# Madanolsavam

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1978 Indian film

Madanolsavam Poster Directed by N. Sankaran Nair Written by N. Shankaran Nair Produced by R. M. Subbiah Starring Kamal Haasan Jayan Zarina Wahab Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair Cinematography J. Williams Edited by Babu Music by Salil Chowdhury Production company R.M.S. Pictures Distributed by Vijaya Movies Release date 26 January 1978 (1978-01-26) Country India Language Malayalam

***Madanolsavam*** is a 1978 Indian [Malayalam](/source/Malayalam)-language [romantic drama film](/source/Romantic_drama_film) written and directed by [N. Sankaran Nair](/source/N._Sankaran_Nair) and starring [Kamal Haasan](/source/Kamal_Haasan), [Jayan](/source/Jayan) and [Zarina Wahab](/source/Zarina_Wahab). Dialogues and comedy scenes were written by [Thoppil Bhasi](/source/Thoppil_Bhasi). The film was partially remade in [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language)-language as *Amara Prema* by [T. Rama Rao](/source/T._Rama_Rao) with Kamal and Zarina reprising their roles from the original. The film was dubbed into Tamil as *Paruva Mazhai* and into Hindi as *Dil Ka Sathi Dil*. The film is an unofficial remake of an English movie named *Love* *story* (1970) and coincidentally Superhit Hindi movie [Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se](/source/Ankhiyon_Ke_Jharokhon_Se) came out the same year made by Rajshree Productions that also took inspirations from English movie [Love Story (1970)](/source/Love_Story_(1970_film)). Zareena Wahab have also worked in some films of Rajshree Productions.

## Cast

- [Kamal Haasan](/source/Kamal_Haasan) as Raju

- [Jayan](/source/Jayan) as Dr. Jayakrishnan[1]

- [Zarina Wahab](/source/Zarina_Wahab) as Elizabeth

- [Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair](/source/Thikkurissy_Sukumaran_Nair) as Ambadi Rajasekharan Thampi

- [Sankaradi](/source/Sankaradi) as D'Cruz

- [Meena](/source/Meena_(Malayalam_actress)) as Mariyamma

- [Adoor Bhasi](/source/Adoor_Bhasi) as Frederick March

- [Prathapachandran](/source/Prathapachandran) as Dr. Radhakrishnan

- [Mallika Sukumaran](/source/Mallika_Sukumaran) as Rajasekharan Thampi's wife

- [Sreelatha Namboothiri](/source/Sreelatha_Namboothiri)

- [Kottayam Santha](/source/Kottayam_Santha)

- [P. K. Abraham](/source/P._K._Abraham)

- [Pattom Sadan](/source/Pattom_Sadan)

- [Usharani](/source/Usharani)[2]

## Production

*Madanolsavam* was directed by [N. Sankaran Nair](/source/N._Sankaran_Nair),[2] produced by R. M. Sundaram under production banner R.M.S. Pictures.[3] The film dialogue written by [Thoppil Bhasi](/source/Thoppil_Bhasi). It was the first Malayalam film of [Zarina Wahab](/source/Zarina_Wahab), she played Kamal's wife.[4] The final length of the film was 4,350.50 metres (14,273.3 ft).[3]

## Soundtrack

Madanolsavam Soundtrack album by Salil Chowdhury Released 1978 Genre Feature film soundtrack Language Malayalam Label Saregama External audio Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The [soundtrack album](/source/Soundtrack_album) and background score for *Madanolsavam* were composed by [Salil Chowdhury](/source/Salil_Chowdhury) with Malayalam lyrics by [O. N. V. Kurup](/source/O._N._V._Kurup).[5][6]

Malayalam No. Title Lyrics Singer(s) Length 1. "Mada Prave Vaa" O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas 2. "Sandye Kanneerithende" O. N. V. Kurup S. Janaki 3. "Mele Poomala" O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas, Sabita Chowdhury 4. "Ee Malarkanyakal" O. N. V. Kurup S. Janaki 5. "Nee Mayum Nilavo" O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas 6. "Sagarame Santhamaka Nee" O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas

This movie was dubbed to [Hindi](/source/Hindi) as *Dil Ka Sathi Dil* with lyrics written by Madhukar.

Hindi[7][8] No. Title Lyrics Singer(s) Length 1. "Mere Prem Ki Gaaye Ragini" Madhukar K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki 2. "Chhalke Sanjhke Nainna" Madhukar S. Janaki 3. "Ye Matham Ki Dhun" Madhukar K. J. Yesudas 4. "Hey Mere Dil Ga" Madhukar S. Janaki 5. "Pyar Mein Jo Bhi" Madhukar K. J. Yesudas 6. "Sagar Nidhal Ho Gaya" Madhukar K. J. Yesudas

This movie was dubbed to [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) as *Paruva Mazhai* with lyrics written by [Kannadasan](/source/Kannadasan).[9]

Tamil No. Title Singer(s) Length 1. "Maadapuraave Vaa" K. J. Yesudas 2. "Then Malar Kannigal Maaranai Nesikkum" S. Janaki 3. "Kaalamagal Medai Nadagam" K. J. Yesudas 4. "Ange Senkathir" S. Janaki 5. "Kaadhal Sangame" K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki 6. "Nee Theeyum" K. J. Yesudas

The partially remade (and the remainder portions dubbed) Telugu version featured 4 songs which were sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & P. Susheela.[10]

Telugu No. Title Length 1. "Bujji Babu Kavala" 2. "Ee Priyuraliki Pelle" 3. "Paala Mabbula" 4. "Baala Paavurama"

## Release and reception

*Madanolsavam* was released on 26 January 1978.[11] This film was given an "U" (Unrestricted) certificate by the [Central Board of Film Certification](/source/Central_Board_of_Film_Certification).[3] At the [Kerala State Film Awards](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Awards) 1977–78, [O. N. V. Kurup](/source/O._N._V._Kurup) won in the [Best Lyricist](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Lyricist), and [S. Janaki](/source/S._Janaki) in [Best Female Playback Singer](/source/Kerala_State_Film_Award_for_Best_Singer).[12]

## Other versions

*Madanolsavam* was remade in [Telugu](/source/Telugu_language) as *Amara Prema* by [T. Rama Rao](/source/T._Rama_Rao) with Kamal and Zarina reprising their roles from the original. Actress [Savitri](/source/Savitri_(actress)) acted Telugu version. Only a few scenes in the film Amara Prema were remade and most of the scenes dubbed from the original version of the Madanolsavam. *Amara Prema* was released on 1 July 1978.[13]

Madanolsavam was dubbed into [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language) as *Paruva Mazhai* released on 14 April 1978,[14] and into [Hindi](/source/Hindi) as *Dil Ka Sathi Dil* released on 1982.

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## External links

- [*Madanolsavam*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266737/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

- [*Amara Prema (Telugu Version)*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259848/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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