Balyakalasakhi (2014)

Balyakalasakhi, a compelling 2014 Malayalam romantic musical drama, weaves an enchanting tale of love and longing. Masterfully written and directed by novice Pramod Payyannur, the film draws inspiration from the timeless 1944 novel by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. The narrative unfolds around Majeed (Mammootty) and Suhra (Isha Talwar), childhood sweethearts hailing from contrasting financial backgrounds. Born into opulence, Majeed finds himself irresistibly drawn to his less fortunate neighbour, Suhra. Their story takes a somber turn with the death of Suhra's father, leaving her grappling to make ends meet. Majeed, moved by her plight, implores his father to fund her education, but his pleas fall on deaf ears. Frustrated and heartbroken, Majeed distances himself from his home, embarking on a journey to unknown terrains. Along the way, we encounter a vibrant array of characters penned by Basheer such as Ettukali Mammoonju and Ottakannan Pokker, adding layers to this captivating narrative. The film takes on a meta aspect with the launch of the film edition of the novel Balyakalasakhi, introduced by Leela Menon to Fabi Basheer, wife of Vaikom Muhammed Basheer. This cinematic marvel, the first blockbuster Malayalam movie of 2014, is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit, guaranteed to leave an indelible impression on its viewers.

Balyakalasakhi is a drama movie featuring Shane Nigam and directed by Pramod Payyannur.

Balyakalasakhi is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Yupp TV and it's also available on Sun Nxt.