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Maattoly

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Maattoly
Poster
Directed byA. Bhimsingh
Screenplay byBalakrishnan
Story byVirender Singh
StarringM. G. Soman
Sarada
Sukumari
Jayabharathi
Jagannatha Varma
CinematographyD. S. Pandyan
Edited byK. Sankunni
Music byJaya Vijaya
Production
company
Swapna Films
Release date
  • 25 April 1978 (1978-04-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Maattoly is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and starring M. G. Soman, Sharada, Sukumari, Jayabharathi, and Jagannatha Varma. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film Dushmun. The film was released on 25 April 1978.[1]

Plot

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Raghu, an alcoholic truck driver, accidentally kills a man while driving. Despite having an opportunity to escape, he decides to surrender. The judge Joseph, instead of sending Raghu to prison, assigns him to support the deceased man's family for two years.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Jaya Vijaya and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.[2]

Song Singers
"Aakaasham Swarnam" S. Janaki, K. P. Brahmanandan, Chorus
"Kallolam Nalla Paaneeyam" K. J. Yesudas
"Maattuvin Chattangale" (Pallanayaattil) K. J. Yesudas
"Vannaatte Varivari Ninnaatte" S. Janaki

References

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  1. ^ Vijayakumar, B. (11 February 2018). "Maattoli: 1978". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 August 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  2. ^ "മാറ്റൊലി (1978)". malayalasangeetham.info (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
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