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Kayamkulam Kochunni is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film written, produced and directed by P. A. Thomas. Dialogues were written by Jagathy N. K. Achary. It is based on the life of the 19th century thief Kayamkulam Kochunni, who is known for stealing from rich and giving to poor. The film stars Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi and Ushakumari and K. J. Yesudas. The soundtrack was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath. Kayamkulam Kochunni released on 29 July 1966 was a commercial success at the box office. Its sequel, Kaayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan, was released in 1976.[1]
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| Kayamkulam Kochunni | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | P. A. Thomas |
| Written by | P. A. Thomas |
| Produced by | P. A. Thomas |
| Starring | Sathyan Adoor Bhasi Ushakumari K. J. Yesudas |
| Cinematography | P. B. Maniam |
| Edited by | T. R. Sreenivasalu |
| Music by | B. A. Chidambaranath |
Production company | Thomas Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
It was the first Malayalam film about the famed highwayman Kayamkulam Kochunni, a Kerala equivalent of Robin Hood. P. A. Thomas who scripted and directed the film produced it under the production banner, Thomas Pictures. The dialogues were written by Jagathy N. K. Achary. The film marks the acting debut of singer Yesudas, who played a pivotal role. The film was shot at the Shyamala Studios in Chennai.[2]
The music was composed by B. A. Chidambaranath.[3]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Aattuvanchi" | K. J. Yesudas | P. Bhaskaran |
| "Kaarthikavilakku Kandu" | B. Vasantha | P. Bhaskaran |
| "Kunkumappoovukal Poothu" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | P. Bhaskaran |
| "Padachavan Padachappol" | Kamukara | P. Bhaskaran |
| "Padachonte Kiripakondu" | B. Vasantha | Abhayadev |
| "Suruma Nalla Suruma" | K. J. Yesudas | P. Bhaskaran |
| "Viravaalan Kuruvi" | S. Janaki | P. Bhaskaran |
The film was a commercial success at the Kerala box office.[2]
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