''Moodalmanju'' is a 1970 Indian

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...

film, directed by Sudin Menon and produced by C Vasudevan Nair. The film stars

Prem Nazir Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 6 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the hist ...

Sheela Sheela Celine (born 24 March 1945) is an Indian actress and director who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Paired with Prem Nazir, they hold the Guinness World Record for acting in the largest number of films (130) together as heroine ...

Adoor Bhasi K. Bhaskaran Nair (1 March 1929 – 29 March 1990), professionally credited by his stage name Adoor Bhasi, was an Indian actor and film director. He was mostly cast as a sidekick to protagonists, particularly Prem Nazir. His comedic roles were w ...

and

P. J. Antony P. J. Antony (1 January 1925 – 14 March 1979) was an Indian stage and film actor. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in '' Nirmalyam'' in 1974. He was also the first actor working in Malayalam cinema to rec ...

in the lead roles. The film had musical score by

Usha Khanna Usha Khanna (born 7 October 1941) is an Indian music director in Hindi cinema. She is the third female music director to enter the Hindi film industry, after Jaddan Bai and Saraswati Devi and is one of the most commercially successful music d ...

Plot

The story revolves around Ravi (Prem Nazir), a kind-hearted and ambitious young man from a modest background. He is deeply in love with Radha (Sheela), a beautiful and virtuous woman from a well-off family. Despite their strong affection for each other, their love faces stiff opposition due to Ravi's lower social status. Radha's family, particularly her strict father, strongly disapproves of their relationship and arranges for her to marry a wealthy suitor instead. Heartbroken but determined, Ravi moves to the city to rebuild his life. With his intelligence and hard work, he manages to secure a respectable job. Meanwhile, Radha, forced into an unhappy marriage, suffers in silence as she yearns for the love she lost. In the city, Ravi crosses paths with another woman, Malathi (Jayabharathi), who develops feelings for him. However, Ravi remains emotionally tied to Radha, unable to move on completely. Malathi, understanding his inner turmoil, chooses to support him selflessly, hoping that time will heal his wounds. Meanwhile, Radha's marriage turns abusive, and she endures immense suffering at the hands of her cruel husband. When Ravi learns about Radha's plight, he is torn between his lingering love for her and his growing responsibilities. The story builds towards an emotional climax, where Ravi must make a difficult decision—whether to reunite with his first love or embrace the present and move forward with Malathi. The film's title ''Moodalmanju'' (which translates to "Frozen Dew") metaphorically represents the fleeting nature of love and happiness, as well as the sacrifices individuals must make in life.

Cast

as Rajesh/Raju *

as Geetha, Usha *

as Lonappan *

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as Prasad *

T. R. Omana T. R. Omana is an Indian actress in Malayalam films. She mainly acts in supporting roles and mother roles. She has acted in more than 500 films. Personal life T. R. Omana was born as eldest among five children to T R Gopala Pillai, Timber mer ...

as Madhaviyamma * G. K. Pillai as Chandrasekharan Nair *Jyothi *

Kaduvakulam Antony Kaduvakkulam Antony (9 November 1936 – 4 February 2001) was an Indian actor from Kerala who performed in more than 300 films as a comedian during the 1960s and 1970s. One journalist considers him to have been one of the best and most popular ...

as Sankaran Nair *

Kumari Thankam Kumari Thankam was an Indian actress who acted in Malayalam cinema. She was a lead actress during the late 1950s and 1960s in Malayalam. She made her debut in Aathmasakhi in 1952. She acted in more than 50 movies. Personal life Kumari came fro ...

*Madhubala as Syamala *P. R. Menon *Sreekumar * Narayanan

Soundtrack

References

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* 1970 films 1970s Malayalam-language films 1970s Indian films Films scored by Usha Khanna {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub