Murappennu

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 films 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 songs are composed by B. A. Chidambaranath with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran. 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 composerS D Burman, singers Geeta Dutt amp Asha Bhonsle, film Insan Jaag Utha 1959, which itself was based on a chhed chhaad style folk song.

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