Karakanakadal is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Jayabharathi, Vincent, Sankaradi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It is based on the novel of the same name by Muttathu Varkey. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Plot Cast Sathyan as Thoma Madhu as Kariya Jayabharathi as Mary Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Tharathi Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Muthalali Sankaradi as Peelipochan Shobha as Ammini (Child Artist) T. R. Omana as Akkachedathi Adoor Bhavani as Thoma's Mother Adoor Pankajam as Maria Alummoodan as Kunjaammoo C. A. Balan as Pulayan Mathai Kedamangalam Ali as Kollan Narayanan Meena as Kunjeli Murali as Mathaikkutty Paravoor Bharathan as Ickochan Vincent as Joy Soundtrack The music is composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma. References External links 1970s Malayalam-language films 1971 films Best Malayalam Feature Film National Film Award winners Films based on Indian novels Films directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan