Yakshi | |
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Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
Screenplay by | Thoppil Bhasi |
Based on | Yakshi by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan |
Produced by | M. O. Joseph |
Starring | Sathyan Sharada |
Cinematography | Melli Irani |
Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Music by | Devarajan |
Production company | Manjilas |
Distributed by | Vimala Release |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Yakshi is a 1968 Malayalam-language psychological thriller film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Thoppil Bhasi, based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. [1] The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi, N. Govindan Kutty, Bahadoor, Ushakumari, Sukumari, Rajakokila and Radhika. It is considered by historians to be the first psychological thriller in Malayalam cinema. [2] [3]
The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma. [4]
Song | Singers |
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"Chandrodayathile" | S. Janaki |
"Chandrodayathile" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki |
"Padmaraagappadavukal" | P. Susheela |
"Swarnachaamaram Veeshiyethunna" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela |
"Swarnachaamaram" (F) | P. Leela |
"Vilichu Njan Vilikettu" | P. Susheela |
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