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| story = [[K. Ramnoth]]
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| starring = [[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)|Sathyan]]<br />Kamaladevi<br />[[Sukumari]]<br />[[Adoor Bhasi]]
| cinematography = P. K. Madhavan Nair
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'''''Pavappettaval''''' is a 1967 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film, directed by P. A. Thomas. The film stars [[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]], Kamaladevi, [[Sukumari]] and [[Adoor Bhasi]]. The film had musical score by [[B. A. Chidambaranath]]. It is a remake of the 1941 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Devata (1941 film)|Devatha]]''.<ref name="thehindu">{{Cite news |last=Vijayakumar |first=B. |date=2015-06-07 |title=Pavappettaval: 1967 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/blast-from-the-past-pavappettaval-1967/article7289348.ece |access-date=2021-07-16}}</ref>
'''''Pavappettaval''''' is a 1967 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film, directed by P. A. Thomas. The film stars [[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)|Sathyan]], Kamaladevi, [[Sukumari]] and [[Adoor Bhasi]]. The film had musical score by [[B. A. Chidambaranath]]. It is a remake of the 1941 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Devata (1941 film)|Devatha]]''.<ref name="thehindu">{{Cite news |last=Vijayakumar |first=B. |date=2015-06-07 |title=Pavappettaval: 1967 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/blast-from-the-past-pavappettaval-1967/article7289348.ece |url-status=live |access-date=2021-07-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716071212/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/blast-from-the-past-pavappettaval-1967/article7289348.ece |archive-date=16 July 2021}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
After completing his Bar-at-Law degree in England, Gopi returns to his native village in India. His family, including his mother Bhavani Amma and sister Radha, are overjoyed. Gopi becomes infatuated with Lakshmi, the daughter of their family servant Venkaiah. He takes advantage of her vulnerability and promises to marry her before leaving for the city to stay with his uncle Balaramaiah. In the city, Gopi marries Balaramaiah's daughter, Vimala. However, complications arise when Bhavani Amma and Radha bring a pregnant Lakshmi to the city to confront Gopi. He denies responsibility and offers Lakshmi money instead. Later when Lakshmi's father attempts to arrange a marriage for her, Lakshmi refuses it and leaves her house. She ultimately seeks refuge with a nun and gives birth to a child. Amidst these challenges, Vimala runs away with her boyfriend, leaving Gopi's family in turmoil. In a desperate attempt to restore stability, Bhavani Amma sends Gopi to bring Lakshmi back into their lives.
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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{{colbegin}}
*[[Sathyan (actor)|Sathyan]]
*[[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)|Sathyan]] as Gopi
*Kamaladevi
*Kamaladevi as Lakshmi
*[[Sukumari]]
*[[Sukumari]]
*[[Adoor Bhasi]]
*[[Adoor Bhasi]] as Balaramaiah
*[[Hari (actor)|Hari]]
*[[Hari (actor)|Hari]]
*[[Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai]]
*[[Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai]] as a marriage broker
*O. Ramdas
*O. Ramdas as Venkaiah
*[[Sreelatha Namboothiri]]
*[[Sreelatha Namboothiri]] as Padma
*[[Aranmula Ponnamma]]
*[[Aranmula Ponnamma]] as Bhavani Amma, mother of Gopi and Radha
*[[C. I. Paul]]
*[[C. I. Paul]]
*[[Khadeeja (actress)|Khadeeja]]
*[[Khadeeja (actress)|Khadeeja]]
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*[[Rani Chandra|Miss Kerala]] (Rani Chandra)
*[[Rani Chandra|Miss Kerala]] (Rani Chandra)
*[[N. Govindankutty]]
*[[N. Govindankutty]]
*[[S. P. Pillai]]
*[[S. P. Pillai]] as Pappu
*[[Vidhubala]]
*[[Vidhubala]] as Radha, sister of Gopi
{{colend}}
{{colend}}


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[B. A. Chidambaranath]] with lyrics by [[P. Bhaskaran]], [[Kedamangalam Sadanandan]] and M. K. R. Paattyath.<ref>{{cite web |title=പാവപ്പെട്ടവള്‍ (1967) |url=https://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?547 |accessdate=21 September 2022 |website=malayalasangeetham.info |language=ml}}</ref>
The music was composed by [[B. A. Chidambaranath]] with lyrics by [[P. Bhaskaran]], [[Kedamangalam Sadanandan]] and M. K. R. Paattyath.<ref>{{Cite web |title=പാവപ്പെട്ടവള്‍ (1967) |url=https://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?547 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211128044754/https://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?547 |archive-date=28 November 2021 |access-date=21 September 2022 |website=malayalasangeetham.info |language=ml}}</ref>


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| 2 || "Daivam Njangalkkenthinu" || [[Renuka]] || [[Kedamangalam Sadanandan]]
| 2 || "Daivam Njangalkkenthinu" || [[Renuka]] || [[Kedamangalam Sadanandan]]
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| 3 || "Jeevithamennathu" || B. Vasantha || M. K. R. Paattyath
| 3 || "Jeevithamennathu" || [[B. Vasantha]] || M. K. R. Paattyath
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| 4 || "Ninmukham Kandappol" || B. Vasantha || P. Bhaskaran
| 4 || "Ninmukham Kandappol" || B. Vasantha || P. Bhaskaran
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[[Category:Films directed by P. A. Thomas]]
[[Category:Malayalam remakes of Telugu films]]
[[Category:Malayalam remakes of Telugu films]]

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Pavappettaval
Directed byP. A. Thomas
Screenplay byMuthukulam Raghavan Pillai
Story byK. Ramnoth
StarringSathyan
Kamaladevi
Sukumari
Adoor Bhasi
CinematographyP. K. Madhavan Nair
Edited byCeylon Mani
Music byB. A. Chidambaranath
Production
company
Movie Masters
Release date
  • 3 November 1967 (1967-11-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Pavappettaval is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. A. Thomas. The film stars Sathyan, Kamaladevi, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by B. A. Chidambaranath. It is a remake of the 1941 Telugu film Devatha.[1]

Plot

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After completing his Bar-at-Law degree in England, Gopi returns to his native village in India. His family, including his mother Bhavani Amma and sister Radha, are overjoyed. Gopi becomes infatuated with Lakshmi, the daughter of their family servant Venkaiah. He takes advantage of her vulnerability and promises to marry her before leaving for the city to stay with his uncle Balaramaiah. In the city, Gopi marries Balaramaiah's daughter, Vimala. However, complications arise when Bhavani Amma and Radha bring a pregnant Lakshmi to the city to confront Gopi. He denies responsibility and offers Lakshmi money instead. Later when Lakshmi's father attempts to arrange a marriage for her, Lakshmi refuses it and leaves her house. She ultimately seeks refuge with a nun and gives birth to a child. Amidst these challenges, Vimala runs away with her boyfriend, leaving Gopi's family in turmoil. In a desperate attempt to restore stability, Bhavani Amma sends Gopi to bring Lakshmi back into their lives.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran, Kedamangalam Sadanandan and M. K. R. Paattyath.[2]

No. Song Singers Lyrics
1 "Ambili Maama" P. Leela P. Bhaskaran
2 "Daivam Njangalkkenthinu" Renuka Kedamangalam Sadanandan
3 "Jeevithamennathu" B. Vasantha M. K. R. Paattyath
4 "Ninmukham Kandappol" B. Vasantha P. Bhaskaran
5 "Ormavenam" P. Bhaskaran
6 "Sharanamayyappaa Sharanamayyappaa" P. Leela, B. Vasantha, Latha Raju, B. Savithri P. Bhaskaran
7 "Vrindaavaniyil" K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela P. Bhaskaran

Reception

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The film was a critical and commercial failure; historian B. Vijayakumar believes this was due to its lack of "artistic and technical brilliance" and miscasting.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Vijayakumar, B. (7 June 2015). "Pavappettaval: 1967". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ "പാവപ്പെട്ടവള്‍ (1967)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2022.
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