Anubandham (1985 film)
Anubandham is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by I. V. Sasi. It stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Seema, and Shobana. The film won four Kerala State Film Awards—Best Story, Best Actress, Best Child Artist, and Best Editor.
Plot
A widow, Sunandha, lives in poverty with her child. Bhaskaran and Vijayalakshmi live with their son, Jayan, in the neighbourhood. Desperate to earn a living, Sunandha starts a kindergarten with the help of her silent admirer, teacher, and ex-lover, Murali Mash. Just as her life seems to be headed toward stability, a tragic event complicates their living situation in the village.Cast
- Mammootty as Muraleedharan Master
- Mohanlal as Bhaskaran
- Seema as Sunanda
- Shobana as Vijayalakshmi
- Master Vimal as Harimon
- Master Prasobh as Jayan
- Thilakan as Menon
- Sukumari as Malu
- Kunchan as Krishnankutty
- Sankaradi as Joseph
- Premji as Valiya Nampoothiri
- Jagannatha Varma as Bhaskaran's Father
- Paravoor Bharathan as Rtd Judge
- Bahadoor as Madhavan
- Kunjandi as Hydrose
- Janardhanan as Police Officer
- Thodupuzha Vasanthi
- Jalaja as Sindhu
Release
Box office
The film was a commercial success.Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Panthalam K. P. and Bichu Thirumala.| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
| 1 | "Akhilaandamandalam" | P. Susheela, Chorus | Panthalam K. P. | |
| 2 | "Kannaanthaliyum" | K. J. Yesudas | Bichu Thirumala |
Awards
;Kerala State Film Awards- Best Actress - Seema
- Best Child Artist - Master Vimal
- Best Story - M. T. Vasudevan Nair
- Best Editor - K. Narayanan