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Avalude Ravukal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by A. Sheriff. The film explores the life of Raji (Seema), a teenage prostitute and those of the people around her. Upon release, the film received less audience in the first three days but the situation changed in the coming days and it became one of the highest-grossing films of the year. The plot follows a sex worker who has not only been unapologetic about what she does but also considers herself deserving of love and dignity despite her job.
Akashadoothu is a 1993 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Dennis Joseph, with Madhavi and Murali in the lead roles. The film tells the tale of a woman suffering from leukemia. The plot of the film was inspired from the 1983 American film Who Will Love My Children?.
O' Faby is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language film. It was Asia's first full-length live action/animation hybrid feature film. It is directed by Sreekumar Krishnan Nair and stars Nagesh, Thilakan, Roque Tharakan, Manoj K. Jayan and Srividya. The director of animation was Ram Mohan, known as the father of Indian animation. Famous singers KJ Yesudas, KS Chithra and SP Balasubrahmanyam sing songs with lyrics penned by Bichu Thirumala. The cinematography team included Jayanan Vincent, Ramachandra Babu and Venugopal Madathil.
Kazhukan is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj. The film stars Jayan, Shubha, Sukumaran and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Sukumaran plays the antagonist. The film was a remake of the 1978 Kannada/Tamil bilingual Thappida Thala / Thappu Thalangal, directed by K. Balachander.
Sarpam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby and produced by Dhanya. The film stars Vidhubala, Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jagathy Sreekumar and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Angadi (transl. Market) is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by P. V, Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmi Productions. The film stars Jayan as Babu in the lead role along with Sukumaran, Seema, Jose and Sankaradi, in supporting roles. The film revolves around the rivalry between a laborer, Babu and Beeran, an evil businessman. The music was composed by Shyam, with the cinematography done jointly by Chandramohan and C. E. Babu. Angadi was one of the major successes of the year 1980, running for 125 days in theatres. The film broke the box office record of Jayan's Sarapancharam (1979) and emerged the highest grossing Malayalam film of the year. The film was a milestone in the Malayalam film industry, achieving cult status in Kerala. The film was instrumental in establishing Jayan's macho hero image.
Pappu is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Baby and produced by Raghu Kumar. The film stars Prathap Pothen, Seema, Sukumari and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Sharam is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Sukumaran, Srividya, Jagathy Sreekumar and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. Though it did not make expected success at the box-office. The film was a remake of Tamil film Vidiyum Varai Kaathiru.
Kanyaka is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Madhu, Jayan, Jayabharathi and KPAC Lalitha. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.
Mattoru Karnan is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Jayan, Jayabharathi, Sudheer, M G Soman, Jagathy Sreekumar and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Oru Raagam Pala Thaalam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film stars Madhu, Jayan, Srividya and Jagathy Sreekumar. It is a remake of the Tamil film Aalayamani (1962).
Anupallavi is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Baby and produced by Reghu Kumar and Dheera. The film stars Jayan, Sukumari, Srividya and Balan Kattoor in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. The film has Jayan who is typically noted for his action hero roles display his flair for comedy.
Ivide Kattinu Sugandam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan. The film stars Jayan, Jayabharathi, Srividya and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Deepam (transl. Light) is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Renji Mathew. The film stars Madhu, Jayan, Srividya and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film was a remake of the Hindi film Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki.
Karimpana is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Jayan, Seema, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was shot in Ayira, a village near Parassala, Thiruvananthapuram district. The movie was in hit chart.
Manushya Mrugam is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan, directed by Baby and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar under the banner of Evershine. The film is a remake of the 1975 Kannada film Daari Tappida Maga. The film stars Jayan, Jayaprabha, Seema, Jagathy Sreekumar, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Jose Prakash. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy. The film was released on 17 December 1980.
Chaakara is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film stars Jayan, Seema, Srividya and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. The movie catapulted actor Jayan to superstardom. The movie is based on Gopinath Panangad's novel which appeared in Manorajyam. The film was shot in Chavakkad and various other parts in Thrissur district. The scenes of the beach were fully shot in Chavakkad where the shooting unit halted for more days. The movie also features the evergreen Malayalam song "Suhasiniee Subhashinee".
Agni Kshethram is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. T. Rajan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Roja Ramani and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
Benz Vasu is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Hassan. The film stars Jayan, Pattom Sadan, Sankaradi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer.
Angam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Seema and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shankar–Ganesh. It was a remake of the Tamil film Gnana Oli, which was remade in Hindi as Devata.
