Aranazhika Neram

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Ara Nazhika Neram
Directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan
Screenplay by Parappurath
Based on Ara Nazhika Neram by Parappurath
Produced byM. O. Joseph
Starring Kottarakkara
Prem Nazir
Sathyan
K. P. Ummer
Adoor Bhasi
Ragini
Sheela
Ambika Sukumaran
CinematographyMelli Irani
Music by G. Devarajan
Release date
  • 25 December 1970 (1970-12-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Ara Nazhika Neram (Half nazhika or 12 minutes) is a 1970 Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Parappurath, based on his own novel Ara Nazhika Neram . Parappurath also played a minor role in the film. The story of the film revolves around an Orthodox Christian family headed by Kunjenachan (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair), a ninety-year-old patriarch who lives his life by The Book. The film also features Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Ragini, Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Ambika Sukumaran. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Cast

Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Vayalar Ramavarma except where noted; all music is composed by G. Devarajan

No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Anupame Azhake"  K. J. Yesudas  
2."Chippi Chippi"  C. O. Anto, Latha Raju  
3."Daivaputhranu"  P. Susheela  
4."Samayamaam Radhathil" Volbrecht Nagel & Vayalar Ramavarma P. Leela, P. Madhuri  
5."Swarangale Sapthaswarangale" P. Leela 

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards (1970)

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