The feudal arrogance of 'Mangalassery Neeakandan' - the hero of 'Devasuram,' was never more effectively stated than while reposing on a strategically positioned armchair on this very portico. I V Sasi, the habitual hit-maker of Malayalam movie industry, rightly gauged the vibes of this portico even in its time-worn pre-stardom state. The carved wooden pillars, ceiling and the ornate barricade add to the royal splendour of the setting.
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The magnificent woodwork evident in ordinary pieces like the doors and windows and the intricate structures like roofs, stairs and corridors stand testimony to the architectural brilliance that Kerala could boast of.Īn elaborately done up portico greets visitors to the Varikkassery Mana. A stroll, taking in the details, from the gate to the pond will take a good two-and-a-half hours. The colossal structure of the old house is made up of a 'nalukettu,' an open courtyard or 'nadumuttam' around which the house is built and two built-in granaries or 'pathayappura.' The compound also houses a large pond and the 'kudumba kshetram' – a temple attached to the premises of the house where the family deities are worshipped. Visitors walk down the long corridors, roam around in the expanse of its interiors and the open courtyard, reliving their favourite scenes in movies. Such has been the presence of the house on screen that it turned a tourist spot over the years. Varikkasseri Mana, with its eloquent presence, completed the picture like in most of the successful versions. The movie spawned a whole genre of Malayalm flicks that fed off the bright side of the feudal order. Though filmmaker I V Sasi intended them as symbols of the decadent values of a feudal society, both the Mana and Neelakantan came to represent abiding valiance in the hearts of Malayali audience. Rising to the status of a character that shared screen space with the actors – one that defined Mohanlal's 'Mangalassery Neelakandan' in many ways – the Mana has since turned a superstar in its own right. The gargantuan home that showcases traditional Kerala-style architecture in all its glory has been more than a mere backdrop since its first appearance in the run-away hit 'Devasuram' (1993). To describe Varikkasseri Mana as one of the most sought after shooting locations for Malayalam movies will be to understate the stardom it enjoys.
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