Pradeshika Varthakal
Pradeshika Varthakal (transl. Local news) is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Kamal and produced by S. Sivaprasad, the film stars Jayaram, Parvathy, Jagathy Sreekumar and Innocent, with a film score composed by Johnson.[1]
| Pradeshika Varthakal | |
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| Directed by | Kamal |
| Produced by | S. Shivaprasadh |
| Written by | Ranjith |
| Starring | Jayaram Parvathy Jayaram Jagathy Sreekumar Innocent |
| Music by | Johnson |
| Cinematography | Saloo George |
| Edited by | G. Murali |
Production company | Sree Sai Productions Sharadha Films |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Keshavunni, a villager opens a new film theatre in his village. After keeping Jabbar as his operator, Keshavunni begins work. The first film is attended by almost the entire village, including Keshavunni's father Kunjambu Nair, Fr. Antony Paramel and Velichappadu. After a mix-up in films, they face criticicsm from the entire crowd. Keshavunni continues his business accompanied by his friend Thankachen, a bar owner. Keshavunni falls in love with Malika, a girl in his village, and convinces her to watch a film with him.
Cast
- Jayaram as Keshavanunni
- Parvathy as Mallika
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Thankachen
- Innocent as Kunjambu Nair
- Janardhanan as Kallan Krishnan
- Siddique as Damodaran
- Vijayaraghavan as Achankunju
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Fr. Antony Paramel
- Sankaradi as Mangalam Ji
- Mamukkoya as Jabbar
- Kuthiravattam Pappu as Velichappadu
- C. I. Paul as Kallan Kochappi
- Mala Aravindan as Vishwambaran
- K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Karthiyaniamma
- Philomina as Naniamma
- Valsala Menon as Aleykutty
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Johnson.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pandu Pandu" | M. G. Sreekumar, Dinesh | Shibu Chakravarthy | |
| 2 | "Thulasitharayil" | M. G. Sreekumar, Sunanda | Shibu Chakravarthy | |
| 3 | Title Song | Shibu Chakravarthy | Lal Jose | |
| 4 | "Vellathaamara" (Resung from Thirichadi) | K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela | Vayalar |
References
- "Pradeshika Varthakal". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 24 September 2014.