''Sayahnam'' ( en, Twilight) is a 2000

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that marks the directorial debut of R. Sarath with screenplay by himself. The film is a

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centred on the environmental and anti-nuclear issue in India. It stars

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, Gomathi Mahadevan, Ebrahim Kutty and Alex Kadavil. It won seven

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and two National Film Awards.

Plot

An old man K.K. Madhavan noted for his thinking and stance on social issues is proud of his scientist son Siddharthan but upset about the country's involvement in nuclear tests. He continues his crusade against nuclear weapons but together with his loyal wife Bharathi finds himself increasingly isolated as his own son, his party and the country celebrate the nuclear advances made in India.

Cast

* Jomol * Remya Nambeesan

Awards

; National Film Awards *

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- R. Sarath (

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) and M. S. Nazeer (

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) ;

* Best Film - ''Sayahnam'' *

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- R. Sarath * Best Dubbing Artist - Gopalakrishnan * Best Male Singer - Vidhu Prathap *

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- Beena Paul *

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- A. V. Gokuldas

References

External links

''Sayahnam''
at the

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Movie Database
''Sayahnam''
at the Malayalam Movie Database {{KeralaStateFilmAwardBestFilm 2000s Malayalam-language films Films scored by Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath 2000 directorial debut films 2000 films Films directed by R. Sarath Best Debut Feature Film of a Director National Film Award winners