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{{Infobox film
| name = Palattu Koman
| image = palattu koman.jpg
| caption = Sathyan in the role of Palattu Koman
| director = [[Kunchacko]]
| producer = Geetha Salam
| writer = [[P. K. Sarangapani]] (dialogues)
| narrator =
| starring = [[Sathyaneshan Nadar|Sathyan]] [[S. P. Pillai]] [[Rushyendramani]] [[Bahadoor]] [[Manavalan Joseph]]
| music = [[Baburaj]]
| cinematography =
| editing = S. Williams
| studio = Excel Productions [[Udaya Studios]]
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1962}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Palattu Koman''''' is a 1962 [[India]]n [[Malayalam]]-language film.<ref name="Palattu Koman">[http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/indiancinema/?browse=musicdirection&start=P Palattu Koman] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070906001823/http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/indiancinema/?browse=musicdirection&start=P |date=6 September 2007 }}, Indian Cinema Database; ''Retrieved: 2007-09-07''</ref> The story of the film is based on the life of Palattu Koman, a pioneer of the Indian martial art form [[Kalaripayattu]]. The film was directed by [[Kunchacko]]<ref>{{IMDb name|0475069|Kunchako}}</ref> (1912–1976) and produced by Geetha Salam (Excel Productions). [[Sathyaneshan Nadar|Sathyan]], [[S. P. Pillai]], [[Rushyendramani]] and [[Bahadoor]] were in the leading cast.<ref name="Palattu Koman"/> The music director, [[Baburaj]], wrote a critically acclaimed soundtrack that included the number "Poove Nalla Poove" sung by [[Santha P. Nair]] and penned by [[Vayalar Ramavarma]]. ''Palattu Koman'', produced by [[Udaya Studios]] under the banner of Excel Productions Productions, and directed by Kunchacko, was an adaptation of a ballad from the Vadakkan Paatu. Following the grand success of the screen adaptation of a similar ballad, ''Unniyarcha'' (1961), the producers picked up another such ballad for ''Palattu Koman''.

The film tells the story of Palaattu Koman, a pioneer of kalarippayattu. "Komappan" is an epic poem written by the noted poet Kundoor Narayana Menon, who in 1912 popularised the ballad of Paalattu Koman and his love affair with his enemy's sister. The script by Sarangapani for this film closely follows this epic poem by Kundoor.

The film was mainly shot at the Udaya Studios and the backwaters of Kerala. Leading stars of the time like Satyan, Ragini, Kottayam Chellappan, S. P. Pillai, Bahadur played major roles in the film. Rushyendramani (Sree Ramani in the title cards), the popular singing star of early Telugu cinema who was noted for her heroic roles, appeared in a major role. Besides sword fighting that was mandatory in these tales, the film included fights between man and wild animals. In fact, the hero's fight with a tiger was a high point of the film. These scenes were canned impressively using the available equipment and techniques of the time. Such fight scenes were factors that helped make the film a box office success.

The producers had planned to name the film ''Konki Amma'' or ''Kunki Amma''. The gramophone records of the film have the title as ''Konki Amma'' on them. This has caused confusion with regard to the credits of the songs.

==Plot==
The film tells the story of a feud between two families, Thonnooram Veedu and Kaippulli Paalattu Tharavadu. Chandrappan (Kottayam Chellappan) is the head of Thonnooram Veedu. He has an eye on the treasure kept in an underground cell of the Paalaattu mansion. A dispute between the children of the two families results in a bloody fight. Chandrappan kills the husband and all nine children of Kunki Amma (Rushyendramani) of the Paalaattu family.

Kunki Amma is rescued by the chieftain of the jungle, where she was taken to be killed. She gives birth to a boy and takes an oath to destroy the entire Thonnooram Veedu. She reaches the Paalaattu in disguise along with her aide Pankan (S. P. Pillai). With the blessings of the snakes guarding the treasure at the mansion, Kunki succeeds in escaping from there with the treasure. Kunki's son Koman (Satyan), who undergoes training in martial arts, becomes a master in the art. He starts off on a mission, to eradicate the Thonnooram Veedu clan and thereby to fulfil the desire of his mother.

Koman falls in love with Unniyamma (Ragini) without knowing that she is the sister of Chandrappan. Chandrappan and his group take Kunki Amma into custody and torture her. Koman defeats Chandrappan and frees Kunki Amma. All the members of Thonnooram Veedu, except Unniyamma, are killed. Koman marries Unniyamma, bringing the film to a happy end.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]] as Palattu Koman
* [[Manavalan Joseph]]
* Boban Kunchacko
* [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]]
* [[Ragini (actress)|Ragini]]
* [[Bahadoor]]
* [[S. P. Pillai]]
* [[Jayanthi (actress)|Jayanthi]]
* Kottayam Chellappan
* S. J. Dev
* Velayudhan Nair
* Jijo
* K. S. Gopinath
* Kundara Bhasi
* Baby Seetha
* Sunny
* Baby Savithri
* Ochira Sankarankutty
* Sreeramani
{{colend}}

==Songs==
Out of the 12 songs penned by Vayalar Rama Varma and set to tune by M. S. Baburaj, some of them turned super hits. The hit duet was sung by A. M. Raja and P. Susheela, "Chandana Pallakkil Veedu Kaanan Vanna..." is considered one of the best romantic songs in the language. The duet by Santha P. Nair and Jikki, "Poove Nalla Poove..." is another popular hit. The other hits from this film include "Ayyappan Kaavil Amme..." (P. Leela), "Manassinakkathu Oru Pennu..." (K. P. Udayabhanu). Will be remembered: The only Malayalam film in which the noted singing star of South Indian cinema, Rushyendramani acted. The film will also be remembered for its good music.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060206210822/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/05/27/stories/2005052703680300.htm Yesterday once more], Ambika Varma, The Hindu, 2005-05-27; ''Retrieved: 2007-09-07''</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[M. S. Baburaj]] with lyrics by [[Vayalar Ramavarma]] and [[P. K. Sarangapani]].
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length (m:ss)
|-
| 1 || "Aanakeramalayilu" || [[Jikki]], K. P. Udayabhanu, K. S. George || [[Vayalar Ramavarma]] ||
|-
| 2 || "Aanakkaara" || [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[P. Susheela]] || [[P. K. Sarangapani]] ||
|-
| 3 || "Ayyappan Kaavilamme" || [[P. Leela]] || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 4 || "Bhaagyamulla Thampuraane" || [[Jikki]], K. S. George || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 5 || "Chaanchakkam" || Chorus, Jikki || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 6 || "Chandanappallakkil" || P. Susheela, [[A. M. Rajah]] || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 7 || "Kanneeru Kondoru" || P. Leela || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 8 || "Maane Maane" || Santha P. Nair || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 9 || "Manassinakathoru Pennu" || K.P. Udayabhanu || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 10 || "Ooruka Padavaal" || [[P. B. Sreenivas]] || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 11 || "Poove Nalla Poove" || P. Leela, Jikki, Santha P. Nair || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|-
| 12 || "Urukukayaanoru Hridayam" || P. Susheela || Vayalar Ramavarma ||
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=105
*{{IMDb title|0234414|Palattu Koman}}

[[Category:1962 films]]
[[Category:1960s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Kalarippayattu films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian biographical films]]
[[Category:1962 martial arts films]]
[[Category:1960s biographical films]]

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