Purappadu is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Jeassy.[1] The film stars Mammootty, Parvathy Jayaram, Sumalatha and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair in the lead roles. The musical score of the film is by Ouseppachan and the lyrics are written by O. N. V. Kurup.[2][3] The film deals with social issues.[4]
| Purappadu | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Jeassy |
| Written by | John Paul |
| Produced by | Mak |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Vipindas |
| Edited by | K. Sankunni |
| Music by | Songs:
Background Music: Shyam |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | MAC Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cast
edit- Mammootty as Viswanathan
- Murali as Achu
- Parvathy Jayaram as Mallika
- Sumalatha as Nalini
- Siddique as Basheer
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma
- Aranmula Ponnamma as Elippennu
- Philomina
- Sai Kumar as Shivan
- K. B. Ganesh Kumar
- Vijayaraghavan
- Sithara as Kunjumol
- Jose Prakash
- Balan K. Nair as Ravunni Nair
- Adoor Bhavani
- Babu Antony
- M. S. Thripunithura as Thirumeni
- V K Sreeraman as Hajiyar
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjuvarkey
- Kanakalatha as Beevathu
- Mohan Raj as Samuel
- Innocent as Lonappan
- Mamukkoya
- Kollam Thulasi as District Collector
Production
editThe film was shot in Moolamattom in Kerala likes most Malayalam films, and was produced at MAC Productions. The film was shot by cinematographer Vipindas, and production design was by Kitho. The editing work for Purappadu was conducted by K. Sankunni.[5]
Music
editThe musical score to the film is by Ouseppachan.[6] The lyrics were written by O. N. V. Kurup, and the playback singers were Ambili, K. J. Yesudas, K.S. Chitra, M. G. Sreekumar, and P. B. Sreenivas.[5][7] The background music to the film was composed by Shyam. The film features the songs "Annaloonjal" ( a raga), "Doore Doore", "Ee mannu nammude mannu" and "Manjupeyyunna!". The song "Doore Doore" is written by O.N.V. Kurup and is sung by P. B. Sreenivas and K. S. Chithra.[8]
Songs
edit| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Annaloonjal" | K. S. Chithra |
| 2 | "Annaloonjal" | K. J. Yesudas |
| 3 | "Doore Doore" | Chithra, P. B. Srinivas |
| 4 | "Doore Doore" | Yesudas |
| 5 | "Ee Mannu Nalla Mannu" | Yesudas |
| 6 | "Manju Peyyunna Rathriyil" | M. G. Sreekumar |
References
edit- ^ "List of Malayalam films released during the year 1990". prd.kerala.govt.in. Government of Kerala Information and Public Relations Department. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ "Purappadu 1990". hridayaragam.in. Hridayaragam by pramod. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ "Kerala State film Awards". prd.kerala.gov.in. Archived from the original on 19 November 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ Kuttikkattu, JJ. "About JayCey". jayceyf,com. Jaycey Foundation. Cochin. Archived from the original on 7 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ a b "Purappadu (1990)". Malayalam Movie and Music Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ "Purappad". Entertainment One India. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "Purappadu 1990 songs". www.raaga.com. raaga A world of Music. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ "Doore Doore". Malayalam Movie and Music Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
External links
edit- Purappad at IMDb
- Purappadu at the Malayalam Movie and Music Encyclopedia
- "Annaloonjal" at Inbaminge.com