'' Yamanam'' is a 1992

Malayalam film Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam ...

, directed by

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, and starring Archana,

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, Syama and

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Plot

A physically disabled girl Ambili ( Archana) is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. Unable to move out of home, she has only to fantasize the exteriors. She turns terribly introvert, fathoming the truth within and becoming positive towards people. She is skilled at making models and toys. She and her widowed mother are gradually sidelined in their own home by her brother Devan and his wife Raji. She and her mother feel isolated when her brother and wife leaves home. Then one of the house models made by Ambili is sold for a good sum, and she becomes more energetic about her work. A doctor proposes to marry Ambili, but she refuses because of the realization that his feeling are only based on sympathy.

Awards

The film won the following awards: ; National Film Awards – 1992 * Best Film on Other Social Issues * Best Supporting Actress –

;

Kerala State Film Awards The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Ch ...

- 1991 * Best Background Music - G.Devarajan

Cast

* Archana * Ramachandran *

*Syama

References

1992 films 1990s Malayalam-language films Films featuring a Best Supporting Actress National Film Award-winning performance Best Film on Other Social Issues National Film Award winners {{1990s-Malayalam-film-stub