Achan (1952 film)

1952 film by M.R.S. Mani From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Achan (transl.Father) is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. R. S. Mani and produced by M. Kunchacko.[1] The film stars Prem Nazir and B. S. Saroja in lead roles.[2] The film had musical score by P. S. Divakar. This was the only film in which veteran actor Sesbastian Kunjukunju Bhagavatahar did a comic role. It is one of the major box office hits of early Malayalam cinema. It will be remembered as the debut of Boban Kunchacko, the maiden venture of XL Productions, and first film of Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi.[3] The film was remade in Tamil as Thanthai, again with Prem Nazir.[4] Kambadasan wrote the dialogues and lyrics. The film was released in April 1953.[5] The film was dubbed in Telugu as Tandri (1953).

Directed byM. R. S. Mani
Written byThikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Screenplay byThikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Produced byM. Kunchacko
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Achan
Directed byM. R. S. Mani
Written byThikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Screenplay byThikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Produced byM. Kunchacko
StarringPrem Nazir, B. S. Saroja
CinematographyP. Balasubramaniam
Edited byMrs. Rajagopal
Music byP. S. Divakar
Production
company
Excel Productions
Release date
  • 24 December 1952 (1952-12-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
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Cast

Tamil cast

Cast adapted from the song book[6]

Soundtrack

P. S. Divakar composed the music for both Malayalam and Tamil versions.

Songs

Lyrics were written by Abhayadev. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Kozhikode Abdul Kader, P. Leela, Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi & Kaviyoor Revamma.[7]

More information No., Song ...
No.SongSinger/sDuration (m:ss)
1"Naame Muthalali"P. Leela
2"Panicheyyaathe Vayar"Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi
3"Ghorakarmmamitharuthe"
4"Madhumaasa Chandrikayaay"A. M. Rajah & P. Leela03:05
5"Daivame Karuna Saagarame"Kozhikode Abdul Kader & Kaviyoor Revamma
6"Ambiliyammaava"Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi02:11
7"Varumo Varumo"P. Leela03:18
8"Jeevithaanandam"Kaviyoor Revamma
9"En Makane"A. M. Rajah02:57
10"Theliyoo Nee Ponvilakke"Kaviyoor Revamma02:49
11"Kaalachakram Ithu"
12"Madhuramadhuramee"P. Leela
13"Aariro Kanmaniye"
14"Lokare Ithu Kettu Chintha"
15"Maara manam Kolla Cheytha"
16"Pon Makane"A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam & Kaviyoor Revamma
17"Poovanchumee"
18"Vanithakalaa Kanimele"
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Tamil songs (Thanthai)

Lyrics were written by Kambadasan. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, P. Leela, V. J. Varma, Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi and Kaviyoor Revamma.[8]

More information No., Song ...
No.SongSinger/sDuration (m:ss)
1"Naame Mudalaali Namakkini"
2"Thozhil Seyyaamal"Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi
3"Kelungo Idhai"
4"Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai"A. M. Rajah & P. Leela03:05
5"Devaney Dheena Thayaaparaney"V. J. Varma & P. Leela
6"Ambuli Maamaa Vaa"Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi02:11
7"Paaraayi Kalaimaanin"P. Leela03:18
8"Ninaive Ninaive Nenjam"Kaviyoor Revamma
9"Chinnagnchiru Paingiliye"A. M. Rajah02:57
10"Chudar Vidu Pon Vilakke"Kaviyoor Revamma02:49
11"Sutrich Chendridum"
12"Inbam Inbame"P. Leela
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Reception

B. Vijaykumar of The Hindu wrote, "Thikkurissi's outstanding performance was one of the highpoints of the film."[9]

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