Adipapam
Adipapam | |
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Directed by | P. Chandrakumar |
Based on | Old Testament |
Produced by | R. B. Choudary |
Starring | Vimal Raja Abhilasha |
Cinematography | P. Chandrakumar |
Edited by | K. Rajagopal |
Music by | Jerry Amaldev Usha Khanna |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Super Film International |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Budget | ₹ 7 lakh[1] |
Box office | ₹ 2.5 crore[1] |
Adipapam (transl. Original sin) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language biblical erotic film directed and filmed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by R. B. Choudary. It is based on the Old Testament and features Vimal Raja and Abhilasha as Adam and Eve, respectively. Upon release, the film grossed ₹2.5 crore against a budget of ₹7.5 lakh. The film was released in Tamil as Muthal Paavam.[2]
Cast[]
Soundtrack[]
The music was composed by Jerry Amaldev and Usha Khanna, with lyrics written by Devadas.
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Daivathin Srishtiyil" | P Jayachandran | Devadas | |
2 | "Maanavan Mannil" | K. J. Yesudas | Devadas | |
3 | "Snehamithallo Bhoovileeshan" | Chorus, Krishnachandran | Devadas |
Reception[]
The film, made at a budget of ₹ 750,000, grossed ₹ 25 million.[1] It is regarded as the first successful Malayalam film with softcore nudity. The success of the film inspired a series of similar productions in the next few years. Chandrakumar himself went on to direct eight more adult films and Abhilasha became the most sought B-grade actress.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b c R. Rins (9 July 2011). "ഞാന് ഏകനായിരുന്നു". . Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ^ "The Indian Express - Google News Archive Search".
- ^ R. Ayyappan (1 January 2000). "Sleaze time, folks". Rediff. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
External links[]
- 1988 films
- Malayalam-language films
- 1980s Malayalam-language films
- 1980s pornographic films
- Indian films
- Indian erotic films
- Films based on the Book of Genesis
- Cultural depictions of Adam and Eve
- 1980s Malayalam-language film stubs
- Pornographic film stubs