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| starring = Balachandra Menon<br>[[Shobana]]<br>[[Adoor Bhasi]]<br>[[Bharat Gopy]] | | starring = Balachandra Menon<br>[[Shobana]]<br>[[Adoor Bhasi]]<br>[[Bharat Gopy]] | ||
| music = [[A. T. Ummer]] | | music = [[A. T. Ummer]] | ||
| cinematography = Vipin Mohan | | cinematography = [[Vipin Mohan]] | ||
| editing = Hariharaputhran | | editing = [[K. P. Hariharaputhran]] | ||
| studio = Santhosh Films | | studio = Santhosh Films | ||
| distributor = Santhosh Films | | distributor = Santhosh Films | ||
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'''''April 18''''' is a 1984 [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language film written and directed by [[Balachandra Menon]], who also features in the lead role. It | '''''April 18''''' is a 1984 [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language film written and directed by [[Balachandra Menon]], who also features in the lead role. It stars [[Shobana]], [[Adoor Bhasi]], and [[Bharat Gopy]] in other pivotal roles. It was the debut Malayalam movie of Shobana as lead actress. The musical score was composed by [[A. T. Ummer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/april-18.html|title=April 18|accessdate=2014-09-22|publisher=filmibeat.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1552|title=April 18|accessdate=2014-09-22|publisher=.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/apr/april-18/mid_32458/reviews/ |title=April 18 |accessdate=2014-09-22 |publisher=.apunkachoice.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101112743/http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/apr/april-18/mid_32458/reviews |archivedate=1 November 2014 }}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Inspector Ravi marries Sobhana after a love affair and they lead a very happy married life. He is also a very strict police officer. Ravi purchases a saree on behalf of his friend who is in jail and hides this from Sobhana on the advice of Gopi Pillai. This leads to suspicion and Sobhana | Inspector Ravi marries Sobhana after a love affair and they lead a very happy married life. He is also a very strict police officer. Ravi purchases a saree on behalf of his friend who is in jail and hides this from Sobhana on the advice of Gopi Pillai. This leads to suspicion and Sobhana leaves for her home, expecting Ravi to take her back. However, things take a turn when Ravi arrests Jimmy, son of Marcose, against his father-in-law's (Narayana Pillai) wishes. An aggrieved Narayana Pillai files a divorce suit despite objections from Sobhana and appoints Thomachan as his legal counsel. The irony is that Thomachan is a close friend of Ravi, and they live in the same apartment. As Thomachan's arguments hurt Sobhana, Ravi agrees to separation to save a pregnant Sobhana from further humiliation. The court adjourns for decree on April 18, and outside the court, things take a complete turnaround. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
*[[Balachandra Menon]] as Sub Inspector Ravikumar | *[[Balachandra Menon]] as Sub Inspector Ravikumar | ||
*[[Shobana]] as Sobhana | *[[Shobana]] (credited as Meera) as Sobhana | ||
*[[Adoor Bhasi]] as Narayana Pillai | *[[Adoor Bhasi]] as Narayana Pillai, Sobhana's father | ||
*[[Bharat Gopy]] as Gopi Pillai Head Constable. | *[[Bharat Gopy]] as Gopi Pillai Head Constable. | ||
*[[Unni Mary]] as wife of Thomachan | *[[Unni Mary]] as wife of Thomachan | ||
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*[[Sukumari]] as Judge | *[[Sukumari]] as Judge | ||
*[[Adoor Bhavani]] as Naniyamma | *[[Adoor Bhavani]] as Naniyamma | ||
*[[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]] as | *[[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]] as Jacob | ||
*[[KPAC Sunny]] as DIG | *[[KPAC Sunny]] as DIG Santhosh Varma | ||
*[[Baiju Santhosh|Baiju]] as Boy in Police Station | *[[Baiju Santhosh|Baiju]] as Boy in Police Station | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
All songs were composed by [[A. T. Ummer]] and lyrics were written by [[Bichu Thirumala]]. | All songs were composed by [[A. T. Ummer]], and the lyrics were written by [[Bichu Thirumala]]. | ||
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* {{IMDb title|0240345}} | * {{IMDb title|0240345}} | ||
* {{YouTube|id=-NG9LH7DGvM|title=April 18}} | * {{YouTube|id=-NG9LH7DGvM|title=April 18}} | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZYA6ZwzSAw | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZYA6ZwzSAw April 18] Malayalam movie | ||
[[Category:1984 films]] | [[Category:1984 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1984 Malayalam-language films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:1984 Indian films]] | ||
{{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub}} | {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub}} | ||
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| April 18 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Balachandra Menon |
| Produced by | Augustine Prakash |
| Written by | Balachandra Menon |
| Starring | Balachandra Menon Shobana Adoor Bhasi Bharat Gopy |
| Music by | A. T. Ummer |
| Cinematography | Vipin Mohan |
| Edited by | K. P. Hariharaputhran |
Production company | Santhosh Films |
| Distributed by | Santhosh Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
April 18 is a 1984 Malayalam-language film written and directed by Balachandra Menon, who also features in the lead role. It stars Shobana, Adoor Bhasi, and Bharat Gopy in other pivotal roles. It was the debut Malayalam movie of Shobana as lead actress. The musical score was composed by A. T. Ummer.[1][2][3]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Inspector Ravi marries Sobhana after a love affair and they lead a very happy married life. He is also a very strict police officer. Ravi purchases a saree on behalf of his friend who is in jail and hides this from Sobhana on the advice of Gopi Pillai. This leads to suspicion and Sobhana leaves for her home, expecting Ravi to take her back. However, things take a turn when Ravi arrests Jimmy, son of Marcose, against his father-in-law's (Narayana Pillai) wishes. An aggrieved Narayana Pillai files a divorce suit despite objections from Sobhana and appoints Thomachan as his legal counsel. The irony is that Thomachan is a close friend of Ravi, and they live in the same apartment. As Thomachan's arguments hurt Sobhana, Ravi agrees to separation to save a pregnant Sobhana from further humiliation. The court adjourns for decree on April 18, and outside the court, things take a complete turnaround.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Balachandra Menon as Sub Inspector Ravikumar
- Shobana (credited as Meera) as Sobhana
- Adoor Bhasi as Narayana Pillai, Sobhana's father
- Bharat Gopy as Gopi Pillai Head Constable.
- Unni Mary as wife of Thomachan
- Venu Nagavalli as adv George Thomas alias Thomachan
- Roshni as Thomachan's Daughter
- Jose Prakash as Marcose
- Sukumari as Judge
- Adoor Bhavani as Naniyamma
- Santhosh as Jacob
- KPAC Sunny as DIG Santhosh Varma
- Baiju as Boy in Police Station
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
All songs were composed by A. T. Ummer, and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.
| Track No. | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Aadivaroo Azhake | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki |
| 02 | Azhimathi Naaraapilla | K. J. Yesudas |
| 03 | Kaalindee Theeram Thannil | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "April 18". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ "April 18". .malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
- ↑ "April 18". .apunkachoice.com. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
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