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1957 Indian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
The film marks the debut of Shanthi. Bahadoor's role as Chakkaravakkal was his first break.
The film's music has been composed by Brother Lakshmanan with lyrics penned by Thirunayinaarkurichi Madhavan Nair.
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