Karthavyam is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Jagan Appachan. The film stars Madhu, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sankaradi and M. G. Soman. The screenplay is Kaloor Dennis' adaptation of K. Balachander's play Major Chandrakanth.
The music was composed by Sathyam and the lyrics were written by R. K. Damodaran.