Ningalenne Communistakki (film)

Ningalenne Communistakki (transl. You made me a communist) is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by Kunchacko. It is based on the play of the same name. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan.[1][2] The film was huge hit.[3]

Ningalenne Communistakki
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Directed byThoppil Bhasi
Screenplay byThoppil Bhasi
Based onNingalenne Communistakki
Produced byKunchacko
StarringSathyan
Prem Nazir
Sheela
Jayabharathi
CinematographyC. Ramachandra Menon
Music byG. Devarajan
Production
company
Distributed byExcel Productions
Release date
  • 11 September 1970 (1970-09-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

Paramu Pillai (Sathyan) is a farmer struggling to make ends meet. He lives in a small village with his wife Kalyani (Vijaya Kumari), son Gopalan (Prem Nazir) and daughter Meenakshi (KPAC Lalitha). Gopalan discontinues his college studies and works for the welfare of agricultural laborer's and small-time farmers. Mathew (K. P. Ummer) is another leader of the agricultural workers union who supports Gopalan in his activities.

Valiyaveetil Kesavan Nair (Kottayam Chellanppan) is the local landlord. He is cruel and makes his workers toil like slaves. Gopalan becomes Kesavan Nair's sworn enemy. Kesavan Nair's daughter Sumavalli (Sheela) is in love with Gopalan.

Kesavan Nair succeeds in taking possession of the holdings of some of the poor farmers in the village. His eye now falls on Paramu Pillai's land. His evil eye also falls on Mala (Jayabharathi), daughter of Karamban (Thoppil Krishna Pillai), a small time farmer. Gopalan saves Mala from Nair. Mala takes a liking for Gopalan but withdraws in favour of Sumavalli.

Nair's wicked plans and his anti-labourer attitude are exposed by Gopalan and his followers. Nair decides to take revenge. Gopalan is beaten up and is hospitalised.

Nair succeeds in taking possession of Paramu Pillai's and Karamban's land by using forged title deeds. Paramu Pillai who was always against the policies of his son and his party realises his ignorance. He joins the party procession that moves through the village, holding the Red Flag afloat. The wicked ways, the anti-worker policies of the wealthy turns Paramu Pillai into a Communist

Cast[3]

Production

Most of the plays staged by Kerala Peoples Arts Club, popularly known as KPAC, also became successful in film. Ningalenne Communistakki is based on the play of the same name, which was first staged in 1952.[3]

Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Vayalar Ramavarma; all music is composed by G. Devarajan

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Aikya Munnani"K. J. Yesudas, P. Madhuri, Choir 
2."Ambalapparambile"K. J. Yesudas 
3."Ellaarum Paadathu"P. Susheela 
4."Kothumbuvallam Thuzhanjuvarum"K. J. Yesudas, P. Leela, P. Madhuri, B. Vasantha 
5."Neelakkadambin Poovo"K. J. Yesudas 
6."Pallanayaarin Theerathil"P. Susheela, M. G. Radhakrishnan 

References
  1. "Ningalenne Communistaakki". Malayalachalachithram. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  2. "Ningalenne Communistaakki". Malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  3. Vijayakumar, B. (16 December 2012). "Ningalenne Communistakki (1970)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 January 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2018.


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