Achan (transl. Father) is a 1952 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. R. S. Mani and produced by M. Kunchacko.[1] The film stars Prem Nazir and B. S. Saroja in lead roles.[2] The film had musical score by P. S. 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.[3] The film was remade in Tamil as Thanthai, again with Prem Nazir.[4] Kambadasan wrote the dialogues and lyrics. The film was released in April 1953.[5]
| Achan | |
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| Directed by | M. R. S. Mani |
| Written by | Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair |
| Screenplay by | Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair |
| Produced by | M. Kunchacko |
| Starring | Prem Nazir, B. S. Saroja |
| Cinematography | P. Balasubramaniam |
| Edited by | Mrs. Rajagopal |
| Music by | P. S. Divakar |
Production company | Excel Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Malayalam cast
Tamil cast
Cast adapted from the song book[6]
Soundtrack
P. S. Divakar composed the music for both Malayalam and Tamil versions.
- Malayalam songs (Achan)
Lyrics were written by Abhayadev. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Kozhikode Abdul Kader, P. Leela, Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi & Kaviyoor Revamma.[7]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naame Muthalali" | P. Leela | |
| 2 | "Panicheyyaathe Vayar" | Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi | |
| 3 | "Ghorakarmmamitharuthe" | ||
| 4 | "Madhumaasa Chandrikayaay" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | 03:05 |
| 5 | "Daivame Karuna Saagarame" | Kozhikode Abdul Kader & Kaviyoor Revamma | |
| 6 | "Ambiliyammaava" | Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi | 02:11 |
| 7 | "Varumo Varumo" | P. Leela | 03:18 |
| 8 | "Jeevithaanandam" | Kaviyoor Revamma | |
| 9 | "En Makane" | A. M. Rajah | 02:57 |
| 10 | "Theliyoo Nee Ponvilakke" | Kaviyoor Revamma | 02:49 |
| 11 | "Kaalachakram Ithu" | ||
| 12 | "Madhuramadhuramee" | P. Leela | |
| 13 | "Aariro Kanmaniye" | ||
| 14 | "Lokare Ithu Kettu Chintha" | ||
| 15 | "Maara manam Kolla Cheytha" | ||
| 16 | "Pon Makane" | A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam & Kaviyoor Revamma | |
| 17 | "Poovanchumee" | ||
| 18 | "Vanithakalaa Kanimele" |
- Tamil songs (Thanthai)
Lyrics were written by Kambadasan. Playback singers are A. M. Rajah, P. Leela, V. J. Varma, Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi and Kaviyoor Revamma.[8]
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naame Mudalaali Namakkini" | ||
| 2 | "Thozhil Seyyaamal" | Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi | |
| 3 | "Kelungo Idhai" | ||
| 4 | "Ilavenil Chandrikaiyaai" | A. M. Rajah & P. Leela | 03:05 |
| 5 | "Devaney Dheena Thayaaparaney" | V. J. Varma & P. Leela | |
| 6 | "Ambuli Maamaa Vaa" | Thiruvananthapuram V. Lakshmi | 02:11 |
| 7 | "Paaraayi Kalaimaanin" | P. Leela | 03:18 |
| 8 | "Ninaive Ninaive Nenjam" | Kaviyoor Revamma | |
| 9 | "Chinnagnchiru Paingiliye" | A. M. Rajah | 02:57 |
| 10 | "Chudar Vidu Pon Vilakke" | Kaviyoor Revamma | 02:49 |
| 11 | "Sutrich Chendridum" | ||
| 12 | "Inbam Inbame" | P. Leela |
Reception
B. Vijaykumar of The Hindu wrote, "Thikkurissi’s outstanding performance was one of the highpoints of the film."[9]
