Aranazhika Neram
| Ara Nazhika Neram | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan | 
| Screenplay by | Parappurath | 
| Based on | Ara Nazhika Neram by Parappurath | 
| Produced by | M. O. Joseph | 
| Starring | Kottarakkara Prem Nazir Sathyan K. P. Ummer Adoor Bhasi Ragini Sheela Ambika Sukumaran  | 
| Cinematography | Melli Irani | 
| Music by | G. Devarajan | 
Release date  | 
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| Country | India | 
| Language | Malayalam | 
Ara Nazhika Neram (Half nazhika or 12 minutes) is a 1970 Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Parappurath, based on his own novel Ara Nazhika Neram. Parappurath also played a minor role in the film. The story of the film revolves around an Orthodox Christian family headed by Kunjenachan (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair), a ninety-year-old patriarch who lives his life by The Book. The film also features Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Ragini, Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Ambika Sukumaran.[1][2][3][4]
Cast
- Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Kunjonachan Mappila
 - Sathyan as Mathukutty, Kunjonachan's 5th Son
 - Prem Nazir as Rajan, Maathukutty's Son
 - Ragini as Deenamma, Mathukutty's Wife
 - Sheela as Santhamma, Rajan's Wife
 - Sankaradi as Geevarghese, Kunjonachan's Elder Son
 - Ambika Sukumaran as Kuttiamma, Daughter of Geevargheese
 - Adoor Bhasi as Sivarama Kurup
 - K. P. Ummer as Thomas, Kuttiamma's husband
 - Bahadur as Kunju Cherukkan, Kunjonachan's 3rd Son
 - N. Govindan Kutty as Philippose, Kunjonachan's 4th Son
 - Meena as Annamma, Wife of Philippose
 - Jeassy as Danny, Kunjucherukkan's Son
 - Jose Prakash as Priest
 - Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla as Lonaan, Kunjonachan's old friend
 
Soundtrack
All lyrics are written by Vayalar Ramavarma except where noted; all music is composed by G. Devarajan.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anupame Azhake" | K. J. Yesudas | ||
| 2. | "Chippi Chippi" | C. O. Anto, Latha Raju | ||
| 3. | "Daivaputhranu" | P. Susheela | ||
| 4. | "Samayamaam Radhathil" | Volbrecht Nagel & Vayalar Ramavarma | P. Leela, P. Madhuri | |
| 5. | "Swarangale Sapthaswarangale" | P. Leela | 
Awards
- Kerala State Film Awards (1970)
 
- Best Director - K. S. Sethumadhavan
 - Best Story - Parappurath
 - Best Actor - Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair
 
References
- ^ B. Vijayakumar (26 July 2010). "ARANAZHIKANERAM 1970". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
 - ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
 - ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
 - ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
 
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