Thacholi Ambu
Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first anamorphic CinemaScope film in Malayalam. Starring Prem Nazir in the title role, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan.[2][3][4] Made on a cost of ₹30 lakh (₹3 million), the film grossed more than ₹1 crore (₹10 million) at the box office.[1]
| Thacholi Ambu | |
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| Directed by | Navodaya Appachan |
| Produced by | Navodaya Appachan |
| Written by | N. Govindan Kutty |
| Based on | Vadakkan Pattukal |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Sivaji Ganesan Jayan |
| Music by | K. Raghavan |
| Cinematography | U. Rajagopal |
| Edited by | T. R. Sekhar |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navodaya Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹30 lakh (₹3 million)[1] |
| Box office | ₹1 crore (₹10 million)[1] |
Cast
- Prem Nazir as Thacholi Ambu, Othenan's Nephew
- Sivaji Ganesan as Thacholi Othenakkurup
- Jayan as Bappu and Kutty(Bappu's Son)
- K. P. Ummer as Kathiroor Gurukkal
- Balan K. Nair as Mayin Kuttiyil, Bappu's Father
- N. Govindan Kutty as Parunthunkalkotta Panicker, Othenan's Brother-in-law
- M. N. Nambiar as Ittiri, Parunthunkalkotta Panicker's Son
- G. K. Pillai as Payyampalli Chanthu, Othenan's Friend
- Ravikumar as Bapputty, Bappu's other Son
- K. R. Vijaya as Kunjitheyi, Othenan's Wife
- Unnimary as Kanni, Othenan's Daughter
- Vijaya Lalitha
- Alummoodan
- Usilai Mani
- Ushakumari
- Meena as Ambu's mother and Othenan's sister
Production
Thacholi Ambu is the first Malayalam film in CinemaScope.[5] Sivaji Ganesan ventured to enact the film's action scenes without the use of a stunt double. During the filming of one such scene, he fell from a height of six feet. A shield fell on his hand and injured him severely, resulting in him being hospitalised for many days.[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. Raghavan and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Anuraagakkalariyil" | K. J. Yesudas | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 2 | "Makaramaasa Pournamiyil" | P. Susheela, Chorus | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 3 | "Naadapuram Palliyile" | Vani Jairam | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 4 | "Naanam Kunungikale" | S. Janaki, P. Susheela | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 5 | "Ponniyam Parunthunkal" | P. Susheela, Chorus | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 6 | "Ponniyam Poonkanni" | P. Susheela | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 7 | "Thacholi Veettile" | P. Susheela | Yusufali Kechery |
Box office
The film performed well at the box office.[7] Made on a cost of ₹30 lakh (₹3 million), the film grossed more than ₹1 crore (₹10 million) at the box office.[1]
References
- Pillai, Sreedhar (15 April 1982). "Padayottam set to be the biggest thing in films in south India". India Today. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- "Still raring to go". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
- "An interview with Navodaya Appachan". Chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
- http://www.filmiparadise.com/navodaya-studio_proflile.html
- http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/05/01/stories/2003050100350200.htm
- Ganesan, Sivaji; Narayanaswami, T. S. (2007). Autobiography of an Actor. Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust. p. 159.
- "Remembering 'Kolilakkam' superstar Jayan on his 35th death anniversary". International Business Times. 16 November 2013.