Ummachu (film)
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Ummachu is a 1971 Malayalam film directed by P. Bhaskaran
and written by Uroob
. It is an adaptation of Uroob's highly acclaimed and popular novel of the same name
(1954). The cast includes Sheela
as Ummachu, Madhu
as Mayan and Nellikode Bhaskaran
as Beeran. Uroob won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
.
P. Bhaskaran
Pulloottupadathu Bhaskara Menon , better known as P. Bhaskaran, was a famous Malayalam poet and lyricist of Malayalam film songs. He penned more than 3000 songs for about 250 films. He also directed 44 Malayalam feature films and 3 documentaries, produced 6 feature films and acted in several movies...
and written by Uroob
Uroob
Uroob was a famous Malayalam writer from Kerala state, South India. He along with writers like Basheer, Thakazhi, Kesavadev, and Pottekkatt formed the progressive writers in Malayalam during the twentieth century. Uroob is a recipient of Kendra Sahithya Academy Award for his novel Sundarikalum...
. It is an adaptation of Uroob's highly acclaimed and popular novel of the same name
Ummachu
Ummachu is a Malayalam novel written by Uroob in 1954. Ummachu along with Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum are considered the best works by Uroob and are ranked among the finest novels in Malayalam. In Ummachu, Uroob explores the ramifications of human relationships in a village.-Theme:Ummachu is a saga...
(1954). The cast includes Sheela
Sheela
Sheela ), is a Malayalam film actress from India. She, along with Prem Nazir, holds the world record for acting in the largest number of films together as heroine and hero. In 2005 she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Malayalam film Akale. She has also...
as Ummachu, Madhu
Madhu (actor)
Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:...
as Mayan and Nellikode Bhaskaran
Nellikode Bhaskaran
Nellikode Bhaskaran was an Indian actor of Malayalam movies. He mostly played character roles and supporting roles.-Selected Filmogrpahy:-External links:...
as Beeran. Uroob won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
The Kerala State Film Award for Best Story winners:-References:**...
.
Cast
- MadhuMadhu (actor)Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:...
as Mayan - Nellikode BhaskaranNellikode BhaskaranNellikode Bhaskaran was an Indian actor of Malayalam movies. He mostly played character roles and supporting roles.-Selected Filmogrpahy:-External links:...
as Beeran - Adoor BhasiAdoor BhasiAdoor Bhasi was an Indian film actor and film director from Kerala. Adoor Bhasi was almost always cast as the man who stands next to the hero. His hilarious actions and roles became the cynosure of comic scenes in the Malayalam films of the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s. He is also famous for his...
- BahadoorBahadoorBahadoor , born P. K. Kunjalu, was a Malayalam film comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in Malayalam cinema. They made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema...
- SankaradiSankaradiSankaradi was an Indian actor. He was a veteran Malayalam comedian and character artiste, who had over 700 Malayalam films to his credit....
- Raghavan
- C. A. Balan
- Haji Abdul Rahman
- Kunhava
- Latheef
- Nambiar
- Abu
- Salam
- Krishnankutty
- Vasunni
- Chemancheri Narayanan Nair
- Haridas
- Master Krishnakumar
- Master Jayaraj
- Master Sathyajith
- Master Koyatti
- Master Abdul Nassar
- SheelaSheelaSheela ), is a Malayalam film actress from India. She, along with Prem Nazir, holds the world record for acting in the largest number of films together as heroine and hero. In 2005 she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Malayalam film Akale. She has also...
as Ummachu - T. R. Omana
- PhilominaPhilominaPhilomina was a veteran Malayalam film actress. She had acted in more than 750 films in her career. She played mostly character and comedy roles, besides that of grandmother and mother. She started acting on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role...
- Kozhikode Shantha Devi
- Vidhubala (debut)
- Kamala
- Thankam
- Baby Sobha
- Baby Aminu
External links
- Ummachu at Malayalam Movie Database