Lotus petal) is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal, Murali, Vineeth, Nedumudi Venu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Monisha, Parvathy Jayaram and Sukumari.
The film was produced by Mohanlal through his company Pranavam Arts and features original songs composed by Raveendran with a background score by Johnson.
The story was inspired by the Telugu film Sagara Sangamam directed by K. Viswanath.
However his life takes an unexpected turn when his wife Sumangala commits suicide following a spat between them, causing him to become an alcoholic and compulsive rule breaker.
The students strike in protest under the leadership of Soman, demanding Nandagopan's apology or resignation.
On the day Malavika's performance, he mixes pesticide in a bottle of soft drink with the intention of killing Nandagopan.
Nandagopan dies in the arms of Malavika and Soman at the end of the performance, while imagining Sumangala beckoning him towards her.