''Theekkali'' is a 1981

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film, directed by

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and produced by P. Stanley. This is inspired by

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super hit movie

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. The film stars Prem Nazir,

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and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan.

Cast

* Prem Nazir *

* Sankaradi * Shubha * Sreelatha Namboothiri * K. P. Ummer *

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* Sudheer

Soundtrack

The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by M. D. Rajendran and G. Devarajan.

References

External links

* 1981 films 1980s Malayalam-language films Malayalam remakes of Hindi films {{1980s-Malayalam-film-stub