Axle) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by K. Ravindran Nair.

The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Adoor Bhasi and Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair.

It tells the story of a tailor and the trials and tribulations of his family.

[2] The film was adapted from the Tamil stage play of same name written by Karaikudi Narayanan.

[3][4] The songs of the film were hits during the time, especially "Ente Swapnathin", sung playback and on screen by K. J.