Koodum Thedi
1985 Indian film
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Koodum Thedi (transl. In search of a nest) is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Paul Babu and written by S. N. Swamy and produced by Siyad Koker through Kokers Films. It stars Mohanlal and Radhika, along with Rahman, Nadia Moidu, M. G. Soman, Thilakan, Sankaradi in supporting roles.[1] The film features original songs composed by Jerry Amaldev. The cinematography was done by P. C. Sreeram.[2]
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| Directed by | Paul Babu |
| Screenplay by | S. N. Swamy |
| Story by | Rajmohan |
| Produced by | Siyad Koker |
| Starring | Mohanlal Radhika Rahman Nadia Moidu |
| Cinematography | P. C. Sreeram |
| Edited by | T. R. Sekhar |
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Production company | |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Peter is a fun loving person and his younger brother is college going youth. Things go head over heels for Peter as he falls in love with Devi, a person who he is related to. But her brother plans for her to marry Jayakumar, who is a friend of Peter. Devi marries Jayakumar. One day, Jayakumar dies in an accident, but Devi plans to live her life as Jayakumar's widow without knowing Peter's love for her. Rest of the story, is how Peter tells Devi about his love and whether or not they marry.
Cast
- Mohanlal as Peter Mathew
- Radhika as Devi
- Rahman as Rex Mathew
- Nadia Moidu as Judy
- Soman as Menon
- Roopa as Gracy
- Thilakan
- Sreenath as Jayakumar
- Mala Aravindan as Vasuvettan
- Prathapachandran as Mathaikutty
- Bahadoor
- Jagathy Sreekumar
- Sankaradi
- Sukumari
- Bhagyalakshmi
Soundtrack
The film's songs were composed by Jerry Amaldev, with lyrics by M. D. Rajendran. The film score was composed by Johnson.[3]
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sangamam Ee Poonkaavanam" | Krishnachandran, Vani Jairam | |
| 2. | "Vaachalam En Mounavum" | K. J. Yesudas |
Release
Koodum Thedi was released on 19 July 1985 in 14 screens in Kerala. The film received good reports and box office collections, becoming a major commercial success.[4]