Koodevide? () is a 1983 Malayalam-language drama film, written and directed by P. Padmarajan, starring Mammootty, Suhasini and Rahman, who makes his debut. The film is based on the Tamil novel Moongil Pookkal by Vasanthi. The film was Rahman's movie debut. The film was a major commercial success and was Padmarajan's first commercial hit.
Plot
Alice is a teacher at a boarding school in Ooty. A prodigal and unruly son of a Member of Parliament Xavier Puthooran, Ravi Puthooran joins the school in Alice's class. Alice manages to mentor him into a good student. Alice's boyfriend Captain Thomas feels intensely jealous of the attention Alice shows upon Ravi Puthooran. He accidentally kills the boy and surrenders to the police, leaving Alice frustrated in all aspects of her life.
Cast
Suhasini as Alice
Mammootty as Captain Thomas
Rahman as Ravi Puthooran
Rejani Mohanan as Jaani
Jose Prakash as Xavier Puthooran
Manian Pillai Raju as Shankar
Prem Prakash as Captain George
Sukumari as Susan
Devi as Daisy
Kottayam Santha
Anjali Naidu as Rajamma
Noohu as Paappan Chettan
Soundtrack
Awards
Koodevide won three Kerala State Film Awards and eight Kerala Film Critics Association Awards. It was also selected for screening in that year's Indian Panorama. Kerala State Film Awards Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor – Rahman Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress – Sukumari