''Panchavadi'' is a 1973

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film, directed by

J. Sasikumar Nambiathusseril Varkey John (14 October 1927 – 17 July 2014), better known by his stage name, screen name Sasikumar, was an Indian film director who worked in Malayalam cinema. He has directed more than 141 films in his career which began in ...

and produced by VM Chandi. The film stars Prem Nazir,

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and T. S. Muthaiah in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan.

Cast

* Prem Nazir as Sathish *

as Nalini *

as Sadhashivam *

as Aspashtananda Sawami * T. S. Muthaiah as Nalini's Father *

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as Kesavan Pilla * K. P. Ummer as Sabu *

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as Visalam *

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as Kumar * Rajakokila as Malini * Sadhana as Leela *

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as Chandran * Saroja as Emily * Kunchan as Constable

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. K. Arjunan and lyrics was written by

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References

External links

* 1973 films 1970s Malayalam-language films Films directed by J. Sasikumar {{1970s-Malayalam-film-stub