Dweepu

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Dweepu
Directed by Ramu Kariat
Written byRamu Kariat
Vijayan Karote
Screenplay byRamu Kariat
Vijayan Karote
Starring Jose
Shobha
Kuttyedathi Vilasini
Alleppey Ashraf
Cinematography Ramachandra Babu
Edited by Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Music bySongs:
M. S. Baburaj
Score:
Salil Chowdhury
Production
company
Priya Films
Distributed byPriya Films
Release date
  • 13 February 1977 (1977-02-13)
CountryIndia
Language Malayalam

Dweepu is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Ramu Kariat. The film stars Jose, Shobha, Kuttyedathi Vilasini and Alleppey Ashraf in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Salil Chowdhury and original songs by M. S. Baburaj. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

Chandran, who is from a poor family, struggles to earn a living. However, his life takes a turn when he gets a job as a teacher in Lakshadweep.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Salil Chowdhury and MS Baburaj, with the former composing the film score and latter the songs. The lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma and Yusufali Kechery.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Aaranyaanthara" (Bit)Kalanilayam Rajasekharan Vayalar Ramavarma
2"Allithaamara Mizhiyaale" P. Jayachandran Yusufali Kechery
3"Kadale Neelakkadale" Talat Mahmood Yusufali Kechery
4"Kanneerin Mazhayathum" P. Susheela Yusufali Kechery
5"Kanneerin Mazhayathum"Kalyani MenonYusufali Kechery
6"Manimeghappallakkil"P. JayachandranYusufali Kechery

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