Pranayavarnangal
Pranayavarnangal is a Malayalam romantic film released in 1998. Directed by Sibi Malayil, the script was written by Jayaraman Kadambaat and Sachithanandan Puzhankara. Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Divya Unni, Biju Menon, Rajendran and Karamana Janardhanan Nair appeared in leading roles.
Plot
Aarathy is a shy girl, who is silent, day-dreamer and loves poetry whereas Maya is her roommate and best friend who is naughty and plays pranks on hostel mates. Victor loves Aarathy, but is afraid to express his love. In an college event, Vinayachandran who is well known to Maya's family and deputy commissioner of the city comes as the guest and he praises Aarathy on listening to her poetry. Meanwhile Maya realizes that Aarathy has a crush on Vinayan. Seeing this as an opportunity to make Aarathy come out of her shell, Maya compels her friend to write letters to Aarathy posing as Vinayan. Aarathy truly falls in love with Vinayan, whereas he doesn't have a clue about this. Meanwhile, Maya's parents arranges her marriage with Vinayan as he is loving Maya. Maya also starts loving Vinayan. Soon Maya forces Aarathy to forget Vinayan as she feels guilty and both the friends break up. With the help of Victor, Aarathy comes to meet Vinayan, but realizes that he is marrying Maya. Aarathy has a mental breakdown. Victor takes care of her. Vinayan visits her and tells her the truth and both the friends reunite.Cast
- Suresh Gopi as Vinayachandran I.A.S
- Manju Warrier as Aarathi Nair
- Divya Unni as Maya
- Biju Menon as Victor
- Karamana Janardanan Nair as Maya's father
- Rajendran as Aarathi's Brother
- Bobby Kottarakkara as postman
- Nandhu as Victor's friend
- Kuthiravattom Pappu
- Jose Pellissery as principal
- Irshad as college chairman
- Praveena as Maya's friend
- K. G. George as Doctor
- Rema Devi as Aarathi's sister-in-law
- Roslin as Aarathi's aunt
- T.K. Radhamani as Maya's mother
- Remya as Aarathi's niece
- Shafna as Aarathi's niece
Soundtrack
Track listing
| Track | Title | Singer | Lyricist | Raga |
| 1 | "Aaro Viral" | Dr. K. J. Yesudas | Gireesh Puthenchery | Ragamalika |
| 2 | "Varamanjalaadiya" | Sujatha Mohan | Sachidanandan Puzhankara | Kapi |
| 3 | "Othiri Othiri" | K. S. Chithra | Gireesh Puthenchery | |
| 4 | "Kannadi Koodum" | Dr. K. J. Yesudas, K. S. Chithra | Gireesh Puthenchery | Mohanam |
| 5 | "Aalelo Pulelo" | Chorus | Sachidanandan Puzhankara | |
| 6 | "Aaro Viral" | K. S. Chithra | Gireesh Puthenchery | Ragamalika |
| 7 | "Orukula Poo" | Suresh Gopi | Sachidanandan Puzhankara | Ragamalika |
| 8 | "Varamanjalaadiya" | Dr. K. J. Yesudas | Sachidanandan Puzhankara | Kapi |
| 9 | "Othiri Othiri" | Shabnam | Gireesh Puthenchery |
Awards
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director - Vidyasagar
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer - Sujatha Mohan
- Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Music Director - Vidyasagar
- Asianet Film Award for Best Music Director - Vidyasagar