| Santhwanam | |
| Director: | Sibi Malayil |
| Producer: | Ousepachan Valakuzhy |
| Cinematography: | Saloo George |
| Music: | Mohan Sithara |
| Editing: | L. Bhoominathan |
| Studio: | Valakuzhy Films |
| Distributor: | Century Films |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Malayalam |
Santhwanam is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by J. Pallassery. It is a remake of the 1991 Telugu film Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Meena, and Bharathi. The music was composed by Mohan Sithara.[1] [2]
Swanthwanam was released in theatres on 19 December 1991. The film is noted for the song "Unni Vaavavo", often credited as one of the best lullabies in Malayalam.[3]
Thambi and his wife Subhadra had only one child, Rajakumaran, who was fondly called Unni and was the pride of their joy. However, Unni fell for a woman and married against his parents' wishes. Years later, their granddaughter Rajalakshmi made her first visit, bringing her closer to her grandparents without knowing that Unni and their daughter in law Chrisy died.
The film's soundtrack contains three songs, all composed by Mohan Sithara, with lyrics by Kaithapram.[4] "Unni Vaavavo" is composed in sankarabharanam raga.[5]
Swanthwanam was released in theatres on 19 December 1991. The lullaby "Unni Vaavavo" is often credited as one of the best lullabies in Malayalam, along with "Omanathinkal Kidavo" and "Thamarakannan Urangenam".[6]