Shantham (2001): Cast & Plot
Shantham is a 2001 film directed by Jayaraj, starring I. M. Vijayan, KPAC Lalitha and Seema Biswas. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
Malayalam What Is Shantham About?
The premise of Shantham without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man named Velayudhan lives amid a community torn apart by civil strife and relentless street fighting. During the chaos he is forced to kill his best friend, leaving him wracked with guilt and inner turmoil. As he struggles with remorse, rival political factions seize the chance to pursue revenge against him, threatening his safety and forcing him to confront the violent world around him.
Shantham Themes & Keywords
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Shantham Cast
I. M. Vijayan leads the cast, with KPAC Lalitha and Seema Biswas. Directed by Jayaraj; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jayaraj
More from Jayaraj
More films directed by Jayaraj: Humour, Bhayanakam, Veeram and Ottaal.
Shantham Plot Summary
What happens in Shantham from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a landscape scarred by civil conflict, two mothers navigate sorrow, guilt, and the search for grace amid the echoes of a brutal street war. Velayudhan, I. M. Vijayan, a young man living in a town torn apart by factional fighting, finds himself driven to a terrible act when he kills his best friend. The weight of that choice shatters him with guilt and remorse, setting off a chain of emotional reckonings that ripple through the lives around him.
Full summary
The whole story of Shantham, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Shantham?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrayed Velayudhan, the young man who kills his best friend?
Shantham Also Known As
Also known as “Calmness”.
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Shantham FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Shantham, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shantham?
Shantham runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Shantham released?
Shantham was released on February 27, 2001.
Who directed Shantham?
Shantham was directed by Jayaraj.
More films by Jayaraj Who is in the cast of Shantham?
Shantham stars I. M. Vijayan, KPAC Lalitha and Seema Biswas, among 4 credited actors.
Does Shantham have a post-credit scene?
No. Shantham has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shantham in?
The original language of Shantham is Malayalam.
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