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 Jayan as Chandrasekharan Sheela as Saudhamini Priya (Sarapancharam actress) as Baby Sathaar as Prabhakaran P. K. Abraham as Saudamini's Husband Nellikkodu Bhaskaran as Sidhayyan Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Subbaiyer Baby Sumathi as Young Baby Kottayam Shantha Bhaskara Kurup as Chellappan Jayachandran as Baby's Boyfriend Ramesh Sarath Babu as Baby's Friend (Guest role) Shankar as Baby's friend Bhavani as Malli Rajan Padoor as Gopala Pilla Major Stanli as Young Prabhakaran
Soundtrack The music was composed by G. Devarajan and the lyrics were written by Yusufali Kechery.
No. Song Singers Lyrics 1 "Ambalakkulathile" K. J. Yesudas Yusufali Kechery 2 "Malarinte Manamulla" P. Madhuri Yusufali Kechery 3 "Saaraswatha Madhuventhum" Vani Jairam Yusufali Kechery 4 "Sringaaram Virunnorukki" P. Susheela 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. It was the highest-grossing Malayalam film at that time.
Remake Director Hariharan remade the film in Hindi as Anjaam (1986).
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