Shobana
in
the
original.
If
the
movie
is
being
remade
now,
Namitha
Pramod
will
be
a
good
choice
for
the
role.
Gokul
Suresh
As
Baby
Rahman
delivered
an
extraordinary
performance
as
Baby,
the
younger
brother
of
Roy's
best
friend
Alex,
who
also
falls
in
love
with
Sherly,
in
Kanamarayathu.
If
the
movie
is
getting
a
remake
at
present,
young
actor
Gokul
Suresh
can
be
considered
for
the
role.
Sshivada
As
Dr.
Elsie
George
Seema
had
made
an
extended
cameo
appearance
as
Roy's
close
friend
Dr.
Elsie,
whom
Sherly
misunderstands
as
his
lover,
in
the
movie.
From
the
current
slot
of
actresses,
Sshivada
will
be
a
great
choice
for
the
role.
Saiju
Kurup
As
Alex
The
role
of
Roy's
best
buddy
Alex,
who
tries
to
make
him
settle
down
in
life,
was
played
by
Lalu
Alex
in
the
original.
From
the
current
slot,
Saiju
Kurup
will
be
a
great
choice
for
the
role.
Kanamarayathu
was
an
adaptation
of
the
1921-released
American
novel,
Daddy-Long-Legs,
by
Jean
Webster.
The
movie
had
featured
an
ensemble
star
cast,
including
Sukumari,
Kaviyoor
Ponnamma,
Bahadoor,
Sabitha
Anand,
Unni
Mary,
etc.
The
songs
composed
by
the
veteran
musician
Shyam,
especially
the
song
Oru
Madhurakinavin,
which
featured
Rahman
and
Shobana
went
on
to
become
chartbusters.
Jayanan
Vincent
was
the
DOP
of
the
project.
Kanamarayathu,
which
was
a
critical
and
commercial
success,
won
three
awards
at
the
Kerala
State
Film
Awards
of
1984,
including
the
awards
for
the
Best
Story,
Best
Music
Director,
and
Best
Playback
Singer
(Female).
The
movie
was
later
remade
in
to
Hindi
in
1986,
under
the
title
Anokha
Rishta.
Veteran
actor
Rajesh
Khanna
reprised
the
role
essayed
by
Mammootty
in
the
movie,
which
was
also
directed
by
IV
Sasi.