Santhwanam (transl. Consolation) is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by J. Pallassery. It is a remake of the 1991 Telugu film Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Meena, and Bharathi. The music was composed by Mohan Sithara.[1][2]
| Santhwanam | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sibi Malayil |
| Written by | J. Pallassery |
| Produced by | Ousepachan Valakuzhy |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Saloo George |
| Edited by | L. Bhoominathan |
| Music by | Mohan Sithara |
Production company | Valakuzhy Films |
| Distributed by | Century Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Swanthwanam was released in theatres on 19 December 1991. The film is noted for the song "Unni Vaavavo", often credited as one of the best lullabies in Malayalam.[3]
Plot
editThambi and his wife Subhadra had only one child, Rajakumaran, who was fondly called Unni and was the pride of their joy. However, Unni fell for a woman and married against his parents' wishes. Years later, their granddaughter Rajalakshmi made her first visit, bringing her closer to her grandparents without knowing that Unni and their daughter in law Chrisy died.
Cast
edit- Nedumudi Venu as Rajasekaran Thambi
- Meena as Rajalakshmi
- Bharathi as Subhadra
- Suresh Gopi as Rajakumaran Thambi, Thambi's son
- Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjunni Nair
- M. S. Thripunithura as Swaminathan, Thambi's friend
- Murali as James
- Zainuddin as Venu, bank staff
- Rekha as Thambi's Niece
- Mamukkoya as Kareem bhai, boat driver
- Bindu Ramakrishnan as Thambi's relative
Soundtrack
editThe film's soundtrack contains three songs, all composed by Mohan Sithara, with lyrics by Kaithapram.[4] "Unni Vaavavo" is composed in sankarabharanam raga.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Swarakanyakamaar" | K. S. Chitra | 5:13 |
| 2. | "Unni Vaavavo (F)" | K. S. Chitra | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Unni Vaavavo (M)" | K. J. Yesudas | 5:00 |
Release
editSwanthwanam was released in theatres on 19 December 1991. The lullaby "Unni Vaavavo" is often credited as one of the best lullabies in Malayalam, along with "Omanathinkal Kidavo" and "Thamarakannan Urangenam".[6]
References
edit- ^ "Santhwanam Film Details". ebay. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "Happy birthday Meena! - Telugu News". 16 September 2017.
- ^ "'Unni Vaavavo': The soul-melting Malayalam song that Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt know by heart for baby Raha!". The Week.
- ^ "Santhwanam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single by Kaithapram & Mohan Sithara on Apple Music". Apple Music. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ മനോരമ ലേഖിക (29 February 2024). "'ആ ബീറ്റിനു ഞാൻ നൃത്തം ചെയ്യട്ടെ?', വേണ്ടെന്നു മറുപടി; ഉണ്ണി വാവാവോ.. പാട്ടും മീനയും!". Manorama Online (in Malayalam). Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ George, Anjana (23 May 2016). "From soothing melodies to thumping tracks, lullabies stay in tune with the times". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
External links
edit- Santhwanam at IMDb
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