Sallapam
Sallapam is a 1996 Malayalam-language film directed by Sundar Das and written by A. K. Lohithadas, starring Manoj K. Jayan, Manju Warrier and Dileep. The music was composed by Johnson. The film was remade in Telugu as "Egire Paavurama". Synopsis. Radha comes from a poor family and dreams of becoming a great singer. She falls in love with Sasikumar, who calls himself Junior Yesudas. Sasikumar is also from a poor family. When Radha asks to marry Sasikumar, he says he is helpless as he has a lot of responsibilities and he does not have the money. Radha decides  to commit suicide but is rescued by her cousin whom she understands was in love with her. Music. The songs were composed by Johnson, with lyrics by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri. Reception. "Sallapam" was released at the same time as "Hitler" and "Kaalapani", but emerged as a superhit. Box office. The film became both a critical and commercial success.