Pavappettaval

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Pavappettaval
Directed by P. A. Thomas
Screenplay by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai
Story by K. Ramnoth
Starring Sathyan
Kamaladevi
Sukumari
Adoor Bhasi
CinematographyP. K. Madhavan Nair
Edited byCeylon Mani
Music by B. A. Chidambaranath
Production
company
Movie Masters
Release date
  • 3 November 1967 (1967-11-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Pavappettaval is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. A. Thomas. The film stars Sathyan, Kamaladevi, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by B. A. Chidambaranath. It is a remake of the 1941 Telugu film Devatha . [1]

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Plot

After completing his Bar-at-Law degree in England, Gopi returns to his native village in India. His family, including his mother Bhavani Amma and sister Radha, are overjoyed. Gopi becomes infatuated with Lakshmi, the daughter of their family servant Venkaiah. He takes advantage of her vulnerability and promises to marry her before leaving for the city to stay with his uncle Balaramaiah. In the city, Gopi marries Balaramaiah's daughter, Vimala. However, complications arise when Bhavani Amma and Radha bring a pregnant Lakshmi to the city to confront Gopi. He denies responsibility and offers Lakshmi money instead. Later when Lakshmi's father attempts to arrange a marriage for her, Lakshmi refuses it and leaves her house. She ultimately seeks refuge with a nun and gives birth to a child. Amidst these challenges, Vimala runs away with her boyfriend, leaving Gopi's family in turmoil. In a desperate attempt to restore stability, Bhavani Amma sends Gopi to bring Lakshmi back into their lives.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran, Kedamangalam Sadanandan and M. K. R. Paattyath. [2]

No.SongSingersLyrics
1"Ambili Maama" P. Leela P. Bhaskaran
2"Daivam Njangalkkenthinu" Renuka Kedamangalam Sadanandan
3"Jeevithamennathu" B. Vasantha M. K. R. Paattyath
4"Ninmukham Kandappol"B. VasanthaP. Bhaskaran
5"Ormavenam"P. Bhaskaran
6"Sharanamayyappaa Sharanamayyappaa"P. Leela, B. Vasantha, Latha Raju, B. SavithriP. Bhaskaran
7"Vrindaavaniyil" K. J. Yesudas, P. LeelaP. Bhaskaran

Reception

The film was a critical and commercial failure; historian B. Vijayakumar believes this was due to its lack of "artistic and technical brilliance" and miscasting. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Vijayakumar, B. (7 June 2015). "Pavappettaval: 1967". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "പാവപ്പെട്ടവള്‍ (1967)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
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