Rangam

Rangam

Promotional Poster
Directed by IV Sasi
Written by MT Vasudevan Nair
Screenplay by MT Vasudevan Nair
Starring Mohanlal
Shobhana
Raveendran
Music by KV Mahadevan
Cinematography N. C Thara
Edited by K. Narayanan
Production
company
VC Films
Distributed by VC Films
Release dates
  • 14 July 1985 (1985-07-14)
Country India
Language Malayalam

Rangam is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobhana and Raveendran in lead roles. The film had musical score by KV Mahadevan.[1][2][3]

Plot

Appuni (Mohanlal) is a Kathakali artist strugglingto end both ends meet. However, he sends his lover Chandramathi (Shobhana) to Madras to do higher studies in classical dance. Once back from Madras, Chandramathi joins Sadanam, the Kathakali and arts center of Appuni which is run by Karunakara Panikker Asan (Jagannatha Varma)a good-hearted art lover . Things change when Madhavan (Raveendran), the son of Asan returns from Russia. He eyes Chandramathi . She falls into his offering and jilts Appuni to marry Madhavan. Heartbroken Appuni decides to leave Sadanam, but is persuaded by Asan to return back when in need. Madhavan modernises the center. Jayanthi Motwani, a north Indian rich girl visits the center to learn Kathakali who allures Madhavan and takes him to Bombay to her dance institute. After learning the departure of Madhavan leaving behind his wife, Asan dies. Appunni takes the charge of Sadanam and helps Chandramathi to built it up. Madhavan realizes that he is being cheated by Jayanthi and comes back to Sadanam but is unwelcomed by Chandramathi. He threatens her and warns Appunni to leave Sadanam. In a stage performance Appuni plays Bheeman and Madhavan Dushasanan, Appuni kills him to save Sadanam. He is arrested by police, who consoles Chandramathi and reminds her about the bright days waiting for Sadanam.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by KV Mahadevan and lyrics was written by S Ramesan Nair.

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 Aaraarum Ariyaathe Krishnachandran S Ramesan Nair
2 Bhaavayaami Raghuraamam Vani Jairam
3 Kadhakalippadam Kalamandalam Hyderali Traditional
4 Sarggathapassilakum Nimisham Vani Jairam S Ramesan Nair
5 Swaathi Hridaya K. J. Yesudas S Ramesan Nair
6 Thamburaan Paattinu Krishnachandran S Ramesan Nair
7 Vanashree Mukham KS Chithra, Krishnachandran S Ramesan Nair

References

  1. ↑ "Rangam". www.malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
  2. ↑ "Rangam". malayalasangeetham.info. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
  3. ↑ "Rangam". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
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