Maattoly
| Maattoly | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | A. Bhimsingh |
| Screenplay by | Balakrishnan |
| Story by | Virender Singh |
| Starring | M. G. Soman Sarada Sukumari Jayabharathi Jagannatha Varma |
| Cinematography | D. S. Pandyan |
| Edited by | K. Sankunni |
| Music by | Jaya Vijaya |
Production company | Swapna Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Maattoly is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and starring M. G. Soman, Sharada, Sukumari, Jayabharathi, and Jagannatha Varma. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film Dushmun. The film was released on 25 April 1978.[1]
Plot
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Raghu, an alcoholic truck driver, accidentally kills a man while driving. Despite having an opportunity to escape, he decides to surrender. The judge Joseph, instead of sending Raghu to prison, assigns him to support the deceased man's family for two years.
Cast
[edit]- Sarada as Malathi
- Sukumari as Kochammini
- Jayabharathi as Radha
- Jagannatha Varma as Judge
- Jalaja as Thankam
- K. P. A. C. Sunny as Joseph
- M. G. Soman as Raghu
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Keshavan
- Jose Prakash as Sekharan
- Philomina as Kalyani
- Nellikode Bhaskaran as Govindan
- Pattom Sadan as Constable Narayana Pilla
Soundtrack
[edit]The music was composed by Jaya Vijaya and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.[2]
| Song | Singers |
|---|---|
| "Aakaasham Swarnam" | S. Janaki, K. P. Brahmanandan, Chorus |
| "Kallolam Nalla Paaneeyam" | K. J. Yesudas |
| "Maattuvin Chattangale" (Pallanayaattil) | K. J. Yesudas |
| "Vannaatte Varivari Ninnaatte" | S. Janaki |
References
[edit]- ^ Vijayakumar, B. (11 February 2018). "Maattoli: 1978". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "മാറ്റൊലി (1978)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.