# Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal

Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal (transl. The small moments of happiness) is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by C. V. Balakrishnan. It stars Jayaram,Kavya Madhavan, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Kalidas Jayaram, Innocent. It marked the on-screen debut of Kalidas. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film won two National Film Awards—Best Feature Film in Malayalam and Best Choreography (for Kala).

## Plot

Gopan, a single father living with his six-year-old son Achu in Goa, works in a petrol pump and as an occasional tourist photographer. A teenager Celin, his neighbour, falls in love with him, forcing Gopan to reveal that Achu's mother, Asha Lakshmi, is alive and how they were separated.
Gopan and Asha had a run-away marriage as Asha is from a rich family while Gopan is just a videographer at a local studio. Asha, an admired classical dance artist prior to her marriage, left her career to lead a life with Gopan, becoming a simple housewife. After Achu's birth, Maya Varma, a famous classical dance artist, learns of Asha's talent and asks her to join her dance troupe.
Asha's aspiring career starts to conflict with the peaceful life she had with Gopan and their child. This, fuelled by tensions between Gopan and Asha's father, results in Gopan leaving with his son, thinking that it would benefit her life and career.
Gopan meets Maya in Goa accidentally but she acts as if she didn't recognise him. A few days later, Celin brings Maya to Gopan and reveals that Asha never danced again after Gopan left with his son. Gopan and Asha reunite on the advice of Maya that there should be a balance between art and family life.

## Cast

* Jayaram as Gopan
* Kavya Madhavan as Celin
* Kalidas Jayaram as Ashok Gopan (Achu)
* Lakshmi Gopalaswamy as Asha Lakshmi
* Innocent as Jose
* Bhanupriya as Maya Varma
* Lalu Alex as Ashok
* Siddique as Ramesh
* Lena as Deepa
* Kalabhavan Mani as Sudhakaran
* Urmila Unni as Vilasini
* K. P. A. C. Lalitha as Jagadhamma
* Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Shekaran
* Mala Aravindan as Sankaran
* Augustine as Mathews
* Thesni Khan as herself
* Valsala Menon as Asha's grandmother
* Yamuna as Elizabeth
* Babu Swamy as Andrews

## Production

Jayaram signed into play the male lead along with his son Kalidas Jayaram marking his debut as an actor. It was K. P. A. C. Lalitha who suggested the name of Kalidas for the film. For the female lead role, Meenakshi Sheshadri was considered but Lakshmi Gopalaswamy was eventually signed. Bollywood actress Hema Malini had signed to play another important role but was replaced by South Indian actress Bhanupriya. Samyuktha Varma signed into play the role of Celine but opted out due to prior commitments. Later, Sukanya was considered for the role, and finally, Kavya Madhavan essayed the character. The film was shot in Panaji, Goa.

## Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Kaithapram Damodaran; all music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja

## Accolades

| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Malayalam | Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal | Won |
| National Film Awards | Best Choreography | Kala | Won |
| Asianet Film Awards | Best Child Artist | Kalidas Jayaram | Won |
| Kerala Film Critics Awards | Kerala Film Critics Awards for Second Best Actress | Kavya Madhavan | Won |