Sallapam


Sallapam is a 1996 Malayalam film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Dileep, Manoj K. Jayan, and Manju Warrier in the lead roles. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as Egire Paavurama.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

The songs were composed by Johnson, with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.
TrackSongArtistRaga
1"Chandana Cholayil"K. J. YesudasPahadi
2"Ponnil Kulichu"K. J. Yesudas, K. S. ChithraDarbari Kanada
3"Panchavarna"K. S. ChithraSudha Dhanyasi
4"Padha Smaranasugham"K. J. YesudasLatangi
5"Ponnil Kulichu"K. S. ChithraDarbari Kanada
6"Ponnil Kulichu "K. J. Yesudas, K. S. ChithraDarbari Kanada

Reception

Sallapam was released at the same time as Hitler and Kaalapani, but emerged as a superhit.

Box office

The film became both a critical and commercial success.