Guruvayur Kesavan (film)

Guruvayur Kesavan is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Bharathan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi, M. G. Soman and Sukumari. It tells the story of Gajarajan Guruvayur Kesavan which belonged to the Guruvayur Temple.[1][2]

Guruvayur Kesavan
Directed byBharathan
Screenplay byN. Govindankutty
Story byPuthur Unnikrishnan
Produced byM. O. Joseph
StarringJayabharathi
Adoor Bhasi
M. G. Soman
Sukumari
CinematographyAshok Kumar
Edited byM. S. Mani
Music byG. Devarajan
Production
company
Manjilas
Release date
  • 17 November 1977 (1977-11-17)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

In a village, an elephant is brought into the Guruvayur temple as a deity. Soon, some villagers show extreme devotion while others indulge in exploitation.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by P. Bhaskaran. The track "Navakaabhishekam" was set in raga Arabhi.

SongSingers
"Dheemtha Thakka"P. Jayachandran, C. O. Anto, Jolly Abraham
"Innenikku Pottukuthaan"P. Madhuri
"Maarimukilin"P. Madhuri
"Navakaabhishekam Kazhinju"K. J. Yesudas
"Soorya Spardhi Kireedam"K. J. Yesudas
"Sundara Swapname"K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela
"Ushaakiranangal"K. J. Yesudas

References