Karakanakadal

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Karakanakadal
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Theatrical poster
Directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan
Screenplay by S. L. Puram Sadanandan
Story by Muttathu Varkey
Produced byHari Pothan
Starring Sathyan
Madhu
Jayabharathi
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
CinematographyMelli Irani
Edited byT. R. Sreenivasalu
Music by G. Devarajan
Production
company
Supriya
Release date
  • 3 September 1971 (1971-09-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Karakanakadal is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Jayabharathi, Vincent, Sankaradi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It is based on the novel of the same name by Muttathu Varkey. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. [1]

Contents

Plot

Cast

Soundtrack

The music is composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma. [2]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Illaarillam Kaattinullil" P. Madhuri, Choir  
2."Kaattu Vannu Kallane Pole" P. Susheela  
3."Njaalippoovan Vaazhappoo" K. J. Yesudas  

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References

  1. Vijayakumar, B. (10 July 2016). "Karakanakadal: 1971". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  2. "കരകാണാക്കടല്‍ (1971)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2022.