Saadaram

Sadaram
Sadaram
Directed by	Jose Thomas
Written by	A. K. Lohithadas
Produced by	N. Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni)
Starring	Suresh Gopi; Geetha; Sreenath; Lalu Alex; Suvarna Mathew;
Music by	Johnson
Production; company	Kripa Films
Distributed by	Kireedam Release
Release date	1995;
Running time	150 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Saadaram (also spelled as Sadaram) is a 1995 Malayalam^[1] film directed by Jose Thomas and stars Suresh Gopi, Lalu Alex, Geetha, Suvarna Mathew, Chithra, Sreenath, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Sukumari main roles.^[2] The script was written by A. K. Lohithadas.^[3] The film was big hit at Box office. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Mr. Deva.

Plot

Though a lawyer by profession, Raghunandan Menon finds happiness in farming. He leads a happy life along with his family consisting of mother, elder brother, and his family. Raghunandan's fiancee Lekha is a research student in literature. One night, on a usual walk through his farm, Raghu saves a severely wounded girl. On the next morning, she introduces herself as Seethalakshmi and informs him that she was brutally raped by gang of men, who later dumped her. Raghu offers her shelter in his farmhouse for next couple of days. Lekha, who happened to make a surprise visit finds Sethu in the farmhouse, whom she mistakes to be having an affair with Raghu. His explanations fail to convince her. Up on knowing about a girl staying at the farmhouse, Harinandan Menon, the elder brother, who is also a senior police officer arrives at the farmhouse. He is shocked to see Seethalakshmi and returns suddenly without saying anything. Seetha explains Raghu that Hari was one among those men who raped her. On reaching home to know more about the incident, Hari confesses of his mistake and tries to justify that he was in an inebriated condition. But Raghu is adamant of giving justice to Seetha. Raghu in attempt of bringing justice to Seetha faces severe opposition from within his house including his mom, fiancee and sister-in law. Upon knowing that Seetha is a rape victim, Madhavan her fiance shows his unwillingness to accept her. In order to give a new life to her, Raghu marries Seetha and brings her to his house. But at home, he is asked by his sister-in law not to bring Seetha inside. Raghu takes Seetha and drives away.

Cast

Suresh Gopi as Adv.Raghunandan Menon
Lalu Alex as DySP Harichandra Menon
Geetha as Seethalakshmi
Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Bhanumathi
Chithra as Malathi
Sivaji as Gangadharan Menon
Madhupal as Nazar
Sreenath as Ravichandra Menon
Mammukoya as Veerappan (Kunjalu)
Priyanka Anoop as Dakshayani
Bindu Panikkar as Rama
Suvarna Mathew as Lekha
Spadikam George as Police Officer
Ravi Vallathol as Madhavan
Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Sankara Warrier
Sonia Baiju as Jessy
Anila Sreekumar as Kallu
Reshmi Soman as Sreekutty
Devi S as Arya

Soundtrack

"Madhuchandrike (male)" - K. J. Yesudas
"Sarathkala" - K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan
"Ambalakkombante" - M. G. Sreekumar
"Madhuchandrike (female)" - Swarnalatha

Box office

This film was big hit at box office. It ran more 100 days successfully in theatres.

References

^ "1995 Cinema". kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
^ Bowker's Complete Video Directory, 1999: Entertainment, titles A-S. R. R. Bowker. 1999. p. 1221. ISBN 978-0-8352-4202-8.
^ "Lohithadas Filmography". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 31 October 2011.

Sources

Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul (1998) [1994]. Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-563579-5.

External links

Saadaram at the Internet Movie Database

[1995_Cinema-1] "1995 Cinema". kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 3 August 2013.

[2] Bowker's Complete Video Directory, 1999: Entertainment, titles A-S. R. R. Bowker. 1999. p. 1221. ISBN 978-0-8352-4202-8.

[3] "Lohithadas Filmography". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 31 October 2011.

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