Sarapancharam Explained
Sarapancharam is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Hariharan from a story by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan. It stars Jayan, Sheela, and Sathaar and Latha, with P. K. Abraham and Oduvil Unnikrishnan in supporting roles. Jayan played the role of the main antagonist in the film. It was also one of the first notable films of Oduvil Unnikrishnan, who played the role of a lawyer.[1] It was a breakthrough film in Jayan's career.
The story line of the film is loosely based on D. H. Lawrence's 1928 novel Lady Chatterley's Lover, though there are significant differences in plot and characterisation.[2] The film was the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 1979.[3]
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|
| 1 | "Ambalakkulathile" | | Yusufali Kechery |
| 2 | "Malarinte Manamulla" | | Yusufali Kechery |
| 3 | "Saaraswatha Madhuventhum" | | Yusufali Kechery |
| 4 | "Sringaaram Virunnorukki" | | Yusufali Kechery |
| 5 | "Theyyaka Theyyaka" | P. Jayachandran, P. Madhuri | Yusufali Kechery | |
Box office
This film was commercial success and a breakthrough film in Jayan's career. The dialogues and body language of Jayan was well received. He began appearing in prominent leading roles thereafter.[4] [5] It was the highest-grossing Malayalam film at that time.[6] [7] [8]
Remake
Director Hariharan remade the film in Hindi as Anjaam (1986).
Notes and References
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- Jayan Films . JPG . . ml . https://web.archive.org/web/20110715081335/http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll137/srikanthdileep/Action%20Hero%20Jayan-%20Memoirs/JayanFilms.jpg . 15 July 2011 . 2023-06-13.
- News: Anu James . Remembering 'Kolilakkam' superstar Jayan on his 35th death anniversary . . live . 18 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160815152611/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/remembering-kolilakkam-superstar-jayan-his-35th-death-anniversary-654971 . 15 August 2016.
- Web site: 16 November 2019 . Jayan's memories live on though Malayalam cinema lost its first action hero four decades ago . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210630045048/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/11/16/actor-jayan-malayalam-movies-action-hero-dress-circle.amp.html . 30 June 2021 . 11 March 2022 . Malayala Manorama.
- Web site: ജയന് തരംഗത്തിന്റെ ആരംഭം . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210730233402/https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/397752-backlight-malayalam-movie-sarapanjaram.html . 30 July 2021 . 9 August 2020 . mangalam.com . ml.
- Web site: 16 November 2013 . Remembering 'Kolilakkam' superstar Jayan on his 35th death anniversary . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160815152611/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/remembering-kolilakkam-superstar-jayan-his-35th-death-anniversary-654971 . 15 August 2016 . 18 September 2016 . International Business Times.
- Web site: 17 November 2019 . Jayan death anniversary: Here are 5 much-acclaimed movies of the action hero of Malayalam cinema . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210629201909/https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2019/nov/17/jayan-death-anniversary-here-are-5-much-acclaimed-movies-of-the-action-hero-of-malayalam-cinema-102642.html . 29 June 2021 . 11 March 2022 . The New Indian Express.
- Web site: 16 November 2020 . Remembering Jayan: Five lesser-known facts about Malayalam cinema's first action hero! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201209025816/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/remembering-jayan-five-lesser-known-facts-about-malayalam-cinemas-first-action-hero/articleshow/79234328.cms . 9 December 2020 . 11 March 2022 . The Times of India.
