''Swapna Sanchari'' () is a 2011 Indian

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-language comedy drama film directed by Kamal, starring

Jayaram Jayaram Subramaniam, (born 10 December 1965) known mononymously as Jayaram, is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Malayalam,Tamil films, along with a few Telugu films. He is also a chenda percussionist, mimicry artist, and occasional ...

and

Samvrutha Sunil Samvritha Sunil (born 31 October 1986) is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films. She made her debut in 2004 through the film ''Rasikan'' directed by Lal Jose before which she had also appeared as a junior artist in the film '' Ayal ...

in the lead roles. It was a success at the box office.

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won the Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for this film.

Plot

''Swapna Sanchari'' revolves around the gulf-returned Ajaychandran Nair (

). He has a lovely wife Reshmi (

) and a 9th standard daughter Ashwathy (

Anu Emmanuel Anu Emmanuel (; born 28 March 1996) is an Indian actress born in the United States who appears in Telugu films alongside a few Tamil films. She debuted as a heroine in the 2016 Malayalam film '' Action Hero Biju''. She made her Telugu debut wi ...

) who does not speak more. His father (

) believes in old ways. The movie tracks his ups in life in the first half, where he returns from Gulf with a huge pocket. He dreams of earning a big name in the society, thus buys a

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, an old theatre, land in front of panchayat hall, promised hefty contributions for community hall and several other charitable organizations where he can put his name in front. He undertakes running the village festival completely by himself to earn a big name. Thus he dreams big but falls short in no time after his business in Dubai falls down. In no time Ajaychandran reduces nothing to big zero. The movie sketches the plot of those who falls into debt due to show-off.

Cast

as Ajayachandran Nair *

as Reshmi (Ajayachandran's wife) *

as Ashwathy (Achu) (Ajayachandran's daughter) **

Bhama Rekhitha R. Kurup, better known by her stage name Bhamaa, is a former Indian actress who mainly appeared in Malayalam and Kannada-language films. She made her cinematic debut in 2007 with the Malayalam film ''Nivedyam'', directed by A. K. Loh ...

as Adult Ashwathy (Cameo) *

as Achuthan Nair (Ajayachandran's Father) *

Harisree Ashokan Harisree Ashokan is an Indian actor and director who is known for his comedy roles in Malayalam films. Ashokan has acted in more than 200 Malayalam films. He started his career as a mimicry artist in the troupe Harisree and then worked in Kala ...

as Rameshan *

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as Sugathan * Krupa as Ajayachandran's Sister * Balachandran Chullikkadu as Lakshmi's Father *

Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar P. K. (born 5 January 1951), better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar or simply Jagathy, is an Indian actor, director and playback singer, who has appeared in over 1500 Malayalam films in a career spanning almost four decades ...

as Devaram (the Astrologer) *

Meera Nandan Meera Nandan is an Indian actress who appears mainly in Malayalam films. She also appeared in a few Tamil and Telugu films. Early life Meera Nandan was born as Meera Nandakumar on 26 November 1990 as the daughter of Nandakumar and Maya at P ...

as Older Lakshmi * Irshad as Raveendran Nair *

Manikandan Pattambi Manikandan Pattambi ( ml, മണികണ്ഠൻ പട്ടാമ്പി) is an Indian television, stage, and film actor. He's best known for his roles in Malayalam television. He became famous for his character ''Sathyasheelan'' in the si ...

Sasi Kalinga V. Chandrakumar, better known by his stage name Sasi Kalinga, was an Indian actor who worked in Malayalam cinema. He acted in '' Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha'' (2009), '' Pranchiyettan & the Saint'' (2010), ''Indian Rupe ...

as Kurup *

Kalabhavan Shajohn Shaji John, professionally credited by his stage name Kalabhavan Shajohn is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, Kochi. Making his debut in 1 ...

as Eanasu *

Shivaji Guruvayoor Shivaji Guruvayoor (born 28 May 1961) is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema. He started his film career with the film '' Arabikkatha''.He is known for his negative roles and character roles. Personal life He is married to Lilly and ...

as Bank Manager *

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as Bank Manager * Surabhi Lakshmi as Ajayachandran's sister

Production

Director Kamal and actor Jayaram joined together in ''Swapna Sanchari'', after a gap of 12 years. This was also the second production of Trueline Cinema's Thankachan Emmanuel his debut picture was

Soundtrack

Box office

The film collected $2,188 from UK box office. The film was declared as a commercial success at the Kerala box office.

References

External links

Metromatinee article
{{Kamal (director) 2010s Malayalam-language films Films scored by M. Jayachandran 2011 comedy-drama films 2011 films Indian comedy-drama films Indian family films Films shot in Munnar Films directed by Kamal (director)