succeeded in most endeavors through sheer tenacity and hard work. His Onam offering "Chandupottu", directed by his friend Lal Jose, is in the same league. It is brave of the team behind "Chandupottu" to try out an effeminate character - Radhakrishnan - imitated by mimicry artists and comedians the world over. Gopika as the leading lady utilises her chance to show off her charm with an unobtrusive screen presence. The chemistry of the lead pair is also worth a special mention. Lal (also the producer of the movie) as the father of Dileep tries to bring out the pain and humiliation of having a progeny laughed at by society. So, with all hard work the movie has ended up with success.