Guruvayur Kesavan | |
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Directed by | Bharathan |
Screenplay by | N. Govindankutty |
Story by | Puthur Unnikrishnan |
Produced by | M. O. Joseph |
Starring | Jayabharathi Adoor Bhasi M. G. Soman Ushakumari |
Cinematography | Ashok Kumar |
Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Music by | G. Devarajan |
Production company | Manjilas |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Guruvayur Kesavan is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Bharathan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, Ushakumari,M. G. Soman and Sukumari. It tells the story of Gajarajan Guruvayur Kesavan which belonged to the Guruvayur Temple. [1] [2]
In a village, an elephant is brought into the Guruvayur temple as a deity. Soon, some villagers show extreme devotion while others indulge in exploitation.
The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran. The track "Navakaabhishekam" was set in raga Arabhi.
Song | Singers |
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"Dheemtha Thakka" | P. Jayachandran, C. O. Anto, Jolly Abraham |
"Innenikku Pottukuthaan" | P. Madhuri |
"Maarimukilin" | P. Madhuri |
"Navakaabhishekam Kazhinju" | K. J. Yesudas |
"Soorya Spardhi Kireedam" | K. J. Yesudas |
"Sundara Swapname" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela |
"Ushaakiranangal" | K. J. Yesudas |
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