Randu Penkuttikal (1978)
Plot
Randu Penkuttikal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mohan from a screenplay by Surasu, which is partially based on the novel of the same name by V. T. Nandakumar. It is one of the earliest films in Malayalam to explore themes of lesbianism in a nuanced manner. Director and film producer P. Stanley (Varadakshina/ Mochanam/Thoovanathumbikal) first acquired the rights to the story after reading the novel but was discouraged from making it into a film by a close friend. He then resold the rights to Mohan after the latter requested it (Stanley's health issues were also a contributing factor in his decision to give up the story). In a later interview, director Mohan said that he had never read the novel completely, before or after the making of this film. He adapted the title as well as the lead characters but asked Surasu to weave a script based on those characters and not necessarily based on the novel. However, V. T. Nandakumar is given credit for the story.
Randu Penkuttikal details
| Industry | Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Year | 1978 |
| Genres | — |
| Runtime | — |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Mohan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ml |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Randu Penkuttikal about?
Randu Penkuttikal is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Mohan from a screenplay by Surasu, which is partially based on the novel of the same name by V. T. Nandakumar. It is one of the earliest films in Malayalam to explore themes of lesbianism in a nuanced manner. Director and film producer P. Stanley (Varadakshina/ Mochanam/Thoovanathumbikal) first acquired the rights to the story after reading the novel but was discouraged from making it into a film by a close friend. He then resold the rights to Mohan after the latter requested it (Stanley's health issues were also a contributing factor in his decision to give up the story). In a later interview, director Mohan said that he had never read the novel completely, before or after the making of this film. He adapted the title as well as the lead characters but asked Surasu to weave a script based on those characters and not necessarily based on the novel. However, V. T. Nandakumar is given credit for the story.
Who is in the cast of Randu Penkuttikal?
Randu Penkuttikal stars Shoba, Madhu, Sukumaran and is directed by Mohan. The full credited cast is listed above.
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How long is Randu Penkuttikal?
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Who directed Randu Penkuttikal?
Randu Penkuttikal was directed by Mohan.
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