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| April 19 | |
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| File:April 19 (1996 film) poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Balachandra Menon |
| Produced by | Mohan Vettathu |
| Written by | Balachandra Menon |
| Starring | Balachandra Menon Nandini Jagathy Sreekumar Shanthi Krishna |
| Music by | Raveendran |
| Cinematography | Anandakkuttan |
| Edited by | G. Murali |
Production company | GVJ Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
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April 19 is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Balachandra Menon.[1] The film stars Balachandra Menon and Nandini in lead roles, with supporting performances by Jagathy Sreekumar and Shanthi Krishna. The music was composed by Raveendran.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Jayaprakash, a man from a modest background, begins his career as a taxi driver and gradually rises through determination and hard work to build a successful business empire in Mumbai.[2] During this journey, he rescues a woman from a dangerous situation and later marries her. However, as his professional commitments grow, he finds himself increasingly unable to devote time to his personal life, leading to strain in his relationship. The film explores themes of ambition, success, and the impact of career-driven choices on personal relationships.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Balachandra Menon as Jayaprakash (JP)[3]
- Nandini as Nandini
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Chacko[4]
- Shanthi Krishna as Zeenath Jabbar
- Ratheesh as Jabbar
- Keerthi Gopinath as Mini Nair
- Indrans as Chandran Pillai
- M. S. Thripunithura as Pathmanabhan
- Bindu Panicker as Bhavaniyamma
- Rajkumar[4]
Production[edit | edit source]
The film marked the acting debut of Kausalya, who was credited as Nandini, in Malayalam cinema.[5][6]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music for the film was composed by Raveendran, with lyrics by S. Ramesan Nair.[7]
| No. | Song | Singer(s) | Music | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Sharapoli Mala Charthi" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
| 2 | "Arivinumarulinum" | Raveendran, Roshni Mohan | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
| 3 | "Devike Nin Meyyil" | K. J. Yesudas | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
| 4 | "Mazha Peythal" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
| 5 | "Mazha Peythal" | K. J. Yesudas | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
Marketing[edit | edit source]
The characters used in the film's video cover are from different films but use the same actors: the image of Balachandra Menon is from Sathyameva Jayathe and that of Nandini is from Karumadikkuttan. Menon felt that such practices are disrespectful both to the film itself and the audience that sees itself.[3]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
In 2007, the screenplays of Balachandra Menon's films April 18 and April 19 were published together in a book titled Randu Thirakkathakal, released by Malayalam poet and lyricist Sreekumaran Thampi.[8] The publication is listed among Menon's literary works in a feature on Malayala Manorama.[9]
Menon has described the two films as thematically contrasting works, with April 18 focusing on youthful aspirations and forward-looking expectations, and April 19 presenting a more reflective narrative centred on the consequences of life choices. In his book, Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam he documents about working with three generations of Jagathy Sreekumar's family in his book Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam as he had worked with his father Jagathy N. K. Achary in Najangalude Kochu Doctor. In this film, he had worked both with Jagathy and his son Rajkumar.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "April 19 (1996)". MalayalaChalachithram.com.
- ↑ "April 19". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ (19 April 2016). "മണിയൻപിള്ളരാജുവിനെ അറിയാം മണിയൻപിള്ളയെ അറിയുമോ: ബാലചന്ദ്രമേനോൻ". Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 സ്വന്തം ലേഖകൻ (18 October 2016). "'അളിയാ നീ വിഷമിക്കണ്ട, എല്ലാം ശരിയാകും ഞാൻ ശരിയാക്കും'". Manorama Online (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "Quick five: Back in the limelight". The Hindu. 5 February 2015. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ മാളു. എൽ (7 September 2023). "'ആ ക്രിക്കറ്റർക്ക് അത് ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടായി'! റിലേഷൻഷിപ് ബ്രേക്കപ്പ് ആയി, ശരീരഭാരം കൂടി, ഞാൻ കല്യാണത്തിന് പറ്റിയ ആളല്ല; നന്ദിനി പറയുന്നു!" ['That cricketer had a hard time'! Relationship broke up, weight gained, I'm not the right person for marriage; says Nandini!]. The Times of India Samayam (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ↑ "April 19 songs". Malayalasangeetham.info.
- ↑ "Randu Thirakkathakal April Pathinettu April 19". Kerala Book Store.
- ↑ "Balachandra Menon books". Malayala Manorama.
External links[edit | edit source]
- April 19 on IMDb
- April 19 at Rotten Tomatoes