MOVIE : YAKSHI
It is the first psychological thriller in the history of Malayalam cinema
Director : K.S.Sethumadhavan
Producer: M.O.Joseph
Banner : Manjilas
Story: Malayatoor Ramakrishnan
Screenplay & Dialogs : Thoppil Bhasi
Cinematography: Melli Irani
Editor : M.S.Mani
Art Direction : Mani RBS
Music : G.Devarajan
Lyrics: Vayalar
Singers : K.J.Yesudas, P.Leela, P.susheela, S.Janaki
Distribution : Vimala Films
Release : 1968
Star Cast: Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi, Bahadoor , Sarada , Ushakumari , Sukumari etc.
PLOT: The story is about a college lecturer Srinivasan (Sathyan) who is doing research on the Yakshis. He is disfigured in an accident in his college lab, while experimenting with acids. Everyone who used to adore him begins to hate him and keep away from him for his looks. It is at this juncture he meets a beautiful woman Ragini (Sharada). She is willing to accept him in spite of his sinister appearance. But after a while, doubts creeps up in the mind of Srinivasan about the true identity of this woman, where he is confused whether this woman is human. Sreeni marries Ragini and they lead a happy life. But until the climax nothing of Ragini's profile is revealed.