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	{{short description\|1970 film by Thoppil Bhasi}}		{{short description\|1970 film by Thoppil Bhasi}}
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	\| screenplay = Thoppil Bhasi		\| screenplay = Thoppil Bhasi
	\| based_on = {{based on\|''[[Ningalenne Communistakki]]''}}		\| based_on = {{based on\|''[[Ningalenne Communistakki]]''}}
	\| starring = [[~~Prem Nazir~~]]<br />[[~~Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan~~]]<br />[[Sheela]]<br />[[Jayabharathi]]		\| starring = [[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)\|Sathyan]]<br />[[Prem Nazir]]<br />[[Sheela]]<br />[[Jayabharathi]]
	\| music = [[G. Devarajan]]		\| music = [[G. Devarajan]]
	\| cinematography = [[C. Ramachandra Menon]]		\| cinematography = [[C. Ramachandra Menon]]
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	'''''Ningalenne Communistakki''''' ({{translation\|You made me a communist}}) is a 1970 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film written and directed by [[Thoppil Bhasi]] and produced by [[Kunchacko]]. It is based on the play [[Ningalenne Communistakki\|of the same name]]. The film stars ~~[[Prem Nazir]],~~ [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]], [[Sheela]] and [[Jayabharathi]] in the lead roles. The film had musical score by [[G. Devarajan]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=327 \|title=Ningalenne Communistaakki \|website=Malayalachalachithram \|access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1990 \|title=Ningalenne Communistaakki \|website=Malayalasangeetham.info \|access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref>		'''''Ningalenne Communistakki''''' ({{translation\|'''''You made me a communist'''''}}) is a 1970 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film written and directed by [[Thoppil Bhasi]] and produced by [[Kunchacko]]. It is based on the play [[Ningalenne Communistakki\|of the same name]]. The film stars [[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)\|Sathyan]], [[Prem Nazir]], [[Sheela]] and [[Jayabharathi]] in the lead roles. The film had musical score by [[G. Devarajan]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=327 \|title=Ningalenne Communistaakki \|website=Malayalachalachithram \|access-date=12 October 2014 \|archive-date=20 October 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020024536/http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=327 \|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1990 \|title=Ningalenne Communistaakki \|website=Malayalasangeetham.info \|access-date=12 October 2014 \|archive-date=16 October 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016172500/http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1990 \|url-status=live }}</ref> The film was huge hit.<ref name="BFTP" />

	== Cast~~<ref name="BFTP" />~~ ==		== Plot ==
			Paramu Pillai is a farmer struggling to make ends meet. He lives in a small village with his wife Kalyani, son Gopalan and daughter Meenakshi. Gopalan discontinues his college studies and works for the welfare of agricultural laborer's and small-time farmers. Mathew is another leader of the agricultural workers union who supports Gopalan in his activities.

			Valiyaveetil Kesavan Nair is the local landlord. He is cruel and makes his workers toil like slaves. Gopalan becomes Kesavan Nair's sworn enemy. Kesavan Nair's daughter Sumavalli is in love with Gopalan.

			Kesavan Nair succeeds in taking possession of the holdings of some of the poor farmers in the village. His eye now falls on Paramu Pillai's land. His evil eye also falls on Mala, daughter of Karamban, a small time farmer. Gopalan saves Mala from Nair. Mala takes a liking for Gopalan but withdraws in favour of Sumavalli.

			Nair's wicked plans and his anti-labourer attitude are exposed by Gopalan and his followers. Nair decides to take revenge. Gopalan is beaten up and is hospitalised.

			Nair succeeds in taking possession of Paramu Pillai's and Karamban's land by using forged title deeds. Paramu Pillai who was always against the policies of his son and his party realises his ignorance. He joins the party procession that moves through the village, holding the Red Flag afloat. The wicked ways, the anti-worker policies of the wealthy turns Paramu Pillai into a Communist

			== Cast ==
	{{colbegin}}		{{colbegin}}
	*[[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]] as Paramu Pilla~~, a struggling farmer~~		*[[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)\|Sathyan]] as Paramu Pilla<ref name="BFTP" />
	*[[Prem Nazir]] as Gopalan~~, son of Paramu Pilla~~		*[[Prem Nazir]] as Gopalan
	*[[Sheela]] as Sumavalli		*[[Sheela]] as Sumavalli
	*[[Jayabharathi]] as Mala		*[[Jayabharathi]] as Mala
	*[[Kottayam Chellappan]] as Valiyaveetil Kesavan Nair~~, Rich landlord~~		*[[Kottayam Chellappan]] as Valiyaveetil Kesavan Nair
	*[[KPAC Lalitha]] as Meenakshi~~, daughter of Paramu Pilla~~		*[[KPAC Lalitha]] as Meenakshi
	*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Mathew~~, leader of the workers union who supports Gopalan~~		*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Mathew
	*Thoppil Krishna Pillai as Karamban		*Thoppil Krishna Pillai as Karamban
	*[[Vijaya Kumari]] as Kalyani		*[[Vijaya Kumari]] as Kalyani
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	== Production ==		== Production ==
	''Ningalenne Communistakki'' is based on the play [[Ningalenne Communistakki\|of the same name]], which was first staged in 1952.<ref name="BFTP">{{Cite news \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/ningalenne-communistakki-1970/article4203522.ece \|title=Ningalenne Communistakki (1970) \|last=Vijayakumar \|first=B. \|date=16 December 2012 \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|access-date=14 February 2018}}</ref>		Most of the plays staged by Kerala Peoples Arts Club, popularly known as KPAC, also became successful in film. ''Ningalenne Communistakki'' is based on the play [[Ningalenne Communistakki\|of the same name]], which was first staged in 1952.<ref name="BFTP">{{Cite news \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/ningalenne-communistakki-1970/article4203522.ece \|title=Ningalenne Communistakki (1970) \|last=Vijayakumar \|first=B. \|date=16 December 2012 \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|access-date=14 February 2018 \|archive-date=28 January 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128191023/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/ningalenne-communistakki-1970/article4203522.ece \|url-status=live }}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==
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	[[Category:Films directed by Thoppil Bhasi]]		[[Category:Films directed by Thoppil Bhasi]]
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	'''''Ningalenne Communistakki''''' ({{translation\|You made me a communist}}) is a 1970 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film written and directed by [[Thoppil Bhasi]] and produced by [[Kunchacko]]. It is based on the play [[Ningalenne Communistakki\|of the same name]]. The film stars [[Prem Nazir]], [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]], [[Sheela]] and [[Jayabharathi]] in the lead roles. The film had musical score by [[G. Devarajan]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=327 \|title=Ningalenne Communistaakki \|website=Malayalachalachithram \|access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1990 \|title=Ningalenne Communistaakki \|website=Malayalasangeetham.info \|access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref>		'''''Ningalenne Communistakki''''' ({{translation\|You made me a communist}}) is a 1970 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film written and directed by [[Thoppil Bhasi]] and produced by [[Kunchacko]]. It is based on the play [[Ningalenne Communistakki\|of the same name]]. The film stars [[Prem Nazir]], [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]], [[Sheela]] and [[Jayabharathi]] in the lead roles. The film had musical score by [[G. Devarajan]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=327 \|title=Ningalenne Communistaakki \|website=Malayalachalachithram \|access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1990 \|title=Ningalenne Communistaakki \|website=Malayalasangeetham.info \|access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref>

	== Cast ==		== Cast<ref name="BFTP" /> ==
	~~Adapted from ''[[The Hindu]]'':~~<ref name="BFTP" />
	{{colbegin}}		{{colbegin}}
	*[[~~Prem Nazir~~]] as ~~Gopalan~~		*[[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]] as Paramu Pilla, a struggling farmer
	*[[~~Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan~~]] as Paramu Pilla		*[[Prem Nazir]] as Gopalan, son of Paramu Pilla
	*[[Sheela]] as Sumavalli		*[[Sheela]] as Sumavalli
	*[[Jayabharathi]] as Mala		*[[Jayabharathi]] as Mala
	*[[KPAC Lalitha]] as Meenakshi		*[[Kottayam Chellappan]] as Valiyaveetil Kesavan Nair, Rich landlord
	*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Mathew		*[[KPAC Lalitha]] as Meenakshi, daughter of Paramu Pilla
	*[[Kottayam Chellappan]] as Valiyaveetil Kesavan Nair		*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Mathew, leader of the workers union who supports Gopalan
	*Thoppil Krishna Pillai as Karamban		*Thoppil Krishna Pillai as Karamban
	*[[Vijaya Kumari]] as Kalyani		*[[Vijaya Kumari]] as Kalyani
			*[[Alummoodan]] as Velu
	{{colend}}		{{colend}}

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{{short description|1970 film by Thoppil Bhasi}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ningalenne Communistakki
| image = Ningalenne Communistakki film poster.JPG
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Thoppil Bhasi]]
| producer = [[Kunchacko]]
| writer =
| screenplay = Thoppil Bhasi
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Ningalenne Communistakki]]''}}
| starring = [[Prem Nazir]]<br />[[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]]<br />[[Sheela]]<br />[[Jayabharathi]]
| music = [[G. Devarajan]]
| cinematography = [[C. Ramachandra Menon]]
| editing =
| studio = [[Udaya Pictures]]
| distributor = Excel Productions
| released = {{Film date|1970|09|11|df=y}}
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
}}

'''''Ningalenne Communistakki''''' ({{translation|You made me a communist}}) is a 1970 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film written and directed by [[Thoppil Bhasi]] and produced by [[Kunchacko]]. It is based on the play [[Ningalenne Communistakki|of the same name]]. The film stars [[Prem Nazir]], [[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]], [[Sheela]] and [[Jayabharathi]] in the lead roles. The film had musical score by [[G. Devarajan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=327 |title=Ningalenne Communistaakki |website=Malayalachalachithram |access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1990 |title=Ningalenne Communistaakki |website=Malayalasangeetham.info |access-date=12 October 2014}}</ref>

== Cast ==
Adapted from ''[[The Hindu]]'':<ref name="BFTP" />
{{colbegin}}
*[[Prem Nazir]] as Gopalan
*[[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]] as Paramu Pilla
*[[Sheela]] as Sumavalli
*[[Jayabharathi]] as Mala
*[[KPAC Lalitha]] as Meenakshi
*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Mathew
*[[Kottayam Chellappan]] as Valiyaveetil Kesavan Nair
*Thoppil Krishna Pillai as Karamban
*[[Vijaya Kumari]] as Kalyani
{{colend}}

== Production ==
''Ningalenne Communistakki'' is based on the play [[Ningalenne Communistakki|of the same name]], which was first staged in 1952.<ref name="BFTP">{{Cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/ningalenne-communistakki-1970/article4203522.ece |title=Ningalenne Communistakki (1970) |last=Vijayakumar |first=B. |date=16 December 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=14 February 2018}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| all_lyrics = [[Vayalar Ramavarma]]
| all_music = [[G. Devarajan]]
| title1 = Aikya Munnani
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[P. Madhuri]], [[Choir]]
| title2 = Ambalapparambile
| extra2 = K. J. Yesudas
| title3 = Ellaarum Paadathu
| extra3 = [[P. Susheela]]
| title4 = Kothumbuvallam Thuzhanjuvarum
| extra4 = K. J. Yesudas, [[P. Leela]], P. Madhuri, B. Vasantha
| title5 = Neelakkadambin Poovo
| extra5 = K. J. Yesudas
| title6 = Pallanayaarin Theerathil
| extra6 = P. Susheela, [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]]
}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0155916}}

[[Category:1970 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1970s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films based on plays]]
[[Category:Films directed by Thoppil Bhasi]]

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