Manichithrathazhu (2017)

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Movie Cover Details

Actors: Mohanlal, Shobhana, Suresh Gopi, Nedumudi Venu, Innocent

Directors: Fazil

Format: Anamorphic, Dolby, NTSC

Language: Malayalam

Subtitles: English

Region: All Regions

Rated: U (Universal)

Studio: Saina Video Vision

Product Release Date: 12 April 2017

Run Time: 156 minutes

Movie Summary

Manichitrathazhu (English: The Ornate Lock) is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language psychological thriller film directed by Fazil, written by Madhu Muttam and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The story is based on a tragedy that happened in the Alummoottil Tharavadu, a famous central Travancore Ezhava family, in the 19th century. The film dealt with an unusual theme which was not common in Indian cinema at the time but it proceeded to become the highest grosser at the box-office and it was critically acclaimed as well. Directors such as Siddique-Lal, Priyadarshan and Sibi Malayil served as second-unit directors. The cinematography was by Venu and it was edited by T. R. Shekar. The film has an ensemble cast featuring Mohanlal, Shobhana, Suresh Gopi, Nedumudi Venu, Innocent, Vinaya Prasad, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Ganesh Kumar, Sudheesh and Thilakan in the main roles. The original songs featured in the movie were composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan and while the original score was composed by Johnson. The film won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Shobhana was awarded the National Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the central character Ganga. Apart from being the highest grossing Malayalam film of the year 1993, Manichitrathazhu is considered as one of the best thrillers ever made in India as well as one of the best Malayalam film.

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