''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' () is a

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Indian

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-language film, directed by

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. It stars Sathyan,

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, Kottayam Chellappan, P. J. Antony, J. A. R. Anand,

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Adoor Bhavani Adoor Bhavani (1927 – 25 October 2009) was an Indian actress in Malayalam cinema, best known for her appearance in the National Award-winning film '' Chemmeen'' (1965), directed by Ramu Kariat. She had acted in about 450 films, including ''M ...

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, P. A. Thomas, Kambisseri Karunakaran, Thoppil Krishna Pillai and

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. The film was an adaptation of the popular stage play written by

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in 1957. The film was shot at Vijaya and Vauhini Studios. It is one of the best social movies in Malayalam, which told boldly the real life struggles of workers, projected social evils like untouchability etc. It won the

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Cast

* Sathyan *

* P. J. Antony * P. A. Thomas *

*J. A. R. Anand *Kambissery Karunakaran *

* Kottayam Chellappan *Thoppil Krishna Pillai

Production

''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' is based on the Kerala People's Arts Club's play of the same name.

Soundtrack

Awards

; National Film Awards *

: President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam

References

External links

* *http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=83 1961 films 1960s Malayalam-language films Indian films based on plays Films with screenplays by Thoppil Bhasi Films about social issues in India Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners Films directed by Ramu Kariat {{1960s-Malayalam-film-stub