What do you know about the genre ‘road movie'?

We surmise some of you had been with the genre, many times before. For those who find it difficult to analyze its structure, these are the keys points to ponder. The road film is a standard plot often employed by script writers to create a type of movie with an episodic structure.

This type of movies typically involves one of more people in motion, who have some challenges to meet.

On the accomplishment of each set of challenges, they will emerge with some new found knowledge or a personal awakening about the bigger ends. In most episodes, a piece of the plot is revealed - allies are gained, and the films of the genre conclude either with the protagonists reaching a destination, his home or away from home with pleasant or unpleasant results. Sure, by now you would have come up with your share of the list of road movies.

And the news for the discussion is that ace scriptwriter -director A K Sajan is planning a road movie in Malayalam. Titled as 'Pamba' the movie will present four new heroes and new heroines to Mollywood. This road movie, the first of its kind in Malayalam commercial cinema, will tell a plot based on a trip by four youngsters, from Delhi to Sabarimala.

The movie progresses amidst the engaging happenings and developments that thwart their intentions. Supporting the youngsters in the cast are Manoj K Jayan, Siddhique, Saiju Kurup and Bineesh Kodiyery. This movie, produced by Damor cinema will kick of its shoot by July.

A K Sajan has earlier directed movies like 'Stop Violence' and 'Lanka' which were noted for their narrative differences.