Achan (1952 film)

Achan
Directed by MRS Mani
Produced by M Kunchacko
Written by Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
Screenplay by Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
Starring Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja
Music by PS Divakar
Cinematography P Balasubramaniam
Edited by Mrs. Rajagopal
Production
company
Excel Productions
Release date
  • 24 December 1952 (1952-12-24)
Country India
Language Malayalam
Tamil

Achan is a 1952 Indian Malayalam film, directed by MRS Mani and produced by M Kunchacko.[1] The film stars Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja in lead roles.[2] 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.[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.SongSinger/sDuration (m:ss)
1Naame Mudalaali Namakkini
2Thozhil SeyyaamalLakshmi
3Kelungo Idhai
4Ilavenil ChandrikaiyaaiA. M. Rajah & P. Leela
5Devaney Dheena ThayaaparaneyV. J. Varma & P. Leela
6Ambuli Maamaa VaaLakshmi
7Paaraayi KalaimaaninP. Leela
8Ninaive Ninaive NenjamKaviyoor Revamma
9Chinnagnchiru PaingiliyeA. M. Rajah
10Chudar Vidu Pon VilakkeKaviyoor Revamma
11Sutrich Chendridum
12Inbam InbameP. Leela


References

  1. ↑ "Achan (1952)". malayalachalachithram.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  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.
  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.
  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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