Sopanam (film)

Sopanam is a 1993 Malayalam drama film directed by Jayaraj, and starring J. V. Somayajulu, Manoj K. Jayan, Chippy in lead roles. Scripted by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, this film tells the story of a singer who loves his teacher's daughter.[1]

Sopanam
Directed byJayaraj
Produced byAppachan
Antony
Srinivasa Shenoy
Screenplay byKaithapram
StarringJ. V. Somayajulu
Manoj K. Jayan
Chippy
Music byS. P. Venkatesh
CinematographyP. Sukumar
Edited byB. Lenin
V. T. Vijayan
Distributed bySaga Films
Release date
1993
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Plot

Ananthu is a gifted singer who has not learned singing professionally. His hearts for learning singing from Varma thampuran. Varma likes him and takes him in as his disciple. Varma also teaches him about the characteristics of wise man is to be humble and have the right devotion to his teacher and god, also says what drives a man is his understanding and anger. Ananthu and Anju falls in love. Varma comes to know this and is angered. He asks Ananthu to not to show his face again at his home. Ananthu takes it as a punishment and leaves. However, his departure disturbs Anju psychologically. Varma has stopped singing, because he is not able to find rhythm anymore. He is traveling with his daughters from one temple to another. On such an occasion, he sees Ananthu. Ananthu now is a famous singer and he comes to know all of Varma's hardships. After seeing Anju's fate. He asks her hand in marriage from Varma. Varma from previous guilt and hope that his daughter will return to her health, agrees to it.

Cast

Soundtrack
Sopanam
Soundtrack album by
S. P. Venkatesh
Released1993
GenreSoundtrack
LabelJohny Sagariga
ProducerSaga Films

All music is composed by S. P. Venkatesh.

Songs
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aaradhaye Manamohana" (Raga - Vrindavana Saranga)KaithapramDr. K. J. Yesudas, Poornachandra Rao 
2."Ashtapadi" (Raga - Mohanam)JayadevaDr. K. J. Yesudas 
3."Deva Deva" (Raga - Mayamalavagowla)Swathi ThirunalT. N. Seshagopalan, Manoj Krishnan 
4."Ksheerasagara Shayana" (Raga - Devagandhari)TyagarajaDr. K. J. Yesudas 
5."Nagumomu" (Raga - Madhyamavati)TyagarajaMano 
6."Paavanaguru" (Raga - Hamsanandi)Lalita DasarDr. K. J. Yesudas, T. N. Seshagopalan 
7."Pon Meghame" (Raga - Jog)KaithapramK. S. Chithra, Chorus 
8."Sadhim Chane" (Raga - Arabhi)TyagarajaDr. K. J. Yesudas, T. N. Seshagopalan, K. S. Chithra, Manju Menon 
9."Saroja Dalanethri" (Raga - Sankarabharanam)Syama SastriDr. K. J. Yesudas 
10."Slokam" (Raga - Mohanam)KaithapramDr. K. J. Yesudas 
11."Sogasugamrudanga" (Raga - Shree ranjani)TyagarajaDr. K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra, Manju Menon 
12."Thaaranoopuram Charthi" (Raga - Mohanam)KaithapramDr. K. J. Yesudas, Manju Menon 

Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
1993 Dr. K. J. Yesudas National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer Won
K. S. Chithra Kerala State Film Award for Best Singer Won
P. Sukumar Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography Won
B. Lenin, V. T. Vijayan Kerala State Film Award for Best Editor Won
Seena Antony Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist Won
Prasad Colour Lab Kerala State Film Award for Best Processing Lab Won
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References
  1. "Sopanam - MalayalaSangeethamInfo". msidb.org. Retrieved 27 June 2013.
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