''Kalpana'' is a 1970

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Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 2 ...

film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan,

Sheela Sheela Ravichandran (Born 22 March 1945) is an Indian actress and director who appears predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Paired with Prem Nazir, they hold the Guinness World Record for acting in the largest number of films (130) together as he ...

in the lead roles.

acted in equally important dual roles and a small third role. This was the first dual role of Sheela and the first ever well made, seamless double act in Malayalam cinema. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.

Cast

* Prem Nazir as Surendran * Sathyan as Balan *

as Sushama, Susheela and Kalpana *

Kaviyoor Ponnamma Kaviyoor Ponnamma is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television. She began her career performing in theatre dramas before foraying into cinema. She has also acted in TV serials and commercials and has playback singing cred ...

as Surendran's Mother *

Adoor Bhasi K. Bhaskaran Nair (1 March 1929 – 29 March 1990), known by his stage name Adoor Bhasi, was an Indian 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 role ...

as Nanu * T. S. Muthaiah as Kalpana's Father *

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as Lakshmi

Soundtrack

The music was composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy and the lyrics were written by

Vayalar Ramavarma Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include ''Sargasangeetham'', ''Mulankaadu'', ''Padamudrakal'', ''Aayisha'' a ...

References

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* 1970 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub