Vellam

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Vellam
Vellam poster.png
Poster designed by P. N. Menon
Directed by Hariharan
Written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Based on N. N. Pisharody's Novel
Produced by Devan
Starring Prem Nazir
Madhu
K. R. Vijaya
Srividya
Sathaar
Sukumari
Adoor Bhasi
Menaka
CinematographyMelli Iraani
Edited byM. S. Money
Music bySongs:
G. Devarajan
Background Score:
Salil Chowdhury
Release date
  • 11 January 1985 (1985-01-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget65 Lakhs

Vellam (transl. Water) is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Prem Nazir and Madhu , supported by K. R. Vijaya and Srividya, with Sathaar, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Balan K. Nair playing other important roles. [1]

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The movie had songs composed by G. Devarajan and background score composed by Salil Chowdhury.

Actor Devan is the producer of Vellam. The film delayed for 5 years to be produced, which put the producer Devan in a dire financial strain.

Cast

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Mullanezhi.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Kannaadikkoottile" K. J. Yesudas, Chorus Mullanezhi
2"Kodanaadan Malayile"K. J. YesudasMullanezhi
3"Paandyaalakkadavum"K. J. Yesudas, ChorusMullanezhi
4"Sourayoodha Padhathilenno"K. J. YesudasMullanezhi
5"Swarga Sankalpathin" P. Susheela Mullanezhi
6"Thakkam Thakkam Thaalamittu" P. Madhuri, Chorus, C. O. Anto Mullanezhi
7"Vaasanappoovukale"P. MadhuriMullanezhi

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References

  1. "Vellam Film Details". malayalachalachithram. Retrieved 16 October 2014.

https://m3db.com/film/vellam-malayalam-movie