Balyakalasakhi (1967 film)

Balyakalasakhi is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Sasikumar, based on the novel of the same name by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi, and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair.

The film tells the poignant love story of Majeed and Suhra, childhood friends whose bond transcends social barriers and economic hardships. Majeed, hailing from a financially struggling background, and Suhra, from a relatively well-off family, share a deep affection for each other that blossoms during their formative years. As they grow older, societal pressures and the realities of life pull them apart. Majeed is forced to migrate in search of work, while Suhra is confined to her home and eventually marries someone else. Despite their separation, their love for each other remains undiminished, a symbol of enduring affection and unfulfilled desires. The film explores themes of love, loss, poverty, societal inequality, and the bittersweet nature of memory. The narrative is known for its emotional depth and its depiction of the complexities of human relationships within a specific socio-economic context.