April 18 (film)

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April 18
Directed by Balachandra Menon
Written byBalachandra Menon
Produced byAugustine Prakash
StarringBalachandra Menon
Shobana
Adoor Bhasi
Bharat Gopy
CinematographyVipin Mohan
Edited by K. P. Hariharaputhran
Music by A. T. Ummer
Production
company
Santhosh Films
Distributed bySanthosh Films
Release date
  • 12 April 1984 (1984-04-12)
Country India
Language Malayalam

April 18 is a 1984 Malayalam-language film written and directed by Balachandra Menon, who also features in the lead role. It stars Shobana, Adoor Bhasi, and Bharat Gopy in other pivotal roles. It was the debut Malayalam movie of Shobana as lead actress. The musical score was composed by A. T. Ummer. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

Inspector Ravi marries Sobhana after a love affair and they lead a very happy married life. He is also a very strict police officer. Ravi purchases a saree on behalf of his friend who is in jail and hides this from Sobhana on the advice of Gopi Pillai. This leads to suspicion and Sobhana leaves for her home, expecting Ravi to take her back. However, things take a turn when Ravi arrests Jimmy, son of Marcose, against his father-in-law's (Narayana Pillai) wishes. An aggrieved Narayana Pillai files a divorce suit despite objections from Sobhana and appoints Thomachan as his legal counsel. The irony is that Thomachan is a close friend of Ravi, and they live in the same apartment. As Thomachan's arguments hurt Sobhana, Ravi agrees to separation to save a pregnant Sobhana from further humiliation. The court adjourns for decree on April 18, and outside the court, things take a complete turnaround.

Cast

Soundtrack

All songs were composed by A. T. Ummer, and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.

Track No.SongSinger
01Aadivaroo Azhake K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
02Azhimathi Naaraapilla K. J. Yesudas
03Kaalindee Theeram Thannil K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki

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