Chakoram

Chakoram (lit. 'Chakora'; transl. Pheasant) is a 1994 Indian Malayalam romantic drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by M. A. Venu. The film stars Shanthi Krishna and Murali in the lead roles along with Philomina, Kuthiravattom Pappu, Mamukkoya, Cochin Hanifa and Sudheesh in other pivotal roles. The music for the film was composed by Johnson.

Chakoram
Film poster
Directed by	M. A. Venu
Written by	A. K. Lohithadas
Produced by	V. V. Babu
Starring	Shanthi Krishna Murali Philomina Kuthiravattom Pappu Mamukkoya Cochin Hanifa Sudheesh
Cinematography	Prathapan
Edited by	Hariharaputhran
Music by	Johnson
Production company	Srushti Films International
Distributed by	Chandrakanth Release
Release date	26 November 1994 (1994-11-26)
Running time	145 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Shanthi Krishna won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her role as Sharadammini, and Venu won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Debut Director.

Plot

The film is about an arrogant and bold spinster, in her thirties, whose life turns upside-down with the arrival of an ex-army-man in the neighbourhood.

Cast

• Shanthi Krishna as Sharadammini
• Murali as Lance Naik Mukundan Menon
• Philomina as Amminiyamma
• Kuthiravattom Pappu as Ammama
• Mamukkoya as Pookunju
• Cochin Haneefa as Sreedharan Kartha
• Sudheesh as Unni
• Santhakumari
• Bobby Kottarakkara as Govindankutty
• Ottapalam Pappan
• Reshmi Soman as Sunanda
• Anila Sreekumar

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Johnson and lyrics were written by Kaithapram

Song	Artist(s)
"Thaanaro Thannaro"	MG Sreekumar
"Paalaazhithirakalil"	KJ Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan
"Naattumaavin"	KS Chithra
"Naattumaavin"	KJ Yesudas, KS Chithra

External links

• Chakoram at IMDb