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Mararikulam is a narrow strip of land between the towns of Alappuzha and Cherthala bounded by NH47 in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west. Mararikulam which is famous for the Lord Siva temple is located towards the north of Kalavoor.

It’s near to the Arabian sea and has sandy beaches. Marari Beach Resort which became famous few years back has given this beach a new name – Marari Beach. More and more resorts are coming up here and it’s becoming a popular tourist destination. Mararikulam railway station connects this beautiful place to rest of India. NH47 also passes a mile away from here.

Mararikulam is the home place of Kerala Chief Minister Sri.VS Achuthanthan and Mararikulam Assembly constituency is the constituency from which finance minister Dr. Thomas Isac was elected.

We have seen actors and script writers from Kalavoor. Kalavoor is home for many more well known People from all walks of life – today’s post is about Kalavoor Balan.

Kalavoor Balan is a well known Music Director from Kalavoor. He was the musician behind Achaammakkuttiyude Achaayan – a film that was released in 1998. He has also directed many devotional songs in Malayalam.

Actor Ratheesh: A scene from Rajavinte Makan

The ace actor, Ratheesh who acted in more than 50 films was a native of Kalavoor too.

Ratheesh started his career in the Malayalam film Vezhambal in 1977. But it was K. G. George who provided his big break through Ullkadal in 1979. He became a hero through I. V. Sasi’s Thusharam in 1981. From 1981 to 1988 he was at the peak of his career, performing in films like Ee Nadu, Rajavinte Makan alongside Mohanlal, Muhoortham 11.30, Vazhiyorakazhchakal, Ayiram Kannukal, Abkari, Unaru, Ithraym Kaalam, Thandram, Akkachiyude Kunjuvava, John Jaffer Janardhanan alongside Mammootty, and Ponthooval.

After 1988 he reduced the number of films in which he acted; he quit altogether after 1990. After a period of 4 years he came back through Shaji Kailas’ Commissioner. Between 1994 and his death on 23 December 2002 he acted in around 20 movies. His death at 48 came as a big blow to Kalavoor as well as the Malayalam film industry.

Actors Ratheesh and Ambika: another scene from Rajavinte makan

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Little Flower Church is located towards the north of Kalavoor on NH 47 between Block Junction and Valavanadu. It is also called Cherupushpam Palli.

Mannancherry is located on the State Highway 40 (SH 40) between Ampanakulangara and Kavungal. A road connects Kalavoor to Mannancherry which lies towards the east.

The pincode for Mannancherry is 688538

Other important places on SH 40 are Muhamma and Thanneermukkom.