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Mannu | |
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Directed by | K. G. George |
Written by | Dr. Pavithran |
Starring | Soman P. K. Abraham Sharada Sukumaran |
Cinematography | Ramachandra Babu |
Edited by | Ravi |
Music by | A. T. Ummer |
Production company | Susmitha Productions |
Distributed by | Vijaya Movies |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Mannu (English: The Soil) is a 1978 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George with Soman, P. K. Abraham, Sharada and Sukumaran in the lead roles. [1] [2] [3] The feudal melodrama about greed & superstition narrates a tale of the struggle of the poor Damu (Soman) & his wife (Sharada) against the powerful landlord (P. K. Abraham) over tenancy rights. [4]
The music was composed by A. T. Ummer and the lyrics were written by Dr Pavithran.
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Akalangalile" | K. J. Yesudas | Dr. Pavithran | |
2 | "Devi Bhagavathi" | P Susheela, K. P. Brahmanandan, Selma George | Dr. Pavithran | |
3 | "Evideyo Thakaraaru" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran | Dr. Pavithran | |
4 | "Kunnin Meloru" | P. Susheela | Dr. Pavithran |
The film is based on Dr. Pavithran's play of the same name. [5]