Shantham 2001

Overview

Shantham is a 2001 Malayalam feature film directed by Jayaraj. The title translates to English as Calmness. The film features a cast that includes I. M. Vijayan, a former leading Indian football player, alongside M. G. Shashi, Seema Biswas, and K P A C Lalitha. The story follows a young man named Velayudhan who resides in a location significantly affected by civil strife. During a period of intense street warfare, Velayudhan kills his own best friend. This traumatic event leaves him feeling deeply guilty and disturbed. His situation becomes increasingly precarious as political enemies begin to plot revenge against him. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes, was released in India on February 27, 2001. It explores the consequences of violence and the internal struggle of its protagonist as he navigates the aftermath of his actions within a volatile environment. The production is documented in several film databases, including The Movie Database, IMDb, and Letterboxd, which provide information regarding its cast, crew, and narrative premise.