Iniyengilum
1983 Indian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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1983 Indian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iniyengilum (transl. If only) is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. It stars Mohanlal, Ratheesh, Lalu Alex, Ranipadmini, Seema, and Mammootty. The film features music composed by Shyam. The film juxtaposes the economic and cultural conditions of Kerala and Japan.
Iniyengilum | |
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Directed by | I. V. Sasi |
Written by | T. Damodaran |
Produced by | N. G. John |
Starring | Mammootty Mohanlal Ratheesh Lalu Alex Ranipadmini Seema |
Cinematography | Jayanan Vincent |
Edited by | K. Narayanan |
Music by | Shyam |
Production company | Geo Movies |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
The film tells the story of a young idealist, Ravi (Mohanlal), who is nauseated by the hypocrisy of his politician brother (Mammootty). To hit back at the prevailing corrupt political system, Ravi stages cultural shows under the banner of the Darshana Kala Kendra, which is a group of unemployed youth. Iniyengilum was a commercial success at the box office.
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The film was shot in Japan and Hong Kong, and some parts in Kerala.[1]
The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery.[citation needed]
Song | Singers |
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"Kavithe Devi" (Ee Naadu Kadalum Karayum) | P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam, Chorus |
"Kunkuma Sooryan Raagamshu Chaarthi" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki |
"Mounam Raagam" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, Chorus |
"Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu" | S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam, Unni Menon, J. M. Raju, Kausalya, Krishnachandran |
The film was released on 20 August 1983.[2] Writing for India Today, Sreedhar Pillai called it "a badly made film" which "offers nothing new".[3] The film was a commercial success.[4][5]
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