Ponni is a 1976 Malayalam language film, scripted and directed by Thoppil Bhasi, based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. Produced by M. O. Joseph under the banner of Manjilas, the film features music by G. Devarajan, cinematography by Balu Mahendra and editing by M. S. Mani. It has Kamal Haasan as the protagonist and Lakshmi in the eponymous role. The supporting cast includes Soman, Adoor Bhasi, Sankaradi, Bahadoor, Janardhanan, Rajakumari and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Kollimalai Maaveeran and Telugu as Kondaraju Koyapilla.
K. V. Ramakrishna Iyer, better known by his nom de plume, Malayattoor Ramakrishnan, was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature, cartoonist, lawyer, judicial magistrate, and Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. He was best known for his novels, short stories and biographical sketches and his works include Yanthram, Verukal, Yakshi and Service Story – Ente IAS Dinangal. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel in 1967. He was also a recipient of the Vayalar Award in 1971.
Chembarathi is a 1972 Malayalam film directed by P. N. Menon and written by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan. It was produced by S. K. Nair, a famous literary personality and the founder of Malayalanadu weekly. It stars Madhu along with newcomers Roja Ramani, Raghavan and Sudheer in major roles. The film was an adaptation of Malayattoor's short story "Lodge". Bharathan made his cinematic debut as art director with the film.
Poomadhathe Pennu is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan and produced by G. P. Vijayakumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Unnimary, K. P. Ummer and M. G. Soman. The film's score was composed by G. Devarajan.
Amrutha Geetham is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Baby and produced by Sivan Kunnampilly. The film stars Sukumari, Mammootty, Nedumudi Venu and Ratheesh in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Nivedyam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, KR Vijaya, KP Ummer and MG Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Ithramathram is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Chandrakumar. The film stars Urvashi, Ratheesh, Kalaranjini and Maniyanpilla Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar.
Ishtamanu Pakshe is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by E. J. Peter. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Venu Nagavally, Ratheesh and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has 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.
Shapamoksham is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jesey and produced by Cartoonist Thomas. The film stars Jayan, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
Kadathanaattu Maakkam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Itha Ivide Vare is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. After the huge success of this film, M. G. Soman achieved Super Star status. This is the first commercial successful script of P. Padmarajan. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.
Shathru is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. S. Mohan. The film stars Ratheesh, Anuradha, Bheeman Raghu and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Vamban is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hassan. The film stars Ratheesh, Rohini, Kalaranjini and Anuradha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.This film got in to controversy when the villain misbehaved with Rohini during rape scene shooting.
Aasha is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Kalaranjini, Shanavas, Raveendran and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Champalakadu is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Balan K. Nair, Mammootty, Ratheesh and Swapna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Ningalil Oru Sthree is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Prem Nazir, Lakshmi, Ratheesh and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Theere Pratheekshikkathe is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar. The film stars Ratheesh, Captain Raju, Kalaranjini and Aruna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Himavahini is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by K. J. Joseph. The film stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Kalki is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair. The film stars Adoor Bhasi and Ambika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
