: A short film made by a group of doctors at Kottakkal has become an instant hit amongst the healthcare community and the local people. The film titled Vaidyo Rakshathi
(Doctor Saves) reminds the viewer of the vital role in society for doctors.
The tightly edited seven-minute movie, enacted by leading doctors of Kottakkal, is a collective effort to drive home the message that your life in most cases remains in the hands of doctors, said P.S. Hari, radiologist who directed the movie.
People’s responsibility
“Movies with such strong messages are needed to constantly remind the people of their responsibility to keep away from attacks against doctors,” said Nasli Asees, a homemaker who watched the preview at Leena Theatre.
Cardiothoracic anesthesiologist A.K. Muraleedharan has done the lead role. Dermatologist Bindu Sudarshanan has played the role of a nurse.
The story unfolds from a mother’s perspective who recalls how Dr. Muraleedharan saved her son on a rainy night 20 years ago, despite it being his marriage eve.
She slaps her child, in his 20s now, when she learns that he had joined a group of people who assaulted Dr. Muraleedharan when a child died at the government hospital.
All the angst and emotions of a caring and grateful mother was brought to the last scene, which abruptly cuts asking the viewer to respect doctors. The movie has been posted on YouTube.
