Enippadikal (transl. Rungs of the ladder) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, written and directed by Thoppil Bhasi based on Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai's novel of the same name. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. It is based on the novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. Compositions by Travancore king Swathi Thirunal were also used in the film.[1][2]
| Enippadikal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Screenplay by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Based on | Enippadikal by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai |
| Starring | Madhu Sharada Jayabharathi Kaviyoor Ponnamma |
| Cinematography | P. Ramaswami |
| Edited by | G. Venkittaraman |
| Music by | G. Devarajan Swathi Thirunal |
Production company | KPAC Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (August 2022) |
Cast
editSoundtrack
editThe music was composed by G. Devarajan and Swathi Thirunal and the lyrics were written by Vayalar, Swathi Thirunal, Jayadevar and Irayimman Thampi.[citation needed] Poems by Irayimman Thampi and verses from Jayadeva’s “Geetagovindam” included in the film were set to tune by Devarajan. The song "Praananaadhanenikku Nalkiya", despite its popularity, was banned by All India Radio for a while due to its explicit lyrics.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kanakakunnil Ninnu" | P. Madhuri | Vayalar | |
| 2 | "Onnaam Maanam Poomaanam" | K. J. Yesudas | Vayalar | |
| 3 | "Pankajaakshan Kadalvarnan" | P. Leela, Chorus | Vayalar | |
| 4 | "Praananaadhanenikku Nalkiya" | P. Madhuri | Irayimman Thampi | |
| 5 | "Saarasa Suvadana" | M. G. Radhakrishnan, Neyyattinkara Vasudevan | Swathi Thirunal | |
| 6 | "Swaathanthryam" | P. Jayachandran, P. Madhuri | Vayalar | |
| 7 | "Yaahi Maadhava" | P. Madhuri, Chorus | Jayadeva |
References
edit- ^ "ഏണിപ്പടികള് (1973)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ a b Vijayakumar, B. (2 October 2017). "Enippadikal: 1973". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
External links
edit- Enippadikal at IMDb