April 19 (film)
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| April 19 | |
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| Directed by | Balachandra Menon |
| Written by | Balachandra Menon |
| Produced by | Mohan Vettathu |
| Starring | Balachandra Menon Nandini Jagathy Sreekumar Shanthi Krishna |
| Cinematography | Anandakkuttan |
| Edited by | G. Murali |
| Music by | Raveendran |
Production company | GVJ Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
April 19 is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Balachandra Menon.[1][2] The film stars Balachandra Menon and Nandini in lead roles, with supporting performances by Jagathy Sreekumar and Shanthi Krishna. The music was composed by Raveendran.
Jayaprakash, a man from a modest background, begins his career as a taxi driver and gradually rises through determination and hard work to build a successful business empire in Mumbai.[3] During this journey, he rescues a woman from a dangerous situation and later marries her. However, as his professional commitments grow, he finds himself increasingly unable to devote time to his personal life, leading to strain in his relationship. The film explores themes of ambition, success, and the impact of career-driven choices on personal relationships.
Cast
- Balachandra Menon as Jayaprakash (JP)
- Nandini as Nandini
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Chacko
- Shanthi Krishna as Zeenath Jabbar
- Ratheesh as Jabbar
- Keerthi Gopinath as Mini Nair
- Indrans as Chandran Pillai
- M. S. Thripunithura as Pathmanabhan
- Bindu Panicker as Bhavaniyamma
Soundtrack
The music for the film was composed by Raveendran, with lyrics by S. Ramesan Nair.[4]
| No. | Song | Singer(s) | Music | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharapoli Mala Charthi | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
| 2 | Arivinumarulinum | Raveendran, Roshni Mohan | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
| 3 | Devike Nin Meyyil | K. J. Yesudas | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
| 4 | Mazha Peythal | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
| 5 | Mazha Peythal | K. J. Yesudas | Raveendran | S. Ramesan Nair |
Production
The film was produced by Mohan Vettathu under the banner of GVJ Films. Cinematography was handled by Anandakkuttan, and editing was done by G. Murali. According to the director's official website, April 19 is his 32nd directorial venture.[5]
The film marked the acting debut of Kausalya, who was credited as Nandini in Malayalam cinema.[6]
Release
The film was released on 19 April 1996.