Odayil Ninnu (film)

Odayil Ninnu
Directed byK. S. Sethumadhavan
Written byP. Kesavadev
Based onOdayil Ninnu
by P. Kesavadev
Produced byP. Ramaswami
StarringSathyan
Prem Nazir
Kalaikkal Kumaran
K. R. Vijaya
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
CinematographyP. Ramaswami
Music byDevarajan
Production
company
Thirumurukan Pictures
Distributed byThirumeni Release
Release date
  • 5 March 1965 (1965-03-05)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Odayil Ninnu (transl.  From the Gutter) is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by P. Kesavadev, based on his novel of the same name.[1] The film deals with the life and struggles of a proud and hardworking rickshaw puller, Pappu.[2] It stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya, and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Master Dasarath plays the young Pappu. Suresh Gopi made his acting debut with the film, who was then six years old. He appeared as the feudal lord's timid son, who also becomes the root cause for Pappu running away from home.

The film was a commercial success and also received critical acclaim for its raw energy and Sathyan's performance in the lead role.[3] It received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards. It was remade in Tamil as Babu (1971), in Telugu as Marapurani Manishi (1973), and in Hindi as Babu (1985).[4]

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. Devarajan with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma.[5][6] There were seven songs by the Vayalar-Devarajan team in the film.[7] Guruvayur Dorai played mridangam in the song "Ambalakkulangare".[8]

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 "Ambalakkulangare" P. Leela Vayalar Ramavarma
2 "Amme Amme Amme Nammude" Renuka Vayalar Ramavarma
3 "Kaattil Ilam Kaattil" P. Susheela Vayalar Ramavarma
4 "Maanathu Daivamilla" A. M. Rajah Vayalar Ramavarma
5 "Muttathe Mullayil" S. Janaki Vayalar Ramavarma
6 "Muttathe Mullayil" (Pathos) P. Susheela Vayalar Ramavarma
7 "Oh Rikhshaavaala" Vidyadharan, Mehboob Vayalar Ramavarma
8 "Vandikkaara" K. J. Yesudas Vayalar Ramavarma

References

  1. ^ Vijayakumar, B. (22 April 2012). "Odayil Ninnu 1965". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  2. ^ Venkiteswaran, C. S. (8 November 2012). "The indomitable Sathyan". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  3. ^ Venkiteswaran, C. S. (18 June 2006). "Auteur par excellence". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  4. ^ Film world: Volume 7. Film World. 1971.
  5. ^ "Odayil Ninnu". MalayalaChalachithram. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Odayil Ninnu". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  7. ^ Vijayakumar, B. (22 April 2012). "Odayil Ninnu 1965". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  8. ^ "Guruvayor Dorai". HubTamil. Retrieved 11 July 2022.