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Kannappanunni is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of India. It was the 100th film featuring Prem Nazir and Sheela as the leading pair. It was Udaya Studio's 75th film. The film was directed and produced by Kunchako. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Jayabharathi. The film has musical score and songs by K. Raghavan.
K. Raghavan, also fondly called Raghavan Master, was a Malayalam music composer and Carnatic Vocalist. Along with G. Devarajan, V. Dakshinamoorthy and Baburaj, Raghavan is often credited for the renaissance of Malayalam film music. He is regarded as the pioneer in contributing Malayalam film songs with its own tunes and styles. Till then, Malayalam film songs were in the tunes of popular Hindi and Tamil film songs and old classical kritis. Raghavan gave a new direction and identity to Malayalam film music. He composed around 400 songs in Malayalam cinema and was active in the Malayalam film industry for nearly four decades. In 1997, he was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.
Poova Thalaiya is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Gemini Ganesh, Jaishankar, Nagesh, S. Varalakshmi, Rajasree and Vennira Aadai Nirmala. The film, produced by M. L. A. Rama. Arangakannal, had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan and was released on 10 May 1969. The film was remade in Telugu as Bomma Borusa, in Malayalam as Balapareekshanam and in Kannada as BalondhuUyyale. It was also an influence on Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela.
Aadyakiranangal is a 1964 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Ambika and K. R. Vijaya in the lead roles, with a musical score by K. Raghavan. The film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. It was based on a novel by K. E. Mathai.
Kalyana Photo is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. D. Thottan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Madhu, Adoor Bhasi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and P. A. Thomas in the lead roles. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan.
Archana is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, K. P. Ummer and Adoor Bhasi. The musical score is by K. Raghavan.
Rowdy is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. P. Anand and P. Rangaraj. The film stars Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and BK Pottekkad in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
Rest House is a 1969 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Ganesh Pictures K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sreelatha Namboothiri and Raghavan in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Ladies Hostel is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by Dr. Balakrishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and Pattom Sadan in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The film was remade in Tamil as Then Sinduthe Vaanam starring Sivakumar and Jayachithra.
Munnariyippu (transl. Warning) is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Venu and produced by Ranjith, screenplay by Unni R. The film stars Mammootty and Aparna Gopinath, with Nedumudi Venu, Joy Mathew, Prathap Pothan, Sreeraman, Renji Panicker, Saiju Kurup, Joshy Mathew, and Sudheesh in supporting roles.
Thurakkatha Vathil is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, (Ragini) Jayabharathi and Sreelatha Namboothiri. The film's musical score was by K. Raghavan. The movie received the National Award for the best film on National Integration in 1970. It was he second Malayalam film to win this award. The first was Janmabhoomi in 1967. Philomina won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for this movie.
Ezhuthatha Kadha is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Ivar is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Sharada, Seema, Sukumaran and Jose in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Viplavakarikal is a 1968 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mahesh and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Madhu, K. V. Shanthi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai and Ramachandran in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
Oonjaal is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Sridevi, Ranichandra, M. G. Soman, and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by G. Devarajan.
Pathiravum Pakalvelichavum is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Azad and produced by Thayyil Kunjikandan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Sankaradi and Sreelatha Namboothiri. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan.
Utsavam is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Ramachandran. Utsavam was the credited directorial debut of I. V. Sasi. Earlier he had directed Kavitha and Kaattu vithachavan in the name of actress Vijayanirmala while he was pursuing his dreams to become a film maker. Utsavam stars K. P. Ummer, Vincent, Srividya, Sankaradi, Raghavan, MG Soman and Sukumaran. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Mansoru Maha Samudram is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. K. Joseph. The film stars Mammootty, Ratheesh, Aruna and K. P. Ummer. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Surumaitta Kannukal is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S. Konnanatt and produced by K. Manoharan and K. Sreedharan. The film stars Vijayaraghavan, Bahadoor, K. P. Ummer, Mamukkoya and Sunanda in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. Raghavan.
Kilippattu is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Raghavan. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu, Menaka and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Actor Jishnu Raghavan first appeared in this movie as a child artist.
