Mannu () is a 1978 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George with Soman, P. K. Abraham, Sharada and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The feudal melodrama about greed & superstition narrates a tale of the struggle of the poor Damu (Soman) & his wife (Sharada) against the powerful landlord (P. K. Abraham) over tenancy rights.
Plot
Cast M. G. Soman as Damu P. K. Abraham as Krishnan Nair Sharada as Paru, Damu's wife Sukumaran as Rajan, Krishnan Nair's son Adoor Bhasi as Supran Thirumeni Nellikkodu Bhaskaran as Mulankadan Kuthiravattom Pappu as Keshavan Mallika Sukumaran as Naani Kunjandi as Kakka Santha Devi as Krishnan's mother Nilambur Balan as Velappan Sreenivasan as Mathai R. K. Nair as Raghavan
Soundtrack The music was composed by A. T. Ummer and the lyrics were written by Dr Pavithran. No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss) 1 "Akalangalile" K. J. Yesudas Dr. Pavithran 2 "Devi Bhagavathi" P Susheela, K. P. Brahmanandan, Selma George Dr. Pavithran 3 "Evideyo Thakaraaru" K. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran Dr. Pavithran 4 "Kunnin Meloru" P. Susheela Dr. Pavithran
Additional information The film is based on Dr. Pavithran's play of the same name.
References
External links
Mannu at Cinemaofmalayalam.net