Punarjanmam
Punarjanmam (English: Reincarnation) is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language erotic thriller film starring Prem Nazir and Jayabharathi.[1] The film is directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, based on a case study published by famous atheist and psychiatrist A. T. Kovoor in Mathrubhumi weekly. The film as well as Prem Nazir's performance won immense critical acclaim.[1] The film was remade in Tamil as Maru Piravi with Muthuraman and Manjula in the lead roles and in Telugu as Vintha Katha starring Krishna and Vanisri. The film is considered to be the first erotic psychic thriller in Indian film history.[2][3][4]
| Punarjanmam | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Malayalam | പുനർജന്മം |
| Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
| Screenplay by | Thoppil Bhasi |
| Story by | A. T. Kovoor |
| Produced by | M. O. Joseph |
| Starring | Prem Nazir Jayabharathi |
| Cinematography | Melli Irani |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
| Music by | Devarajan |
Production company | Manjilas |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Aravindan, a college lecturer, falls in love with his student Radha and marries her. However, the couple's sexual life is a failure, causing intense agony to Radha's father, Panikkar who is keen to have grandchildren. When all other means fail, Panikkar approaches a psychiatrist, who finds out that Aravindan's inability to have sex with Radha may have something to do with his intense affection for his mother, who had died just six months before Aravindan met Radha. How the doctor cajoles Radha into solving her husband's illness forms the climax.
Cast
- Prem Nazir as Aravindan
- Jayabharathi as Radha
- Bahadoor as Kurup
- Adoor Bhasi as Narayana panikkar
- Sankaradi as Ashan
- Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai as Jyotsyan
- Paravoor Bharathan as college Principal
- Master Raghu as Young Aravindan
- Sujatha as Jaanu
- Prema Menon as Sankari
- Khadeeja as Ashan's wife
Soundtrack
All lyrics are written by Vayalar Ramavarma; all music is composed by G. Devarajan
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaakkem Kaakkede Kunjum" | C. O. Anto | |
| 2. | "Kaamashasthramezhuthiya" | P. Jayachandran | |
| 3. | "Kaamini Kaavyamohini" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 4. | "Madana Panchami" | P. Madhuri | |
| 5. | "Premabhikshuki Bhikshuki" | K. J. Yesudas | |
| 6. | "Sooryakaantha Kalppadavil" | P. Susheela | |
| 7. | "Unnikkai Valaru" | P. Leela | |
| 8. | "Velichamasthamichu" | P. Madhuri |
Awards
- The film won Filmfare Award for Best Director - Malayalam received by K. S. Sethumadhavan (1972) [5]
References
- K. N. Shajikumar (5 April 2010). "മനസ്സിന്റെ കാണാപ്പുറങ്ങള്". Janayugam. Archived from the original on 9 July 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- "Punarjanmam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- "Punarjanmam". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- "Punarjanmam". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- "The Times of India Directory and Year Book Including Who's who". 1973.