Sandhya Vandanam (film)

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Sandhya Vandanam
Directed by J. Sasikumar
Produced byV. P .Dileep
Written byP. Ayyaneth
Screenplay byP. Ayyaneth
Starring Lakshmi
Sukumaran
M. G. Soman
Adoor Bhasi
Music by
Songs L. P. R. Varma
Background Music Johnson
CinematographyN. A. Thara
Edited byV. P. Krishnan
Production
company
Sariga Films
Distributed bySariga Films
Release date
  • 23 September 1983 (1983-09-23)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Sandhya Vandanam is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by V. P. Dileep. The film stars Lakshmi, Sukumaran, MG Soman and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by L. P. R. Varma. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

Soudamini (Lakshmi) and Sarada are daughters of feudal lord Kuruppu (Adoor Bhasi) in the village. Soudamini is in love with Sasi (M. G. Soman), son of their caretaker. Kuruppu comes to know about their relation and forbids his daughter from meeting Sasi. He also arranges Soudamini's wedding with Ramachandran (Sukumaran), an engineer. Soudamini decides to elope with Sasi, however, her sister Sarada convinces Soudamini not to go for the sake of their family. Soudamini and Ramachandran get married, while a disheartened Sasi watches in pain. Sarada also marries a farmer, Madhavan Kutty.

Soudamini moves in with Ramachandran and starts a happy married life. Sasi finds job as a teacher and move to the same town. Kuruppu falls ill and passes away soon after the weddings. During the funeral, caretaker Pillai (Manavalan Joseph) informs Ramachandran about the old relationship between Soudamini and Sasi. An upset Ramachandran confronts Soudamini. After an initial fight, the couple makes up.

Ramachandran's younger brother Venu happens to be studying in the same school where Sasi is working. Sasi is appointed as a home tutor for Venu. Soudamini and Sasi meet each other again. Ramachandran finds Sasi and Soudamini talking alone and misreads the situation. Ramachandran takes a pregnant Soudamini backs to her home and leaves her there. Soudamini is forced to leave her home in the night as her brother-in-law Madhavan Kutty does not want her there. Soudamini tries to ends her life, jumping into water, where Sasi finds her and give her solace.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by L. P. R. Varma and the lyrics were written by Vayalar Ramavarma.

No.SongSingersLyricsLength (m:ss)
1"Neelambari" P. Susheela Vayalar Ramavarma
2"Sandhyaa Vandanam" K. J. Yesudas Vayalar Ramavarma
3"Swarna Choodamani Chaarthi"K. J. YesudasVayalar Ramavarma
4"Thenilanji" S. Janaki Vayalar Ramavarma

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References

  1. ↑ "Sandhyaavandanam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  2. ↑ "Sandhyaavandanam". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
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