Aranazhika Neram
1970 film
- 25 December 1970 (1970-12-25)
Ara Nazhika Neram (Half nazhika or 12 minutes) is a 1970 Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Parappurath, based on his own novel Ara Nazhika Neram. Parappurath also played a minor role in the film. The story of the film revolves around an Orthodox Christian family headed by Kunjenachan (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair), a ninety-year-old patriarch who lives his life by The Book. The film also features Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Ragini, Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Ambika Sukumaran.[1][2][3][4]
Cast
- Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Kunjonachan Mappila
- Sathyan as Mathukutty, Kunjonachan's 5th Son
- Prem Nazir as Rajan, Maathukutty's Son
- Ragini as Deenamma, Mathukutty's Wife
- Sheela as Santhamma, Rajan's Wife
- Sankaradi as Geevarghese, Kunjonachan's Elder Son
- Ambika Sukumaran as Kuttiamma, Daughter of Geevargheese
- Adoor Bhasi as Sivarama Kurup
- K. P. Ummer as Thomas, Kuttiamma's husband
- Bahadur as Kunju Cherukkan, Kunjonachan's 3rd Son
- N. Govindan Kutty as Philippose, Kunjonachan's 4th Son
- Meena as Annamma, Wife of Philippose
- Jeassy as Danny, Kunjucherukkan's Son
- Jose Prakash as Priest
- Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla as Lonaan, Kunjonachan's old friend
Soundtrack
All lyrics are written by Vayalar Ramavarma except where noted; all music is composed by G. Devarajan
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anupame Azhake" | K. J. Yesudas | ||
| 2. | "Chippi Chippi" | C. O. Anto, Latha Raju | ||
| 3. | "Daivaputhranu" | P. Susheela | ||
| 4. | "Samayamaam Radhathil" | Volbrecht Nagel & Vayalar Ramavarma | P. Leela, P. Madhuri | |
| 5. | "Swarangale Sapthaswarangale" | P. Leela |
Awards
- Kerala State Film Awards (1970)
- Best Director - K. S. Sethumadhavan
- Best Story - Parappurath
- Best Actor - Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair
References
- ^ B. Vijayakumar (26 July 2010). "ARANAZHIKANERAM 1970". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
- ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
- ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
External links
- Aranazhikaneram at IMDb
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Films directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan
- Jnaanasundari (1961)
- Kannum Karalum (1962)
- Nithyakanyaka (1963)
- Odayil Ninnu (1965)
- Rowdy (1966)
- Kottayam Kolacase (1967)
- Yakshi (1968)
- Adimakal (1969)
- Vazhve Mayam (1970)
- Mindapennu (1970)
- Kuttavali (1970)
- Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971)
- Oru Penninte Katha (1971)
- Thettu (1971)
- Karakanakadal (1971)
- Line Bus (1971)
- Punarjanmam (1972)
- Achanum Bappayum (1972)
- Kanyakumari (1974)
- Chattakari (1974)
- Julie (1975)
- Naalai Namadhe (1975)
- Priyamvada (1976)
- Yehi Hai Zindagi (1977)
- Nakshathrangale Kaaval (1978)
- Oppol (1980)
- Ariyatha Veethikal (1984)
- Marupakkam (1991)
- Nammavar (1995)
- Stri (1995)
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