Ponni (1976 film)
| Ponni | |
|---|---|
 Promotional Poster | |
| Directed by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Screenplay by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Produced by | M. O. Joseph |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan Lakshmi |
| Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
| Music by | G. Devarajan |
Production company | Manjilas |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Ponni is a 1976 Malayalam language film scripted and directed by Thoppil Bhasi based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. Produced by M. O. Joseph under the banner of Manjilas, the film features music by G. Devarajan, cinematography by Balu Mahendra and editing by M. S. Mani. It has Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist and Lakshmi in the eponymous role. The supporting cast includes Soman, Adoor Bhasi, Sankaradi, Bahadoor, Janardhanan, Rajakumari and K. P. A. C. Lalitha.
Plot
The film is based on the lifestyle of Adivasis of Attappady at Malleswaram Hills. Slash and burn cultivation practised by the Adivasis suddenly stopped by the Government forcing them to search for new jobs. The hero changes his hair style to suit the times. The courtship dance and traditional songs were depicted in a realistic way.
Writing
The film is based on Malayattoor's famous novel titled Ponni. The novel was written in 1966-67 and was inspired by true stories that Malayattoor heard when he worked as Ottappalam sub collector during 1959 - 1961.
Cast
- Kamal Haasan as Maaran
- Soman as Chellan
- Adoor Bhasi as Bomman
- Sankaradi as Nanjan
- Bahadoor as Adhikari
- Janardhanan as sub collector
- Paravoor Bharathan as Hanuman
- Manavalan Joseph as Sankaran
- Sam as Aandhi
- Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai as mooppan
- J. A. R. Anand as Mooppan's assistant
- Prathapachandran as Chinnan
- Punjabi as tea-shop keeper
- C. A. Balan as Bhandari
- E. Madhavan as Muthalali
- Lakshmi as Ponni
- Rajakumari as Maashi
- K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Chikki
- Pala Thankam as Chelli
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Devarajan and lyrics was written by P. Bhaskaran.[1]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Kaaveri Thalakkaaveri | P. Leela, P. Madhuri, CO Anto | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 2 | Maamaramo Poomaramo | P. Madhuri | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 3 | Maargazhiyil Mallika | K. J. Yesudas | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 4 | Maattupponkal | P Jayachandran, P. Leela, P. Madhuri, Chorus, Sreekanth | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 5 | Neeraattu Ponkal Neeraattu | P Susheela, Chorus | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 6 | Ponnee Ponnee | P. Madhuri, Chorus | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 7 | Sinkarappenninte | P. Leela, P. Madhuri | P. Bhaskaran | |
| 8 | Thenkaashi | P Jayachandran, P. Leela, P. Madhuri, Sreekanth | P. Bhaskaran |
References
External links
- Ponni at the Malayalam Movie Database
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