Aarambham is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, written by Cochin Haneefa, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. with an ensemble cast starring Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, K. P. Ummer, Srividya, Sumalatha and Rajalakshmi. The film has a musical score by unusually using four music directors, namely Shyam, A. T. Ummer, K. J. Joy and Shankar–Ganesh, each of whom directed one song each. The cinematography was handled by N. A. Thara, while editing was done by K. Sankunni.Aarambham was released in theatres on 1 September 1982 on the occasion of Onam. Upon release, the film received highly positive reviews from critics. The film was a super hit, even as it faced stiff competition from the high budget Prem Nazir starrer Padayottam. The film was a breakthrough for Joshiy.Aaramabham was later remade in Hindi by Joshiy himself in 1984, called Dharm Aur Qanoon, starring Rajesh Khanna which was a critical and commercial success. The film bought Joshiy national recognition. It was remade in Tamil too as Ezhuthatha Sattangal which was directed by veteran director K. Shankar, with Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role. The Tamil version was also a major commercial success.