Saadaram
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Saadaram is a 1995
Malayalam film directed by Jose Thomas and stars Suresh Gopi
, Lalu Alex
, Geetha, Suvarna Mathew, Chithra, Sreenath
, Kaviyoor Ponnamma
and Sukumari
main roles. The script was written by A. K. Lohithadas. This film was a big flop at box office.
) finds happiness in farming. He leads a happy life along with his family consisting of mother (Kaviyoor Ponnamma
), elder brother, and his family. Raghunandan's fiancee Lekha (Suvarna Mathew) is a research student in literature. One night, on a usual walk through his farm, Raghu saves a severely wounded girl (Geetha]). On the next morning, she introduces herself as Sethulakshmi and informs him that she was brutally raped by gang of men, who later dumped her. Raghu offers her shelter in his farmhouse for next couple of days. Lekha, who happened to make a surprise visit finds Sethu in the farmhouse, whom she mistakes to be having an affair with Raghu. His explanations fails to convince her. Up on knowing about a girl staying at the farmhouse, Harinandan Menon (Lalu Alex
), the elder brother, who is also a senior police officer arrives at the farmhouse. He is shocked to see Sethulakshmi and returns back suddenly without saying anything. Sethu explains Raghu that Hari was one among those men who raped her. On reaching home to know more about the incident, Hari confesses of his mistake and tries to justify that he was in an inebriated condition. But Raghu is adamant of giving justice to Sethu. Raghu in attempt of bringing justice to Sethu faces severe opposition from within his house including his mom, fiancee and sister-in law. Upon knowing that Sethu is a rape victim, Madhavan (Ravi Vallathol) her fiance shows his unwillingness to accept her. In order to give a new life to her, Raghu marries Sethu and brings her to his house. But at home, he is asked by his sister-in law (Chithra) not to bring Sethu inside. Raghu takes Sethu and drives away.
1995 in film
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Malayalam film directed by Jose Thomas and stars Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
, Lalu Alex
Lalu Alex
- Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V...
, Geetha, Suvarna Mathew, Chithra, Sreenath
Sreenath
Sreenath was a popular Malayalam film and television actor. He acted in many hit films, including Shalini Ente Koottukari, Ithu Njangalude Katha, Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, and Kireedam....
, Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma is a Malayalam film actress. She won the Kerala State Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994.Ponnamma was born in Kaviyoor village, near Tiruvalla to a conservative upper-class family...
and Sukumari
Sukumari
Sukumari is an Indian film actress who has primarily acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has been acting since she was 10 years old and has acted in various roles. The total number of her films is presumed to be about two-thousand. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of...
main roles. The script was written by A. K. Lohithadas. This film was a big flop at box office.
Plot
Though a lawyer by profession, Raghunandan Menon (Suresh GopiSuresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
) finds happiness in farming. He leads a happy life along with his family consisting of mother (Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Kaviyoor Ponnamma is a Malayalam film actress. She won the Kerala State Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994.Ponnamma was born in Kaviyoor village, near Tiruvalla to a conservative upper-class family...
), elder brother, and his family. Raghunandan's fiancee Lekha (Suvarna Mathew) is a research student in literature. One night, on a usual walk through his farm, Raghu saves a severely wounded girl (Geetha]). On the next morning, she introduces herself as Sethulakshmi and informs him that she was brutally raped by gang of men, who later dumped her. Raghu offers her shelter in his farmhouse for next couple of days. Lekha, who happened to make a surprise visit finds Sethu in the farmhouse, whom she mistakes to be having an affair with Raghu. His explanations fails to convince her. Up on knowing about a girl staying at the farmhouse, Harinandan Menon (Lalu Alex
Lalu Alex
- Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V...
), the elder brother, who is also a senior police officer arrives at the farmhouse. He is shocked to see Sethulakshmi and returns back suddenly without saying anything. Sethu explains Raghu that Hari was one among those men who raped her. On reaching home to know more about the incident, Hari confesses of his mistake and tries to justify that he was in an inebriated condition. But Raghu is adamant of giving justice to Sethu. Raghu in attempt of bringing justice to Sethu faces severe opposition from within his house including his mom, fiancee and sister-in law. Upon knowing that Sethu is a rape victim, Madhavan (Ravi Vallathol) her fiance shows his unwillingness to accept her. In order to give a new life to her, Raghu marries Sethu and brings her to his house. But at home, he is asked by his sister-in law (Chithra) not to bring Sethu inside. Raghu takes Sethu and drives away.
Cast
- Suresh GopiSuresh GopiSuresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
as Raghunandana Menon - Lalu AlexLalu Alex- Early life :Lalu Alex was born in a Jacobite Christian family in Piravom near Muvattupuzha, Kerala.-Career:He started his career as a supporting actor in early 1980s. He has started his career in supporting as well as in villanoeus roles in I. V...
as Harichandra Menon - Geetha as Sethulakshmi
- Kaviyoor PonnammaKaviyoor PonnammaKaviyoor Ponnamma is a Malayalam film actress. She won the Kerala State Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1971, 1972, 1973, and 1994.Ponnamma was born in Kaviyoor village, near Tiruvalla to a conservative upper-class family...
as Bhanumathi - ChitraChitraChitra is a Sanskrit adjective meaning "excellent, distinguished; bright, bright-coloured". As a noun, it may refer to:* Chitra, the Sanskrit name of Spica virginis**in Hindu astrology, the corresponding nakshatra ....
as Malathi - SivajiSivajiThe name Sivaji can be referred to:* Sivaji , an Indian film directed by S. Shankar* Sivaji , an Indian soundtrack album by A. R...
as Gangadharan - MadhupalMadhupalMadhupal is a Malayalam cinema actor, writer, and film director. Madhupal made his acting debut through Kashmeeram in 1994 and directorial debut through Thalappavu about Naxal Varghese which won several awards in 2008.-Biography:...
as Nazar - SreenathSreenathSreenath was a popular Malayalam film and television actor. He acted in many hit films, including Shalini Ente Koottukari, Ithu Njangalude Katha, Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, and Kireedam....
as Ravichandra Menon - Mammukoya as Veerappan (Kunjalu)
- PriyankaPriyankaPriyanka is a common female given name in India and Sri Lanka. It is a name derived from the Sanskrit word priya for "dear, beloved" or "beautiful or lovable act".The name is derived from the goddess named 'priyankari'....
as Dakshayani - Bindu Panikkar as Rama
- Suvarna Mathew as Lekha
- Sphadikam George as Police Officer
- Ravi Vallathol as Madhavan
- Narayanan Nair as Sankara Warrier
External links
- Saadaram at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...