''Swapna Sanchari'' () is a 2011 Indian

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film directed by Kamal, starring

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in the lead roles. It was a success at the box office. Innocent won the Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for this film.

Plot

''Swapna Sanchari'' revolves around the gulf-returned Ajaychandran Nair. He has a lovely wife, Reshmi, and a daughter, Ashwathy, in 9th standard who does not speak much. His father believes in old ways. The movie tracks his ups in life in the first half, where he returns from the Gulf with a huge pocket. He dreams of earning a big name in society, thus buying a

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, an old theatre, land in front of panchayat hall, promising hefty contributions for the community hall, and several other charitable organizations where he can put his name prominently. He undertakes running the village festival completely by himself to earn a big name. Thus, he dreams big but falls short in no time after his business in Dubai falls down. In no time, Ajaychandran reduces nothing to a big zero. The movie sketches the plot of those who fall into debt due to show-off.

Cast

Production

Director Kamal and actor Jayaram joined in ''Swapna Sanchari'', after a gap of 12 years. This was also the second production of Trueline Cinema's Thankachan Emmanuel.

Soundtrack

Box office

The film collected $2,188 from UK box office. The film was declared a commercial success at the Kerala box office.

References

External links

Metromatinee article
{{Kamal (director) 2010s Malayalam-language films Films scored by M. Jayachandran 2011 comedy-drama films 2011 films Indian comedy-drama films Indian family films Films shot in Thodupuzha Films directed by Kamal (director)