Bharatham

Bharatham (Malayalam: ഭരതം) is a 1991 Malayalam musical-drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas, directed by Sibi Malayil, and produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu, Lakshmi, and Murali in the main roles. The film is especially known for its music that is largely Carnatic classical and semi classical. The songs were composed by Raveendran.

Bharatham is interpreted as a modern-day adaptation of the Ramayana from Bharath's perspective. How, in the absence of his elder brother, Gopinathan takes the responsibility of the family and hides his griefs is the core of the story. The film was a critical and commercial success which ran 125 days in theatres. It won three National Film Awards that year; Best Actor (Mohanlal), Special Jury award for Raveendran's music, and Best Male Singer (K. J. Yesudas) for the song "Rama Katha Ganalayam". On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, Forbes included Mohanlal's performance in the film on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema". It was remade in Tamil as Seenu (2000 film) by P. Vasu.