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Wikipedia article
'Murappennu' is a 1965 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Shobhana Parameswaran Nair in the banner of Roopavani. It marked the entry of M. T. Vasudevan Nair, the noted Malayalam novelist to Malayalam cinema. The film's story is based on 'Snehathinte Mukhangal', a short story by M. T. himself. The film features an ensemble cast including Prem Nazir, K. P. Ummer, Madhu, P. J. Antony, Jyothilakshmi, Sharada and Adoor Bhasi playing the pivotal roles.
The film received widespread critical acclaim for M. T. Vasudevan Nair's script, which made use of Valluvanadan dialect,which was well appreciated. It is accepted to be one of the finest of M. T. Vasudevan Nair's works. Later, M. T. and A. Vincent went on to create some of the memorable films in Malayalam film history. The film is also known for the powerful performance of Prem Nazir as Balan, the lead character of the film. 'The Hindu' described 'Murappennu' as "a well-made film with a compelling plot" and as "one of the most significant films in the history of Malayalam cinema".P. K. Ajith Kumar (June 2, 2016). [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/murappennu-mts-first-screenplay-turns-50/article8679756.ece "Murappennu, MT's first screenplay, turns 50"]. 'The Hindu'. Retrieved June 30, 2016. It was a box office superhit. It received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards.
The film was part of MT's trilogy of political melodramas the other two being P. Bhaskaran's 'Iruttinte Athmavu' (1967) and Vincent's 'Asuravithu' (1968). Major indoor parts of the film were shot in Satya Studios in Madras and outdoor parts from the premises of Bharathapuzha at shoranur.
Cast
*Prem Nazir as Balan
*K. P. Ummer as Aniyan
*Madhu as Kesavankutty
*Sharada as Bhagirathi
*Jyothi Lakshmi as Kochammini
*P. J. Antony as Kunjikrishna Menon
*Sukumari as Mrs.Menon
*Shanta Devi as Madhavi Amma
*Kunjandi as Kuttappa Menon
*Adoor Bhasi
*Murali as Chandran
*S. P. Pillai
*Nellikode Bhaskaran as Veerankutty
*Nilambur Balan as Chathan
*Baby Vrinda as Minikkutty, Menon's grand daughter
Soundtrack
The songs became popular and is regarded as one of the best works by Chidambaranath. Three of its songs, "Karayunno Puzha Chirikkunno" (by K. J. Yesudas), "Kaliyaakki Enne Kaliyaakki" (by S. Janaki) and "Kadavathu Thoniyadukkumbol" (by S. Janaki and Santha P. Nair) became evergreen hits. "Kadavathu Thoniyadukkumbol" was inspired by "Janoo Janoo Ri Kaahe Khanke Tora Kangana" (composer: S D Burman, singers: Geeta Dutt & Asha Bhonsle, film: 'Insan Jaag Utha' (1959), which itself was based on a "chhed chhaad" style folk song. The song "Karayunno Puzha Chirikkunno" was described by 'The Hindu' as one of the greatest melodies of all time in Malayalam cinema.
Box office
The film was a commercial success. It celebrated its silver Jubilee across many centers in Kerela.
References
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