Yamanam
Yamanam is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by Bharath Gopi, and starring Archana, Santha Devi, Syama and Nedumudi Venu.[1]
| Yamanam | |
|---|---|
 Archana and Bharath Gopi at the shooting location | |
| Directed by | Bharath Gopi |
| Produced by | Ajayan Varicolil |
| Screenplay by | George Onakkoor |
| Starring | Archana Ramachandran Santha Devi Syama Nedumudi Venu |
| Music by | G. Devarajan |
| Cinematography | Suresh P Nair |
| Edited by | Venugopal |
Release date | 1992 |
Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
A physically disabled girl Ambili (Archana) is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. Unable to move out of home, she has only to fantasize the exteriors. She turns terribly introvert, fathoming the truth within and becoming positive towards people. She is skilled at making models and toys. She and her widowed mother are gradually sidelined in their own home by her brother Devan and his wife Raji. She and her mother feel isolated when her brother and wife leaves home. Then one of the house models made by Ambili is sold for a good sum, and she becomes more energetic about her work. A doctor proposes to marry Ambili, but she refuses because of the realization that his feeling are only based on sympathy.[2]
Awards
The film won the following awards:
- National Film Awards – 1992[3]
- Kerala State Film Awards - 1991[4]
- Best Background Music - G.Devarajan
Cast
References
- http://cinemalayalam.net/movie/Yamanam/2375
- http://www.geocities.ws/curlybraces/movies/hindimovies.htm
- http://iffi.nic.in/Dff2011/Frm39thNFAAward.aspx?PdfName=39NFA.pdf
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)