Shubhayathra
1990 film directed by Kamal
Shubhayathra (transl. Happy journey) is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal and written by P. R. Nathan. Starring Jayaram and Parvathy in the lead roles, and Innocent, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Mamukkoya, and Jagadeesh in other pivotal roles, the film examines the life of middle-class Malayalee families in the city of Mumbai.
Plot
Vishnu and Arundhathi, working in Mumbai, meet each other at their common friend, Raman's house. They fall in love at first sight and get married. The film is their struggle to lead a family life and to find an accommodation in a city like Mumbai.
Cast
Production
Jayaram and Parvathy met on the set of this film before getting married in 1992.
Reception
Sukumari plays the role of a "Mumbai widow who would regale everyone with tales of her deceased husband", a character noted for being Anglo-Indian.
Soundtrack
The film's music was composed by Johnson with lyrics by P. K. Gopi. The soundtrack album features five songs.
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