Appunni
# Appunni

Appunni is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by V. K. N. It is based on V. K. N.'s story Premavum Vivahavum and it is the only screenplay he has written. The film stars Nedumudi Venu in the title role, while Mohanlal, Menaka, Bharath Gopi, and Sukumari play other lead roles.

## Plot

The film explores the complicated love triangle between the characters played by Nedumudi Venu, Mohanlal and Menaka. Appunni and Ammukutty are lovers from childhood. Ammukutty's father Ayyappan Nair arranges her marriage with a rich school teacher, Menon Maashu. Ammukutty is happy to end her relationship with Appunni and marries the rich and modern Menon Maashu.

However, Menon Maashu fails to arrive on time for the marriage. Ayyappan Nair, who thought that Menon Maashu might have cheated his daughter, conducts Ammukkutty's marriage with Appunni. But, Menon Maashu arrives late at night, and now Ayyappan Nair wants Ammukutty to marry Menon Maashu. Shaken by the behaviour of her father and Menon Maashu, Ammukkutty closes the door in front of them and decides to live with Appunni.

## Cast

* Mohanlal as Menon Maashu
* Nedumudi Venu as Appunni
* Menaka as Ammukutty
* Bharath Gopi as Ayyappan Nair, Ammukutty's father
* Sankaradi as Adhikari
* Bahadoor as Hajiyar
* Sukumari as Malu, Ammukutty's mother
* Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Kurup Mash
* Kuthiravattam Pappu as Karunakaran
* Meena as Menon's mother
* Kuttyedathi Vilasini as Kalyani Amma

## Soundtrack

The music was composed by Kannur Rajan and the lyrics were written by Bichu Thirumala.

| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1 | "Kinnaaram Tharivalayude" | Vani Jairam | Bichu Thirumala | |
| 2 | "Thoomanjin Thulli" | K. J. Yesudas | Bichu Thirumala | |
