Padatha Painkili (transl. The Mute Nightingale) is a 1957 Indian Malayalam-language drama film based on the novel of the same name by Muttathu Varkey and directed by P. Subramaniam from a screenplay by Varkey.[1][2] The film revolves around marriage and dowry problems. It depicts the machinations of a wicked, though wealthy man, against a poverty-stricken, God-fearing school master, with the final defeat of evil in the end. It stars Prem Nazir, Miss Kumari and Shanthi.
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| Directed by | P. Subramaniam |
| Written by | Muttathu Varkey |
| Based on | Padatha Painkili by Muttathu Varkey |
| Produced by | P. Subramaniam |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Miss Kumari K. V. Shanthi |
| Edited by | K. D. George |
| Music by | Brother Lakshmanan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film released in theatres on 22 March and went on to become a major critical and commercial success.[1] It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.[3]
Cast
The film marks the debut of Shanthi. Bahadoor's role as Chakkaravakkal was his first break.
- Prem Nazir as Thankachan
- Miss Kumari as Chinnamma
- K. V. Shanthi as Lucy
- Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Vendor Kutty
- Bahadoor as Chakkaravakkal
- T. S. Muthaiah as Luke (Luka Sir)
- Aranmula Ponnamma as Kunjadamma
- Vaanakkutti as Peeli
- S. P. Pillai as Mylan
- Adoor Pankajam as Thevi
- Pankajavalli
- T. N. Gopinathan Nair
- S. Menon
- Latheef
- Kuttiyamma
Soundtrack
The film's music has been composed by Brother Lakshmanan with lyrics penned by Thirunayinaarkurichi Madhavan Nair.
- "Aaru Nee Agathiyo" — Kamukara, Santha P. Nair
- "Kaalithan Thozhuthil" — P. Leela, Chorus
- "Kalyaanaraave (Bit)" — Santha P. Nair
- "Madhumaasamayallo" — Kamukara, Santha P. Nair
- "Mangalam" — Kamukara, Santha P. Nair
- "Naaduchutti Odivaroo" — Mehboob
- "Naayaka Poroo" — Uncategorized
- "Njan Natta Thoomulla" — Santha P. Nair
- "Paadedi Paadedi" — Kamukara, C. S. Radhadevi
- "Poomani Kovilil" — Santha P. Nair
- "Snehame Karayatta Nin Kai" — Kamukara
- "Thanthoya Thenundu" — P. Gangadharan Nair, C. S. Radhadevi
- "Vellaambal Poothu" — Kamukara, Santha P. Nair
Awards
References
External links
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