Ponmudy (film)

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Ponmudy
Directed by N Sankaran Nair
Produced by N Sankaran Nair
Written by N Sankaran Nair
KT Muhammad (dialogues)
Screenplay by KT Muhammad
Starring Prem Nazir
Sharada
Divya
Sankaradi
Music by Jithin Shyam
Cinematography Vipin Das
Edited by K Sankunni
Production
company
Anwar Creations
Distributed by Anwar Creations
Release date
  • 30 July 1982 (1982-07-30)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Ponmudy is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N Sankaran Nair and produced by N Sankaran Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Divya and Sankaradi in lead roles. The film had musical score by Jithin Shyam. [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, Chennai and Hyderabad are the major centres of film production in India.

Prem Nazir Indian actor

Prem Nazir was an Indian film actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading men of his generation.Becoming one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema.[1] He is considered one of the greatest and most successful actors of Indian cinema. Nazir is often referred to as Nithyaharitha Nayakan. Nazir began his career as a stage actor and made his film debut with the 1952 film Marumakal. He took on the stage name Prem Nazir on the sets of his second film, Visappinte Vili (1952). Nazir rose to stardom during the 1950s and was a biggest Superstar from the 1950s to his death in 1989.He is most famous for his melting sweetheart and great care towards the people who suffered with poverty, money... anything.After 1985 He intentionally moved from main hero roles to character roles,he says he wants to do all kind of characters what other artists do.

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

Sankaradi Indian actor

Chandrasekhara Menon, better known by his stage name Sankaradi (1924–2001), was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit. He was one of the first realistic actors in South Indian cinema. He dominated the Malayalam film scene in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s as a comedian along with Adoor Bhasi and Bahadoor. Later, he switched to character roles.

Raghavan (actor) Indian actor

Raghavan is a Malayalam film actor who has acted in more than 100 films. Malayalam actor Jishnu was his son. From early 2000's he is more active on Malayalam television serials.

Kuttyedathi Vilasini is an Indian film actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in more than 50 films.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Jithin Shyam and lyrics was written by Balu Kiriyath and Perumpuzha Gopalakrishnan.

Balu Kiriyath Film director and cinematographer

Balu Kiriyath is an Indian Malayalam film lyricist, screenwriter and director.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1 Doore Neerunna S Janaki Balu Kiriyath
2 Jaladevathe Unaraan Neramaay K. J. Yesudas Balu Kiriyath
3 Kilukilukkam Kaattil S Janaki, Babu Perumpuzha Gopalakrishnan
4 Vidaruvaan Vithumbumee Vani Jairam Balu Kiriyath

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References

  1. ↑ "Ponmudi". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  2. ↑ "Ponmudi". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
  3. ↑ "Ponmudy". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-10-16.
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