''Oothikachiya Ponnu'' () is 1981 Indian

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-language film directed by

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and written by V. K. Pavithran. The film reunited

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and

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after ''

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'' (1980); it also features

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Plot

A poor young woman must succeed in her dream as a saleswoman.

Cast

as Sukumari *

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as Vishwanathan *

as Nandan *

K. P. Ummer Kachinamthoduka Puthiyapurayil Ummer known as K. P. Ummer (Malayalam: കെ.പി. ഉമ്മർ) was an Indian actor from Thekkepuram quarter of Kozhikode, Kerala, India. He was active in the Malayalam cinema from early sixties until late ...

as Mathachan *

as Thoman Kutty *

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 Sukumari's mother *

Sreenath Sreenath (26 August 1956 – 23 April 2010) was an Indian film and television actor. He has acted in many Malayalam films, including ''Shalini Ente Koottukari'', ''Ithu Njangalude Katha'', ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'', and '' Kireedam''. Sreenat ...

as Dr. Samuel *

Nellikode Bhaskaran Nellikode Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 11 August 1988) was an Indian actor in Malayalam movies. His real name was Bhaskara Menon. He mostly played character roles and supporting roles. Awards Kerala State Film Awards The Kerala St ...

as Sukumari's father *

Roja Ramani Roja Ramani (also known as Chemparathy Shobana; born 16 September 1959) is an Indian actress who predominantly worked in Malayalam and Telugu films. She was a child actor and her debut movie was '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) for which she receiv ...

as Shalini *

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as Vasu *Indrapani *Master Kumar * Suchitra

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan with lyrics by Poovachal Khader.

References

External links

* 1981 films 1980s Malayalam-language films 1980s romance films Indian romance films {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub