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'Sayahnam' is a 2000 Malayalam feature film that marks the directorial debut of R. Sarath with screenplay by himself. The film is a drama centred on the environmental and anti-nuclear issue in India. It stars O. Madhavan, Gomathi Mahadevan, Ebrahim Kutty and Alex Kadavil. It won seven Kerala State Film Awards 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



* O. Madhavan

* Jomol

* Remya Nambeesan

Awards



; National Film Awards[http://pib.nic.in/focus/foyr2001/fomar2001/fo270320012b.html "48th National film Awards"]

* Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director - R. Sarath (film director) and M. S. Nazeer (film producer)

; Kerala State Film Awards

* Best Film - 'Sayahnam'

* Best Actor - O. Madhavan

* Best Story - R. Sarath

* Best Dubbing Artist - Gopalakrishnan

* Best Male Singer - Vidhu Prathap

* Best Editing - Beena Paul

* Best Art Direction - A. V. Gokuldas

References




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