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| Directed by | M. R. S. Mani |
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| Written by | Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair |
| Produced by | M. Kunchacko |
| Starring | Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja |
| Cinematography | P. Balasubramaniam |
| Edited by | Mrs. Rajagopal |
| Music by | P. S. Divakar
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam Tamil
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Achan is a 1952 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. R. S. Mani and produced by M. Kunchacko.[1] The film stars Prem Nazir and B. S. Saroja in lead roles.[2] The film had musical score by P. S. 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]
Malayalam Cast
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- Female cast
- B. S. Saroja
- Baby Girija
- T. Jaya Shree
- Pankajavalli
- Adoor Pankajam
- C. R. Lakshmi
- Vanakkutty
- Male cast
- Sukumaran
- Boban Kunjakko
- C. L. Anandan
- Prem Nazir
- Kunjukunju Bhagavathar
- S. P. Pillai
- Mathappan
- Dance
- B. S. Saroja
- C. R. Rajakumari
- Madura Devi
- Ramani Gopal
- Baby Girija
Tamil cast
Cast adapted from the song book[6] Template:Col-begin Template:Col-break
- Main Cast
- B. S. Saroja as Usha (Heroine)
- Baby Girija as Young Usha
- Jaya Shree as Aunt
- Pankajavalli as Lady Musician
- Adoor Pankajam as Usha's Frien
- Sukumaran as Father
- Boban Kunjakko as Young Chandran & Chandran (1)
- Master Pinay as Chandran (2)
- Prem Nazir as Chandran & (Hero 3)
- Kunjukunju Bhagavathar as Nanukkuttan
- S. P. Pillai as Lady
- Mathappan as Koman
- 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 songs (Achan)
Lyrics were penned by Abhayadev. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Kozhikode Abdul Kader, P. Leela, Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi & Kaviyoor Revamma.[7]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naame Muthalali" | P. Leela | |
| 2 | "Panicheyyaathe Vayar" | Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi | |
| 3 | "Ghorakarmmamitharuthe" | ||
| 4 | "Madhumaasa Chandrikayaay" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | 03:05 |
| 5 | "Daivame Karuna Saagarame" | Kozhikode Abdul Kader & Kaviyoor Revamma | |
| 6 | "Ambiliyammaava" | Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi | 02:11 |
| 7 | "Varumo Varumo" | P. Leela | 03:18 |
| 8 | "Jeevithaanandam" | Kaviyoor Revamma | |
| 9 | "En Makane" | A. M. Rajah | 02:57 |
| 10 | "Theliyoo Nee Ponvilakke" | Kaviyoor Revamma | 02:49 |
| 11 | "Kaalachakram Ithu" | ||
| 12 | "Madhuramadhuramee" | P. Leela | |
| 13 | "Aariro Kanmaniye" | ||
| 14 | "Lokare Ithu Kettu Chintha" | ||
| 15 | "Maara manam Kolla Cheytha" | ||
| 16 | "Pon Makane" | A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam & Kaviyoor Revamma | |
| 17 | "Poovanchumee" | ||
| 18 | "Vanithakalaa Kanimele" |
- Tamil songs (Thanthai)
Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, P. Leela, V. J. Varma, Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi and Kaviyoor Revamma.[8]
The song "Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai", sung by A. M. Rajah and P. Leela was a hit.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naame Mudalaali Namakkini" | ||
| 2 | "Thozhil Seyyaamal" | Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi | |
| 3 | "Kelungo Idhai" | ||
| 4 | "Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | 03:05 |
| 5 | "Devaney Dheena Thayaaparaney" | V. J. Varma & P. Leela | |
| 6 | "Ambuli Maamaa Vaa" | Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi | 02:11 |
| 7 | "Paaraayi Kalaimaanin" | P. Leela | 03:18 |
| 8 | "Ninaive Ninaive Nenjam" | Kaviyoor Revamma | |
| 9 | "Chinnagnchiru Paingiliye" | A. M. Rajah | 02:57 |
| 10 | "Chudar Vidu Pon Vilakke" | Kaviyoor Revamma | 02:49 |
| 11 | "Sutrich Chendridum" | ||
| 12 | "Inbam Inbame" | P. Leela |
References
- ↑ Achan (1952). malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ↑ http://spicyonion.com/title/achan-malayalam-movie/
- ↑ http://oldmalayalam.blogspot.in/2008/10/achan-1952.html
- ↑ Neighbour's pride(16 January 2014). Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ↑ Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Sivakami Publishers(23 October 2004)
- ↑ தந்தை{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Excel Productions(1953)
- ↑ Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014
- ↑ Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014