April 18 (film)

April 18
Directed byBalachandra Menon
Written byBalachandra Menon
Produced byAugustine Prakash
StarringBalachandra Menon
Shobana
Adoor Bhasi
Bharat Gopy
CinematographyVipin Mohan
Edited byK. P. Hariharaputhran
Music byA. T. Ummer
Production
company
Santhosh Films
Distributed bySanthosh Films
Release date
  • 12 April 1984 (1984-04-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

April 18 is a 1984 Malayalam-language film written and directed by Balachandra Menon, who also features in the lead role. It stars Shobana, Adoor Bhasi, and Bharat Gopy in other pivotal roles. It was the debut Malayalam movie of Shobana as lead actress. The musical score was composed by A. T. Ummer.[1][2][3]

Plot

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Inspector Ravi marries Sobhana after a love affair and they lead a very happy married life. He is also a very strict police officer. Ravi purchases a saree on behalf of his friend who is in jail and hides this from Sobhana on the advice of Gopi Pillai. This leads to suspicion and Sobhana leaves for her home, expecting Ravi to take her back. However, things take a turn when Ravi arrests Jimmy, son of Marcose, against his father-in-law's (Narayana Pillai) wishes. An aggrieved Narayana Pillai files a divorce suit despite objections from Sobhana and appoints Thomachan as his legal counsel. The irony is that Thomachan is a close friend of Ravi, and they live in the same apartment. As Thomachan's arguments hurt Sobhana, Ravi agrees to separation to save a pregnant Sobhana from further humiliation. The court adjourns for decree on April 18, and outside the court, things take a complete turnaround.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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All songs were composed by A. T. Ummer, and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.

Track No. Song Singer
01 Aadivaroo Azhake K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
02 Azhimathi Naaraapilla K. J. Yesudas
03 Kaalindee Theeram Thannil K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki

References

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  1. ^ "April 18". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  2. ^ "April 18". .malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  3. ^ "April 18". .apunkachoice.com. Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
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