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Sallapam

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Sallapam
Poster
Directed bySundar Das
Written byA. K. Lohithadas
Produced byN. Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni)
Starring
CinematographyRamachandra Babu
Edited byG. Murali
Music byJohnson
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]

Synopsis

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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 makes excuses, saying he has a lot of responsibilities and does not have any money. Radha decides to commit suicide but is rescued by her cousin, who she realizes was in love with her.

Cast

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Music

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

Track Song Artist(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. Chithra Darbari Kanada
6 "Ponnil Kulichu (Bit)" K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra Darbari Kanada

Box office

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

References

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  1. ^ "JD and Srikanth team-up again". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Charging forward". The Hindu. 4 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Next Malayalam star in the making". Deccan Chronicle. 9 December 2016.
  4. ^ "The rise and fall of Mollywood's people's hero Dileep..." Malayala Manorama. 12 July 2017.
  5. ^ "Forget the Dileep; Manju Warrior stands tall on her own". Asianet. 28 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Welcome To Central Jail first look poster out: Dileep and Sundar Das are finally back!". Catchnews. 24 August 2016.
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