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Velliyazhcha (1969)

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How it feels

A family drama unfolds around interpersonal conflicts and relationships in a Malayalam setting. The story involves key characters navigating personal struggles and social dynamics.

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What happens

Velliyazhcha is a 1969 Indian Malayalam film, Vellikizhamai (Friday) story written in Tamil by Swathi and translated in Malayalam by S. L. Puram Sadandan, directed by M. M. Nesan and Swathi Ranga Chary and produced by Solar Pictures owned by Swathi family. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sharada and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai in the lead roles. The film had musical score and songs composed by M. S. Baburaj. It marked the debut of Malayalam cinema's music director Raveendran as a singer. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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