Chattakkari (1974 film)
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Chattakkari | |
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Directed by | K. S. Sethumadhavan |
Screenplay by | Thoppil Bhasi |
Story by | Pamman |
Produced by | M. O. Joseph |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Balu Mahendra |
Music by | G. Devarajan |
Production company | Manjilas |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Chattakkari (transl. Anglo Indian Girl) is a 1974 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph, starring Lakshmi (in her major Malayalam debut), Mohan Sharma, Adoor Bhasi and Sukumari. The film was written by Thoppil Bhasi based on Pamman's famous novel of the same name.
It was the first Malayalam film of
In 2012, it was remade in the same name, directed by Santosh Sethumadhavan and produced by Suresh Kumar under the banner of Revathy Kalamandir and starring Shamna Kasim in the title roles.
Plot
Chattakkari is the love story of an
Summary
Julie is the eldest daughter of Morris, an Anglo-Indian engine-driver. Usha her close friend is from an orthodox
Julie's mother who feels that England is their true motherland decided to migrate to the United Kingdom. Soon Julie confesses about every thing to Usha. She also meets Sasi who is now ready to accept her. But Sasi's orthodox mother rejects her outright. Sasi's father Mr. Warrier questions him, and Sasi confesses about his role in ruining Julie's life.
Mr. Warrier then helps Julie's family in packing up and invites them to his home for a small farewell. Here he introduces his wife and also his daughter Usha. Usha comes out with a small baby in her arms, and Julie recognizes it as her kid. Mr. Warrier then says that he and his family has no hesitations in accepting Julie as their daughter-in-law and encourages the rest of the Morris family to stay back in India.
Cast
- Lakshmi as Julie
- Mohan as Sasi
- Sujatha as Usha
- Adoor Bhasi as Morris
- Meena as Mrs. Warrier, Sasi's Mother
- Sukumari as Margarette
- Reena as Ilin
- M. G. Soman as Richard
- Sankaradi as Mr. Warrier
- Bahadoor
- Paravoor Bharathan
- Prem Prakash
- Master Sathyajith
- Vinodini
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma and Usha Uthup.
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Julie I Love You" | K. J. Yesudas, P. Madhuri | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
2 | "Love is Just Around" | Usha Uthup | Usha Uthup | |
3 | "Mandasameeranil" | K. J. Yesudas | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
4 | "Naarayanaaya Nama" | P. Leela | Vayalar Ramavarma | |
5 | "Yuvaakkale Yuvathikale" | P. Madhuri | Vayalar Ramavarma |
Production
Writing and casting
Pamman's story was published in Jay Keralam a weekly published in Chennai. Producer M. O. Joseph bought the rights. He signed director K. S. Sethumadhavan, cinematographer Balu Mahendra and scriptwriter Thoppil Bhasi for the film. The director suggested Lakshmi as heroine and Mohan who had acted in P. N. Menon's art film as hero. Sukumari was Lakshmi's mother in the film. Lakshmi played an Anglo Indian girl who wore short skirts throughout the film, which made her a sex symbol as well. The sensuous songs and the youthful pair set the box office on fire.
The film's ending is different from that of the book. In the book the Hindu boy deserts his Anglo Indian girlfriend who is pregnant and never comes back but in the films, he comes back to accept her. Rahim, an admirer of Julie whom she had rejected, tries to influence her father by giving him booze and due to this the old man vomits blood and dies. In the film, Rahim has no role in the death of the old man.
Filming
The film was shot at
Remakes
The Hindi remake became very famous in 1975.
Tamil remake titled
Lakshmi also starred in the Telugu remake titled Miss Julie Prema Katha (1975).
The
The movie was remade in Malayalam with the same name in 2012. The remake was directed by Santhosh Sethumadhavan, son of K. S. Sethumadhavan who directed the original version. The remake was produced by Suresh Kumar under Revathy Kalamadhir banner. It was shot in a timespan of 25 days, setting a new record in Malayalam cinema.[2] It was released in September 2012.
References
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Chattakaari Remake Creates History!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013.
External links
- Chattakkari at IMDb