Aranazhika Neram

Ara Nazhika Neram (Half nazhika or 12 minutes) is a 1970 Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by Parappurath, based on his own novel Ara Nazhika Neram. Parappurath also played a minor role in the film. The story of the film revolves around an Orthodox Christian family headed by Kunjenachan (Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair), a ninety-year-old patriarch who lives his life by The Book. The film also features Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Ragini, Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Ambika Sukumaran.

Cast

 * Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Kunjonachan Mappila
 * Sathyan as Mathukutty, Kunjonachan's 5th Son
 * Prem Nazir as Rajan, Maathukutty's Son
 * Ragini as Deenamma, Mathukutty's Wife
 * Sheela as Santhamma, Rajan's Wife
 * Sankaradi as Geevarghese, Kunjonachan's Elder Son
 * Ambika Sukumaran as Kuttiamma, Daughter of Geevargheese
 * Adoor Bhasi as Sivarama Kurup
 * K. P. Ummer as Thomas, Kuttiamma's husband
 * Bahadur as Kunju Cherukkan, Kunjonachan's 3rd Son
 * N. Govindan Kutty as Philippose, Kunjonachan's 4th Son
 * Meena as Annamma, Wife of Philippose
 * Jeassy as Danny, Kunjucherukkan's Son
 * Jose Prakash as Priest
 * Muthukulam Raghavan Pilla as Lonaan, Kunjonachan's old friend

Awards

 * Kerala State Film Awards (1970)
 * Best Director - K. S. Sethumadhavan
 * Best Story - Parappurath
 * Best Actor - Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair