Unniyarcha (film)
1961 Indian film
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Unniyarcha ഉണ്ണിയാർച്ച is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language action film, produced and directed by Kunchacko. The film stars Ragini, Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Hari. It is based on the life of warrior of the same name from the Vadakkan Pattukal ballads. The film was released on 24 August 1961 and became a success. The sequel, "Aromalunni," was released in 1972.
| Unniyarcha | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Kunchacko |
| Screenplay by | P. K. Sarangapani |
| Based on | Vadakkan Pattukal |
| Produced by | M. Kunchacko |
| Starring | Ragini Prem Nazir Sathyan Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair Hari |
| Cinematography | T. N. Krishnankutty Nair[1] |
| Edited by | S. Williams |
| Music by | K. Raghavan |
Production company | Udaya |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Cast
- Ragini as Unniyarcha[3]
- Prem Nazir as Attumanamel Kunjiraman[3]
- Sathyan as Aromal Chekavar[3]
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Kannappa Chekavar[1]
- Bahadoor
- Hari as Aromalunni[1]
- Kottayam Chellappan as Chandu[1]
- Reetha as Kunjunnooli[1]
- Palakunnel Sunny as Aringoder
- S. P. Pillai as Panen[1]
Production
Unniyarcha is the first feature film based on Vadakkan Pattukal, a collection of Malayalam ballads. P. K. Sarangapani wrote the dialogues in North Malabar dialect. The film was predominantly shot in Kerala's backwaters.[1]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. Raghavan and lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran and P. K. Sarangapani.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aarekkondee Paanan" | P. Bhaskaran | ||
| 2 | "Aaru Neeyen Maariville" | A. M. Rajah | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 3 | "Aattummanammele" | K. Raghavan | ||
| 4 | "Allimalar Kaavilammee" | P. Bhaskaran | ||
| 5 | "Allithamara Kannaale" | P. Leela | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 6 | "Annu Ninne" | P. Susheela, A. M. Rajah | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 7 | "Bhoomiyil Ninnum" (Bit) | A. M. Rajah | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 8 | "Ente Kanninte Kannaana" (Bit) | K. Raghavan | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 9 | "Ezhu Kadalodivanna" | P. Leela, Chorus | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 10 | "Ikkili Penne Ikkili Penne" (Bit) | K. Raghavan | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 11 | "Jayabheri" | PB Sreenivas, A. M. Rajah | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 12 | "Kaanthaari Mulaku" (Bit) | K. Raghavan | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 13 | "Kannuchimmichimmi Nadakkum" | K. Raghavan | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 14 | "Kunnathu Konnayum" (Bit) | A. M. Rajah | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 15 | "Midukki Midukki" | Chorus, Mehboob | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 16 | "Neelakkadal Rajathy Doorathe Rajathy" | P. Susheela, P. Leela, Mehboob | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 17 | "Om Shuklaambaradharam" (Slokam) | P. B. Sreenivas | ||
| 18 | "Paadaam Paadaam Ponnamme" | K. Raghavan | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 19 | "Pokuthire Padakkuthire" | P. Susheela, P. Leela | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 20 | "Ponnoonjale" | S. Janaki, P. Susheela | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 21 | "Porinkal Jayamallo" | P. Leela | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 22 | "Prathikaara Durge" | P. B. Sreeniva | P. Bhaskara | |
| 23 | "Pullanenikku Ninte" | P. Leela, A. M. Rajah | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 24 | "Puthooram Aaromal" (Bit) | K. Raghavan | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 25 | "Puthooram Veettile" | K. Raghavan, Chorus | ||
| 26 | "Shapadhamithu Bhalichu" | P. Bhaskaran | ||
| 27 | "Thaamasamenthe" (Bit) | P. Leela | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 28 | "Udavaale Padavaale" | P. B. Sreenivas, A. M. Rajah | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 29 | "Urangaathentunni" | S. Janaki, P, Susheela | P. K. Sarangapani | |
| 30 | "Varoo Chekava" (Bit) | P. Bhaskaran |