| Sallapam | |
| Director: | Sundar Das |
| Producer: | N. Krishnakumar (Kireedam Unni) |
| Music: | Johnson |
| Cinematography: | Ramachandra Babu |
| Editing: | G. Murali |
| Distributor: | Kripa Films |
| Runtime: | 155 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Malayalam |
Sallapam is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Dileep, and Manju Warrier. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as Egire Paavurama.[1]
Radha comes from a poor family and dreams of becoming a great singer. She falls in love with Sasikumar, who calls himself Junior Yesudas. Sasikumar is also from a poor family. When Radha asks to marry Sasikumar, he says he is helpless as he has a lot of responsibilities and does not have any money. Radha decides to commit suicide but is rescued by her cousin whom she understands was in love with her.
The songs were composed by Johnson, with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri.
| Track | Song | Artist(s) | Raga | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Chandana Cholayil" | K. J. Yesudas | Pahadi | |
| 2 | "Ponnil Kulichu" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | Darbari Kanada | |
| 3 | "Panchavarna" | K. S. Chithra | Sudha Dhanyasi | |
| 4 | "Padha Smaranasugham" | K. J. Yesudas | Latangi | |
| 5 | "Ponnil Kulichu" | K. S. Chithra | Darbari Kanada | |
| 6 | "Ponnil Kulichu (Bit)" | K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | Darbari Kanada |
The film became both a critical[2] and commercial success.[3] [4] [5] [6]