Soothradharan
Soothradharan (English: Strategist) is a 2001 Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine in lead roles, while Bindu Panicker, Kalabhavan Mani and Cochin Haneefa playing other important roles. Music of the movie was done by Raveendran master. This was the debut film of actress Meera Jasmine Bindu Panicker and Haneefa won Second Best Actress and Second Best Actor Awards at the Kerala State Film Awards of India
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| Directed by | A. K. Lohithadas |
| Produced by | Milan Jaleel |
| Written by | A. K. Lohithadas |
| Starring | Dileep Meera Jasmine Bindu Panicker Kalabhavan Mani |
| Music by | Raveendran |
| Cinematography | Alagappan N |
| Edited by | Don Max |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Ramesan (Dileep) who supports the five member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches a border town named Pandavapuram under certain circumstances where he finds the conditions to be truly stark and dreary. Director dwells upon the ordeals of life in Pandavapuram. Ramesan is trying in vain to find his friend Leelakrishnan (Salim Kumar) who acts as a hijada to eke out a living.
Devumma (Bindu Panicker) who runs a brothel gives him shelter. Seemingly oblivious of the impending doom, Sivani (Meera Jasmine) a teenage girl lives with Devumma and Raniamma (Chitra) She falls in love with Ramesan. Bharathiyakka, an old inmate of the whorehouse fills her wallet with money earned by selling virgins to infamous pimps. She persuades Devumma to sell Sivani to a rich and pompous Zamindar (Mansoor Ali khan)Trapped between dreams of hard cash for sustenance and her affection for Sivani, Devumma is trying to save the lives of prostitutes by getting as much money as she can through this ordeal. Sivani's aspirations bite the dust leaving her emotionally shattered, when Devumma decides to sell her. But then matters are put in their proper perspective and the director opts for the usual happy ending.
Cast
- Dileep as Rameshan
- Meera Jasmine as Shivani
- Bindu Panicker as Devumma (Devayani)
- Kalabhavan Mani as Sadanandan
- Cochin Haneefa as Mani Uncle
- Salim Kumar as Leela Krishnan
- Chithra as Raniamma
- Kanakadurga as Bharathi akka
- Mansoor Ali Khan as Zamindar
- Mahesh
Songs
Film had notable songs composed by Raveendran Master and lyrics penned by S. Rameshan Nair.
| SONG | ARTIST | LYRICS | Raga(s) |
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| "Perariyam" | Sujatha | S. Rameshan Nair | Shuddha Dhanyasi |
| "Ravil Aaro Vennilavin" | K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan | S. Rameshan Nair | Kanada |
| "Madhumayee" | K. J. Yesudas | S. Rameshan Nair | Desh |
| "Irulunnu" | K. J. Yesudas | S. Rameshan Nair | |
| "Hari Ohm" | Viswanath, Gayathri Ashokan | S.Rameshan Nair | |
| "Dheem Thanana" | M. G. Sreekumar | S. Rameshan Nair | Aarabhi, Shree ragam |
| "Darshan" | Dr. S. P. Balasubramanyam | Dr. S. P. Ramesh | Ragamalika (Desh, Brindabani Sarang) |
Awards
| Award | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Kerala State Film Awards | Second Best Actor | Cochin Haneefa |
| Second Best Actress | Bindu Panicker | |
| Bharathan Award | Best Female Debut | Meera Jasmine |
| Asianet Film Awards | Best Female Playback Singer | Sujatha Mohan |