- Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
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Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu 
Directed by Fazil Produced by Bodhi Chitra Written by Fazil Starring Nadia Moidu
Padmini
MohanlalMusic by Jerry Amaldev Cinematography Ashok Kumar Editing by T. R. Sekhar Studio Bodhi Chitra Distributed by Dinni Films Release date(s) 1984 Country India Language Malayalam Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu is a 1984 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Fazil starring Nadia Moidu, late dancer Padmini, and Mohanlal in pivotal roles.
It was Nadia Moidu's debut film.[1] It also marked the film debut of director duo Siddique-Lal, who worked as assistant directors for this film.[2] The film met with critical acclaim, won the award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value at the Kerala State Film Awards.[3] Owing to the critical and commercial success, Fazil remade it into Tamil as Poove Poo Chooda Va, which starred Nadia Moidu and Padmini in their respective roles. However, Mohanlal was replaced by S. V. Shekhar.
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Plot
Kunjoonjamma Thomas (Padmini) is a widow who is living in a village alone. People always make fun of her because she is grumpy and depressed due to the deaths of her husband and only child. One day, her grand daughter Girly (Nadia Moidu), whom she had never met, visits her. Initially, Kunjoonjamma does not like Girly, but they soon become close to each other.
Thomas's neighbor, Sreekumar (Mohanlal), falls in love with Girly. One day, Sreekumar's friend, played by Fazil, comes to his house and finds Girly. He identifies her as a missing girl from Delhi. He immediately informs her dad (K. P. Ummer) about this.
Girly had run away from Delhi because she had a brain disease and does not have much time to live. She wanted to enjoy the rest of her life. Her dad comes to take her to Delhi for an urgent operation. She refuses to go since even the Doctors are not sure whether the operation will be a success. Finally, her grand mother mixes sleeping pills in milk and gives it to Girly, and her dad takes her to Delhi while she is unconscious.
The movie ends with the ambulance slowly fading away to darkness, and Sreekumar looking at it with a sense of hope that Girly would one day return.
Cast
- Nadia Moidu as Girly Mathew
- Padmini as Kunjoonjamma Thomas
- Mohanlal as Sreekumar
- Nedumudi Venu as the priest
- Thilakan as Alexander
- K. P. Ummer as Mathews
- Maniyanpilla Raju - Abdu
- Sukumari - Sreekumar's mother
- Fazil as Alex
- Master Sam as Jacob Alexander
- Master Asif as Usha Alexander
- Master Cheriyan as Jo Alexander
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features songs composed by Jerry Amaldev and lyrics penned by Bichu Thirumala. K. S. Chithra and K. J. Yesudas are the vocalists. The songs were a career break for Chithra, who later turned out to be India's greatest singer of all time.[4]
- "Kiliye Kiliye" — K. S. Chithra & Chorus
- "Aayiram Kannumaayi" — K. S. Chithra & Chorus
- "Aayiram Kannumaayi" — K. J. Yesudas & Chorus
References
- ^ "Nadia spelt fun". The Hindu. February 4, 2008. http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/02/04/stories/2008020450670300.htm. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ "King Midas of Malayalam films". The Hindu. October 10, 2005. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/10/28/stories/2005102801150100.htm. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ "State Film Awards: 1969 - 2008". Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala. http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards2.htm. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ "My first break". The Hindu. April 26, 2008. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
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