Gandharvam

Gandharvam

Year: 1993

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Sangeeth Sivan

ComedyRomanceAction

A romantic film packed with fun and adventure Gandharavam tells the story of an auto mechanic who falls in love with the daughter of a crime mob family.

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Main Characters – Gandharvam (1993)

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Samuel Alexander (Mohanlal)

A fun-loving automobile workshop owner who dreams of theatre more than profit. His artistic zeal makes him impulsive, yet deeply loyal to those he loves. He pursues Sreedevi across social barriers, risking family harmony for artistic and romantic fulfillment.

🎭 Drama ❤️ Romance 🎬 Theater 💼 Career

Sreedevi Menon (Kanchan)

Daughter of a wealthy businessman, she steps into the lead role in Shakunthalam and falls for Sam. Her actions—romantic, decisive, and resourceful—change the course of many lives. She endures deceit, elopement, and pregnancy with quiet resolve.

❤️ Romance 👩‍🎤 Artist 🧭 Loyalty

Meledath Vishwanatha Menon (Devan)

A powerful patriarch who guards his family’s wealth and reputation. He distrusts Sam due to social differences, creating pressure and conflict. His stance gradually softens as the family is drawn into caring for the newborn child.

👔 Power 👨‍💼 Patriarch 💷 Wealth

Vishnu Menon (Devan)

Son of Menon who shares his father’s protective stance but resents Sam. He initially plots to secure the family legacy through political alliances, then reconsiders as events unfold around the baby’s future. He embodies pride, frustration, and a capacity for change.

👨‍👦 Family 💎 Ego ⚖️ Justice

IG Ravindran Nair (Vijayakumar)

A friend turned schemer who uses his influence to advance his own agenda. He masterminds plans that leverage marriage and a business empire, and his manipulation adds danger and urgency to the plot. His activities drive major conflict in the second half.

🏛️ Politics 💰 Greed 🗝️ Manipulation

Rajkumar (Kazan Khan)

The antagonist who stalks the family's fortunes, involved in kidnapping and attempt on the baby’s life. He embodies the ruthless drive for power and lineage. His defeat marks a tipping point toward reconciliation.

🪓 Villainy 🗡️ Crime

Pappu Mesthiri (Jagathy Sreekumar)

Sam’s friend and fellow theater man who provides comic relief and practical support. His loyalty anchors Sam during turbulent times. He helps navigate through artistic and personal storms.

🎭 Comedy 🗣️ Theatre 🤝 Friendship

Mammunju (Kunchan)

Part of Sam’s circle, a friend who shares the eccentricities of the theater world. He stands by Sam through misadventures and plans to stage a grand production. His jovial demeanor lightens tense moments.

🎭 Comedy 🧭 Adventure

Preman (Prem Kumar)

Another confidant in Sam’s troupe, whose presence underscores the camaraderie among artists. He contributes to the group's schemes and emotional beats with steady support.

🎭 Drama 👥 Friendship

Gracy Kutty (Graceykutty) (Kaviyoor Ponnamma)

Sam’s mother, worried about his carefree life and eager for stability. Her concern reflects the generational tension between art and family duties. She ultimately seeks the well-being of her son and grandchild.

👩‍👦 Mother 🛡️ Protector

Komalam (Kalpana)

The leading actress who initially plays Shakunthala but elopes with Krishnan Kutty, creating a crisis for the production. Her actions set off the series of romantic and professional upheavals that follow.

🎭 Actress 💔 Elopement

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Major Themes – Gandharvam (1993)

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🎭 Theater and Ambition

Sam's life revolves around theater and staging Kalidasa's Shakunthalam; his workshop world blends with his artistic dreams. The pursuit of a perfect role mirrors his pursuit of love, drawing him into risky choices. The drama on stage bleeds into his personal life, testing loyalties and priorities.

❤️ Love Across Boundaries

Sam and Sreedevi's romance defies class and family expectations, leading to elopement and pregnancy. Family members react with fear, pride, and rivalry as wealth and status come into play. The narrative shows how love becomes a catalyst that reshapes loyalties and destinies.

🕊️ Family Ties and Reconciliation

The patriarch Meledath Vishwanatha Menon and his son Vishnu's opinions shift as a baby enters the picture, changing the dynamics of the family and its empire. Rivalries soften when the newborn is seen as a potential heir, prompting protection and reconciliation. Sam's decision to reunite with Sreedevi signals a fragile but growing family bond.

💰 Power, Wealth, and Manipulation

Ravindran Nair uses wealth and influence to shape marriages and control for business gain. Rajkumar's kidnapping plot underscores the lengths ambition will go. The narrative critiques dynastic greed as true loyalties emerge amid crisis.

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