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{{Infobox film
| name = Madanolsavam
| image = Madanolsavam.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[N. Sankaran Nair]]
| producer = R. M. Subbiah
| writer = N. Shankaran Nair
| narrator =
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Kamal Haasan]]
* [[Zarina Wahab]]
* [[Jayan]]
* [[Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair]]
}}
| music = [[Salil Chowdhury]]
| cinematography = [[J. Williams (cinematographer)|J. Williams]]
| editing = Babu
| studio = R.M.S. Pictures
| distributor = Vijaya Movies
| released = {{Film date|1978|1|26|df=y}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Madanolsavam''''' is a 1978 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by [[N. Sankaran Nair]] and starring [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Zarina Wahab]]. Dialogues and comedy scenes were written by [[Thoppil Bhasi]]. The film was partially remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language as '''Amara Prema''' by [[Tatineni Rama Rao|T. Rama Rao]] with Kamal and Zarina reprising their roles from the original. The film was dubbed into Tamil as ''Paruva Mazhai'' and into Hindi as ''Dil Ka Sathi Dil''.

== Cast ==
* [[Kamal Haasan]] as Raju
* [[Zarina Wahab]] as Elizabeth
* [[Jayan]] as Dr. Jayakrishnan<ref>{{cite web |date=25 July 2016 |title=കമൽഹാസൻ ഓർക്കുന്നു; ജരാനരകളില്ലാത്ത ജയനെ |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/flashback/kamalhasan-remembering-jayan-malayalam-news-1.671132 |access-date=3 July 2021 |work=[[Mathrubhumi]] |language=ml}}</ref>
* [[Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair]] as Ambadi Rajasekharan Thampi
* [[Sankaradi]] as D'Cruz
* [[Meena (Malayalam actress)|Meena]] as Mariyamma
* [[Adoor Bhasi]] as Frederick March
* [[Prathapachandran]] as Dr. Radhakrishnan
* [[Mallika Sukumaran]] as Rajasekharan Thampi's wife
* [[Sreelatha Namboothiri]]
* [[Kottayam Santha]]
* [[P. K. Abraham]]
* [[Pattom Sadan]]
* [[Usharani]]<ref name="Usharani">{{Cite web |date=21 June 2020 |title=Actress Usharani passes away at 62 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/actress-usharani-passes-away-at-62/article31882823.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111105011/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/actress-usharani-passes-away-at-62/article31882823.ece |archive-date=11 November 2020 |url-status=live |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2 July 2021}}</ref>

== Production ==
''Madanolsavam'' was directed by [[N. Sankaran Nair]],<ref name="Usharani" /> produced by R. M. Subbiah under production banner R.M.S. Pictures.<ref name="Gazette">{{Cite web |date=2 September 1978 |title=Weekly Gazette of India, 1978-09-02, Weekly |url=https://archive.org/details/in.gazette.csl_weekly.1978-09-02.O-1112-1978-0035-48560/page/n13/mode/2up?q=Madanolsavam |access-date=2 July 2021 |publisher=[[The Gazette of India]] |pages=1480}}</ref> The film dialogue written by [[Thoppil Bhasi]]. It was the first Malayalam film of [[Zarina Wahab]], she played Kamal's wife.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/radio-and-tv/zarina-wahab-on-her-role-in-the-new-serial-called-zindagi-ek-bhanwar/article6751495.ece |title=Political makeover |date=4 January 2015 |access-date=3 October 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The final length of the film was {{Convert|4350.50|metres|feet}}.<ref name=Gazette />

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Madanolsavam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Salil Chowdhury]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 1978
| recorded =
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Saregama]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| producer =
| prev_title =
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| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|bs1zG_wh4rY|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}
}}
The [[soundtrack album]] and background score for ''Madanolsavam'' were composed by [[Salil Chowdhury]] with Malayalam lyrics by [[O. N. V. Kurup]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 February 2016 |title=The romance with words |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/onv-kurup-as-a-lyricist/article8252228.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180605100350/http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/onv-kurup-as-a-lyricist/article8252228.ece |archive-date=5 June 2018 |url-status=live |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=മേനോന്‍|first1=രവി|title=സാഗരമേ ശാന്തമാക നീ...' മദനോത്സവത്തില്‍ ഉണ്ടാകുമായിരുന്നില്ല|url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/columns/paatuvazhiyorathu/sagarame-santhamaka-nee-evergreen-malayalam-song-madanolsavam-valentinesday-kamalhassan-salilchowdha-1.2602476|access-date=25 February 2018|publisher=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=14 February 2018|language=ml}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Malayalam
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| total_length =

| title1 = Mada Prave Vaa
| lyrics1 = [[O. N. V. Kurup]]
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Sandye Kanneerithende
| lyrics2 = O. N. V. Kurup
| extra2 = [[S. Janaki]]
| length2 =
| title3 = Mele Poomala
| lyrics3 = O. N. V. Kurup
| extra3 = K. J. Yesudas, [[Sabita Chowdhury]]
| length3 =
| title4 = Ee Malarkanyakal
| lyrics4 = O. N. V. Kurup
| extra4 = S. Janaki
| length4 =
| title5 = Nee Mayum Nilavo
| lyrics5 = O. N. V. Kurup
| extra5 = K. J. Yesudas
| length5 =
| title6 = Sagarame Santhamaka Nee
| lyrics6 = O. N. V. Kurup
| extra6 = K. J. Yesudas
| length6 =
}}

This movie was dubbed to [[Hindi]] as '''Dil Ka Sathi Dil''', Hindi lyrics written by ''Madhukar''.

{{tracklist
| headline = Hindi<ref>{{Cite web |title=Salil Chowdhury – Dil Ka Sathi Dil |url=https://www.discogs.com/Salil-Chowdhury-Dil-Ka-Sathi-Dil/release/4742640 |access-date=3 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dil Ka Sathi Dil - Hindi Bollywood Vinyl LP |url=https://bollywoodvinyl.in/products/dil-ka-sathi-dil-hindi-bollywood-vinyl-lp |archive-url=https://archive.is/2021.07.02-083608/https://bollywoodvinyl.in/products/dil-ka-sathi-dil-hindi-bollywood-vinyl-lp |archive-date=2 July 2021 |access-date=3 July 2021}}</ref>
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics =
| total_length =

| title1 = Mere Prem Ki Gaaye Ragini
| lyrics1 = Madhukar
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[S. Janaki]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Chhalke Sanjhke Nainna
| lyrics2 = Madhukar
| extra2 = [[S. Janaki]]
| length2 =
| title3 = Ye Matham Ki Dhun
| lyrics3 = Madhukar
| extra3 = K. J. Yesudas
| length3 =
| title4 = Hey Mere Dil Ga
| lyrics4 = Madhukar
| extra4 = S. Janaki
| length4 =
| title5 = Pyar Mein Jo Bhi
| lyrics5 = Madhukar
| extra5 = K. J. Yesudas
| length5 =
| title6 = Sagar Nidhal Ho Gaya
| lyrics6 = Madhukar
| extra6 = K. J. Yesudas
| length6 =
}}

This movie was dubbed to [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as '''Paruva Mazhai''',<ref>{{cite web |date=20 November 2005 |title=Flawless harmony in his music |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/flawless-harmony-in-his-music/article28532219.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215083017/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/flawless-harmony-in-his-music/article28532219.ece |archive-date=15 December 2020 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2 July 2021}}</ref> Tamil lyrics written by [[Kannadasan]].

{{tracklist
| headline = Tamil
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics =
| total_length =

| title1 = Maadapuraave Vaa
| lyrics1 =
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Then Malar Kannigal Maaranai Nesikkum
| lyrics2 =
| extra2 = [[S. Janaki]]
| length2 =
| title3 = Kaalamagal Medai Nadagam
| lyrics3 =
| extra3 = K. J. Yesudas
| length3 =
| title4 = Ange Senkathir
| lyrics4 =
| extra4 = S. Janaki
| length4 =
| title5 = Kaadhal Sangame
| lyrics5 =
| extra5 = K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
| length5 =
| title6 = Nee Theeyum
| lyrics6 =
| extra6 = K. J. Yesudas
| length6 =
}}

The partially remade (and remained dubbed) Telugu version featured 4 songs which were sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0259848/fullcredits?ref_=m_ttfcd_tt| title= Amara Prema (1978) - Full Cast & Crew| access-date= 8 August 2021}}</ref>
{{tracklist
| headline = Telugu
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| all_lyrics =
| total_length =

| title1 = Bujji Bau Kavala
| lyrics1 =
| extra1 =
| length1 =
| title2 = Oee Priyuraliki Pellei
| lyrics2 =
| extra2 =
| length2 =
| title3 = Paala Mabbula
| lyrics3 =
| extra3 =
| length3 =
| title4 = Paala Paavurame
| lyrics4 =
| extra4 =
| length4 =
}}

== Release and reception ==
''Madanolsavam'' was released on 26 January 1978.<ref>{{Cite book |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/kamal-films.asp
|archive-url=https://archive.is/2021.06.12-101253/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/kamal-films.asp |archive-date=12 June 2021 |title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru |last=Film News Anandan |access-date=2 July 2021 |publisher=Sivakami Publishers |location=Chennai |year=2004 |language=Tamil |trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films |author-link=Film News Anandan}}</ref> This film was given an "U" (Unrestricted) certificate by the [[Central Board of Film Certification]].<ref name=Gazette /> At the [[Kerala State Film Awards]] 1977–78, [[O. N. V. Kurup]] won in the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist]], and [[S. Janaki]] in [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer|Best Female Playback Singer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm|title=STATE FILM AWARDS|publisher=keralafilm.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232254/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawares.htm|archive-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>

== Other versions ==
''Madanolsavam'' was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Amara Prema'' by [[Tatineni Rama Rao]] with Kamal and Zarina reprising their roles from the original. Actress [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]] acted Telugu version. Only a few scenes in the film Amara Prema were remade and most of the scenes dubbed from the original version of the Madanolsavam. ''Amara Prema'' was released on 1 July 1978.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Amara Prema |url=https://indiancine.ma/STW/info |access-date=3 July 2021 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>

Madanolsavam was dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Paruva Mazhai'' released on 14 April 1978,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paruva Mazhai (1978) |url=https://screen4screen.com/yearly-movies/1978/paruva-mazhai |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210702052522/https://screen4screen.com/yearly-movies/1978/paruva-mazhai |archive-date=2 July 2021 |access-date=2 July 2021 |website=Screen4screen}}</ref> and into [[Hindi]] as ''Dil Ka Sathi Dil'' released on 1982.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dil Ka Sathi Dil (1982) |url=http://muvyz.com/moviepage/yp533134/songs/# |access-date=3 July 2021 |website=muvyz.com}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0266737}}
* {{IMDb title|id=0259848|title=Amara Prema (Telugu Version)}}

[[Category:1970s Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:1978 films]]
[[Category:1978 romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Films directed by N. Sankaran Nair]]
[[Category:Films scored by Salil Chowdhury]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]
[[Category:Malayalam films remade in other languages]]

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