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| name = Karutha Rathrikal | | name = Karutha Rathrikal | ||
| image = Karutha Rathrikal.jpg | | image = Karutha Rathrikal.jpg | ||
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| director = [[P. Subramaniam]] | | director = [[P. Subramaniam]] | ||
| producer = [[P. Subramaniam]] | | producer = [[P. Subramaniam]] | ||
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| editing = N. Gopalakrishnan | | editing = N. Gopalakrishnan | ||
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| released = {{Film date|1967|06|09| | | released = {{Film date|1967|06|09|India}}<ref name="Vijayakumar" /> | ||
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| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Malayalam | | language = Malayalam | ||
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'''''Karutha Rathrikal''''' ({{translation| | '''''Karutha Rathrikal''''' ({{translation|The Darkest Nights}}) is a 1967 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[science fiction thriller film]] directed by [[P. Subramaniam]] under the name Mahesh.<ref name="Vijayakumar">{{Cite news |last=Vijayakumar |first=B. |date=12 June 2017 |title=Karutha Rathrikal: 1967 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/karutha-rathrikal-1967/article18964070.ece |access-date=19 February 2018}}</ref> An adaptation of the 1886 novella ''[[Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde]]'' by [[Robert Louis Stevenson]], it was the first science fiction film in the history of [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=The Liverpool Companion to World Science Fiction Film |publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |year=2014 |isbn=978-1-78138-038-3 |editor-last=Fritzsche |editor-first=Sonja |pages=57}}</ref> | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] as Santhan | *[[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]] as Santhan | ||
*[[Gemini Ganesan]] as Valyammavan | <!-- *[[Gemini Ganesan]] as Valyammavan --> | ||
*[[T. K. Balachandran]] as Mohan | *[[T. K. Balachandran]] as Mohan | ||
*[[S. P. Pillai]] as Edison | <!-- *[[S. P. Pillai]] as Edison --> | ||
*Vaikkom Mani as Kochammavan | *Vaikkom Mani as Kochammavan | ||
*[[N. Govindan Kutty]] as Sub Inspector | <!-- *[[N. Govindan Kutty]] as Sub Inspector | ||
*[[Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai]] as Kittuchar | *[[Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai]] as Kittuchar --> | ||
* [[K. V. Shanthi]] as Vimala | * [[K. V. Shanthi]] as Vimala | ||
*[[Rajasree]] as Vilasini | *[[Rajasree]] as Vilasini | ||
*[[Paul Vengola]] as Pappu | <!-- *[[Paul Vengola]] as Pappu --> | ||
*Radhika as Parvathy | <!-- *Radhika as Parvathy --> | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
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== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The music was composed by [[Baburaj]] and the lyrics were written by [[O. N. V. Kurup]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=229 | | The music was composed by [[Baburaj]] and the lyrics were written by [[O. N. V. Kurup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Karutha Raathrikal |url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=229 |access-date=14 October 2014 |website=Malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Karutha Raathrikal |url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?3623 |access-date=14 October 2014 |website=Malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref> Songs like "Aararivoo Aararivoo" and "Omanathinkale" attained popularity.<ref name="Vijayakumar" /> | ||
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| 5 || "Maayayalla" || [[L. R. Eeswari]], [[M. S. Baburaj]] || O. N. V. Kurup || | | 5 || "Maayayalla" || [[L. R. Eeswari]], [[M. S. Baburaj]] || O. N. V. Kurup || | ||
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| 6 || "Omanathinkale" (Sad Scene II) || S. Janaki || O. N. V. Kurup || | | 6 || "Omanathinkale" (Sad Scene II) || [[S. Janaki]] || O. N. V. Kurup || | ||
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| 7 || "Omanathinkale" (Happy) || S. Janaki || O. N. V. Kurup || | | 7 || "Omanathinkale" (Happy) || [[S. Janaki]] || O. N. V. Kurup || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 8 || "Omanathinkale" (Sad) || S. Janaki || O. N. V. Kurup || | | 8 || "Omanathinkale" (Sad) || [[S. Janaki]] || O. N. V. Kurup || | ||
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| 9 || "Pookkalaanen Koottukaar" || [[L. R. Eeswari]] || O. N. V. Kurup || | | 9 || "Pookkalaanen Koottukaar" || [[L. R. Eeswari]] || O. N. V. Kurup || | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Science fiction | * [[Science fiction films in India]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{IMDb title|0255299}} | * {{IMDb title|0255299}} | ||
{{Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde}} | {{Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde}} | ||
[[Category:1960s Malayalam-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1960s science fiction films]] | |||
[[Category:1968 films]] | [[Category:1968 films]] | ||
[[Category:Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde films]] | |||
[[Category:Films based on horror novels]] | |||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian science fiction films]] | [[Category:Indian science fiction films]] | ||
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| Karutha Rathrikal | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | P. Subramaniam |
| Produced by | P. Subramaniam |
| Screenplay by | Nagavally R. S. Kurup |
| Based on | Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Starring | Madhu K. V. Shanthi T. K. Balachandran Rajasree |
| Music by | M. S. Baburaj |
| Cinematography | Nair E. N. C. |
| Edited by | N. Gopalakrishnan |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Karutha Rathrikal (transl. The Darkest Nights) is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language science fiction thriller film directed by P. Subramaniam under the name Mahesh.[1] An adaptation of the 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, it was the first science fiction film in the history of Malayalam cinema.[2]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Santhan, a medical practitioner, is in love with his cousin Vimala, with whom his marriage is fixed. Vimala's father, a banker, died under mysterious circumstances. Santhan develops a medicine, which transforms a person into a monstrous creature when consumed. He also invents the formula that reverts the person back to their original self. Santhan keeps this invention a secret. After reading his uncle's diary, Santhan realises that other voracious directors of the bank are responsible for his death. Santhan plans revenge on them by utilising his invention.
Vimala's cousin Mohan is in love with Vilasini, a night club dancer. The other bank directors influence Mohan, through Vilasini, and try to steal the bank documents from Vimala's house. A monstrous creature appears before Vilasini and threatens her death if she acts accordingly. Vilasini discovers that Santhan is the one killing the bank directors. Mohan also learns about the secret that Santhan is the monstrous creature.
Vimala's uncle Kochammavan comes to the city to conduct Vimala and Santhan's marriage. The police also arrive there in pursuit of the monstrous creature. Mohan reaches the spot and exposes Santhan, who then transforms himself into the monstrous creature. But before the police can arrest Santhan, he commits suicide.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Madhu as Santhan
- T. K. Balachandran as Mohan
- Vaikkom Mani as Kochammavan
- K. V. Shanthi as Vimala
- Rajasree as Vilasini
Production[edit | edit source]
Karutha Rathrikal, adapted from the novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, was the first science fiction film in Malayalam cinema.[1]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by Baburaj and the lyrics were written by O. N. V. Kurup.[3][4] Songs like "Aararivoo Aararivoo" and "Omanathinkale" attained popularity.[1]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aararivoo Aararivoo" | Kamukara | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 2 | "Chirikkudukke" | K. J. Yesudas, B. Vasantha | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 3 | "Kilimakale" | S. Janaki | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 4 | "Maanathekku" | Kamala, Zero Babu | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 5 | "Maayayalla" | L. R. Eeswari, M. S. Baburaj | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 6 | "Omanathinkale" (Sad Scene II) | S. Janaki | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 7 | "Omanathinkale" (Happy) | S. Janaki | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 8 | "Omanathinkale" (Sad) | S. Janaki | O. N. V. Kurup | |
| 9 | "Pookkalaanen Koottukaar" | L. R. Eeswari | O. N. V. Kurup |
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Vijayakumar, B. (12 June 2017). "Karutha Rathrikal: 1967". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ↑ Fritzsche, Sonja, ed. (2014). The Liverpool Companion to World Science Fiction Film. Oxford University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-1-78138-038-3.
- ↑ "Karutha Raathrikal". Malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ↑ "Karutha Raathrikal". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 14 October 2014.