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Sammohanam (1994)

Sammohanam poster
Original title
സമ്മോഹനം
Directed by
C.P. Padmakumar
Genre
drama
Country
India
Runtime
1h 46m
Rating
6.0 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A small community in rural India is observed through their daily lives and personal struggles. The film focuses on the subtle emotions and relationships that shape their world.

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What happens

Sammohanam (Enchantment) is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by C. P. Padmakumar, starring Murali, Nedumudi Venu and Archana. The film was selected in the Best of the Fest category at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 1995. The film is based on Rithubhedangal, a story written by Balakrishnan Mangad. The film being non-commercial and off-beat, was made on a controlled budget. Ilaiyaraaja did this film without charging fees as he was impressed with its storyline and also won Kerala State Film Award for Best Background Music. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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