Chattakkari is a 1974 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph, starring Lakshmi, Mohan Sharma, Adoor Bhasi and Sukumari in lead roles. The film written by Thoppil Bhasi based on Pamman's famous novel of the same name. It was the first Malayalam film of Lakshmi and also the start of her romance with co-star Mohan Sharma. It bagged the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for Lakshmi, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for Adoor Bhasi who played Laxmi's alcoholic father, and the Filmfare Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Storywriter Pamman received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story. It has the distinction of being the first Malayalam film to run continuously for 40 weeks in a Bangalore theatre. All Songs composed by well known music director G. Devarajan were instant hits.
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Chattakkari Cast
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Character |
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Vinodini
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Bahadoor
He was 44, 70 years old when he died
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Sujatha
She was 21, 58 years old when she died
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as Usha |
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Lakshmi
She was 21, now 72 years old
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as Julie |
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Sankaradi
He was 50, 77 years old when he died
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Sukumari
She was 33, 72 years old when she died
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as Margarette |
Chattakkari Crew
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Department |
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K.S. Sethumadhavan as Director. He was 43 (now 93) years old
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Directing |
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Balu Mahendra as Cinematography. He was 34 (74) years old when He died
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Crew |
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G Devarajan as Music. He was 49 (81) years old when He died
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Sound |
