Guruvayur Kesavan (film)

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Guruvayur Kesavan
Directed by Bharathan
Screenplay by N. Govindankutty
Story by Puthur Unnikrishnan
Produced byM. O. Joseph
Starring Jayabharathi
Adoor Bhasi
M. G. Soman
Sukumari
Cinematography Ashok Kumar
Edited by M. S. Mani
Music by G. Devarajan
Production
company
Manjilas
Release date
  • 17 November 1977 (1977-11-17)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Guruvayur Kesavan is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Bharathan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, M. G. Soman and Sukumari. It tells the story of Gajarajan Guruvayur Kesavan which belonged to the Guruvayur Temple. [1] [2]

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Plot

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.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran. The track "Navakaabhishekam" was set in raga Arabhi.

SongSingers
"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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References

  1. Vijayakumar, B. (11 December 2016). "Guruvayoor Kesavan: 1977". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  2. "ഗുരുവായൂര്‍ കേശവന്‍ (1977)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 24 September 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2022.