Aranazhika Neram
Ara Nazhika Neram is a 1970 Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Parappurath, based on his own novel Ara Nazhika Neram. Parappurath also played a minor role in the film. The story of the film revolves around an Orthodox Christian family headed by Kunjenachan, a ninety-year-old patriarch who lives his life by The Book. The film also features Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Ragini, Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Ambika Sukumaran.
Cast
- Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Kunjonachan Mappila
- Sathyan as Mathukutty, Kunjonachan's 5th Son
- Prem Nazir as Rajan, Maathukutty's Son
- Ragini as Deenamma, Mathukutty's Wife
- Sheela as Santhamma, Rajan's Wife
- Sankaradi as Geevarghese, Kunjonachan's Elder Son
- Ambika Sukumaran as Kuttiamma, Daughter of Geevargheese
- Adoor Bhasi as Sivarama Kurup
- K. P. Ummer as Thomas, Kuttiamma's husband
- Bahadur as Kunju Cherukkan, Kunjonachan's 3rd Son
- N. Govindan Kutty as Philippose, Kunjonachan's 4th Son
- Meena as Annamma, Wife of Philippose
- Jeassy as Danny, Kunjucherukkan's Son
- Jose Prakash as Priest
- Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla as Lonaan, Kunjonachan's old friend
Awards
; Kerala State Film Awards- Best Director - K. S. Sethumadhavan
- Best Story - Parappurath
- Best Actor - Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair