''Thakilu Kottampuram'' is a 1981 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 ...
-language film written and directed by
Balu Kiriyath
Balu Kiriyath is an Indian Malayalam film lyricist, screenwriter and director.
Early life
He was born on 29 November 1954 in Alwaye as son of R.S. Pillai
and C.P. Malathy Amma. He was the first district President of KSC (Trivandrum) and gen ...
based on the story ''Venalil Vidarunna Pookkal'' by S. Thankappan, who also produced the film. It 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 ...
,
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hin ...
and
Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar Achary (born 5 January 1951), better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar or simply Jagathy, is an Indian actor, director and playback singer, who has appeared in over 1500 Malayalam films in a career spanning almost four deca ...
in substantial roles. The film features songs composed by Darsan Raman and P. Susheeladevi, while the background score was provided by Guna Singh.
Cast
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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 ...
as Rajakrishna Kurup
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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 ...
as Mridula
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Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hin ...
as Paul
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Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar Achary (born 5 January 1951), better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar or simply Jagathy, is an Indian actor, director and playback singer, who has appeared in over 1500 Malayalam films in a career spanning almost four deca ...
as Shishupalan
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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 ...
as Kunjunni Kurup
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Sukumaran
E. P. P. Sukumaran Nair (10 June 1948 – 16 June 1997), known mononymously as Sukumaran, was an Indian actor and producer of Malayalam films. Sukumaran became a popular film star in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s. He was considered one o ...
as Unnikrsihna Kurup
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Anjali Naidu
Anjali Naidu is an Indian actress. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s in Malayalam and Tamil
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People, culture and language
* Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other part ...
as Uma
*Baby Manjusha as Sreemol
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Jalaja
Jalaja (born 13 December 1961) is an Indian actress in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam films and few Tamil cinema, Tamil films, who was active during the 1970s and 1980s. She had won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Award fo ...
as Padmaja
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Mala Aravindan
Mala Aravindan (15 January 1939 – 28 January 2015) was an Indian actor. He was best known for his work as a comedian and character artist in Malayalam films. He has acted in over 500 films.
Early life
Aravindan was born at Vadavucode in th ...
as Vasu
* Gusth Sreekumar
* Jayaprakash
*
Santhakumari
Santha Kumari (born Vellaala Subbamma; 17 May 1920 – 16 January 2006) was an Indian musical artist and actress. She was married to the Telugu film director and producer P. Pullayya.
Early years
Vellaala Subbamma was born in Proddatur tow ...
as Mridula's mother
*Sathyachithra
*
Praveena
Praveena is an Indian actress and dubbing artist who predominantly appears in Malayalam television series and films in addition to a few Tamil television series and films. She is known for portraying mother roles in films & television opera ...
as Urmila
*Sreekala (Rathidevi) as Theresiakutty
* Daisy
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Darsan Raman and P Susheeladevi and lyrics was written by
Balu Kiriyath
Balu Kiriyath is an Indian Malayalam film lyricist, screenwriter and director.
Early life
He was born on 29 November 1954 in Alwaye as son of R.S. Pillai
and C.P. Malathy Amma. He was the first district President of KSC (Trivandrum) and gen ...
.
Release and reception
References
External links
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1981 films
1980s Malayalam-language films
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