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Kadalpalam
| Kadalpalam | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
| Produced by | M. O. Joseph |
| Written by | K. T. Mohammed |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Sathyan Jayabharathi Sheela |
| Music by | Devarajan |
| Cinematography | Melli Irani |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Production company | Manjilas Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Kadalpalam is a 1969 Malayalam language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, written by K. T. Mohammed and produced by M. O. Joseph under Manjilas Films. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi with Sheela, Bahadoor and Adoor Bhasi in prominent roles. The film features original songs composed by Devarajan, cinematography by Melli Irani. [1]
The film is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed professional stage play of the same name authored by the renowned dramatist K. T. Mohammed, which is an adaptation of the 1940 Hindi film Prem Nagar. The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rely on his servant Appu. Then after a while he regains his eyesight but pretends to be blind in order to test his children.
The film was released on 25 July 1969. The film was critically well received and was a box office hit. The film won 5 film awards in the inaugural Kerala State Film Awards for Best Dialogues (K. T. Mohammed), Best Actor (Sathyan), for Best Music Director (Devarajan), Best Lyrics (Vayalar Ramavarma), Best Singer (P. Leela) The film is probably best remembered for the performance by Sathyan who received the first ever State Award for Best Actor for his memorable performance in the film. Noted singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam debuted in Malayalam cinema with this film.[2]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Sathyan as Narayana Kaimal/Raghu (double role)
- Prem Nazir as Murali
- K. P. Ummer as Prabhakaran
- Sheela as Sarala
- Jayabharathi as Geetha
- Adoor Bhasi as Nanukkuttan Nair
- Sankaradi as Sreedharan Pillai
- Adoor Bhavani as Khadeeja
- Bahadoor as Appu
- Kuttyedathi Vilasini
- N. Govindankutty as Karthavu
- Thodupuzha Radhakrishnan Police Inspector
- Vijayachandrika as Prasanthi
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The film had four songs penned by Vayalar Ramavarma and set to tune by Devarajan. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam debuted in Malayalam with this film. It was R. K. Shekhar who recommended S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. to Devarajan. P Leela received the first Kerala State awards for best female singer for Ujjayiniyile Gaayika
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ee Kadalum Marukadalum" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 2 | "Inne Pol" | K. J. Yesudas, B. Vasantha | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 3 | "Kasthoorithailamittu" | P. Madhuri, Chorus | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 4 | "Ujjayiniyile" | P. Leela | Vayalar Ramavarma |
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala State Film Awards | Best Actor | Sathyan | Won | [3] |
| Best Music Director | Devarajan | Won | ||
| Best Play Back Singer | P. Leela | Won | ||
| Best Script | K. T. Mohammed | Won | ||
| Best Lyrics | Vayalar Ramavarma | Won |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Archive News". The Hindu. 8 April 2011. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012.
- ↑ "Archive News". The Hindu. 12 July 2010. Archived from the original on 21 July 2010.
- ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards 1969–2001". Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2011.