Yakshi (film)
| Yakshi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
| Produced by | M. O. Joseph |
| Written by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Based on |
Yakshi by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan |
| Starring |
Sathyan Sharada |
| Music by | Devarajan |
| Cinematography | Melli Irani |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Production company |
Manjilas |
Release dates |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Yakshi is a 1968 Malayalam psychological thriller film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Thoppil Bhasi based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's much acclaimed novel of the same name.[1] It stars Sathyan, Sharada, Adoor Bhasi, N. Govindan Kutty, Bahadoor, Ushakumari, Sukumari, Rajakokila and Radhika.[2] It is the first psychological thriller in the history of Malayalam cinema.[3]
Plot
The story is about a college lecturer Srinivasan (Sathyan) who is doing research on the Yakshis. He is disfigured in an accident in his college lab, while experimenting with acids. Everyone who used to adore him begins to hate him and keep away from him for his looks. He meets a beautiful woman Ragini (Sharada). She is willing to accept him despite his disfigurement. But after a while, Srinivasan has doubts about the identity of this woman; he doubts that this woman is human. Sreeni marries Ragini and they lead a happy life. But until the climax nothing of Ragini's profile is revealed.
Cast
- Sharada as Ragini
- Sathyan as Professor Sreenivasan (Sreeni)
- Sreelatha Namboothiri as Vanaja
- Adoor Bhasi as Ananthan
- Sukumari as Kalyani
- Bahadoor as Paramu
- N. Govindankutty as Chandran
- Radhika
- Rajakokila as Chandran's Wife
- Ushakumari as Vijayalakshmi
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Devarajan and lyrics was written by Vayalar Ramavarma.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Chandrodayathile | S Janaki | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 2 | Chandrodayathile | K. J. Yesudas, S Janaki | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 3 | Padmaraagappadavukal | P Susheela | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 4 | Swarnachaamaram Veeshiyethunna | K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 5 | Swarnachaamaram(F) | P. Leela | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
| 6 | Vilichu Njan Vilikettu | P Susheela | Vayalar Ramavarma |
See also
- Akam, a 2013 film adaptation of the novel
References
- ↑ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Paul Willemen (1999). Encyclopaedia of Indian cinema. British Film Institute. p. 143.
- ↑ "Yakshi". Malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2014-10-14.
- ↑ C. S. Venkiteswaran. (18 June 2006). "Auteur par excellence". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
External links
- Yakshi at the Malayalam Movie Database
- Yakshi at the Internet Movie Database