M T Vasudevan Nair

M T Vasudevan Nair

Madathil Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair (born 9 August 1933), popularly known as MT, is an Indian author, screenplay writer and film director. He is a prolific and versatile writer in modern Malayalam literature, and is one of the masters of post-Independence Indian literature. He was born in Kudallur, a small village in the present day Palakkad district (Palghat), which was under the Malabar District in the Madras Presidency of the British Raj. He has been involved deeply in the film industry and has worked as a script writer, director, lyricist and producer of Malayalam films. He has directed seven films and written the screenplay for around 54 films. He won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay four times for: Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989), Kadavu (1991), Sadayam (1992), and Parinayam (1994), which is the most by anyone in the screenplay category. He was awarded the highest literary award in India, Jnanpith, in 1995 for his overall contribution to Malayalam literature. In 2005, India's third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan was awarded to him.

  • Title: M T Vasudevan Nair
  • Popularity: 4.112
  • Known For: Writing
  • Birthday: 1933-08-09
  • Place of Birth: Ponnani, Malabar District, British India
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  • Also Known As: M T Vasudevan Nair , M. T. Vasudevan Nair , MT, M.T. Vasudevan Nair
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M T Vasudevan Nair Movies

  • 2017
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    8½ Intercuts : Life and Films of K.G. George

    8½ Intercuts : Life and Films of K.G. George

    1 2017 HD

    With a distinct filmography that faithfully depicts a cross-section of the Kerala society on celluloid during his active years, KG George is a master...

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  • 2009
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    Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja

    Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja

    7 2009 HD

    Set in the backdrop of the seventeenth century, the royal family of Kottayam is ruled by Pazhassi. The British government begins to impose heavy...

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  • 1989
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    Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

    Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha

    7.2 1989 HD

    Chanthu, a poor orphan and Aromal are cousins and belong to the Chekavar clan, a warrior clan who hire themselves out as duellers to settle disputes...

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  • 1987
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    Amrutham Gamaya

    Amrutham Gamaya

    7.5 1987 HD

    A doctor works in a clinic in a village run by his sister's father-in-law. When he meets a villager, he realises that he and his gang had ragged and...

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  • 1983
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    Manju

    Manju

    1 1983 HD

    Set in Nainital, Manju is about Vimala Devi, a teacher in a boarding school, who waits in hope for the winter of her discontent to vanish. Another...

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  • 1983
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    Manju

    Manju

    1 1983 HD

    Set in Nainital, Manju is about Vimala Devi, a teacher in a boarding school, who waits in hope for the winter of her discontent to vanish. Another...

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  • 1985
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    Anubandham

    Anubandham

    5.8 1985 HD

    A widow, Sunandha, lives in poverty with her child. Bhaskaran and Vijayalaskhmi lives with their son Jayan in the neighbourhood. Desperate to earn a...

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  • 2013
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    Ezhamathe Varavu

    Ezhamathe Varavu

    6.8 2013 HD

    Set in the forests of Wayanad, Ezhamathe Varavu is a multilayered story that delineates the link between man and nature. It revolves around three...

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  • 1984
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    Aksharangal

    Aksharangal

    1 1984 HD

    Jayadevan, a popular writer, though married to Bharathi, is in love with Geetha. When he suddenly falls ill, Geetha takes care of him till his last...

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  • 1998
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    Daya

    Daya

    6.2 1998 HD

    The film is set in the Middle-East in the pre-Islam period. It is about the adventures and exploits of a lively and intelligent slave girl named Daya...

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  • 1967
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    Iruttinte Athmavu

    Iruttinte Athmavu

    3.5 1967 HD

    Velayudhan, a mentally retarded person, lives along with his family. He shares everything with Lakshmi, his cousin. He struggles as Lakshmi leaves...

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  • 1985
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    Vellam

    Vellam

    1 1985 HD

    Vellam (transl.  Water) is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Prem Nazir and Madhu , supported by K. R....

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  • 1984
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    Aalkkoottathil Thaniye

    Aalkkoottathil Thaniye

    4 1984 HD

    Rajan, though successful in his job, but his family life is not so happy. His wife, Nalini, aspires for a fellowship in Harvard University, US,...

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  • 1988
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    Vaishali

    Vaishali

    7 1988 HD

    A royal mistress, Vaishali, is sent to bring sage Rishyasringa to the kingdom of Anga. After Rishyasringa follows Vaishali, he performs the...

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  • 2013
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    Kadhaveedu

    Kadhaveedu

    5.3 2013 HD

    Kadhaveedu' is a dedication to Malayalam being accorded the Shresthabhaasha (Malayalam has been declared a Classical language in 2013) status and...

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  • 1991
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    Perumthachan

    Perumthachan

    6.6 1991 HD

    It is based on Perumthachan of the Parayi Petta Panthirukulam, a legend in the Kerala folklore. The problems caused by the generation gap are...

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  • 1990
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    Thazhvaram

    Thazhvaram

    6.2 1990 HD

    A man comes to an isolated valley to take revenge on his friend who murdered his wife.

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  • 1990
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    Thazhvaram

    Thazhvaram

    6.2 1990 HD

    A man comes to an isolated valley to take revenge on his friend who murdered his wife.

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  • 1990
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    Thazhvaram

    Thazhvaram

    6.2 1990 HD

    A man comes to an isolated valley to take revenge on his friend who murdered his wife.

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  • 1986
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    Abhayam Thedi

    Abhayam Thedi

    1 1986 HD

    After her parents are killed, Miranda returns to her ancestral home but is not treated the way she expected she will be.

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  • 1973
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    Nirmalyam

    Nirmalyam

    7.2 1973 HD

    An ancient temple is neglected to ruins and is tended only by the Velichappadu. When the priest goes on a leave, a young man takes up his job and...

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  • 1973
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    Nirmalyam

    Nirmalyam

    7.2 1973 HD

    An ancient temple is neglected to ruins and is tended only by the Velichappadu. When the priest goes on a leave, a young man takes up his job and...

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  • 1992
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    Sadayam

    Sadayam

    7.6 1992 HD

    Sathyanathan is condemned to death for brutally murdering four persons – two adults and two young girls – and is awaiting his final call....

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  • 1991
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    Venal Kinavukal

    Venal Kinavukal

    1 1991 HD

    Four youngsters on vacation meet up with an old friend who had moved to Chennai. His accounts of dalliances with the opposite sex and life in the...

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  • 2000
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    Oru Cheru Punchiri

    Oru Cheru Punchiri

    7.7 2000 HD

    A retired estate manager and his wife have grown old together on their small farm in Kerala. Content with their simple life, they resist the efforts...

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  • 2001
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    Theerthadanam

    Theerthadanam

    1 2001 HD

    Movie based on noted writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair's short story 'vanaprastham'.

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  • 1984
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    Uyarangalil

    Uyarangalil

    5 1984 HD

    Jayarajan (Mohanlal), an over-enthusiastic assistant manager at a tea plantation plans to loot a huge amount. He lures two debt-ridden subordinates,...

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  • 1994
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    Sukrutham

    Sukrutham

    4 1994 HD

    A journalist, Ravishankar is suffering from blood cancer and has lost all hopes. That is when he meets a Vedic doctor. But his death is more awaited...

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  • 1984
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    Adiyozhukkukal

    Adiyozhukkukal

    4.5 1984 HD

    After Karunan comes out of jail, he discovers that his girlfriend has married Kumaran, the man who sent him to prison. Karunan decides to work hard...

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  • 1981
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    Oppol

    Oppol

    4 1981 HD

    Appu is very close with his elder sister, Malu. When she gets married to Govindan, she takes Appu along with them. But problems arise when Appu...

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  • 2009
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    Neelathamara

    Neelathamara

    5.9 2009 HD

    Director Lal Jose is all ready with Neela Thamara, a remake of the 1979 hit by the same name, that was scripted by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and directed...

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  • 1979
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    Neelathamara

    Neelathamara

    1 1979 HD

    Neelathamara (Malayalam: നീലത്താമര, translation: Blue Lotus) is a 1979 Malayalam language romance film directed by Yusuf Ali...

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  • 1973
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    Nirmalyam

    Nirmalyam

    7.2 1973 HD

    An ancient temple is neglected to ruins and is tended only by the Velichappadu. When the priest goes on a leave, a young man takes up his job and...

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  • 1989
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    Utharam

    Utharam

    6.9 1989 HD

    Saleena is happily married to Mathew , a wealthy estate owner. Inexplicably she commits suicide much to the shock of Mathew. He firmly believes that...

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  • 1989
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    Utharam

    Utharam

    6.9 1989 HD

    Saleena is happily married to Mathew , a wealthy estate owner. Inexplicably she commits suicide much to the shock of Mathew. He firmly believes that...

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  • 2000
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    Oru Cheru Punchiri

    Oru Cheru Punchiri

    7.7 2000 HD

    A retired estate manager and his wife have grown old together on their small farm in Kerala. Content with their simple life, they resist the efforts...

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  • 1978
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    Bandhanam

    Bandhanam

    1 1978 HD

    The film observes a young man's return from city living to the village. The film's mood is sorrowful. He leads a very wayward life and tries not to...

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  • 1978
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    Bandhanam

    Bandhanam

    1 1978 HD

    The film observes a young man's return from city living to the village. The film's mood is sorrowful. He leads a very wayward life and tries not to...

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  • 1965
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    Murappennu

    Murappennu

    1 1965 HD

    Kunjikrishna Menon is the head of a joint family. His son Kesavankutty is in love with Kochammini, Menon's sister's daughter, while Balan,...

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  • 1981
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    Valarthumrugangal

    Valarthumrugangal

    1 1981 HD

    The film portrays the bitter side of life in a circus camp. Humans are just valarthumrugangal or pet animals, treated worse than the animals in a...

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  • 1970
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    Nizhalattam

    Nizhalattam

    1 1970 HD

    Ravi takes over his father's business after his demise. However, when his elder brother, Dasan, learns that Ravi is involved in illegal activities,...

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  • 1989
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    Nyaya Tharasu

    Nyaya Tharasu

    1 1989 HD

    A remarkable tale of a remarkable woman, who puts her commitment to social activism above everything else, including her own love for an adoring man.

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  • 1990
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    Midhya

    Midhya

    1 1990 HD

    Venugopal takes his mentor's brother Rajan under his wing and makes him his manager. Venu falls for Devi whom he later realizes is already engaged to...

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  • 1979
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    Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha

    Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha

    1 1979 HD

    Raja's daughter's marriage ceremony is soon approaching and preparations are underway at home. One day, Raja receives a call from his wife Rohini,...

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  • 1986
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    Panchagni

    Panchagni

    8 1986 HD

    The movie revolves around Indira, who is serving life sentence in the jail. She has been charged for the murder of Avarachan, a landlord who killed a...

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  • 1972
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    Mappusakshi

    Mappusakshi

    1 1972 HD

    A spaghetti western styled film in Malayalam directed by PN Menon and written by MT Vasudevan Nair

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  • 1980
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    Vilkkanundu Swapnangal

    Vilkkanundu Swapnangal

    5.8 1980 HD

    Rajgopal decides to go to Dubai as an illegal immigrant hoping to find a secure job. There, he makes friends with others who are in a similar...

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  • 1981
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    Thrishna

    Thrishna

    1 1981 HD

    The film tells the story of Das (Mammootty), who is a rich playboy and his relationships with his callgirl, Jaysree (Swapna) and his love interest,...

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  • 1988
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    Aranyakam

    Aranyakam

    1 1988 HD

    When feudal lords try to exploit the tribal people, a group of naxals put up resistance. The feudal lords decide to suppress the resistance. Who will...

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  • 1970
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    Olavum Theeravum

    Olavum Theeravum

    6 1970 HD

    Baputty goes to his friend Abdu's house after his death to support his family and falls for Nabeesa, Abdu's sister. However, Nabeesa's greedy mother...

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  • 1986
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    Nakhakshathangal

    Nakhakshathangal

    1 1986 HD

    The story is about Ramu (Vineeth), a 16-year-old boy who is staying with his annoying uncle, who gets angry and often treats Ramu like a slave. On a...

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  • 1994
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    Parinayam

    Parinayam

    1 1994 HD

    A seventeen year old Nambudiri widow gets pregnant and her orthodox community begins the ritual known as Smarthavicharam (Inquiry into conduct)....

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  • 1998
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    Ennu Swantham Janakikutty

    Ennu Swantham Janakikutty

    1 1998 HD

    Janakikutty, who is ignored by her family, once gets confronted with the vision of a murdered lady. They become friends. By the power of that spirit,...

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  • 1991
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    Kadavu

    Kadavu

    1 1991 HD

    Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One...

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  • 1991
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    Kadavu

    Kadavu

    1 1991 HD

    Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One...

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  • 1983
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    Manju

    Manju

    1 1983 HD

    Set in Nainital, Manju is about Vimala Devi, a teacher in a boarding school, who waits in hope for the winter of her discontent to vanish. Another...

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  • 1985
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    Rangam

    Rangam

    1 1985 HD

    Appunni, a Kathakali artist is the cousin of Chandramathi, a classical dancer, and is in love with her. Madhavan son of Karunakarapanickker who is...

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  • 1974
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    Kanyakumari

    Kanyakumari

    1 1974 HD

    Sankaran who works as a sculptor meets Parvathi, a young woman, who earns a living by selling bangles and pearls and falls in love with her.

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  • 1991
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    Kadavu

    Kadavu

    1 1991 HD

    Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One...

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  • 1987
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    Rithubhedam

    Rithubhedam

    1 1987 HD

    Rithubedam is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Prathap Pothen. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Thilakan, Vineeth and Murali in lead roles.

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    Eight legendary filmmakers collaborate with 9 superstars, breathing life into the timeless stories of author M.T. Vasudevan Nair. Based in Kerala,...

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  • 1970
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    1 1970 HD

    Eight legendary filmmakers collaborate with 9 superstars, breathing life into the timeless stories of author M.T. Vasudevan Nair. Based in Kerala,...

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