Sopanam is a 1993 Indian Malayalam drama film directed by Jayaraj, starring J. V. Somayajulu, Manoj K. Jayan, and Chippy in lead roles. Scripted by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri, this film tells the story of a singer who loves his teacher's daughter.
Ananthu is a gifted singer who has not learned singing professionally. His heart longs for learning singing from Varma Thampuran. Varma likes him and accepts him as his disciple. Varma also teaches him that the characteristics of wise man are to be humble and have the right devotion to his teacher and god, also says what drives a man is his understanding and anger. Ananthu and Anju, Varma's daughter, fall in love. Varma discovers this and is angered. He asks Ananthu not to show his face again at his home. Ananthu takes it as a punishment and leaves. However, his departure disturbs Anju psychologically. Varma has stopped singing, because he is not able to find rhythm anymore. He is traveling with his daughters from one temple to another. On such an occasion, he sees Ananthu. Ananthu now is a famous singer and he learns of Varma's hardships. After seeing Anju's fate. He asks her hand in marriage from Varma. Varma from previous guilt and hope that his daughter will return to her health, agrees to it.