- Source: Odayil Ninnu (film)
Odayil Ninnu (transl. From the Gutter) is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by P. Kesavadev, based on his novel of the same name. The film deals with the life and struggles of a proud and hardworking rickshaw puller, Pappu. It stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya, and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. Master Dasarath plays the young Pappu. Suresh Gopi made his acting debut with the film, who was then six years old. He appeared as the feudal lord's timid son, who also becomes the root cause for Pappu running away from home.
The film was a commercial success and also received critical acclaim for its raw energy and Sathyan's performance in the lead role. It received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards. It was remade in Tamil as Babu (1971), in Telugu as Marapurani Manishi (1973), and in Hindi as Babu (1985).
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Devarajan with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma. There were seven songs by the Vayalar-Devarajan team in the film. Guruvayur Dorai played mridangam in the song "Ambalakkulangare".
References
External links
Odeyil Ninnu at IMDb
Odayil Ninnu at the Malayalam Movie Database
Suresh Gopi in Odayil Ninnu at the Old Malayalam Cinema Blog
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Suresh Gopi
- A. C. Tirulokchandar
- Odayil Ninnu (film)
- Odayil Ninnu
- Suresh Gopi filmography
- Babu (1985 film)
- Babu (1971 film)
- Vidyadharan
- P. Kesavadev
- K. S. Sethumadhavan
- Yuvajanotsavam
- Suresh Gopi
