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| Directed by | I. V. Sasi |
| Written by | T. Damodaran |
| Produced by | P. V. Gangadharan |
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| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
| Music by | Shyam |
Production company | Grihalakshmi Productions |
| Distributed by | Kalpaka Films Release |
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Running time | 165 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Angadi (transl. Market) is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by P. V, Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmi Productions. The film stars Jayan as Babu in the lead role along with Sukumaran, Seema, Jose and Sankaradi, in supporting roles. The film revolves around the rivalry between a laborer, Babu and Beeran (Balan K. Nair), an evil businessman. The music was composed by Shyam, with the cinematography done jointly by Chandramohan and C. E. Babu.[1] Angadi was one of the major successes of the year 1980, running for 125 days in theatres.[2] The film broke the box office record of Jayan's Sarapancharam (1979) and emerged the highest grossing Malayalam film of the year.[3] The film was a milestone in the Malayalam film industry, achieving cult status in Kerala. The film was instrumental in establishing Jayan's macho hero image.[4]
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- ^ 125th day
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- ^ "Enigma of Malayalam legend Jayan lives on". The Times of India. 15 November 2020.