Sayahnam (English: Twilight) is a 2000 Malayalam feature film that marks the directorial debut of R. Sarath with screenplay by himself. The film is a drama centred on the environmental and anti-nuclear issue in India. It stars O. Madhavan, Gomathi Mahadevan, Ebrahim Kutty and Alex Kadavil. It won seven Kerala State Film Awards and two National Film Awards.[1]
| Sayahnam | |
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| Directed by | R. Sarath |
| Screenplay by | M. R.sarath |
| Story by | R. Sarath |
| Produced by | M. S. Nazeer |
| Starring | O. Madhavan Jomol |
| Cinematography | M. J. Radhakrishnan |
| Edited by | Beena Paul |
| Music by | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath |
Production company | Arfa Arts |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
An old man K.K. Madhavan noted for his thinking and stance on social issues is proud of his scientist son Siddharthan but upset about the country's involvement in nuclear tests.
He continues his crusade against nuclear weapons but together with his loyal wife Bharathi finds himself increasingly isolated as his own son, his party and the country celebrate the nuclear advances made in India.[2]
National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a Director | |
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Kerala State Film Award for Best Film | |
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| 2000-2009 |
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| 2010-present |
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