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.B. Vijayakumar (26 July 2010). "ARANAZHIKANERAM 1970". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
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
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Awards Kerala State Film Awards (1970) Best Director - K. S. Sethumadhavan Best Story - Parappurath Best Actor - Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair
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