Ponkathir is a 1953 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by E. R. Cooper and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair.[1] The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title Irulukku Pin and released in 1954.[2]
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| Directed by | E. R. Cooper |
| Written by | Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla, K. P. Kottarakkara |
| Screenplay by | Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla, K. P. Kottarakkara |
| Produced by | P. Subramaniam |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Lalitha |
| Cinematography | V. Ramamurthi |
| Edited by | K. D. George |
| Music by | Br Lakshmanan |
Production company | Neela |
| Distributed by | A Kumaraswamy Release |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
editRavi is the son of a rich industrialist Prabhu. Madhu is the Factory Manager. Business flourishes under this loyal manager. Vikraman is Prabhu's nephew who tries to manipulate the assets of Prabhu. Ravi loves Radha, daughter of a poor farmer who is also a friend of Prabhu. Vikraman also loves Radha. The story is woven around these people. After many twists and turns, all ends well.[3]
Cast
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Production
editThe film was produced under the banner Neela Productions and was directed by E. R. Cooper. The story and dialogues were written by K. P. Kottarakkara. Cinematography was handled by V. Ramamoorthy and the sound recording was done by Krishna Elamon. This is the film debut for Playback singer Kamukara Purushothaman and stage actor C. I. Parameswaran Pillai.[3]
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by Br Lakshmanan and the lyrics were penned by Thirunainar Kurichi Madhavan Nair. Playback singers are Kaviyoor Revamma, Ganabhooshanam N. Lalitha, Jikki, Mehboob and Kamukara Purushothaman.
Anjana Sreedharaa Chaarumoorthey Krishnaa..., a song sung by N. Lalitha in traditional style, became popular and is considered one of the best devotional film songs in Malayalam.[3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 1 | "Aanandaroopan | Jikki | Thirunainar Kurichi Madhavan Nair | 02:42 |
| 2 | "Aanandavaasam Amaravilaasam" | N. Lalitha | ||
| 3 | "Aashankaathimiram" | Kamukara Purushothaman | 00:52 | |
| 4 | "Ullaasam Ulakellam" | Mehboob, N. Lalitha & Kaviyoor Revamma | 03:18 | |
| 5 | "Kaliyaadum Poove Varoo" | Jikki | 02:54 | |
| 6 | "Oh Premamadhuramee" | |||
| 7 | "Paadoo Maanasame" | Jikki | 02:46 | |
| 8 | "Paarirulmoodi Paathayaake" | N. Lalitha | 03:19 | |
| 9 | "Povukanaam" | Gokulapalan & P. Leela | 07:11 | |
| 10 | "Pranayamohana Swapnam" | Gokulapalan & N. Lalitha | 03:07 | |
| 11 | "Sakalam Vidhiyalle Paaril" | Mehboob | 03:47 | |
| 12 | "Sukhame Sukhame" | Kamukara Purushothaman, N. Lalitha & Kaviyoor Revamma | ||
| 13 | "Anjana Sreedhara" | N. Lalitha | Traditional | 03:17 |
References
edit- ^ "Ponkathir [1953]". en.msidb.org. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ Vijayakumar, B. (16 January 2014). "Neighbour's pride". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 November 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ a b c Vijayakumar, B. (11 May 2009). "Ponkathir 1953". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 24 June 2018. Retrieved 24 June 2018.