Santhwanam

For the television serial, see Santhwanam (TV series).

Santhwanam (transl. Consolation) is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by J. Pallassery. It is a remake of the 1991 Telugu film Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Meena, and Bharathi. The music was composed by Mohan Sithara.^[1][2]

Santhwanam
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Sibi Malayil
Written by	J. Pallassery
Produced by	Ousepachan Valakuzhy
Starring	Nedumudi Venu Meena Bharathi
Cinematography	Saloo George
Edited by	L. Bhoominathan
Music by	Mohan Sithara
Production company	Valakuzhy Films
Distributed by	Century Films
Release date	19 December 1991 (1991-12-19)
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Swanthwanam was released in theatres on 19 December 1991. The film is noted for the song "Unni Vaavavo," often credited as one of the best lullabies in Malayalam.^[3]

Plot

Thambi and his wife Subhadra had only one child, Rajakumaran, who was fondly called Unni and was the pride of their joy. However, Unni fell for a woman and married against his parents' wishes. Years later, their granddaughter Rajalakshmi paid her first visit, bringing her closer to her grandparents without knowing that Unni and their daughter-in-law Chrisy had died.

Cast

• Nedumudi Venu as Rajasekaran Thambi
• Meena as Rajalakshmi
• Bharathi as Subhadra
• Suresh Gopi as Rajakumaran Thambi, Thambi's son
• Jagathy Sreekumar as Kunjunni Nair
• M. S. Thripunithura as Swaminathan, Thambi's friend
• Murali as James
• Zainuddin as Venu, bank staff
• Rekha as Thambi's Niece
• Mamukkoya as Kareem bhai, boat driver
• Bindu Ramakrishnan as Thambi's relative

Soundtrack

The film's soundtrack contains three songs, all composed by Mohan Sithara, with lyrics by Kaithapram.^[4] "Unni Vaavavo" is composed in sankarabharanam raga.^[5]

Santhwanam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

No.	Title	Singer	Length
1.	"Swarakanyakamaar"	K. S. Chitra	5:13
2.	"Unni Vaavavo (F)"	K. S. Chitra	4:59
3.	"Unni Vaavavo (M)"	K. J. Yesudas	5:00

Release

Swanthwanam was released in theatres on 19 December 1991. The lullaby "Unni Vaavavo" is often credited as one of the best lullabies in Malayalam, along with "Omanathinkal Kidavo" and "Thamarakannan Urangenam".^[6]