Sallapam is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Dileep and Manju Warrier. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as Egire Paavurama.[1]
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Directed by | Sundar Das |
Written by | A. K. Lohithadas |
Produced by | N. Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni) |
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Cinematography | Ramachandra Babu |
Edited by | G. Murali |
Music by | Johnson |
Distributed by | Kripa Films |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
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 says he is helpless as he has a lot of responsibilities and he does not have the money. Radha decides to commit suicide but is rescued by her cousin whom she understands was in love with her.
The songs were composed by Johnson, with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.
Track | Song | Artist(s) | Raga |
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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 |
Sallapam was released at the same time as Hitler and Kaalapani, but emerged as a superhit.
The film became both a critical[2] and commercial success.[3][4][5][6]
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