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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = April 18<br />
| image =<br />
| caption =<br />
| director = [[Balachandra Menon]]<br />
| producer = Augustine Prakash<br />
| writer = Balachandra Menon<br />
| starring = Balachandra Menon<br>[[Shobana]]<br>[[Adoor Bhasi]]<br>[[Bharat Gopy]]<br />
| music = [[A. T. Ummer]]<br />
| cinematography = [[Vipin Mohan]]<br />
| editing = [[K. P. Hariharaputhran]]<br />
| studio = Santhosh Films<br />
| distributor = Santhosh Films<br />
| released = {{Film date|1984|4|12|df=y}}<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| language = [[Malayalam Language|Malayalam]]<br />
}}<br />
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'''''April 18''''' is a 1984 [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language film written and directed by [[Balachandra Menon]], who also features in the lead role. It stars [[Shobana]], [[Adoor Bhasi]], and [[Bharat Gopy]] in other pivotal roles. It was the debut Malayalam movie of Shobana as lead actress. The musical score was composed by [[A. T. Ummer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/april-18.html|title=April 18|accessdate=2014-09-22|publisher=filmibeat.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movie.php?i=1552|title=April 18|accessdate=2014-09-22|publisher=.malayalachalachithram.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/apr/april-18/mid_32458/reviews/ |title=April 18 |accessdate=2014-09-22 |publisher=.apunkachoice.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141101112743/http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/apr/april-18/mid_32458/reviews |archivedate=1 November 2014 }}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
Inspector Ravi marries Sobhana after a love affair and they lead a very happy married life. He is also a very strict police officer. Ravi purchases a saree on behalf of his friend who is in jail and hides this from Sobhana on the advice of Gopi Pillai. This leads to suspicion and Sobhana leaves for her home, expecting Ravi to take her back. However, things take a turn when Ravi arrests Jimmy, son of Marcose, against his father-in-law's (Narayana Pillai) wishes. An aggrieved Narayana Pillai files a divorce suit despite objections from Sobhana and appoints Thomachan as his legal counsel. The irony is that Thomachan is a close friend of Ravi, and they live in the same apartment. As Thomachan's arguments hurt Sobhana, Ravi agrees to separation to save a pregnant Sobhana from further humiliation. The court adjourns for decree on April 18, and outside the court, things take a complete turnaround.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
*[[Balachandra Menon]] as Sub Inspector Ravikumar<br />
*[[Shobana]] (credited as Meera) as Sobhana<br />
*[[Adoor Bhasi]] as Narayana Pillai, Sobhana's father<br />
*[[Bharat Gopy]] as Gopi Pillai Head Constable.<br />
*[[Unni Mary]] as wife of Thomachan<br />
*[[Venu Nagavalli]] as adv George Thomas alias Thomachan<br />
*Roshni as Thomachan's Daughter<br />
*[[Jose Prakash]] as Marcose<br />
*[[Sukumari]] as Judge<br />
*[[Adoor Bhavani]] as Naniyamma<br />
*[[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]] as Jacob<br />
*[[KPAC Sunny]] as DIG Santhosh Varma<br />
*[[Baiju Santhosh|Baiju]] as Boy in Police Station<br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
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All songs were composed by [[A. T. Ummer]], and the lyrics were written by [[Bichu Thirumala]].<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Track No.<br />
! Song<br />
! Singer<br />
|-<br />
| 01<br />
| Aadivaroo Azhake <br />
| [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[S. Janaki]]<br />
|-<br />
| 02<br />
| Azhimathi Naaraapilla<br />
| [[K. J. Yesudas]]<br />
|-<br />
| 03<br />
| Kaalindee Theeram Thannil<br />
| [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[S. Janaki]]<br />
|}<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb title|0240345}} <br />
* {{YouTube|id=-NG9LH7DGvM|title=April 18}}<br />
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZYA6ZwzSAw April 18] Malayalam movie<br />
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[[Category:1984 films]]<br />
[[Category:1984 Malayalam-language films]]<br />
[[Category:1984 Indian films]]<br />
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