John Abraham was an Indian filmmaker, short story writer and screenwriter who worked mainly in Malayalam cinema. His film Amma Ariyan (1986) was the only South Indian feature film to make the list of "Top 10 Indian Films" of all time by British Film Institute. Agraharathil Kazhuthai was listed among the "100 Greatest Indian Films" of all time by IBN Live's 2013 poll.
Ammu is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by N. N. Pisharady and produced by M. Kesavan. The film stars Ambika in the eponymous role along with Sathyan, Madhu, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in pivotal roles. It marked actress Sujatha Menon’s debut film as an actress in the industry.
Sarasayya is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by P. V. Sathyam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi. It is a sequel to the Malayalam film Ashwamedham (1967), and an adaptation of Thoppil Bhasi's play of the same name. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film.
Vilakku Vangiya Veena is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sharada, Usha and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Aaradimanninte Janmi is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi. It is a remake of the Tamil film Neerkumizhi.
Iniyoru Janmam Tharu is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Vijayan. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, C. A. Balan and Paravoor Bharathan in the lead roles. The film was produced by Chinna Ramalingam. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan.
Enippadikal is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, written and directed by Thoppil Bhasi based on Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai's novel of the same name. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. It is based on the novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. Compositions by Travancore king Swathi Thirunal were also used in the film.
Veendum Prabhatham is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by M. P. Rao and M. R. K. Moorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Sharada, Jose Prakash and Prema. It was released on 27 April 1973 and became a success.
Nakhangal (transl. Nails) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. It is based on the novel of the same name by Vaikom Chandrasekharan Nair. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, K. R. Vijaya and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It was released on 8 September 1973.
Padunna Puzha is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. The film was remade in Tamil as Mannippu (1969).
Pancha Thanthram is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy thriller film directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by E. K. Thyagarajan. The script was written by Sasikumar, Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan, music by G. Devarajan and lyrics by Sreekumaran Thampi. The cast includes Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash, Sankaradi, Sreelatha, T. R. Omana, T. S. Muthaiah, Bahadoor. K. P. Ummer and Vincent were in guest appearances. The film was released on 22 March 1974.
Kakkathamburatti is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by C. J. Baby and P. C. Ittoop. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sharada, and Jayabharathi. The film has a musical score by K. Raghavan.
Amma (transl. Mother) is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash. It is a remake of the Bengali film Maya Mriga (1960), itself based on the play of the same name by Nihar Ranjan Gupta.
Madhavikutty is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.
Abala is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by M. P. Rao and M. R. K. Moorthy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jayabharathi and Srividya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Manyasree Viswamithran is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film, directed and produced by Madhu, and written by Kainikkara Kumara Pillai. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It is based on Kainikkara Kumara Pillai's play Mathruka Manushyan. Kamal Haasan worked as dance choreographer of this film.
Swarnna Malsyam is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by B. K. Pottekkad and produced by P. M. Sreenivasan. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score by M. S. Baburaj.
Onappudava is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. G. George and produced by Carmel Johny. The film stars Sharada, Bahadoor, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri. The film has musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan.
Kayamkulam Kochunni is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film written, produced and directed by P. A. Thomas. Dialogues were written by Jagathy N. K. Achary. It is based on the life of the 19th century thief Kayamkulam Kochunni, who is known for stealing from rich and giving to poor. The film stars Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph and K. J. Yesudas. The soundtrack was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath. Kayamkulam Kochunni released on 29 July 1966 was a commercial success at the box office. Its sequel, Kaayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan, was released in 1976.
