Vaasthavam

Fact) is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language political drama film written by Babu Janardhanan and directed by M. Padmakumar.

The film revolves around a youth, Balachandran Adiga (Prithviraj Sukumaran), and follows his rise and fall in politics.

Raghavan Master, a scion of a high Adiga Brahmin family and an ardent communist, is now in crisis as his tharavadu is devoid of the fame and fortune it once had.

But in the turn of events, Thripran Namboodhiri comes with an offer to marry his niece to Balachandran, agreeing to ensure that he secures a job in the Secretariat as his name is in the rank list which would expire soon and thereby save his family from dire straits.

The movie features an acclaimed soundtrack composed by Alex Paul and lyrics penned by Vayalar Sarathchandravarma.