Ramanan and Madanan are the two shepherds who are bosom pals. Meek and handsome, Ramanan used to sing and play the flute as he led the flock to the pastures Chandrika , the daughter of the wealthy Advocate Peshkar gets fascinated by the charming shepherd with the sweet voice. Madanan warns Ramanan about the treacherous ways of the wealthy and advises him to keep away from Chandrika. But Ramanan is blinded by his love for Chandrika.
Score
Based on a beloved Malayalam poem—songs hit different.
Acting
Prem Nazir's shepherd gaze launched a thousand sighs.
Director
D M Pottekkat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Changampuzha Krishna Pillai's 1936 poem, one of Malayalam's most beloved works—this film cemented the shepherd-tragic-lover archetype in South Indian cinema.
Prem Nazir and Sheela became the era's most iconic on-screen pair; this was early in their 130+ film collaboration. The flute became Nazir's signature prop.
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