Bhadradeepam

Bhadradeepam
Directed by	M. Krishnan Nair
Written by	M. Krishnan Nair (screenplay) S. L. Puram Sadanandan (dialogues)
Based on	Durgam by P. R. Shyamala
Produced by	Sharada T. Sathyadevi
Starring	Prem Nazir Sharada Sujatha
Cinematography	S. J. Thomas
Edited by	V. P. Krishnan
Music by	M. S. Baburaj
Production company	Sree Saradasathya Combines
Distributed by	Sree Saradasathya Combines
Release date	2 March 1973 (1973-03-02)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Bhadradeepam is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Sharada and T. Sathyadevi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada and Sujatha in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The film was a commercial success. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Plot

Rajasekharan, a wealthy businessman, and his wife Usha lead a happy life. One day Usha dies and Rajasekharan suspects she was poisoned by her close friend Rajani. In order to take revenge, he marries Rajani and forces upon her a bleak life devoid of all pleasure. Eventually Rajasekharan discovers that Rajani had nothing to do with Usha's death, but it is too late by then.

Cast

• Prem Nazir as Rajasekjaran
• Sharada as Rajani (dubbed by KPAC Lalitha)
• Sujatha as Usha
• Jose Prakash as Venu, the Doctor
• Adoor Bhasi as Devarajan Potty and Unni Swamy
• T. R. Omana as Lakshmikutty Amma
• T. S. Muthaiah as Usha's father
• K. P. Ummer as Prakash, the Manager
• Philomina as Rajani's mother
• Vincent as Mohan, Usha's brother
• Shoba as Lekha, Rajani's sister
• M. L. Saraswathi as Amminikutty, Lakshmikutty Amma's daughter
• Khadeeja as Brothel lady (guest appearance)

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma and K. Jayakumar.

No.	Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length (m:ss)
1	"Deepaaradhana Nada"	K. J. Yesudas	Vayalar Ramavarma
2	"Kaalindi Thadathile Radha"	S. Janaki	Vayalar Ramavarma
3	"Kannukal Karinkoovala"	S. Janaki	Vayalar Ramavarma
4	"Mandaaramanamulla Kaatte"	K. J. Yesudas	K Jayakumar
5	"Vajrakundalam Manikkaathil Aniyum"	P. Jayachandran, B. Vasantha	Vayalar Ramavarma

References

1. "Bhadradeepam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
2. "Bhadradeepam". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
3. "Bhadradeepam". spicyonion.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2014.

External links

• Bhadradeepam at IMDb