Thacholi Ambu
| Thacholi Ambu | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Navodaya Appachan |
| Written by | N. Govindan Kutty |
| Based on | Vadakkan Pattukal |
| Produced by | Navodaya Appachan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | U. Rajagopal |
| Edited by | T. R. Sekhar |
| Music by | K. Raghavan |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Navodaya Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Budget | ₹30 lakh[1] |
| Box office | ₹1 crore[1] |
Thacholi Ambu is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language historical drama film directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio. It was the first anamorphic CinemaScope film in Malayalam. Starring Prem Nazir in the title role, Sivaji Ganesan, Ravikumar and Jayan.[2][3][4] Made on a cost of ₹30 lakh, the film grossed more than ₹1 crore at the box office.[1]
Cast[]
- Prem Nazir as Thacholi Ambu, Othenan's Nephew
- Sivaji Ganesan as Thacholi Othenakkurup
- Jayan as Bappu and Kutty (Bappu's Son)
- K. P. Ummer as Kathiroor Gurukkal
- Balan K. Nair as Mayin Kuttiyil, Bappu's Father
- N. Govindan Kutty as Parunthunkalkotta Panicker, Othenan's Brother-in-law
- M. N. Nambiar as Ittiri, Parunthunkalkotta Panicker's Son
- G. K. Pillai as Payyampalli Chanthu, Othenan's Friend
- Ravikumar as Bapputty, Bappu's other Son
- K. R. Vijaya as Kunjitheyi, Othenan's Wife
- Unnimary as Kanni, Othenan's Daughter
- Vijaya Lalitha
- Alummoodan
- Usilai Mani
- Ushakumari
- Meena as Ambu's mother and Othenan's sister
Production[]
Thacholi Ambu is the first Malayalam film in CinemaScope.[5] Sivaji Ganesan ventured to enact the film's action scenes without the use of a stunt double. During the filming of one such scene, he fell from a height of six feet. A shield fell on his hand and injured him severely, resulting in him being hospitalised for many days.[6]
Soundtrack[]
The music was composed by K. Raghavan and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Anuraagakkalariyil" | K. J. Yesudas | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 2 | "Makaramaasa Pournamiyil" | P. Susheela, Chorus | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 3 | "Naadapuram Palliyile" | Vani Jairam | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 4 | "Naanam Kunungikale" | S. Janaki, P. Susheela | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 5 | "Ponniyam Parunthunkal" | P. Susheela, Chorus | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 6 | "Ponniyam Poonkanni" | P. Susheela | Yusufali Kechery | |
| 7 | "Thacholi Veettile" | P. Susheela | Yusufali Kechery |
Box office[]
The film performed well at the box office.[7] Made on a cost of ₹30 lakh (₹3 million), the film grossed more than ₹1 crore (₹10 million) at the box office.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Pillai, Sreedhar (15 April 1982). "Padayottam set to be the biggest thing in films in south India". India Today. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Still raring to go". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 4 March 2011. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
- ^ "An interview with Navodaya Appachan". Chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 26 March 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
- ^ http://www.filmiparadise.com/navodaya-studio_proflile.html
- ^ "Archived copy". www.thehindu.com. Archived from the original on 6 July 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Ganesan, Sivaji; Narayanaswami, T. S. (2007). Autobiography of an Actor. Sivaji Prabhu Charities Trust. p. 159.
- ^ "Remembering 'Kolilakkam' superstar Jayan on his 35th death anniversary". International Business Times. 16 November 2013.
External links[]
- Thacholi Ambu at the Malayalam Movie Database
- Thacholi Ambu at IMDb
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