Kuttyedathi (, ) is a 1971 Malayalam language film, directed by P. N. Menon and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It was widely regarded as one of the best South Indian films made in the 1970s. Crew - Music: M. S. Baburaj, Cinematography: Ashok Kumar, Operative cameraman: P. S. Nivas and editing: Ravi Kiran. Kuttyedathi is woven around the life of a girl, who is an ugly duckling with tomboyish tendencies, and who is continuously discriminated against in favour of her prettier younger sister. The film was shot at Shoranur. Cast Sathyan as Appunni S. P. Pillai as Govindan Nair Jayabharathi as Janu Jeassy Kuttyedathi Vilasini as Malu (Kuttiyedathi) Master Sathyajith as Vasu Kuthiravattam Pappu as Kuttishankaran Raman Menon Ammini Balan K. Nair Nilambur Balan as Karuthan Philomina as Narayani Kozhikode Shantha Devi as Meenakshi Soundtrack The music was composed by M. S. Baburaj and the lyrics were written by Swathi Thirunal and Sreekumaran Thampi. References External links Kuttiyedathi at the Malayalam Movie Database 1970s Malayalam-language films Films with screenplays by M. T. Vasudevan Nair Films directed by P. N. Menon (director)