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Achani (Accāṇi, transl. Axle) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by K. Ravindran Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Adoor Bhasi and Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair. It tells the story of a tailor and the trials and tribulations of his family.[1] The film was a commercial success and the proceeds from the film was donated by the producer for the construction of a Quilon Public Library in Quilon, Kerala.[2] The film was adapted from the Tamil stage play of same name written by Karaikudi Narayanan.[1]
| Achani | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | A. Vincent |
| Screenplay by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Story by | Karaikudi Narayanan |
| Produced by | K. Ravindran Nair |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Nanditha Bose Adoor Bhasi Sankaradi Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair |
| Cinematography | Venkit Prakash |
| Edited by | G. Venkitaraman |
| Music by | G. Devarajan |
Production company | General Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
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The music was composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran.[3][4] The songs of the film were hits during the time, especially "Ente Swapnathin", sung playback and on screen by K. J. Yesudas.[1]
| Song | Singer(s) |
|---|---|
| "Ente Swapnathin" | K. J. Yesudas |
| "Mallikabaanan Thante" | P. Jayachandran P. Madhuri |
| "Manivilakkananju" | P. Susheela |
| "Neela Neela Samudra" | P. Madhuri |
| "Samayamaam Nadi" | P. Susheela |
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