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'''''Abhinayam''''' is a [[Malayalam films of 1981|1981]] [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film, directed by [[Baby (director)|Baby]].It was produced by [[B. P. Moideen]][mukkam]. The film stars [[Jayan]], [[Vidhubala]], [[Jayshree T.|T Jayasree]] and [[Vanchiyoor Radha]] in the lead roles. The film has musical score by [[K. J. Yesudas]] and [[K. Raghavan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1229|title=Abhinayam|accessdate=2014-10-17|publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?2562 |title=Abhinayam |accessdate=2014-10-17 |publisher=malayalasangeetham.info |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017143640/http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?2562 |archivedate=17 October 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/abhinayam-malayalam-movie/|title=Abhinayam|accessdate=2014-10-17|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> During the filming of ''Abhinayam'', Jayan and Moideen became great friends and Jayan showed interest to make Moideen's life story as a film. Jayan wanted to play the character of Moideen and Moideen happily agreed to that. However, after a month, Jayan died in an accident while shooting for the film ''[[Kolilakkam]]''.
'''''Abhinayam''''' ({{Translation|Acting}}) is a 1981 [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film, directed by [[Baby (director)|Baby]] and produced by [[B. P. Moideen]]. The film stars [[Jayan]], [[Vidhubala]], [[Jayshree T.|T Jayasree]], and [[Vanchiyoor Radha]] in the lead roles and has a musical score by [[K. J. Yesudas]] and [[K. Raghavan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1229|title=Abhinayam|accessdate=2014-10-17|publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?2562 |title=Abhinayam |accessdate=2014-10-17 |publisher=malayalasangeetham.info |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017143640/http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?2562 |archivedate=17 October 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/abhinayam-malayalam-movie/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017142955/http://spicyonion.com/title/abhinayam-malayalam-movie/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=17 October 2014|title=Abhinayam|accessdate=2014-10-17|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> During the filming of ''Abhinayam'', Jayan and Moideen became great friends and showed interest to make Moideen's life story as a film. Jayan wanted to play the character of Moideen, and Moideen happily agreed to that. However, after a month, Jayan died in an accident while shooting for the film ''[[Kolilakkam]]''.


==Plot==
==Plot==


Radha ([[Vidhubala]]) is a struggling drama artist living in a hut with her mentally unstable mother. Raghu ([[Jayan]]) is a recently widowed bank manager working in the same town. Raghu has a baby daughter who is being taken care by his in-laws who refuse to give him the custody of the child until he remarries. Raghu hatches a plan to get the custody of his baby daughter. He approaches Radha with a proposal to act as his wife for a few days in return of 5000 Rs.
Radha is a struggling drama artist living in a hut with her mentally unstable mother. Raghu is a recently widowed bank manager working in the same town. Raghu has a baby daughter who is being taken care of by his in-laws who refuse to give him custody of the child until he remarries. Raghu hatches a plan to get custody of his baby daughter and approaches Radha with a proposal to act as his wife for a few days in return for 5000 Rs.


Raghu takes Radha to his village where they are received by his in-laws ([[Prathapachandran]] and [[Philomina]]). Raghu and Radha manages to convince his in-laws that they are married. Radha develops maternal feelings for Raghu's baby daughter. Raghu and Radha also develop feelings for each other. On returning to the town with the baby daughter, Radha reveals her heart to Raghu. However, Raghu who wants to take care of his daughter himself, refuses to let Radha be part of their life. Radha, disheartened goes back to her home without accepting the remuneration Raghu offered.
Raghu takes Radha to his village where they are received by his in-laws. They manage to convince his in-laws that they are married. Radha develops maternal feelings for Raghu's baby daughter. Raghu and Radha also develop feelings for each other. Upon returning to town with the baby daughter, Radha reveals her heart to Raghu. However, Raghu who wants to take care of his daughter himself, refuses to let Radha be part of their life. Radha, disheartened goes back to her home without accepting the remuneration Raghu offered.


Raghu later is confronted by his father-in-law who makes him realize his mistake. Raghu rushes to Radha's hut where he finds that Radha has committed suicide.
Raghu is later confronted by his father-in-law who makes him realize his mistake. Raghu rushes to Radha's hut where he finds that Radha has committed suicide.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* Johnson
* Johnson
* Bhagyalakshmi
* Bhagyalakshmi
===Child Artist===
===Child Artist===
* Rajeev
* Rajeev
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDB title|0333052|Abhinayam}}
* {{IMDb title|0333052|Abhinayam}}


[[Category:1981 films]]
[[Category:1981 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:1981 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1980s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Kozhikode]]
[[Category:Films directed by Baby (director)]]




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Abhinayam
Directed byBaby
Produced byB. P. Moideen
Written byBaby
Screenplay byBaby
StarringJayan
Vidhubala
T. Jayasree
Vanchiyoor Radha
Music byK. J. Yesudas
K. Raghavan
Lyrics
Bichu Thirumala
CinematographyK. B. Dayalan
Edited byK. Sankunni
Production
company
Nithya Films
Distributed byNithya Films
Release date
  • 20 March 1981 (1981-03-20)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Abhinayam (transl. Acting) is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Baby and produced by B. P. Moideen. The film stars Jayan, Vidhubala, T Jayasree, and Vanchiyoor Radha in the lead roles and has a musical score by K. J. Yesudas and K. Raghavan.[1][2][3] During the filming of Abhinayam, Jayan and Moideen became great friends and showed interest to make Moideen's life story as a film. Jayan wanted to play the character of Moideen, and Moideen happily agreed to that. However, after a month, Jayan died in an accident while shooting for the film Kolilakkam.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Radha is a struggling drama artist living in a hut with her mentally unstable mother. Raghu is a recently widowed bank manager working in the same town. Raghu has a baby daughter who is being taken care of by his in-laws who refuse to give him custody of the child until he remarries. Raghu hatches a plan to get custody of his baby daughter and approaches Radha with a proposal to act as his wife for a few days in return for 5000 Rs.

Raghu takes Radha to his village where they are received by his in-laws. They manage to convince his in-laws that they are married. Radha develops maternal feelings for Raghu's baby daughter. Raghu and Radha also develop feelings for each other. Upon returning to town with the baby daughter, Radha reveals her heart to Raghu. However, Raghu who wants to take care of his daughter himself, refuses to let Radha be part of their life. Radha, disheartened goes back to her home without accepting the remuneration Raghu offered.

Raghu is later confronted by his father-in-law who makes him realize his mistake. Raghu rushes to Radha's hut where he finds that Radha has committed suicide.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Child Artist[edit | edit source]

  • Rajeev
  • Rajith
  • Salin

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by K. J. Yesudas and K. Raghavan and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala and Vijayan.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Amminjappaalinnilamchundu" S. Janaki Vijayan
2 "Amminjappalinnilamchundu" (Bit) S. Janaki Vijayan
3 "Kadalthedi Ozhukunna Puzhayo" K. P. Brahmanandan Vijayan
4 "Thaalathil Paanamunthiri" K. J. Yesudas Bichu Thirumala

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Abhinayam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  2. "Abhinayam". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  3. "Abhinayam". spicyonion.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2014.

External links[edit | edit source]