Kudumbini

Kudumbini
Directed by	PA Thomas J. Sasikumar
Produced by	PA Thomas
Written by	KG Sethunath Kanam EJ (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Kanam EJ
Starring	Prem Nazir Sheela Kaviyoor Ponnamma Adoor Bhasi
Music by	LPR Varma
Cinematography	PB Mani
Edited by	KD George
Production company	Thomas Pictures
Distributed by	Thomas Pictures
Release dates	22 December 1964
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Kudumbini (Malayalam: കുടുംബിനി) is a 1964 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by PA Thomas. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by LPR Varma.^[1][2][3] The film received a certificate of merit at the annual National Film Awards.

Cast

• Prem Nazir
• Sheela
• Kaviyoor Ponnamma
• Adoor Bhasi
• Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair
• KK Aroor
• Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai
• Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan
• PA Thomas
• Meena
• Panjabi

Plot

Two classy 1960s South Indian housewives (Sheela and Kaviyoor Ponnamma) struggle to maintain their happiness and financial well-being while living with their prideful in-laws and husbands (Prem Nazir and Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair). The film focuses on the vital role housewives play in families.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by LPR Varma and lyrics was written by Abhayadev.

No.	Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length (m:ss)
1	Ambilimaaman Pidicha	K. J. Yesudas	Abhayadev
2	Enthelaam Kadhakal	P. Leela	Abhayadev
3	Kanninu Kanninu	Zero Babu	Abhayadev
4	Karayaathe Karayaathe	P. Leela	Abhayadev
5	Olathil Thulli	P. Leela	Abhayadev
6	Swapnathin Pushparadhathil	K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela	Abhayadev
7	Vedanayellaamenikku	P. Leela	Abhayadev
8	Veedinu Ponmani	CO Anto	Abhayadev

References

1. "Kudumbini". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
2. "Kudumbini". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2014-10-10.
3. "Kudumbini". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-10-10.

External links

• Kudumbini at the Internet Movie Database