Odayil Ninnu (film)
Odayil Ninnu (transl. From the gutter) is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by P. Kesavadev based on his own novel of the same name.[1] The film deals with the life and struggles of a rickshaw puller, Pappu. It stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Master Dasarath plays the young Pappu. Suresh Gopi made his acting debut with the film, who was then six years old, appeared as the feudal lord's timid son, who also becomes the root cause for Pappu running away from home.
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| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
| Produced by | P. Ramaswami |
| Written by | P. Kesavadev |
| Based on | Odayil Ninnu by P. Kesavadev |
| Starring | Sathyan Prem Nazir Kalaikkal Kumaran K. R. Vijaya Kaviyoor Ponnamma |
| Music by | Devarajan |
| Cinematography | P. Ramaswami |
Production company | Thirumurukan Pictures |
| Distributed by | Thirumeni Release |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film was a commercial success and also received critical acclaim for its raw energy and Sathyan's performance in the lead role.[2] It received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards. It was remade in Tamil as Babu (1971), in Telugu as Marapurani Manishi (1973) and in Hindi as Babu (1985).[3]
Plot
Pappu is a relentless fighter for justice and equality from early childhood. He organises protest against his teacher who discriminates between the landlord's son and other children. The landlord is provoked to wrath, and Pappu is obliged to leave home. From now on, he has to lead a hard, tough life, fighting at every step to uphold his ideals.
He takes odd jobs but had to give them up as he cannot stand the iniquity meted out by his employers. Ultimately, he settles down as a rickshaw-puller. He takes care of a child from the gutter. That child became so arrogant and proud when she grew up. She did not even want Pappu's presence.
Pappu suffers ill health due to his hard work. The subsequent developments reveal him as an extremely affectionate human being, seeking pleasure in doing good to others and demanding nothing for himself. The film ends with the girl realising her mistakes.
Cast
- Sathyan as Pappu
- Prem Nazir as Gopi
- K. R. Vijaya as Lakshmi
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Kalyani
- Adoor Bhasi as palisha vizhungi Velu mothalaly
- Adoor Pankajam as Saramma
- Adoor Bhavani as Mother of Pappu
- Manavalan Joseph as Mesthiri
- S. P. Pillai as Thomachan
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as chayakadakkaran Kurup
- Master Dasarath as Young Pappu
- Kutty Padmini as Young Lakshmi
- Suresh Gopi as Feudal lord's son
- Kalaikkal Kumaran
- Cheriya Udeswaram
- Kottayam Chellappan as Land Lord
- Kumari Vimala
- Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla
- C.O Anto
- Gopinathan Pilla
- T.T Joseph
- Varghees Thittel
- Shobha
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Devarajan with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma.[4][5]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Ambalakkulangare" | P. Leela | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 2 | "Amme Amme Amme Nammude" | Renuka | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 3 | "Kaattil Ilam Kaattil" | P. Susheela | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 4 | "Maanathu Daivamilla" | A. M. Rajah | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 5 | "Muttathe Mullayil" | S. Janaki | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 6 | "Muttathe Mullayil" (Pathos) | P. Susheela | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 7 | "Oh Rikhshaavaala" | Vidyadharan, Mehboob | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 8 | "Vandikkaara" | K. J. Yesudas | Vayalar Ramavarma |
References
- Vijayakumar, B. (22 April 2012). "Odayil Ninnu 1965". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- Venkiteswaran, C. S. (18 June 2006). "Auteur par excellence". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
- Film world: Volume 7. Film World. 1971.
- "Odayil Ninnu". MalayalaChalachithram. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- "Odayil Ninnu". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
External links
- Odeyil Ninnu at IMDb
- Odayil Ninnu at the Malayalam Movie Database
- Suresh Gopi in Odayil Ninnu at the Old Malayalam Cinema Blog