Angadi (film)

Angadi (transl. Market) is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by P. V, Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmi Productions. The film stars Jayan as Babu in the lead role along with Sukumaran, Seema, Jose and Sankaradi, in supporting roles. The film revolves around the rivalry between a laborer, Babu and Beeran (Balan K. Nair), an evil businessman. The music was composed by Shyam, with the cinematography done jointly by Chandramohan and C. E. Babu.[1] Angadi was one of the major successes of the year 1980, running for 125 days in theatres.[2] The film broke the box office record of Jayan's Sarapancharam (1979) and emerged the highest grossing Malayalam film of the year.[3] The film was a milestone in the Malayalam film industry, achieving cult status in Kerala. The film was instrumental in establishing Jayan's macho hero image.[4]

Angadi
Directed byI. V. Sasi
Written byT. Damodaran
Produced byP. V. Gangadharan
Starring
Cinematography
  • Chandramohan
  • C. E. Babu
Edited byK. Narayanan
Music byShyam
Production
company
Grihalakshmi Productions
Distributed byKalpaka Films Release
Release date
  • 18 April 1980 (1980-04-18)
Running time
165 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Cast

Source:[5][6]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Allaane Umma" (Bit)K. J. YesudasBichu Thirumala
2"Kannippalunke Ponninkinaave"P. Susheela, ChorusBichu Thirumala4:38
3"Kannum Kannum Thammil"K. J. Yesudas, S. JanakiBichu Thirumala4:54
4"Life Is Just Like"S. Janaki, JomonBichu Thirumala
5"Onavillin Thaalavum"Vani JairamBichu Thirumala4:40
6"Paavaada Venam Melaada Venam"K. J. YesudasBichu Thirumala3:58

Reception

Angadi performed well at the box office.[7] It was also noted for Jayan's acting. His dialogue "We are not beggars ..." became a catchphrase.[8]

The songs from the film also made it big for their melodious renditions. With the music composed by Shyam, the film's duet, "Kannum Kannum Thammil Thammil", sung by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki and "Paavada Venam", sung by K. J Yesudas were instant hits. The lyrics by Bichu Thirumala was also very memorable.[8]

References
  1. "Angaadi". MalayalaChalachithram. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  2. 125th day
  3. "Angaadi". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  4. "Enigma of Malayalam legend Jayan lives on". The Times of India. 15 November 2020.
  5. "Angadi". ABCmalayalam.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  6. "Angaadi". malayalasangeetham.info. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  7. "Jayan death anniversary: Here are 5 much-acclaimed movies of the action hero of Malayalam cinema". The New Indian Express. 17 November 2019.
  8. "Angadi (1981)". Old Malayalam Cinema. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 12 July 2013.


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