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| director      = [[K. S. Sethumadhavan]]
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| producer      = M. O. Joseph
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| writer        = [[K. T. Mohammed]]
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| starring      = [[Prem Nazir]]<br>[[Sathyaneshan Nadar|Sathyan]]<br>[[Jayabharathi]]<br/>[[Sheela]]
| starring      = [[Prem Nazir]]<br>[[Sathyaneshan Nadar|Sathyan]]<br>[[Jayabharathi]]<br/>[[Sheela]]
| music          = [[Devarajan]]
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'''''Kadalpalam''''' is a 1969 [[Malayalam language]] film directed by [[K. S. Sethumadhavan]]. [[Sathyaneshan Nadar|Sathyan]], [[Prem Nazir]], [[Jayabharathi]], [[Sheela]], [[Bahadoor]] and [[Adoor Bhasi]] star in the lead.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/04/08/stories/2011040851230400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109033607/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/04/08/stories/2011040851230400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-11-09 | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=2011-04-08 | title=Archive News}}</ref> The film is an adaptation of the very popular professional stage play of the same name authored by the renowned dramatist [[K. T. Mohammed]], which is an adaptation of the 1940 Hindi film ''Prem Nagar''. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit. It is probably best remembered for the performance by Sathyan, who received the first ever State Award for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/12/stories/2010071250650400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721162050/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/12/stories/2010071250650400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2010-07-21 | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=2010-07-12 | title=Archive News}}</ref>
'''''Kadalpalam''''' is a 1969 [[Malayalam language]] film directed by [[K. S. Sethumadhavan]], written by [[K. T. Muhammed|K. T. Mohammed]] and produced by M. O. Joseph under Manjilas Films. The film stars [[Sathyaneshan Nadar|Sathyan]], [[Prem Nazir]] and [[Jayabharathi]] with [[Sheela]], [[Bahadoor]] and [[Adoor Bhasi]] in prominent roles. The film features original songs composed by [[G. Devarajan|Devarajan]], cinematography by Melli Irani. <ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/04/08/stories/2011040851230400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109033607/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/04/08/stories/2011040851230400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2012-11-09 | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=2011-04-08 | title=Archive News}}</ref>


==Plot==
The film is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed professional stage play of the same name authored by the renowned dramatist [[K. T. Mohammed]], which is an adaptation of the 1940 Hindi film ''[[Prem Nagar (1974 film)|Prem Nagar]]''. The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rely on his servant Appu. Then after a while he regains his eyesight but pretends to be blind in order to test his children.
The story revolves round the family of Narayana Kaimal ([[Sathyaneshan Nadar|Sathyan]]), a leading advocate who loses his eyesight. Kaimal is a strict disciplinarian and always tries to impose his thoughts and principles on his children and fellow beings. This creates a conflict with others. Kaimal's elder son Raghu (Again Sathyan) dislikes the obstinate nature of his father leading to constant conflicts between the two. Kaimal's younger son Prabhakaran ([[K. P. Ummer]]) who is an advocate and daughter Geetha ([[Jayabharathi]]) try to obey their father, but at times they only pretend to obey him. Kaimal now sees the world through the eyes of his faithful servant Appu (Bahadur).


Prabhakaran is in love with Sarala ([[Sheela]]), daughter of Kaimal's servant Sreedharan Pillai ([[Sankaradi]]). Geetha is in love with Murali ([[Prem Nazir]]), the adopted son of Kadeeja ([[Adoor Bhavani]]), who lives in the neighbourhood. Appu is warned against telling anything about the love affairs to Kaimal. Raghu believes that they lost their mother at very young age only because of the arrogance of their father. Raghu is married to Prashanthi (Vijayachandrika) who was his father's choice.
The film was released on 25 July 1969. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit. The film won 5 film awards in the inaugural [[Kerala State Film Awards]] for Best Dialogues (K. T. Mohammed), [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] (Sathyan), for [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] (Devarajan), Best Lyrics (Vayalar Ramavarma), [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|Best Singer]] (P. Leela)   The film is probably best remembered for the performance by Sathyan who received the first ever State Award for Best Actor for his memorable performance in the film. Noted singer [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] debuted in Malayalam cinema with this film.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/12/stories/2010071250650400.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721162050/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/07/12/stories/2010071250650400.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=2010-07-21 | work=[[The Hindu]] | date=2010-07-12 | title=Archive News}}</ref>
 
Raghu shows his protest by his rude behaviour towards his wife. Kaimal demands to give back the tile factory which he had given to Raghu. But Raghu refuses to part with the factory. Kaimal files a court case against his son.
 
Geetha marries Murali and Raghu supports them. Kaimal regains his eyesight and is thunderstruck to know about the happenings that took place while he was blind. He decides to pretend to be blind so as to know more about his children. Only Appu is aware that Kaimal is now not blind. Kaimal plots to stop the marriage of Prabhakaran. He offers partnership of the factory to the manager Nanukuttan Nair ([[Adoor Bhasi]]) if he could help conduct the marriage of his son, who is a police inspector, with Sarala. Nair agrees to carry out the crooked plan.
 
The verdict of the court goes against Kaimal. But Prabhakaran hides this from his father. Prabhakaran does not allow Geetha to meet Kaimal and when Kadeeja comes and raises her voice for justice, Kaimal hits her. Murali attacks Kaimal and now all come to know that Kaimal is not blind. Prabhakaran comes to know about the crooked plan of his father. All the children turn against Kaimal. Unable to stand the setback and the thought that he had failed in his attempts to control his children with an iron hand, he suffers a heart attack and dies.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]] as Narayana Kaimal/Raghu (Double Roll)
*[[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]] as Narayana Kaimal/Raghu (double role)
*[[Prem Nazir]] as Murali
*[[Prem Nazir]] as Murali
*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Prabhakaran
*[[K. P. Ummer]] as Prabhakaran
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==Songs==
==Soundtrack==
The film had four songs penned by [[Vayalar Ramavarma]] and set to tune by [[Devarajan]]. [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] debuted in Malayalam with this film. It was [[R. K. Shekhar]] who recommended S.P.B. to Devarajan. P Leela received the first Kerala State awards for best female singer for Ujjayiniyile Gaayika
The film had four songs penned by [[Vayalar Ramavarma]] and set to tune by [[Devarajan]]. [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]] debuted in Malayalam with this film. It was [[R. K. Shekhar]] who recommended S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. to Devarajan. P Leela received the first Kerala State awards for best female singer for ''Ujjayiniyile Gaayika''


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==Awards==
==Accolades==
; 1st [[Kerala State Film Awards]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-03-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232254/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm |archivedate=3 March 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
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* Best Dialogues: K. T. Mohammed
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* Best Actor: Sathyan
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Award
* Best Music Director: Devarajan
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Category
* Best Lyrics: Vayalar Ramavarma
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Nominee(s)
* Best Singer: P. Leela
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Result
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! scope="row" rowspan="5" | [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| [[Sathyan]]
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="6" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kerala State Film Awards 1969–2001 |url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232254/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm |archive-date=3 March 2016 |access-date=31 January 2011 |publisher=Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala}}</ref>
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]]
| [[Devarajan]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|Best Play Back Singer]]
| [[P. Leela]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Script
| [[K. T. Mohammed]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics|Best Lyrics]]
| [[Vayalar Ramavarma]]
| {{won}}
|}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1960s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1960s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan]]
[[Category:Films directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan]]
[[Category:Films scored by G. Devarajan]]

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Kadalpalam
Directed byK. S. Sethumadhavan
Produced byM. O. Joseph
Written byK. T. Mohammed
StarringPrem Nazir
Sathyan
Jayabharathi
Sheela
Music byDevarajan
CinematographyMelli Irani
Edited byM. S. Mani
Production
company
Manjilas Films
Release date
  • 25 July 1969 (1969-07-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Kadalpalam is a 1969 Malayalam language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, written by K. T. Mohammed and produced by M. O. Joseph under Manjilas Films. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi with Sheela, Bahadoor and Adoor Bhasi in prominent roles. The film features original songs composed by Devarajan, cinematography by Melli Irani. [1]

The film is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed professional stage play of the same name authored by the renowned dramatist K. T. Mohammed, which is an adaptation of the 1940 Hindi film Prem Nagar. The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rely on his servant Appu. Then after a while he regains his eyesight but pretends to be blind in order to test his children.

The film was released on 25 July 1969. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit. The film won 5 film awards in the inaugural Kerala State Film Awards for Best Dialogues (K. T. Mohammed), Best Actor (Sathyan), for Best Music Director (Devarajan), Best Lyrics (Vayalar Ramavarma), Best Singer (P. Leela) The film is probably best remembered for the performance by Sathyan who received the first ever State Award for Best Actor for his memorable performance in the film. Noted singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam debuted in Malayalam cinema with this film.[2]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The film had four songs penned by Vayalar Ramavarma and set to tune by Devarajan. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam debuted in Malayalam with this film. It was R. K. Shekhar who recommended S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. to Devarajan. P Leela received the first Kerala State awards for best female singer for Ujjayiniyile Gaayika

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Ee Kadalum Marukadalum" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vayalar Ramavarma
2 "Inne Pol" K. J. Yesudas, B. Vasantha Vayalar Ramavarma
3 "Kasthoorithailamittu" P. Madhuri, Chorus Vayalar Ramavarma
4 "Ujjayiniyile" P. Leela Vayalar Ramavarma

Accolades[edit | edit source]

Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Kerala State Film Awards Best Actor Sathyan Won [3]
Best Music Director Devarajan Won
Best Play Back Singer P. Leela Won
Best Script K. T. Mohammed Won
Best Lyrics Vayalar Ramavarma Won

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Archive News". The Hindu. 8 April 2011. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "Archive News". The Hindu. 12 July 2010. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010.
  3. ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards 1969–2001". Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
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