| Vellam | |
|---|---|
| File:Vellamfilm85.png Poster designed by P. N. Menon | |
| Directed by | Hariharan |
| Produced by | Devan |
| Written by | M. T. Vasudevan Nair |
| Based on | N. N. Pisharody's Novel |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Madhu K. R. Vijaya Srividya Sathaar Sukumari Adoor Bhasi Menaka |
| Music by | Songs: G. Devarajan Background Score: Salil Chowdhury |
| Cinematography | Melli Iraani |
| Edited by | M. S. Money |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | 65 Lakhs |
Vellam (transl. Water) is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Prem Nazir and Madhu , supported by K. R. Vijaya and Srividya, with Sathaar, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Balan K. Nair playing other important roles.[1]
The movie had songs composed by G. Devarajan and background score composed by Salil Chowdhury.
Actor Devan is the producer of Vellam. The film delayed for 5 years to be produced, which put the producer Devan in a dire financial strain.
Cast
- Prem Nazir
- Madhu
- K. R. Vijaya
- Srividya
- Sathaar
- Sukumari
- Adoor Bhasi
- Menaka
- Kottayam Santha
- V. T. Aravindakshamenon
- Aranmula Ponnamma
- Bahadoor
- Balan K. Nair
- Bhaskara Kurup
- G. K. Pillai
- Kunjandi
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan
- P. K. Abraham
- Santha Devi
- William d'Cruz
- Mohanlal
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Mullanezhi.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kannaadikkoottile" | K. J. Yesudas, Chorus | Mullanezhi | |
| 2 | "Kodanaadan Malayile" | K. J. Yesudas | Mullanezhi | |
| 3 | "Paandyaalakkadavum" | K. J. Yesudas, Chorus | Mullanezhi | |
| 4 | "Sourayoodha Padhathilenno" | K. J. Yesudas | Mullanezhi | |
| 5 | "Swarga Sankalpathin" | P. Susheela | Mullanezhi | |
| 6 | "Thakkam Thakkam Thaalamittu" | P. Madhuri, Chorus, C. O. Anto | Mullanezhi | |
| 7 | "Vaasanappoovukale" | P. Madhuri | Mullanezhi |
Reception
Ashutosh Mohan of Film Companion wrote, "An interesting question that runs through the film is: how much can self-awareness help an alcoholic?" [2]
References
- ↑ "Vellam Film Details". malayalachalachithram. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ↑ Mohan, Ashutosh. "Vellam, On SunNXT With Jayasurya, Is A Watered-Down Depiction Of Alcohol Withdrawal". Retrieved 14 April 2021.
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