Soothradharan

2001 film directed by A. K. Lohithadas From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Soothradharan (transl.Strategist) is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas and produced by Milan Jaleel under his banner Galaxy Films. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine, while Kalabhavan Mani, Bindu Panicker, and Cochin Haneefa play other important roles.

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Soothradharan
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Directed byA. K. Lohithadas
Written byA. K. Lohithadas
Produced byMilan Jaleel
StarringDileep
Meera Jasmine
Kalabhavan Mani
Bindu Panicker
CinematographyAlagappan N
Edited byRaja Mohammed
Music byRaveendran (Songs) S.P.Venkitesh (Background music)
Release date
  • 15 December 2001 (2001-12-15)
Running time
162 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
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The music of the movie was done by Raveendran master. This film marks the debut of Meera Jasmine. Bindu Panicker and Cochin Haneefa won the Second Best Actress and Second Best Actor Awards at the Kerala State Film Awards of India.[1][2]

Plot

Ramesan, who supports the five-member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches a border town named Pandavapuram under certain circumstances. He finds the conditions in Pandavapuram to be truly stark and dreary. The director dwells upon the ordeals of life in Pandavapuram. Ramesan is trying in vain to find his friend, Leelakrishnan, who acts as a hijada to make a living.

Devumma, who runs a brothel, gives him shelter. Seemingly oblivious to the impending doom, Sivani, a teenage girl, lives with Devumma and Raniamma. She falls in love with Ramesan. Bharathiyakka, an old inmate of the whorehouse, fills her wallet with money earned by selling virgins to infamous pimps. She persuades Devumma to sell Sivani to a rich and pompous Zamindar. Trapped between dreams of hard cash for sustenance and her affection for Sivani, Devumma is trying to save the lives of prostitutes by getting as much money as she can through this ordeal. Sivani's aspirations bite the dust leaving her emotionally shattered, when Devumma decides to sell her. But then matters are put in their proper perspective, and the director opts for the usual happy ending.

Cast

Songs

The film had notable songs composed by Raveendran Master, and the lyrics written by S. Ramesan Nair and Dr. S. P. Ramesh.

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SongArtistLyricsRaga(s)
"Perariyam"Sujatha MohanS. Ramesan NairShuddha Dhanyasi
"Ravil Aaro Vennilavin"K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha MohanS. Ramesan NairKanada
"Madhumayee"K. J. YesudasS. Ramesan NairDesh
"Irulunnu"K. J. YesudasS. Ramesan Nair
"Hari Ohm"Viswanath, Gayathri AshokanS. Ramesan Nair
"Dheem Thanana"M. G. SreekumarS. Ramesan NairAarabhi, Shree ragam
"Darshan"Dr. S. P. BalasubrahmanyamDr. S. P. RameshRagamalika (Desh, Brindabani Sarang)
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