''Lorry'' is a 1980 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan and written by

Padmarajan P. Padmarajan (23 May 1945 – 23 January 1991) was an Indian film maker, screenwriter and author who was known for his works in Malayalam literature and Malayalam cinema. He was the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, a ...

. It stars Achankunju, Balan K. Nair, Nithya,

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and

Prathap Pothan Pratap Pothen (13 August 1952 – 15 July 2022) was an Indian actor and filmmaker who acted in about 100 films and directed 12 films. He appeared in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu as well as Hindi films. He also worked as a scriptwriter and produ ...

Plot

Velan (Achan Kunju) is a street circus performer. He kidnaps and forcibly blinds village children and turn them into fellow circus performers. Once, he falls in love with one of his victims, Rani (Nithya), as does his lorry driver friend Ouseph (Balan K. Nair). Eventually, Ouseph and Velan kill each other allowing Rani to escape with the man she really loves, a lorry cleaner (Prathap Pothen)."Bharathan"
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Cast

Prathap Pothen Pratap Pothen (13 August 1952 – 15 July 2022) was an Indian actor and filmmaker who acted in about 100 films and directed 12 films. He appeared in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu as well as Hindi films. He also worked as a scriptwriter and produ ...

as Dasappan * Achankunju as Velan * Balan K. Nair as Ouseph * Nithya as Rani * Sankaradi *

Bahadoor Padiyath Kochumoideen Kunjalu (1930 22 May 2000), known by his stage name Bahadoor, was an Indian actor and comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in the Malayalam cinema. They ...

Santhakumari Santha Kumari (born Vellaala Subbamma; 17 May 1920 – 16 January 2006) was an Indian musical artist and actress. She was married to the Telugu film director and producer P. Pullayya. Early years Vellaala Subbamma was born in Proddatur town, ...

as Ammu

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Poovachal Khader.

References

External links

* 1980s Malayalam-language films 1980 films Films directed by Bharathan Films with screenplays by Padmarajan Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub