Aranazhika Neram
This article is about the 1970 Indian film. For the novel on which the film is based on, see Ara Nazhika Neram.
| Ara Nazhika Neram | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan | 
| Screenplay by | Parappurath | 
| Based on | Ara Nazhika Neram by Parappurath | 
| Produced by | M. O. Joseph | 
| Starring | Kottarakkara Prem Nazir Sathyan K. P. Ummer Adoor Bhasi Ragini Sheela Ambika Sukumaran  | 
| Cinematography | Melli Irani | 
| Music by | G. Devarajan | 
Release date  | 
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| Country | India | 
| Language | Malayalam | 
Ara Nazhika Neram (Half nazhika or 12 minutes) is a 1970 Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Parappurath, based on his own novel of the same name. Parappurath also played a minor role in the film. The story of the film revolves around an orthodox Christian family headed by Kunjenachan (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair), a ninety-year-old patriarch who lives his life by The Book. The film also features Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Ragini, Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Ambika Sukumaran.[1][2][3][4]
Cast
    
- Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Kunjonachan
 - Sathyan as Mathukutty
 - Prem Nazir as Rajan
 - Ragini as Deenamma
 - Sheela as Santhamma
 - Ambika Sukumaran as Kuttiamma
 - Adoor Bhasi as Sivarama Kurup
 - K. P. Ummer as Thomas
 - Sankaradi as Geevarghese
 - Bahadur as Kunju Cherukkan
 - N. Govindan Kutty as Philippose
 - Meena as Annamma
 - Jessey as Danny
 - Parappurath
 
Soundtrack
    
All lyrics are written by Vayalar Ramavarma except where noted; all music is composed by G. Devarajan.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anupame Azhake" | K. J. Yesudas | ||
| 2. | "Chippi Chippi" | C. O. Anto, Latha Raju | ||
| 3. | "Daivaputhranu" | P. Susheela | ||
| 4. | "Samayamaam Radhathil" | Volbrecht Nagel & Vayalar | P. Leela, P. Madhuri | |
| 5. | "Swarangale Sapthaswarangale" | P. Leela | 
Awards
    
- Kerala State Film Awards (1970)
 
- Best Director - K. S. Sethumadhavan
 - Best Story - Parappurath
 - Best Actor - Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair
 
References
    
- B. Vijayakumar (26 July 2010). "ARANAZHIKANERAM 1970". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
 - "Aranaazhikaneram". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
 - "Aranaazhikaneram". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
 - "Aranaazhikaneram". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
 
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