Sarapancharam


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. 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. The film was the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 1979.

Cast

The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery.
No.SongSingersLyrics
1"Ambalakkulathile"K. J. YesudasYusufali Kechery
2"Malarinte Manamulla"P. MadhuriYusufali Kechery
3"Saaraswatha Madhuventhum"Vani JairamYusufali Kechery
4"Sringaaram Virunnorukki"P. SusheelaYusufali Kechery
5"Theyyaka Theyyaka"P. Jayachandran, P. MadhuriYusufali 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. It was the highest-grossing Malayalam film at that time.

Remake

Director Hariharan remade the film in Hindi as Anjaam.