''Sanchari'' () is a 1981 Indian
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...
-language film produced and directed by Boban Kunchacko and written by
P. K. Sarangapani. The film stars
Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 6 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the hist ...
,
Jayan
Krishnan Madhavan Nair (25 July 1939 – 16 November 1980), better known by his stage name Jayan, born as the son of Madhavan Pillai (Kerala title), Pillai and Bharathiyamma in Kollam district, Kollam, was an Indian actor, Officer (armed forc ...
,
K. P. Ummer,
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hin ...
, and
Adoor Bhasi
K. Bhaskaran Nair (1 March 1929 – 29 March 1990), professionally credited by his stage name Adoor Bhasi, was an Indian actor and film director. He was mostly cast as a sidekick to protagonists, particularly Prem Nazir. His comedic roles were w ...
in substantial roles. The film features songs composed by
K. J. Yesudas and background score by Guna Singh. The film was a hit.
Cast
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Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 6 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the hist ...
as Dhwaja, Sumesh and Suresh (Triple role)
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Jayan
Krishnan Madhavan Nair (25 July 1939 – 16 November 1980), better known by his stage name Jayan, born as the son of Madhavan Pillai (Kerala title), Pillai and Bharathiyamma in Kollam district, Kollam, was an Indian actor, Officer (armed forc ...
as Bhargavan
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K. P. Ummer as Mammad
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Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan (; born 21 May 1960), known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor and filmmaker who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam cinema besides also having sporadically appeared in Tamil cinema, Tamil, Hin ...
as Sekher
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Sankaradi as Sankaran
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Shubha as Shubha
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Unnimary as Sumuki
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Santhakumari as Saudamini
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Roja Ramani as Sumam
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N. Govindankutty as Vaasu
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G. K. Pillai as Keshavan
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Shyama as Young Sumam
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Sukumari as Kotha/Kadambari
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Thikkurussy Sukumaran Nair as Sundareshan Nair
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Bahadoor
Padiyath Kochumoideen Kunjalu (1930 22 May 2000), better known by his stage name Bahadoor, was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam films, primarily in comedic roles. He, along with Adoor Bhasi, were the two major comedians in Malayalam ...
as Sankaran
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Alummoodan as E. D. Palpu
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S. P. Pillai as Palpu's father
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Premji as Vaidyar
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Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar Achary (born 5 January 1951), better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar or simply Jagathy, is an Indian actor, director and playback singer, who has appeared in over 1500 Malayalam films in a career spanning almost four deca ...
as Mani
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Kaduvakulam Antony as Hospital attendant
Soundtrack
The film features songs composed by
K. J. Yesudas with lyrics by
Yusufali Kechery.
Background score was provided by Guna Singh.
Release
The film was released on 26 February 1981, after the death of actor Jayan. It had a good run in theatres.
References
External links
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1981 films
1980s Malayalam-language films
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