Ara Nazhika Neram (Half nazhika or 12 minutes) is a 1970 Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Parappurath, based on his own novel Ara Nazhika Neram. Parappurath also played a minor role in the film. The story of the film revolves around an Orthodox Christian family headed by Kunjenachan (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair), a ninety-year-old patriarch who lives his life by The Book. The film also features Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Ragini, Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Ambika Sukumaran.[1][2][3][4]

Ara Nazhika Neram
Directed byK. S. Sethumadhavan
Screenplay byParappurath
Based onAra Nazhika Neram by Parappurath
Produced byM. O. Joseph
StarringKottarakkara
Prem Nazir
Sathyan
K. P. Ummer
Adoor Bhasi
Ragini
Sheela
Ambika Sukumaran
CinematographyMelli Irani
Music byG. Devarajan
Release date
  • 25 December 1970 (1970-12-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Cast

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Soundtrack

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

No.TitleLyricsArtist(s)Length
1."Anupame Azhake" K. J. Yesudas 
2."Chippi Chippi" C. O. Anto, Latha Raju 
3."Daivaputhranu" P. Susheela 
4."Samayamaam Radhathil"Volbrecht Nagel & Vayalar RamavarmaP. Leela, P. Madhuri 
5."Swarangale Sapthaswarangale" P. Leela 

Awards

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Kerala State Film Awards (1970)

References

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  1. ^ B. Vijayakumar (26 July 2010). "ARANAZHIKANERAM 1970". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Aranaazhikaneram". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
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