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| director = MRS Mani
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| producer = M Kunchacko
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| writer = Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
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| screenplay = Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
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| music = PS Divakar
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| cinematography = P Balasubramaniam
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| editing = Mrs. Rajagopal
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'''''Achan''''' is a 1952 [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film, directed by MRS Mani and produced by M Kunchacko.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=24 |title=Achan (1952) |publisher=malayalachalachithram.com |accessdate=21 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20140920080557/http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=24 |archivedate=20 September 2014 |deadurl=yes }}</ref> The film stars [[Prem Nazir]], [[B. S. Saroja]] in lead roles.<ref>http://spicyonion.com/title/achan-malayalam-movie/</ref> The film had musical score by PS Divakar. This was the only film in which veteran actor Sesbastian Kunjukunju Bhagavatahar did a comic role. It is one of the major box office hits of early Malayalam cinema. It will be remembered as the debut of Boban Kunchacko, the maiden venture of XL Productions, and first film of Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi.<ref>http://oldmalayalam.blogspot.in/2008/10/achan-1952.html</ref>
'''''Achan''''' is a 1952 [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]] film, directed by M. R. S. Mani and produced by M. Kunchacko.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=24 |title=Achan (1952) |publisher=malayalachalachithram.com |accessdate=21 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20140920080557/http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=24 |archivedate=20 September 2014 |deadurl=yes }}</ref> The film stars [[Prem Nazir]] and [[B. S. Saroja]] in lead roles.<ref>http://spicyonion.com/title/achan-malayalam-movie/</ref> The film had musical score by P. S. Divakar. This was the only film in which veteran actor Sesbastian Kunjukunju Bhagavatahar did a comic role. It is one of the major box office hits of early Malayalam cinema. It will be remembered as the debut of Boban Kunchacko, the maiden venture of XL Productions, and first film of Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi.<ref>http://oldmalayalam.blogspot.in/2008/10/achan-1952.html</ref>


The film was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Thanthai'' again with Prem Nazir.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/neighbours-pride/article5582193.ece |title=Neighbour’s pride |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=16 January 2014 |accessdate=21 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20161107213937/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/neighbours-pride/article5582193.ece |archivedate=7 November 2016 |deadurl=yes }}</ref> [[Kambadasan]] wrote the dialogues and lyrics. The film was released in April 1953.<ref name=anandan>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1953-cinedetails13.asp |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru |trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films |publisher=Sivakami Publishers |author=Film News Anandan |authorlink=Film News Anandan |date=23 October 2004 |location=Chennai |language=Tamil |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20170527011743/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1953-cinedetails13.asp |archivedate=27 May 2017 |deadurl=no }}</ref>
The film was remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Thanthai'', again with Prem Nazir.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/neighbours-pride/article5582193.ece |title=Neighbour’s pride |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=16 January 2014 |accessdate=21 January 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20161107213937/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/neighbours-pride/article5582193.ece |archivedate=7 November 2016 |deadurl=yes }}</ref> [[Kambadasan]] wrote the dialogues and lyrics. The film was released in April 1953.<ref name=anandan>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1953-cinedetails13.asp |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru |trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films |publisher=Sivakami Publishers |author=Film News Anandan |authorlink=Film News Anandan |date=23 October 2004 |location=Chennai |language=Tamil |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20170527011743/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1953-cinedetails13.asp |archivedate=27 May 2017 |deadurl=no }}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[C. L. Anandan]]
* [[C. L. Anandan]]
* Adoor Pankajam
* Adoor Pankajam
* CR Rajakumari
* C. R. Rajakumari
* Mathappan
* Mathappan
* Boban Kunchacko
* Boban Kunchacko
* CR Lakshmi
* C. R. Lakshmi
* Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar
* Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar
* T Jayasree
* T. Jayasree
* Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
* Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
* Vanakkutty
* Vanakkutty
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Lyrics were penned by [[Kambadasan]]. [[Playback singer]]s are [[A. M. Rajah]], [[P. Leela]], V. J. Varma, Lakshmi and Kaviyoor Revamma.<ref>{{cite book|title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;— Part 1|author=G. Neelamegam|language=Tamil|page=52 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014}}</ref>
Lyrics were penned by [[Kambadasan]]. [[Playback singer]]s are [[A. M. Rajah]], [[P. Leela]], V. J. Varma, Lakshmi and Kaviyoor Revamma.<ref>{{cite book|title=Thiraikalanjiyam&nbsp;— Part 1|author=G. Neelamegam|language=Tamil|page=52 |publisher=Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014}}</ref>


The song ''Ilavenil chandrikaiyaai'' sung by A. M. Rajah and P. Leela was a hit.
The song "Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai", sung by A. M. Rajah and P. Leela was a hit.


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| 1 || ''Naame Mudalaali Namakkini'' || ||
| 1 || "Naame Mudalaali Namakkini" || ||
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| 2 || ''Thozhil Seyyaamal'' || Lakshmi ||
| 2 || "Thozhil Seyyaamal" || Lakshmi ||
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| 3 || ''Kelungo Idhai'' || ||
| 3 || "Kelungo Idhai" || ||
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| 4 || ''Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai'' || A. M. Rajah & P. Leela ||
| 4 || "Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai" || A. M. Rajah, P. Leela ||
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| 5 || ''Devaney Dheena Thayaaparaney'' || V. J. Varma & P. Leela ||
| 5 || "Devaney Dheena Thayaaparaney" || V. J. Varma, P. Leela ||
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| 6 || ''Ambuli Maamaa Vaa'' || Lakshmi ||
| 6 || "Ambuli Maamaa Vaa" || Lakshmi ||
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| 7 || ''Paaraayi Kalaimaanin'' || P. Leela ||
| 7 || "Paaraayi Kalaimaanin" || P. Leela ||
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| 8 || ''Ninaive Ninaive Nenjam'' || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
| 8 || "Ninaive Ninaive Nenjam" || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
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| 9 || ''Chinnagnchiru Paingiliye'' || A. M. Rajah ||
| 9 || "Chinnagnchiru Paingiliye" || A. M. Rajah ||
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| 10 || ''Chudar Vidu Pon Vilakke'' || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
| 10 || "Chudar Vidu Pon Vilakke" || Kaviyoor Revamma ||
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| 11 || ''Sutrich Chendridum'' || ||
| 11 || "Sutrich Chendridum" || ||
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| 12 || ''Inbam Inbame'' || P. Leela ||
| 12 || "Inbam Inbame" || P. Leela ||
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Revision as of 04:45, 30 December 2018

Achan
Directed byM. R. S. Mani
Written byThikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
Screenplay byThikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
Produced byM. Kunchacko
StarringPrem Nazir, B. S. Saroja
CinematographyP. Balasubramaniam
Edited byMrs. Rajagopal
Music byP. S. Divakar
Production
company
Excel Productions
Release date
  • 24 December 1952 (1952-12-24)
CountryIndia
LanguagesMalayalam
Tamil

Achan is a 1952 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. R. S. Mani and produced by M. Kunchacko.[1] The film stars Prem Nazir and B. S. Saroja in lead roles.[2] The film had musical score by P. S. Divakar. This was the only film in which veteran actor Sesbastian Kunjukunju Bhagavatahar did a comic role. It is one of the major box office hits of early Malayalam cinema. It will be remembered as the debut of Boban Kunchacko, the maiden venture of XL Productions, and first film of Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi.[3]

The film was remade in Tamil as Thanthai, again with Prem Nazir.[4] Kambadasan wrote the dialogues and lyrics. The film was released in April 1953.[5]

Cast

Dance

  • B. S. Saroja
  • C. R. Rajakumari
  • Madura Devi
  • Ramani Gopal
  • Baby Girija

Soundtrack

P. S. Divakar composed the music for both Malayalam and Tamil versions.

Malayalam
Tamil songs

Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, P. Leela, V. J. Varma, Lakshmi and Kaviyoor Revamma.[6]

The song "Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai", sung by A. M. Rajah and P. Leela was a hit.

No. Song Singer/s Duration (m:ss)
1 "Naame Mudalaali Namakkini"
2 "Thozhil Seyyaamal" Lakshmi
3 "Kelungo Idhai"
4 "Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai" A. M. Rajah, P. Leela
5 "Devaney Dheena Thayaaparaney" V. J. Varma, P. Leela
6 "Ambuli Maamaa Vaa" Lakshmi
7 "Paaraayi Kalaimaanin" P. Leela
8 "Ninaive Ninaive Nenjam" Kaviyoor Revamma
9 "Chinnagnchiru Paingiliye" A. M. Rajah
10 "Chudar Vidu Pon Vilakke" Kaviyoor Revamma
11 "Sutrich Chendridum"
12 "Inbam Inbame" P. Leela


References

  1. ^ "Achan (1952)". malayalachalachithram.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ http://spicyonion.com/title/achan-malayalam-movie/
  3. ^ http://oldmalayalam.blogspot.in/2008/10/achan-1952.html
  4. ^ "Neighbour's pride". The Hindu. 16 January 2014. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 27 May 2017. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014. p. 52.
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