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'''''Kanyakumari''''' is a 1974 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film written by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]] and directed by [[K. S. Sethumadhavan]]. It stars [[Kamal Haasan]] in the lead role of the protagonist and [[Rita Bhaduri]] in the female lead. This is the first [[Adult|adult role]] of Haasan in [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] language films after his appearance as a child artist in ''[[Kannum Karalum]]''. He also received his first [[Filmfare]] award for this movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=554|title=Kanyaakumaari|access-date=2014-10-15|publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?4664|title=Kanyaakumaari|access-date=2019-12-19|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/s.php?12423|title=Kanyaakumaari|access-date=2014-10-15|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref> This movie was also [[Rita Bhaduri]]'s debut in cinema. |
'''''Kanyakumari''''' is a 1974 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language film written by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair]] and directed by [[K. S. Sethumadhavan]]. It stars [[Kamal Haasan]] in the lead role of the protagonist and [[Rita Bhaduri]] in the female lead. This is the first [[Adult|adult role]] of Haasan in [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]] language films after his appearance as a child artist in ''[[Kannum Karalum]]''. He also received his first [[Filmfare]] award for this movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=554|title=Kanyaakumaari|access-date=2014-10-15|publisher=www.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?4664|title=Kanyaakumaari|access-date=2019-12-19|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/s.php?12423|title=Kanyaakumaari|access-date=2014-10-15|publisher=malayalasangeetham.info}}</ref> This movie was also [[Rita Bhaduri]]'s debut in cinema. |
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''Kanyakumari'' was written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy under Chithranjali Films. Cinematography was handled by P. L. Roy. The entire film was shot at [[Kanyakumari]] city and surroundings.<ref name="The Hindu">{{Cite news |last=Vijayakumar |first=B. |date=23 November 2014 |title=Kanyakumari: 1974 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/old-is-gold-column-kanyakumari/article6627195.ece |access-date=9 May 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.is/2021.05.09-121756/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/old-is-gold-column-kanyakumari/article6627195.ece |archive-date=9 May 2021}}</ref> This movie was also [[Rita Bhaduri]]'s debut in cinema.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rita-bhaduri-the-dependable-character-actor/article24444916.ece |title=Rita Bhaduri: the dependable character actor |date=17 July 2018 |last=Phukan |first=Vikram |access-date=22 September 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> |
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''Kanyakumari'' was released on 26 July 1974.<ref name="The Hindu" /> The film went on to become a box office hit.<ref name="The Hindu" /> |
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| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
| Written by | M. T. Vasudevan Nair |
| Produced by | K. S. R. Moorthy |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | P. L. Roy |
| Music by | M. B. Sreenivasan |
Production company | Chithranjali Films |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Kanyakumari is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It stars Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist and Rita Bhaduri in the female lead. This is the first adult role of Haasan in Malayalam language films after his appearance as a child artist in Kannum Karalum. He also received his first Filmfare award for this movie.[1][2][3] This movie was also Rita Bhaduri's debut in cinema.
Plot
The film set in Kanyakumari deals with the story of a man who makes sculptures where he meets a girl who sells bangles and pearls on the sea shore and falls in love with him.[4]
Cast
- Kamal Haasan as Sankaran
- Rita Bhaduri as Parvathi
- Sankaradi
- Murali
- Veeran as Somasundaram
- N. Govindan Kutty A. S. Veerappan
- Alummoodan as Bhaskaran
- Prem Nawas as Jayan
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Tourist
- Mallika Sukumaran as Tourist
- Manimala
- K. G. Menon
- O. Ramadas
- M. O. Devasia
- Ashok Kumar
- Appachan
- Maala
- Madhumathi
- Rajani
- Vijayalakshmi
- Meena Kumari
- Pala Thankam
- Baby Radhika
- Sindhu
- Sherly
Production
Kanyakumari was written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy under Chithranjali Films. Cinematography was handled by P. L. Roy. The entire film was shot at Kanyakumari city and surroundings.[5] This movie was also Rita Bhaduri's debut in cinema.[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma and M. B. Sreenivasan.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aayiram Kannulla" | Vayalar Ramavarma | K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela, L. R. Eeswari & Chorus | |
| 2. | "Chandrappalungu Manimaala" | Vayalar Ramavarma | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | |
| 3. | "I Am In Love" | M. B. Sreenivasan | Usha Uthup |
Release and reception
Kanyakumari was released on 26 July 1974.[5] The film went on to become a box office hit.[5]
Awards
Kamal haasan won Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam.[9]
Trivia
- Kamal Haasan was a child artiste in his first Malayalam film Kannum Karalum released in 1962.
- Kanyakumari, released in 1974 is Kamal Haasan's first adult role in a Malayalam film.
- Kamal Haasan won first Filmfare award for this movie. He won 19 Filmfare awards in his career.
References
- ^ "Kanyaakumaari". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ^ "Kanyaakumaari". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ "Kanyaakumaari". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ^ "Malayalam Romantic Movie-Kanyakumari Climax". youtube. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ a b c Vijayakumar, B. (23 November 2014). "Kanyakumari: 1974". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Phukan, Vikram (17 July 2018). "Rita Bhaduri: the dependable character actor". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Aayiram Kannulla...-Malayalam Romantic Movie-Kanyakumari Movie Song". youtube. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ "Chandrapalunkumanimaala...-Malayalam Romantic Movie-Kanyakumari Movie Song". youtube. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ Reed, Sir Stanley (1976). "The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who".
External links
- Kanyakumari at IMDb
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