Thoppil Bhasi

Thoppil Bhaskara Pillai, known as Thoppil Bhasi (8 April 1924 – 8 December 1992) was an Indian Malayalam-language playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was associated with the communist movement in Kerala and his play Ningalenne Communistakki (You Made Me a Communist) is considered to be a groundbreaking event in the history of Malayalam theatre

Avalude Ravukal (1978)

Raji is forced into prostitution to support her brother's education after their parents' death. She falls in love with Babu, who faces social ridicule after their affair becomes public.  (more)

DIRECTION:  I V Sasi
CAST:  Seema  •  Ravikumar  •  M G Soman  •  Sukumaran

Raji is forced into prostitution to support her brother's education after their parents' death. She falls in love with Babu, who faces social ridicule after their affair becomes public.  (more)

DIRECTION:  I V Sasi
CAST:  Seema  •  Ravikumar  •  M G Soman  •  Sukumaran

Oru Sundariyude Katha (1972)

Georgekutty, who is obsessed with the beautiful Sundari, uses his wealth to disgrace her and her family. Unable to bear the suffering, Sundari runs from her home and meets Maadan, a labourer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Jayabharathi  •  Prem Nazir  •  KPAC Lalitha  •  Adoor Bhasi

Georgekutty, who is obsessed with the beautiful Sundari, uses his wealth to disgrace her and her family. Unable to bear the suffering, Sundari runs from her home and meets Maadan, a labourer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Jayabharathi  •  Prem Nazir  •  KPAC Lalitha  •  Adoor Bhasi

Madhavikutty (1973)

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DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Madhu  •  Jayabharathi  •  KPAC Lalitha  •  Adoor Bhasi

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DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Madhu  •  Jayabharathi  •  KPAC Lalitha  •  Adoor Bhasi

Chakravakam (1974)

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DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Prem Nazir  •  Kaviyoor Ponnamma  •  KPAC Lalitha  •  Adoor Bhasi

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DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Prem Nazir  •  Kaviyoor Ponnamma  •  KPAC Lalitha  •  Adoor Bhasi

Thulabharam (1968)

Two friends, Vijaya (Sharada) and Vatsala (Sheela), who part ways when Vatsala’s father, a lawyer, causes Vijaya’s father, a businessman, to lose a case which leads to the man’s death.  (more)

DIRECTION:  A. Vincent
CAST:  Prem Nazir  •  Madhu  •  Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair  •  Adoor Bhasi

Two friends, Vijaya (Sharada) and Vatsala (Sheela), who part ways when Vatsala’s father, a lawyer, causes Vijaya’s father, a businessman, to lose a case which leads to the man’s death.  (more)

DIRECTION:  A. Vincent
CAST:  Prem Nazir  •  Madhu  •  Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair  •  Adoor Bhasi

You Made Me a Communist (1970)

Paramu, a farmer, lives with his wife and two kids in a small village. He struggles to earn money for his family. Things take a turn when his son exposes the wrongdoings of Nair, a cruel landlord.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Sathyan  •  Prem Nazir  •  Sheela  •  Jayabharathi

Paramu, a farmer, lives with his wife and two kids in a small village. He struggles to earn money for his family. Things take a turn when his son exposes the wrongdoings of Nair, a cruel landlord.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Sathyan  •  Prem Nazir  •  Sheela  •  Jayabharathi

Ente Neelakaasham (1979)

When Shekharan Kutty, the new block officer, tries to reform the village, he falls in love with Malathi. However, Malathi belongs to a family that has a history of mental illness.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Shoba  •  Sukumaran

When Shekharan Kutty, the new block officer, tries to reform the village, he falls in love with Malathi. However, Malathi belongs to a family that has a history of mental illness.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Shoba  •  Sukumaran

Ponni (1976)

The tribes of Attappady, Kerala, practise a system of slash-and-burn cultivation. When the government proclaims that this system needs to stop, they are forced to find new means for livelihood.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Kamal Haasan  •  Lakshmi  •  M G Soman  •  Adoor Bhasi

The tribes of Attappady, Kerala, practise a system of slash-and-burn cultivation. When the government proclaims that this system needs to stop, they are forced to find new means for livelihood.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Thoppil Bhasi
CAST:  Kamal Haasan  •  Lakshmi  •  M G Soman  •  Adoor Bhasi

Sujatha (1977)

Sujatha is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by P. V. Gangadharan. The film stars Prem Nazir, KP Ummer, Jayabharathi and Padmapriya in the lead roles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  T Hariharan
CAST:  Prem Nazir  •  Jayabharathi  •  M G Soman  •  Thoppil Bhasi

Sujatha is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by P. V. Gangadharan. The film stars Prem Nazir, KP Ummer, Jayabharathi and Padmapriya in the lead roles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  T Hariharan
CAST:  Prem Nazir  •  Jayabharathi  •  M G Soman  •  Thoppil Bhasi