Sallapam

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Sallapam
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Directed by Sundar Das
Written by A. K. Lohithadas
Produced byN. Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni)
Starring
Cinematography Ramachandra Babu
Edited byG. Murali
Music by Johnson
Distributed byKripa Films
Release date
  • 22 March 1996 (1996-03-22)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Sallapam is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manoj K. Jayan, and Manju Warrier. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as Egire Paavurama . [1]

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Synopsis

Radha comes from a poor family and dreams of becoming a great singer. She falls in love with Sasikumar, who calls himself Junior Yesudas. Sasikumar is also from a poor family. When Radha asks to marry Sasikumar, he says he is helpless as he has a lot of responsibilities and does not have any money. Radha decides to commit suicide but is rescued by her cousin whom she understands was in love with her.

Cast

Music

The songs were composed by Johnson, with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.

TrackSongArtist(s) Raga
1"Chandana Cholayil" K. J. Yesudas Pahadi
2"Ponnil Kulichu"K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Darbari Kanada
3"Panchavarna"K. S. Chithra Sudha Dhanyasi
4"Padha Smaranasugham"K. J. Yesudas Latangi
5"Ponnil Kulichu"K. S. ChithraDarbari Kanada
6"Ponnil Kulichu (Bit)"K. J. Yesudas, K. S. ChithraDarbari Kanada

Box office

The film became both a critical [2] and commercial success. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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