Thaniyavarthanam

Movie · Drama · Regional Indian

Balan Mash, played by Mammootty is a family man, part of the traditional Kootu Kudumbam, a typical Kerela based joint family. Balan’s family has a terrible omen attached to them, in the form of one male member from every generation going mad because of showing disrespect to a local Goddess. As his mentally unbalanced uncle passes, Balan becomes the target of speculation and fear about the omen being passed on to him. A nightmare leaves him further trapped, as the next madman in the family. When he is admitted to the asylum and is forced to act mad, the situation turns tragic due to the interference of others and the blind beliefs that assail the Indian mind.

1987 · 1h 59m
Starring Mammootty, Saritha, Parvathi
Director Sibi Malayil

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Cast & Crew

  • Mammootty
    Balagopalan
  • S
    Saritha
    Indu
  • P
    Parvathi
    Actor
  • Thilakan
    Balan's Uncle
  • Kaviyoor Ponnamma
    Balan's Mother
  • P
    Philomina
    Balan's Grandmother
  • M
    Mukesh
    Gopinathan
  • Innocent
    Headmaster of the school
  • S‌M
    Sibi Malayil
    Director
  • P‌N
    P. Nandakumar
    Producer
  • A‌K
    Ambazhathil Karunakaran Lohithadas
    Writer

About

Thaniyavarthanam

Drama

Balan Mash, played by Mammootty is a family man, part of the traditional Kootu Kudumbam, a typical Kerela based joint family. Balan’s family has a terrible omen attached to them, in the form of one male member from every generation going mad because of showing disrespect to a local Goddess. As his mentally unbalanced uncle passes, Balan becomes the target of speculation and fear about the omen being passed on to him. A nightmare leaves him further trapped, as the next madman in the family. When he is admitted to the asylum and is forced to act mad, the situation turns tragic due to the interference of others and the blind beliefs that assail the Indian mind.

Information

Studio
Vector Digital
Released
1987
Run Time
1 hr 59 min
Rated
PG-13
Region of Origin
India

Languages

Original Audio
Malayalam
Audio

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