Aaradhika

B.K Pottakkaadu was foremost an artist, then a film-maker. He was an admirer of bright and vibrant colors which he matched it with classiest choreography and photography. He was a film-Maker, who brought out the immense cultural diversity to the screen. "Aaradhika" is a classic in Malayalam movies, that few have heard of. The movie, starred Jayabharathi, whose life in films was cut short by matrimony and she moved abroad after couple of more movies. One of them with Sathyan called "Naadan Pennu". This movie was a debut for Raagavan, in a role that looked like he was on sedative! as compared to his later movies where he was the "jumping jack!" of Malayalam movies. Jayabharathi, was more a great dancer (born to dance)than an actress. The title song with the background of a beautiful melody and dance is a treat for the senses. There are some enchanting melodies so much so the movie DVD must be a treasure to own. This movie certainly was an embodiment of the dedication that the old filmmakers had towards their craft and the cast was selected based on talent. Jayabharathi, single-handedly opened the Indian fashion to the Western World. She was one of the classiest actress of the times and one has to see the movie to appreciate it. This is one of the best movies from the venerable B.K Pottakkadu, the other being "Poombaatta."