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Thacholi Othenan (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Thacholi Othenan ' is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed by S. S. Rajan and starring Sathyan in the titular role. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for the year 1964.
Cast
*Sathyan as Thacholi Othenan
*P. J. Antony as Kathiroor Gurukkal
*Ambika as Kunki
*Devaki as Kunhikanni
*Adoor Bhasi as Ambu
*Kunhandy as Chaappan
*Sukumari as Unniyarcha
*Kottayam Chellappan as Payyanadan Chindan
*Master Prasad as Kunhambadi
Soundtrack
Music by M. S. Baburaj. The song "Anjanakkannezhuthi" written by P. Bhaskaran and sung by S. Janaki was well received. A writer called the film's verses "evocative".
*'Anjanakkannezhuthi' (S. Janaki)
* Appam Venam Ada Venam,' (P. Leela-Santha P. Nair)
* Kanni Nilavathu' (Leela)
*Kottum Njaan Kettilla' (Leela & chorus)
* Nallola Painkili' (Leela & chorus)
* Naavulla Veenayanu' (K. P. Udayabhanu)
* Ezhimala Kaadukali' (Leela & chorus)
Reception
In a review of the film for 'The Hindu' in 2012, B. Vijayakumar wrote that the film would be remembered "its excellent music and one of the best films in the popular vadakkan paattu' genre". Sathyan's portrayal of Othenan was one of his landmark performances.
References
Category:Indian historical drama films
Category:1960s Malayalam-language films
Category:Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners
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