Oppol
| Oppol | |
|---|---|
 Poster designed by Kitho | |
| Malayalam | ഓപ്പോള് |
| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
| Written by | M. T. Vasudevan Nair |
| Produced by | Rosamma George |
| Starring | Balan K. Nair Menaka Master Aravind Shankaradi Kaviyoor Ponnamma |
| Cinematography | Madhu Ambat |
| Edited by | G. Venkitaraman |
| Music by | M. B. Sreenivasan |
| Distributed by | Angel Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Oppol (English: Elder Sister) is a 1981 Malayalam-language film, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film was based on a short story of the same name written by M. T. in 1975.[1][2][3] Balan K. Nair won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1980 for this film.
Plot[]
The film revolves around Malu (Menaka), her younger brother Appu (Aravind) and Malu's husband Govindan (Balan K. Nair). Malu and 6-year old Appu were living together. When Malu is married to Govindan, an ex-military officer, she takes Appu with her to Govindan's house. Govindan is a bit annoyed, but adjusts to the situation to win over his wife, who is much younger than him. Appu, on the other hand, becomes jealous of Govindan and worries he will isolate him from his dear sister. He attacks Govindan during honeymoon and Malu scolds him. The boy runs away from the house and Malu becomes distressed. Towards the end it is revealed that Appu is actually the son of Malu. When Govindan discovers the truth, he tirelessly searches for the boy and brings him back.
Cast[]
- Balan K. Nair as Govindhan Kutty
- Menaka as Malu / Malooty / Oppol
- Master Aravind/M. P. Ramnath as Appu / T Rajasekharan
- Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Narayani amma / Appu's Vallyamama
- Jose Prakash as Narayani's brother
- Sankaradi as Kunjan Nair
Soundtrack[]
The music was composed by M. B. Sreenivasan with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chaattal Mazhayum" | Chorus, Malathi, Latha Devi | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 2 | "Ettumaanoorambalathil Ezhunnallathu" | S. Janaki | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 3 | "Ettumanoorambalathil" (Plain) (Bit) | S. Janaki | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 4 | "Pottikkaan Chennappol" | K. J. Yesudas | P. Bhaskaran |
Awards[]
- National Film Award for Best Actor for Balan K. Nair[4]
- National Film Award for Best Child Artist for Aravind [4]
- National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for S. Janaki (song: "Ettumanoor Ambalathile") [5]
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Director for K. S. Sethumadhavan.[6]
References[]
- ^ Hariharan Balakrishnan (1 June 2008). "Sense and sensitivity". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 June 2008.
- ^ "Oppol". MalayalaChalachithram. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Oppol". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ a b Ojha, Rajendra (1998). Screen World Publication presents National film award winners: 1953-1997. Screen World Publication. p. 148. ISBN 9788190025829.
- ^ K. Pradeep (29 June 2007). "Timeless voice". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012.
- ^ "Cinemaofmalayalam.net".
External links[]
- 1981 films
- Malayalam-language films
- 1980 films
- 1980 drama films
- 1980s Malayalam-language films
- Indian films
- Films featuring a Best Actor National Award-winning performance
- Films with screenplays by M. T. Vasudevan Nair
- Films directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan
- Second Best Feature Film National Film Award winners
- 1981 drama films