Soothradhaaran

Soothradharan is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film stars Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Kalabhavan Mani, and Bindu Panicker in key roles.

Plot Summary

The movie revolves around Ramesan, who supports a five-member family by selling pickles and other eatables. He reaches the border town of Pandavapuram under certain circumstances and finds the conditions there to be stark and dreary. Ramesan is trying to find his friend Leelakrishnan, who acts as a hijada to make a living. Devumma, who runs a brothel, gives him shelter. Sivani, a teenage girl living with Devumma and Raniamma, falls in love with Ramesan. The film explores themes of survival and redemption in a harsh environment, ultimately leading to a happy ending.

Cast and Crew

Director and Writer: A. K. Lohithadas

Starring: Dileep, Meera Jasmine, Kalabhavan Mani, Bindu Panicker, Cochin Haneefa, Salim Kumar, Chithra, Kanakadurga, and others.

Music: Composed by Raveendran Master, with lyrics by S. Rameshan Nair.

Awards

(Kerala State Film Awards)

Second Best Actor: Cochin Haneefa

Second Best Actress: Bindu Panicker.