Rungs of the ladder) is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, written and directed by Thoppil Bhasi based on Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai's novel of the same name.
The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Jayabharathi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles.
Compositions by Travancore king Swathi Thirunal were also used in the film.
[citation needed] Poems by Irayimman Thampi and verses from Jayadeva’s “Geetagovindam” included in the film were set to tune by Devarajan.
The song "Praananaadhanenikku Nalkiya", despite its popularity, was banned by All India Radio for a while due to its explicit lyrics.