Bharatham

Bharatham
Directed by	Sibi Malayil
Produced by	Mohanlal
Written by	A. K. Lohithadas
Starring	Mohanlal; Urvashi; Nedumudi Venu; Lakshmi
Music by	Raveendran
Cinematography	Anandakuttan
Editing by	L. Bhoominathan
Studio	Pranavam Arts
Distributed by	Seven Arts Release
Release date(s)	March 29, 1991.
Running time	147 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

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Bharatham (Malayalam: ഭരതം) is a 1991 musical/drama Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu and Lakshmi. The film is especially known for its music that is largely Carnatic Classical and Semi Classical. The film also features stellar performances by Mohanlal and Nedumudi Venu.

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The story is a modern day adaptation of Ramayana from Bharath's perspective. How, in the absence of his elder brother, Bharath takes the responsibility of the family and hide his griefs is the core of the story.

Kalliyur Gopinathan alias Gopi (Mohanlal) is a member of a happy family with carnatic music heritage and he himself is a good singer. Kalliyur Raman (Nedumudi Venu) who is an excellent singer, is Gopi's elder brother, guru and role model. Raman is married to the character played by Lakshmi and Gopi is in love with the character played by Urvashi. Raman reigns in the family and in the society with his music. But he turns alcoholic. Despite several attempts by family members to make him give up the habit and several failed assurances to his family members, he is unable to give up the habit. Movie depicts Raman reaching for a concert in an inebriated state and Gopi is forced to take over. He is an instant hit with the masses. This has been depicted quite symbolically during the song Sree Vinayagam. Gopi's music, which was hidden behind his brother's charisma now flows out in full strength. Taking this as an insult, Raman starts hating his brother and strives hard to recover from alcoholism. His morale is shattered when organizers of the Tyagaraja Aaradhana select his brother over him to perform. He attends the concert in a drunken state but is able to appreciate his brother's talent. With a longing to get rid of the alcoholism and perform a concert with his brother, he sets on a pilgrimage, but was never to return. Gopi, getting to know that Raman is killed in an accident, is forced to conceal this truth because of their vocally disabled sister's marriage. Gopi gets lot of moral support with his love-interest, who also knows about the truth. Gopi's trauma reaches penultimate when his family comes to know about Raman's death and that Gopi was concealing it. Everything ends fine when the family understands his intentions.

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[edit] Soundtrack

The acclaimed soundtrack of this movie was composed by Music Maestro Raveendran Master for which the acclaimed lyrics were penned by Kaithapram. All the songs of this movie were instant hits.

Track	Song Title	Singer(s)	Other notes
1	"Gopangane"	Dr. K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra	Duet song picturised on Mohanlal and Urvashi. Raagam:Naatta
2	"Raajamathangi" ("Dwani prasadham")	Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Dr. K. J. Yesudas	Title song. Raagam:Raagamaalika (Mayamalavagowla, Thodi, Arabhi, Kanada)
3	"Raghuvamshapathe"	Dr. K. J. Yesudas	Kacheri performance by Mohanlal. Raagam:Sankarabharanam
4	"Ramakadha"	Dr. K. J. Yesudas	Sentimental performance by Mohanlal. Raagam:Shubhapantuvarali
5	"Sree Vinayakam"	Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, Dr. K. J. Yesudas	Kacheri performance by Mohanlal and Nedumudi Venu. Raagam:Hamsadhvani
6	"Bharatham"	Kallara Gopan, Sangeetha	Not picturised in film.
7	"Nagarina"	M. G. Sreekumar	Not picturised in film.