Murappennu:1965: Full Length Malayalam Movie

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Murappennu is a 1965 Malayalam film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Shobhana Parameswaran Nair in the banner of Roopavani. It marked the entry of M. T. Vasudevan Nair, the noted Malayalam novelist to Malayalam cinema. The film's story is based on Snehathinte Mukhangal, a short story by M. T. himself. The film features an ensemble cast including Prem Nazir, K. P. Ummer, Madhu, P. J. Antony, Jyothilakshmi, Sharada and Adoor Bhasi playing the pivotal roles.

The film was met with critical praise and good reviews. M. T. Vasudevan Nair's script, which made use of Valluvanadan dialect, was well appreciated and is accepted to be one of the finest ever. Later, M. T. and A. Vincent went on to create some of the memorable films in Malayalam film history.[1] The film is also known for the powerful performance of Prem Nazir as Balan, the lead character of the film.[2] It was a box office superhit.[1] It received a certificate of merit at the National Film Awards.

Major indoor parts of the film was shot from Satya Studios in Madras and outdoor parts from the premises of Bharathapuzha.[1]

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