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.
| Odayil Ninnu | |
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| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
| Written by | P. Kesavadev |
| Based on | Odayil Ninnu by P. Kesavadev |
| Produced by | P. Ramaswami |
| Starring | Sathyan Prem Nazir Kalaikkal Kumaran K. R. Vijaya Kaviyoor Ponnamma |
| Cinematography | P. Ramaswami |
| Music by | Devarajan |
Production company | Thirumurukan Pictures |
| Distributed by | Thirumeni Release |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
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
edit- Sathyan as Pappu
- Master Dasarath as Young Pappu
- Prem Nazir as Gopinadhan / Gopi
- K. R. Vijaya as young Lakshmi
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Kalyani, a widow and Lakshmi's Mother
- Adoor Bhasi as palisha vizhungi Velu mothalaly
- Adoor Pankajam as Saramma
- Adoor Bhavani as Pappu's mother
- Manavalan Joseph as Mesthiri
- S. P. Pillai as Thomachan
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Chayakadakkaran Kurup
- Master Dasarath as Young Pappu
- Kutty Padmini as Young Lakshmi
- Kottayam Chellappan as Landlord
- Suresh Gopi as Feudal lord's son
- Kalaikkal Kumaran
- Cheriya Udeswaram
- Kumari Vimala
- Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla
- C. O. Anto
- Gopinathan Pilla
- T.T Joseph
- Varghees Thittel
- Shobha
Soundtrack
editThe 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) |
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| 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
edit- ^ Vijayakumar, B. (22 April 2012). "Odayil Ninnu 1965". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ Venkiteswaran, C. S. (8 November 2012). "The indomitable Sathyan". The Hindu. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ Venkiteswaran, C. S. (18 June 2006). "Auteur par excellence". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
- ^ Film world: Volume 7. Film World. 1971.
- ^ "Odayil Ninnu". MalayalaChalachithram. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "Odayil Ninnu". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ Vijayakumar, B. (22 April 2012). "Odayil Ninnu 1965". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "Guruvayor Dorai". HubTamil. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
External links
edit- Odeyil Ninnu at IMDb
- Odayil Ninnu at the Malayalam Movie Database
- Suresh Gopi in Odayil Ninnu at the Old Malayalam Cinema Blog