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Nadi (film)
Nadi (transl. The River) is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Madhu and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.[1][2][3] The film is best known for the performance by Prem Nazir,[4] and the songs.
| Nadi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | A. Vincent |
| Written by | P. J. Antony Thoppil Bhasi (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Produced by | Hari Pothan |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Sharada Madhu Kaviyoor Ponnamma |
| Cinematography | P. N. Sundaram |
| Edited by | G. Venkittaraman |
| Music by | G. Devarajan |
Production company | Supriya |
| Distributed by | Supriya |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cast
- Prem Nazir as Johnny
- Sharada as Stella
- Madhu as Sunny
- Ambika as Leela
- Baby Sumathi as Babymol
- P. J. Antony as Varkey
- T. R. Omana as Mariya
- Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Thomachan
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Thresia
- Adoor Bhasi as Lasar
- Alummoodan as Paili
- Sankaradi as Ouseph
- Adoor Bhavani as Kunjeli
- Chachappan as Priest
- Jessy as Rosamma
- Nellikode Bhaskaran as Chacko
- Paravoor Bharathan as Neighbour
- Sankar Menon as Rappel
- T. K. Chellappan as Pareeth
- Kavara Sasankan
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma. The songs of the film became chartbusters, and are still popular in Kerala. The song Aayiram Padasarangal Kilungi sung by K. J. Yesudas was selected as the song heard most of times by Malayalis in a survey conducted as a part of the 50th anniversary of the formation of Kerala state in 2006.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aayiram Paadasarangal" | K. J. Yesudas | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 2 | "Innee Vaasamenikkilla" (Bit) | C. O. Anto | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 3 | "Kaayaampoo" (Bit) | K. J. Yesudas | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 4 | "Kaayaampoo Kannil" | K. J. Yesudas | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 5 | "Nithyavishudhayaam" | K. J. Yesudas, Chorus | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 6 | "Panchathanthram Kadhayile" | P. Susheela | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 7 | "Puzhakal Malakal" | K. J. Yesudas | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 8 | "Thappukottaampuram" | P. Susheela, Chorus | Vayalar Ramavarma |
References
- ^ "Nadi". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ^ "Nadi". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ^ "Nadhi". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
- ^ . The Hindu. Chennai, India. 16 January 2009. Archived from the original on 11 April 2009. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
External links
- Nadhi at IMDb