Soothradharan


Soothradharan is a Malayalam film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine.
Music is by Raveendran master. This is debut film of actress Meera Jasmines.

Plot

Ramesan who supports the five member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches a border town named Pandavapuram under certain circumstances where he finds the conditions to be truly stark and dreary. Director dwells upon the ordeals of life in Pandavapuram. Ramesan is trying in vain to find his friend Leelakrishnan who acts as a hijada to eke out a living.
Devumma who runs a brothel gives him shelter. Seemingly oblivious of the impending doom, Sivani a teenage girl lives with Devumma and Raniamma She falls in love with Ramesan. Bharathiyakka, an old inmate of the whorehouse fills her wallet with money earned by selling virgins to infamous pimps. She persuades Devumma to sell Sivani to a rich and pompous Zamindar Trapped between dreams of hard cash for sustenance and her affection for Sivani, Devumma is trying to save the lives of prostitutes by getting as much money as she can through this ordeal. Sivani's aspirations bite the dust leaving her emotionally shattered, when Devumma decides to sell her. But then matters are put in their proper perspective and the director opts for the usual happy ending.

Cast

Film had notable songs composed by Raveendran Master and lyrics penned by S. Rameshan Nair.
SONGARTISTLYRICSRaga
PerariyamSujathaS. Rameshan NairShuddha Dhanyasi
Ravil Aaro VennilavinK. J. Yesudas, Sujatha MohanS. Rameshan NairKanada
MadhumayeeK. J. YesudasS. Rameshan NairDesh
IrulunnuK. J. YesudasS. Rameshan Nair-
Hari OhmViswanath, Gayathri AshokanS.Rameshan Nair-
Dheem ThananaM. G. SreekumarS. Rameshan NairAarabhi, Shree ragam
DarshanDr. S. P. BalasubramanyamDr. S. P. RameshRagamalika

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