Koodum Thedi | |
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Directed by | Paul Babu |
Written by | S. N. Swamy Rajmohan |
Produced by | Siyad Koker |
Starring | Mohanlal Radhika Rahman Nadia Moidu Soman Thilakan |
Cinematography | P. C. Sreeram |
Edited by | T. R. Sekhar |
Music by | Songs: Jerry Amaldev Background score: Johnson |
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Distributed by | Central Pictures |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Koodum Thedi (transl. In Search of a Nest) is a 1985 Malayalam-language romantic drama film produced by Siyad Koker under the banner of Kokers Films, directed by Paul Babu and written by S. N. Swamy. It stars Mohanlal and Radhika in lead roles, along with Rahman, Nadia Moidu, M. G. Soman, Thilakan, Sankaradi in supporting roles. [2] The film features original songs composed by Jerry Amaldev, with lyrics written by M. D. Rajendran. The cinematography was done by P. C. Sreeram. [3]
Peter (Mohanlal) is a fun loving person and his younger brother (Rahman) is college going youth. Things go head over heels for Peter as he falls in love with Devi (Radhika), a person who he is related to. But her brother (Soman) plans for her to marry Jayakumar (Sreenath), who is a friend of Peter. Devi marries Jayakumar. One day, Jayakumar dies in an accident, but Devi plans to live her life as Jayakumar's widow without knowing Peter's love for her. Rest of the story, is how Peter tells Devi about his love and whether or not they marry.
All lyrics are written by M. D. Rajendran; all music is composed by Jerry Amaldev.
No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
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1. | "Sangamam Ee Poonkaavanam" | Vani Jairam, Krishnachandran | |
2. | "Vaachalam En Mounavum" | K. J. Yesudas |
The film score was composed by Johnson.
The movie was released on 19 July 1985 at 14 screens in Kerala. [4]
The movie received good reports and collections thus becoming the first solo blockbuster for Mohanlal. [4]
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