T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
| T.P. Balagoplan M.A | |
|---|---|
 Promotional Poster | |
| Directed by | Sathyan Anthikkad |
| Produced by | T.K. Balachandran |
| Screenplay by | Sreenivasan |
| Story by | Sathyan Anthikkad |
| Starring |
Mohanlal Shobana Balan K. Nair Kuthiravattam Pappu Maniyanpilla Raju Sreenivasan Sukumari K. P. A. C. Lalitha |
| Music by | A. T. Ummer |
| Cinematography | Vipin Mohan |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
Production company |
Ajay Arts |
| Distributed by | Evershine Release |
Release dates |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
T.P. Balagopalan M.A. is a 1986 Malayalam comedy-drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan. It stars Mohanlal, Shobana, Balan K. Nair, Kuthiravattam Pappu, Maniyanpilla Raju, Sreenivasan, Sukumari, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha in the main roles.[1][2][3]
Plot
The film revolves around T.P. Balagopalan (Mohanlal), a middle class post-graduate salaried person, who wants to build himself and also needs to take care of his extended family members. The film went over factors influencing Kerala of the 1980s such as widespread unemployment, poverty, and the poor economy.
Cast
- Mohanlal as Balagopalan
- Shobana as Anitha
- Balan K. Nair as Anitha's father
- Sukumari as Anitha's mother
- Kuthiravattam Pappu as Chandrankutty
- K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Chandrankutty's wife
- Srinivasan as Advocate Ramakrishnan (as Sreenivasan)
- Uma as Balagopalan's younger sister
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Balagopalan's Friend
- Suresh Gopi as Groom
Soundtrack
The music was composed by A. T. Ummer and lyrics was written by Sathyan Anthikkad.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Nakshathraraajyathe | K. J. Yesudas, Chorus | Sathyan Anthikkad | |
| 2 | Oro poovilum | K. J. Yesudas | Sathyan Anthikkad |
Awards
- 1986 Kerala State Film Awards [4]
- Best Story - Sathyan Anthikkad
- Best Actor - Mohanlal
References
- ↑ "TP Baalagopaalan MA". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
- ↑ "TP Baalagopaalan MA". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
- ↑ "TP Baalagopaalan MA". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
- ↑ "Kerala State Film Awards 1969 - 2001". Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala. Retrieved 2011-01-31.