Karutha Pournami

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Karutha Pournami
Directed byNarayanankutty Vallath
Produced byNarayanankutty Vallath
Written byC. P. Antony
Screenplay byC. P. Antony
Starring Madhu
Sharada
P. J. Antony
Bahadoor
Music by M. K. Arjunan
CinematographyT. N. Krishnankutty Nair
Edited byT. R. Sreenivasalu
Production
company
Bernard Shaw Pictures
Release date
  • 29 March 1968 (1968-03-29)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Karutha Pournami is a 1968 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Narayanankutty Vallath and produced by Narayanankutty Vallath. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, P. J. Antony and Bahadoor in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan. [1] [2] [3]

Cinema of India Filmmaking industry in India

The cinema of India consists of films produced in the nation of India. Cinema is immensely popular in India, with as many as 1,600 films produced in various languages every year. Indian cinema produces more films watched by more people than any other country; in 2011, over 3.5 billion tickets were sold across India, 900,000 more than Hollywood. Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Kochi, Bangalore and Hyderabad are the major centres of film production in India.

Madhu (actor) Malayalam actor

Madhavan Nair, commonly known by his stage name Madhu, is an Indian film actor, director, producer, and playback singer, who works in Malayalam cinema.

Sharada is a three-time National Award winning Indian actress and politician from Andhra Pradesh. She has achieved success through Malayalam cinema, and Telugu cinema. She is also known as Urvasi Sharada because earlier the National Film Award for Best Actress was officially designated the Urvasi Award. She won two Filmfare Awards. Sharada has garnered the NTR National Award by the Government of Andhra Pradesh for her contributions to Indian cinema.

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Cast

P. J. Antony Indian actor

P. J. Antony was an Indian stage and film actor. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Nirmalyam in 1974. He was also the first actor working in Malayalam cinema to receive the award. Antony was also a respected figure in the professional theatre field, working with communist cultural and art bodies like the K.P.A.C.

Bahadoor Indian actor

Kunjalu Kochumoideen Padiyath, known by his stage name Bahadoor, was a Malayalam film actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in Malayalam cinema. They made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema. Bahadoor also appeared in some serious roles and in professional plays.His last film was Joker which was released, shortly, after his death.

Kamala Kumari, known by her mononymous stage name Jayanthi, is an Indian actress known for her work in Kannada cinema. She is noted for her contributions to different genres of films from the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. She has appeared in over 500 films, including films in the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi languages. She has received two Karnataka State Film Awards for Best Actress, the President's Medal for Best Actress and two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She has been cited as Kannada cinema's "most bold and beautiful" actress by various media outlets, a title for which she has received substantial publicity. The Kannada film industry has honored her with the title "Abhinaya Sharadhe",.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran.

M. K. Arjunan Indian composer

M. K. Arjunan is a Kerala State Award winning Malayalam music composer from Kerala, India. He is known for composing many melodies for Malayalam cinema.

P. Bhaskaran Indian film director

Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran alias as P. Bhaskaran, was a Malayalam poet, lyricist of Malayalam film songs and filmmaker. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam feature films and 3 documentaries, produced 6 feature films and acted in several movies. For his overall contributions to Malayalam cinema, he was awarded J. C. Daniel Award by the Government of Kerala.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Hridayamuruki Nee" K. J. Yesudas P. Bhaskaran
2"Kavithayil Mungi" S. Janaki P. Bhaskaran
3"Maanathin Muttathu"K. J. YesudasP. Bhaskaran
4"Maanathin Muttathu" (F)S. JanakiP. Bhaskaran
5"Ponkinaavin"K. J. YesudasP. Bhaskaran
6"Ponnilanji"B. VasanthaP. Bhaskaran
7"Shishuvineppol Punchirithooki"K. J. Yesudas, S. JanakiP. Bhaskaran

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References

  1. ↑ "Karutha Pournami". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Karutha Pournami". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Karutha Pournami". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
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