Snehamulla Simham (transl. A lion that loves) is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film produced by P. T. Xavier under Vijaya Movies, directed by Sajan and written by M. D. Ajayghosh. It stars Mammootty, Nalini, Mukesh and Lalu Alex in lead roles. The film features original songs composed by Shyam, cinematography was done by Anandakuttan.[1][2][3]
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Directed by | Sajan |
Written by | M. D. Ajayghosh S. N. Swamy (dialogues) |
Screenplay by | S. N. Swamy |
Produced by | P. T. Xavier |
Starring | Mammootty Nalini Mukesh Lalu Alex |
Cinematography | Anandakuttan |
Edited by | V. P. Krishnan |
Music by | Shyam |
Production company | Vijaya Movies |
Distributed by | Vijaya Movies |
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Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
In the film, Maya (Nalini) falls in love with her professor, Vaishankaran (Mammootty). However, Vaishankaran, an alcoholic doesn't approve of her love. The film explores Vaishakan's background story and why he has become so embittered. It also explores the experience of a headstrong and confident young woman like Maya in a conventional Kerala household. The film is based on the novel written by M. D. Ajayghosh.[4]
Maya (Nalini), a confident college student from a wealthy family falls for her recently joined professor Vaishakan (Mammootty). In a college arts festival, Vaishakan criticizes her poem and after that she takes a fancy to him.
Vaishakan from bad experiences in his personal life has become disillusioned, embittered, and anti-authoritarian and does not care much about his life. His fellow professor, Venu (Lalu Alex) an old friend who hasn't seen him in some time, encourages him to give up his alcoholism and pursue a stable family life.
Her family wish for her to marry Mohan (Mukesh) who is the son of a family friend and is considered by her family a suitable alliance. In the meantime, Vaisakhan has no interest in Maya's romantic feelings and clashes with her family.
The movie explores Vaishakan's background story and why he has become so embittered. It also explores the experience of a headstrong and confident young woman like Maya in a conventional Kerala household.
The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Chunakkara Ramankutty.[3]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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1 | "Niramezhum Karalin" | Unni Menon | Chunakkara Ramankutty | |
2 | "Sneham Kothichu" | Ashalatha | Chunakkara Ramankutty |
The background score of this film won rave reviews from critics.[5]
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