Thiruvonam (film)

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Thiruvonam
Thiruvonam poster.jpg
Poster
Directed by Sreekumaran Thampi
Written bySreekumaran Thampi
Produced byK. P. Mohanan
Starring
CinematographyT. N. Krishnankutty Nair
Edited byK. Sankunni
Music bySongs:
M. K. Arjunan
Background Score:
R. K. Shekhar
Production
company
Vandana films
Distributed byVimala Release
Release date
  • 2 October 1975 (1975-10-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Thiruvonam is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by K. P. Mohanan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Kamal Haasan and Jayasudha. The film has musical score by R. K. Shekhar and songs composed by M. K. Arjunan. [1] [2]

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Cast

Production

Thiruvonam film directed by Sreekumaran Thampi, [5] produced by K. P. Mohan under production banner Vandana Films. [6] It was given an "U" (Unrestricted) certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification. The final length of the film was 4,498.48 metres (14,758.8 ft). [6]

Soundtrack

Thiruvonam
Soundtrack album by
Released1975
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Language Malayalam
Producer M. K. Arjunan
External audio
Nuvola apps arts.svg Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The film's soundtrack was composed by M. K. Arjunan; the lyrics were written by Sreekumaran Thampi. [7]

The song "Thiruvonappularithan" is set in the carnatic raga known as Arabhi, [5] the song was well received in Malayalam songs sung by playback singer Vani Jairam, [8] but the video footage of the song is not available at present. [9]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Aa Thrisandhyathan" K. J. Yesudas, Choir  
2."Ethra Sundari"K. J. Yesudas 
3."Kaattinte Vanchiyilu"K. J. Yesudas 
4."Pachanellin Kathiru" P. Jayachandran, P. Madhuri  
5."Thaaram Thudichu"P. Jayachandran 
6."Thiruvonappularithan" Vani Jairam  

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