| Soothradharan | |
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| Directed by | A. K. Lohithadas |
| Written by | A. K. Lohithadas |
| Produced by | Milan Jaleel |
| Starring | Dileep Meera Jasmine Kalabhavan Mani Bindu Panicker |
| Cinematography | Alagappan N |
| Edited by | Don Max |
| Music by | Raveendran (Songs) S.P.Venkitesh (Background music) |
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Running time | 162 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Soothradharan (transl. Strategist) is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep and Meera Jasmine, while Kalabhavan Mani, Bindu Panicker, and Cochin Haneefa play other important roles.
The music of the movie was done by Raveendran master. This film marks the debut of Meera Jasmine. Bindu Panicker and Cochin Haneefa won the Second Best Actress and Second Best Actor Awards at the Kerala State Film Awards of India.[1][2]
Ramesan, who supports the five-member family by selling pickles and other eatables, reaches a border town named Pandavapuram under certain circumstances. He finds the conditions in Pandavapuram to be truly stark and dreary. The 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 make a living.
Devumma, who runs a brothel, gives him shelter. Seemingly oblivious to 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.
The film had notable songs composed by Raveendran Master, and the lyrics written by S. Rameshan Nair.
| Song | Artist | Lyrics | Raga(s) |
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| "Perariyam" | Sujatha Mohan | S. Rameshan Nair | Shuddha Dhanyasi |
| "Ravil Aaro Vennilavin" | K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan | S. Rameshan Nair | Kanada |
| "Madhumayee" | K. J. Yesudas | S. Rameshan Nair | Desh |
| "Irulunnu" | K. J. Yesudas | S. Rameshan Nair | |
| "Hari Ohm" | Viswanath, Gayathri Ashokan | S.Rameshan Nair | |
| "Dheem Thanana" | M. G. Sreekumar | S. Rameshan Nair | Aarabhi, Shree ragam |
| "Darshan" | Dr. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Dr. S. P. Ramesh | Ragamalika (Desh, Brindabani Sarang) |
| Award | Category | Recipient |
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| Kerala State Film Awards | Second Best Actor | Cochin Haneefa |
| Second Best Actress | Bindu Panicker |
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