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 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.

Murappennu
Directed byA. Vincent
Produced byShobhana Parameswaran Nair
Written byM. T. Vasudevan Nair
Based onSnehathinte Mukhangal
StarringPrem Nazir
K. P. Ummer
Madhu
P. J. Antony
Jyothi Lakshmi
Sharada
Adoor Bhasi
Music byB. A. Chidambaranath
CinematographyA. Venkat
Edited byG. Venkitaraman
Production
company
Satya Studios, Madras
Release date
  • 24 December 1965 (1965-12-24)
Running time
176 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

The film received critical praise and good reviews. M. T. Vasudevan Nair's script, which made use of Valluvanadan dialect, was well appreciated and is accepted to be one of the finest ever. Later, M. T. and A. Vincent went on to create some of the memorable films in Malayalam film history.[1] The film is also known for the powerful performance of Prem Nazir as Balan, the lead character of the film.[2] 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".[3] It was a box office superhit.[1] 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).[4] Major indoor parts of the film were shot in Satya Studios in Madras and outdoor parts from the premises of Bharathapuzha at shoranur.[1]

Cast

Soundtrack

The songs became popular and is regarded as one of the best works by Chidambaranath.[5][6] 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.[1] "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.[1] The song "Karayunno Puzha Chirikkunno" was described by The Hindu as one of the greatest melodies of all time in Malayalam cinema.[7]

All lyrics are written by P. Bhaskaran; all music is composed by B. A. Chidambaranath.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Kadavathu Thoni"S. Janaki, Santha P. Nair 
2."Kalithozhimarenne Kaliyaakki"K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, Choir 
3."Kannaaram Pothi"B. A. Chidambaranath, Latha Raju 
4."Karayunno Puzha"K. J. Yesudas 
5."Onnaanaam"Choir, Shantha P. Nair 
6."Pulluvanpaattu"Choir 
7."Theyavazhi Thamburante"B. A. Chidambaranath, P. J. Antony 

Box office

The film became a commercial success.[8]

References
  1. B. Vijayakumar (30 March 2009). "Murappennu 1965". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  2. P.K. Ajith Kumar (16 January 2009). "The evergreen hero". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  3. P. K. Ajith Kumar (June 2, 2016). "Murappennu, MT's first screenplay, turns 50". The Hindu. Retrieved June 30, 2016.
  4. B. Vijayakumar (21 April 2013). "ASURAVITHU 1968". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 May 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  5. P.K. Ajith Kumar (22 September 2009). "In flashback mode". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  6. "Chidambaranath". Cinema Mangalam: 34, 35. 24 September 2007.
  7. P.K. Ajith Kumar (2 June 2016). "Murappennu, MT's first screenplay, turns 50". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
  8. "Remembering the losses". The New Indian Express. 8 December 2009. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
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