''Kari Puranda Jeevithangal'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars

Prem Nazir Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the histo ...

, Jayan, Jayabharathi and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by

M. K. Arjunan M. K. Arjunan ( ml, എം.കെ. അർജുനൻ; 1 March 1936 – 6 April 2020) was an Indian film and theatre composer, known for his works in Cinema of Kerala, Malayalam cinema and the theatre of Kerala. He was fondly referred to as ''Ar ...

. This movie was later dubbed into Tamil-language as ''Meendum Savithri''.

Plot

Train Engine drivers Balan (Prem Nazir) and Raghavan(Jayan) are best friends. Balan was an orphan who was taken up by Daniel (Balan K. Nair) an official at the Railways and is in love with his daughter Daisy. Raghavan is a widower with a small child. When Balan rescues Savitri (Jayabharathi) from hoodlums and takes her home, he's turned off by Daniel who cuts off all ties with him. Balan settles in the Railway quarters with Savitri whom everybody assumes is his wife.Raghavan is shocked to see her at Balan's home, for Savitri is his own wife whom he had abandoned years ago. Savitri's mother was the madam at a brothel and Raghavan suspected that she had taken the same way. In the present day, the situation grows fraught as a distraught Savitri tries to see her daughter. But Raghavan callously prevents her. But she's aided in her efforts by the tea-seller Mammookka (Adoor Bhasi) who baby-sits the child. However when Raghavan learns of it, he's furious. A fight erupts between Balan and Raghavan when the latter insults Savitri. She admits to the truth that Raghavan is her husband. Meanwhile the child is kidnapped by hoodlums who are after Daisy, Balan's girl friend. Balan and Raghavan reunite to recover the child and the two friends and the two couples are reconciled.

Cast

as Balan * Jayan as Raghavan * Jayabharathi as Savitri * Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjappan * Adoor Bhasi as Mammookka * Prameela *

Sreelatha Namboothiri Sreelatha Namboothiri (born Anjilivelil Vasantha) is an Indian actress and playback singer who works in Malayalam cinema and television. She has acted in more than 300 films. ''Khadeeja'' in 1967 was her debut movie. Early life Sreelatha was ...

as Sarojini *

T. R. Omana T. R. Omana is an Indian actress in Malayalam films. She mainly acts in supporting roles and mother roles. She has acted in more than 500 films. Personal life T. R. Omana was born as eldest among five children to T R Gopala Pillai, Timber mer ...

as Kamalakshiyamma *

Cochin Haneefa Muhammed Haneefa (22 April 1951 – 2 February 2010), better known by his stage name Cochin Haneefa, was an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter. He started his career in the 1970s mainly portraying villainous roles, before going on to ...

as Muthalali *

Balan K. Nair Balakrishnan Nair, more popularly known as Balan K. Nair (4 April 1933 26 August 2000) was an Indian actor known for his roles in Malayalam cinema. Although he appeared as a villain in most films, he was also noted for his performances in stron ...

as Daniel *

C. I. Paul C. I. Paul (1944 – 14 December 2005) was a Malayalam film and television actor. He was a member of the working party led by Fr. Vadakkan and came to acting through the famous dramas by V. L. Jose. He was well appreciated for his perform ...

as Bhaskaran * Sathyakala as Daisy * Vanchiyoor Radha as Katrina

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

and the lyrics were written by

Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair Chirayinkeezhu Ramakrishnan Nair (1 August 1929 – 10 January 1994) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala. He also served as a lecturer in Madras Presidency College. He penned the lyrics for around 30 Malayalam movies. Ramakrishnan alias Chir ...

References

External links

* 1980 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Films directed by J. Sasikumar {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub