What is "chanchala"

Chanchala is a Sanskrit adjective basically referring to the unsteady vacillating nature of human mind and actions which need to be stilled, neutralized or controlled for gaining right speech and vision.

Chanchala is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by S Sabu and produced by Hassan Rasheed. The film stars Prem Nazir, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Adoor Bhasi and Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. K. Arjunan.