Bhadradeepam

1973 Indian film

2 March 1973 (1973-03-02)

CountryIndiaLanguageMalayalam

Bhadradeepam is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Sharada and T. Sathyadevi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada and Sujatha in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by M. S. Baburaj. The film was a commercial success.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Plot

Rajasekharan, a wealthy businessman, is married to Usha, and is leading a happy family life. One day Usha dies and Rajasekharan suspects she was poisoned by her close friend Rajani. In order to take revenge, he marries Rajani and forces upon her a bleak life devoid of all pleasure. Eventually Rajasekharan discovers that Rajani had nothing to do with his Usha's death, but it is too late by then.

Cast

Prem Nazir as Rajasekjaran
Sharada as Rajani (dubbed by KPAC Lalitha)
Sujatha as Usha
Jose Prakash as Venu, the Doctor
Adoor Bhasi as Devarajan Potty and Unni Swamy
T. R. Omana as Lakshmikutty Amma
T. S. Muthaiah as Usha's father
K. P. Ummer as Prakash, the Manager
Philomina as Rajani's mother
Vincent as Mohan, Usha's brother
Shoba as Lekha, Rajani's sister
M. L. Saraswathi as Amminikutty, Lakshmikutty Amma's daughter
Khadeeja as Brothel lady (guest appearance)

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma and K. Jayakumar.

No.	Song	Singers	Lyrics
1	"Deepaaradhana Nada"	K. J. Yesudas	Vayalar Ramavarma
2	"Kaalindi Thadathile Radha"	S. Janaki	Vayalar Ramavarma
3	"Kannukal Karinkoovala"	S. Janaki	Vayalar Ramavarma
4	"Mandaaramanamulla Kaatte"	K. J. Yesudas	K Jayakumar
5	"Vajrakundalam Manikkaathil Aniyum"	P. Jayachandran, B. Vasantha	Vayalar Ramavarma

References

^ "Bhadradeepam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
^ "Bhadradeepam". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
^ "Bhadradeepam". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 15 October 2014.