Achan is a 1952 Indian Malayalam film, directed by MRS Mani and produced by M Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja in lead roles. The film had musical score by PS Divakar. This was the only film in which veteran actor Sesbastian Kunjukunju Bhagavatahar did a comic role. It is one of the major box office hits of early Malayalam cinema. It will be remembered as the debut of Boban Kunchacko, the maiden venture of XL Productions, and first film of Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi.
Achan | |
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Directed by | MRS Mani |
Produced by | M Kunchacko |
Written by | Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair |
Screenplay by | Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair |
Starring | Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja |
Music by | PS Divakar |
Cinematography | P Balasubramaniam |
Edited by | Mrs. Rajagopal |
Production company | Excel Productions |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam Tamil |
The film was remade in Tamil as Thanthai again with Prem Nazir. Kambadasan wrote the dialogues and lyrics. The film was released in April 1953.
Screenplay
- Prem Nazir
- Pankajavalli
- S. P. Pillai
- B. S. Saroja
- C. L. Anandan
- Adoor Pankajam
- CR Rajakumari
- Mathappan
- Boban Kunchacko
- CR Lakshmi
- Sebastian Kunjukunju Bhagavathar
- T Jayasree
- Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
- Vanakkutty
Dance
- B. S. Saroja
- C. R. Rajakumari
- Madura Devi
- Ramani Gopal
- Baby Girija
P. S. Divakar composed the music for both Malayalam and Tamil versions.
- Malayalam
- Tamil songs
Lyrics were penned by Kambadasan. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, P. Leela, V. J. Varma, Lakshmi and Kaviyoor Revamma.
The song Ilavenil chandrikaiyaai sung by A. M. Rajah and P. Leela was a hit.
No. | Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
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1 | Naame Mudalaali Namakkini | ||
2 | Thozhil Seyyaamal | Lakshmi | |
3 | Kelungo Idhai | ||
4 | Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | |
5 | Devaney Dheena Thayaaparaney | V. J. Varma & P. Leela | |
6 | Ambuli Maamaa Vaa | Lakshmi | |
7 | Paaraayi Kalaimaanin | P. Leela | |
8 | Ninaive Ninaive Nenjam | Kaviyoor Revamma | |
9 | Chinnagnchiru Paingiliye | A. M. Rajah | |
10 | Chudar Vidu Pon Vilakke | Kaviyoor Revamma | |
11 | Sutrich Chendridum | ||
12 | Inbam Inbame | P. Leela |