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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| image = Ayitham poster.jpg | | image = Ayitham poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
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| starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br>[[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]]<br>[[Radha (actress)|Radha]]<br>[[Sukumari]] | | starring = [[Mohanlal]]<br>[[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]]<br>[[Radha (actress)|Radha]]<br>[[Sukumari]] | ||
| music = [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]] | | music = [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]] | ||
| cinematography = Vipin Mohan | | cinematography = [[Vipin Mohan]] | ||
| editing = K. P. Hariharaputhran | | editing = [[K. P. Hariharaputhran]] | ||
| studio = ARS Productions | | studio = ARS Productions | ||
| distributor = Seven Arts Release | | distributor = Seven Arts Release | ||
| released = {{Film date|1988|04|07|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1988|04|07|df=y}} | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Malayalam | | language = Malayalam | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Ayitham''''' ({{Translation|[[Excommunication]] / [[Untouchability]]}}) is a 1988 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language drama film written and directed by [[Venu Nagavally]] and produced by [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] and [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] sisters. The film stars [[Mohanlal]], [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]], [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] and [[Sukumari]] in lead roles. The film features music composed by [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]]. The plot is set in an [[Agraharam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http:// | '''''Ayitham''''' ({{Translation|[[Excommunication]] / [[Untouchability]]}}) is a 1988 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by [[Venu Nagavally]] and produced by [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] and [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] sisters. The film stars [[Mohanlal]], [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]], [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] and [[Sukumari]] in lead roles. The film features music composed by [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]]. The plot is set in an [[Agraharam]].<ref>{{cite web |title=അയിത്തം (1988) |url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1815 |accessdate=2014-10-07 |website=malayalasangeetham.info |publisher= |language=Ml |archive-date=11 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011154510/http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?1815 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Vasudevan is a renowned singer of a village. Once his small village was known in his name. However, with fame came comfort; comfort to pursue his innate wild nature. This led to destruction of his life and his family. His son, Shankaran is unemployed and Bhama, daughter of the village's landlord is in love with him. Though he doesn't reciprocate as she would love to. The villagers are poor but they try to live as decently as possible with available resources. However, it becomes impossible for everyone to handle the poverty and low quality of life. This leads them to alternative choices that are not that decent, and those some conform to it to just survive. Bhama is married off to Mani Iyer, another reputable singer but her marriage is not a happy one. Because Mani Iyer is also not a stranger to the wilder comforts that fame provides. | Vasudevan is a renowned singer of a village. Once his small village was known in his name. However, with fame came comfort; comfort to pursue his innate wild nature. This led to destruction of his life and his family. His son, Shankaran is unemployed and Bhama, daughter of the village's landlord is in love with him. Though he doesn't reciprocate as she would love to. The villagers are poor but they try to live as decently as possible with available resources. However, it becomes impossible for everyone to handle the poverty and low quality of life. This leads them to alternative choices that are not that decent, and those some conform to it to just survive. Bhama is married off to Mani Iyer, another reputable singer but her marriage is not a happy one. Because Mani Iyer is also not a stranger to the wilder comforts that fame provides. The questions of will Shankaran be able to find a job that can uplift his family, and will Bhama find happiness again in her life, form the climax of the story. The film is a diorama of life in poverty and people trying to live through it with values and fellowship. | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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*[[Radha (actress)|Radha]] as Chinna | *[[Radha (actress)|Radha]] as Chinna | ||
*[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Rangan | *[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Rangan | ||
*[[Priya (actress)|Priya]] as Kasthoori | |||
*[[Sukumari]] | *[[Sukumari]] | ||
*[[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as N. S. Thovala | *[[Jagathy Sreekumar]] as N. S. Thovala | ||
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*[[Sukumaran]] as Abu | *[[Sukumaran]] as Abu | ||
*[[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Paapamma | *[[Seema (actress)|Seema]] as Paapamma | ||
*[[V. K. | *[[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] as Periyaswamy | ||
*[[Sankaradi]] as Vikraman | *[[Sankaradi]] as Vikraman | ||
*Louba Schild as Louba | *Louba Schild as Louba | ||
*[[Nandu_(Malayalam_actor)|Nandu]] | |||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
''Ayitham'' was produced by actresses and sisters [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] and [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] through their production house ARS Productions, they also appeared in the principal roles alongside [[Mohanlal]]. The film was written by [[Venu Nagavally]] and was also his third directorial. | ''Ayitham'' was produced by actresses and sisters [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] and [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] through their production house ARS Productions, they also appeared in the principal roles alongside [[Mohanlal]]. The film was written by [[Venu Nagavally]] and was also his third directorial. The film was launched on 6 December 1987 at AVM Studios with actor-politician [[M. G. Ramachandran]] being a guest in the [[Puja (Hinduism)|pooja]] function of the film.<ref name="IEM">{{cite news |date=26 May 2020 |title=സൂപ്പർ സ്റ്റാർ ചിത്രത്തിനു തുടക്കം കുറിക്കാൻ മക്കൾ തിലകം എത്തിയപ്പോൾ |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-mgr-venu-nagavally-ambika-rare-photo-377982/ |accessdate=21 June 2020 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=ml |archive-date=21 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621092348/https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/mohanlal-mgr-venu-nagavally-ambika-rare-photo-377982/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=7 December 1987 |title=முதல்வர் புரட்சித்தலைவர் துவக்கிய திரைப்படம் |url=https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_23_12_48/3.jp2/full/1000,1409/0/default.jpg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501124744/https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_23_12_48/3.jp2/full/1000,1409/0/default.jpg |archive-date=1 May 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025 |newspaper=Anna |pages=3 |language=Tamil |via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref> | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The film features original songs composed by [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]] and lyrics by [[O. N. V. Kurup]]. The song "Oruvakkil Oru Nokkil" was based on the [[Jog (raga)|jog]] raga.<ref>{{cite news|last=പ്രവീണ്കുമാര്|first=എ. ആര്.|title=മലയാളത്തിലെ ജോഗ് വസന്തം|url=https://www.janmabhumi.in/read/indian-classical-vocal-hindustani-music87161/|accessdate=21 June 2020|work=[[Janmabhumi]]|date=21 July 2019|language=ml}}</ref> | The film features original songs composed by [[M. G. Radhakrishnan]] and lyrics by [[O. N. V. Kurup]]. The song "Oruvakkil Oru Nokkil" was based on the [[Jog (raga)|jog]] raga.<ref>{{cite news|last=പ്രവീണ്കുമാര്|first=എ. ആര്.|title=മലയാളത്തിലെ ജോഗ് വസന്തം|url=https://www.janmabhumi.in/read/indian-classical-vocal-hindustani-music87161/|accessdate=21 June 2020|work=[[Janmabhumi]]|date=21 July 2019|language=ml|archive-date=21 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621093547/https://www.janmabhumi.in/read/indian-classical-vocal-hindustani-music87161/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Aliveni || [[K. S. Chithra]], [[K Omanakkutty]] || || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Ga Ma Ga Ri Ga Pa [Ezhu Suswarangalaay] || [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[B. A. Chidambaranath]] || [[ONV Kurup]] || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Ilamarimaan Nayane || [[K. S. Chithra]] || || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Jagadodhaarana || [[KS Chithra]] || || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Maaye || [[KS Chithra]], [[K Omanakkutty]] || || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Nalinamizhi [Bit] || [[KS Chithra]], [[K Omanakkutty]] || || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Oruvakkil Oru Nokkil || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || [[ONV Kurup]] || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Parama Purusha || [[KS Chithra]], [[K Omanakkutty]] || || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Thankamani Anna || [[KS Chithra]], [[MG Sreekumar]] || [[ONV Kurup]] || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Uyyaala Loogavaiya [M] || [[K. J. Yesudas]] || || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Uyyala loogavaiya [F] || [[KS Chithra]] || || | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Vaaneedevi || [[KS Chithra]], [[K Omanakkutty]] || || | |||
|} | |} | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title | * {{IMDb title}} | ||
[[Category:1988 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:1988 Malayalam-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1988 drama films]] | |||
[[Category:1988 films]] | [[Category:1988 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by Venu Nagavally]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films shot in Palakkad]] | ||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | |||
Latest revision as of 02:25, 4 March 2026
| Ayitham | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Venu Nagavally |
| Produced by | Ambika Radha |
| Written by | Venu Nagavally |
| Starring | Mohanlal Ambika Radha Sukumari |
| Music by | M. G. Radhakrishnan |
| Cinematography | Vipin Mohan |
| Edited by | K. P. Hariharaputhran |
Production company | ARS Productions |
| Distributed by | Seven Arts Release |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Ayitham (transl. Excommunication / Untouchability) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Venu Nagavally and produced by Ambika and Radha sisters. The film stars Mohanlal, Ambika, Radha and Sukumari in lead roles. The film features music composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan. The plot is set in an Agraharam.[1]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Vasudevan is a renowned singer of a village. Once his small village was known in his name. However, with fame came comfort; comfort to pursue his innate wild nature. This led to destruction of his life and his family. His son, Shankaran is unemployed and Bhama, daughter of the village's landlord is in love with him. Though he doesn't reciprocate as she would love to. The villagers are poor but they try to live as decently as possible with available resources. However, it becomes impossible for everyone to handle the poverty and low quality of life. This leads them to alternative choices that are not that decent, and those some conform to it to just survive. Bhama is married off to Mani Iyer, another reputable singer but her marriage is not a happy one. Because Mani Iyer is also not a stranger to the wilder comforts that fame provides. The questions of will Shankaran be able to find a job that can uplift his family, and will Bhama find happiness again in her life, form the climax of the story. The film is a diorama of life in poverty and people trying to live through it with values and fellowship.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Mohanlal as Shankaran
- Ambika as Bhama
- Radha as Chinna
- Nedumudi Venu as Rangan
- Priya as Kasthoori
- Sukumari
- Jagathy Sreekumar as N. S. Thovala
- Innocent as Joseph
- L. P. R. Varma as Vasudhevan Bhagavathar
- Murali as Kachery Mani Iyyer
- Santhosh as Govindhankutty
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Thankamai
- Sukumaran as Abu
- Seema as Paapamma
- V. K. Ramasamy as Periyaswamy
- Sankaradi as Vikraman
- Louba Schild as Louba
- Nandu
Production[edit | edit source]
Ayitham was produced by actresses and sisters Ambika and Radha through their production house ARS Productions, they also appeared in the principal roles alongside Mohanlal. The film was written by Venu Nagavally and was also his third directorial. The film was launched on 6 December 1987 at AVM Studios with actor-politician M. G. Ramachandran being a guest in the pooja function of the film.[2][3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The film features original songs composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan and lyrics by O. N. V. Kurup. The song "Oruvakkil Oru Nokkil" was based on the jog raga.[4]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliveni | K. S. Chithra, K Omanakkutty | ||
| Ga Ma Ga Ri Ga Pa [Ezhu Suswarangalaay] | K. J. Yesudas, B. A. Chidambaranath | ONV Kurup | |
| Ilamarimaan Nayane | K. S. Chithra | ||
| Jagadodhaarana | KS Chithra | ||
| Maaye | KS Chithra, K Omanakkutty | ||
| Nalinamizhi [Bit] | KS Chithra, K Omanakkutty | ||
| Oruvakkil Oru Nokkil | K. J. Yesudas | ONV Kurup | |
| Parama Purusha | KS Chithra, K Omanakkutty | ||
| Thankamani Anna | KS Chithra, MG Sreekumar | ONV Kurup | |
| Uyyaala Loogavaiya [M] | K. J. Yesudas | ||
| Uyyala loogavaiya [F] | KS Chithra | ||
| Vaaneedevi | KS Chithra, K Omanakkutty |
Release[edit | edit source]
Ayitham was released in theatres on 7 April 1988.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "അയിത്തം (1988)". malayalasangeetham.info (in മലയാളം). Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "സൂപ്പർ സ്റ്റാർ ചിത്രത്തിനു തുടക്കം കുറിക്കാൻ മക്കൾ തിലകം എത്തിയപ്പോൾ". The Indian Express (in മലയാളം). 26 May 2020. Archived from the original on 21 June 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "முதல்வர் புரட்சித்தலைவர் துவக்கிய திரைப்படம்". Anna (in Tamil). 7 December 1987. p. 3. Archived from the original on 1 May 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ പ്രവീണ്കുമാര്, എ. ആര്. (21 July 2019). "മലയാളത്തിലെ ജോഗ് വസന്തം". Janmabhumi (in മലയാളം). Archived from the original on 21 June 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
